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Mifflin County 14s Fall After Big Comeback By Berlin Knights
The Mifflin County 14U All-Stars lost to the Berlin Knights 18-9 on Saturday even though they once led by five runs. Bo Benny collected three hits in three at bats in the loss. Benny doubled in the second inning, singled in the fourth inning, and singled in the first inning.
Penn State among teams with highest ‘blowout rate’ over the last decade: Newsstand
Penn State news, notes, and updates for July 22 include a look at the least and most competitive teams in college football. The post Penn State among teams with highest ‘blowout rate’ over the last decade: Newsstand appeared first on On3.
Message in a bottle: Combining mixed-color glass an option to boost recycling
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The glass bottles we toss in the recycling bin don’t always end up where we expect. Only about 33% of glass is recycled in the United States, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, partly due to expenses like sorting bottles by color. Penn State scientists recently found that mass-produced soda-lime silicate glass from post-consumer bottles of different colors can be safely melted together in the recycling process, which could potentially lead to more bottles being recycled.
Penn State football: Best wins over 2024 opponents – USC
Today, we continue our series looking at the Penn State football program’s best wins over 2024 opponents with another California school. Next up is the USC Trojans. The Nittany Lions and Trojans have met ten times on the gridiron since their first meeting in the 1923 Rose Bowl. That matchup was 24 years before the “Granddaddy of Them All” began annually hosting the champions of what would become the Big Ten and PAC 12 conferences. It was 70 years before Penn State football joined the Big Ten.
Veteran leadership propelling the Nittany Lions through offseason workouts
“This is the best Ace Baldwin I’ve ever seen.” Penn State men’s basketball coach Mike Rhoades was one of many to have high praise for the fifth-year senior on media day. The Nittany Lions returned 58.9% of their scoring production from last season, the second most in...
Charter Oak head coach Dom Farrar details what Penn State did to win over LaVar Arrington II
Penn State beat out a host of schools to secure a commitment from legacy prospect LaVar Arrington II earlier this month. Over the course of his recruitment, Arrington, who resides in Covina, Calif., totaled just shy of 20 scholarship offers. He gave serious consideration to UCLA and Tennessee, taking official visits to both schools, but […] The post Charter Oak head coach Dom Farrar details what Penn State did to win over LaVar Arrington II appeared first on On3.
Homeless arsonist stopped by State College public works employee
State College, Pa. — A public works employee who put a fire out helped identify a homeless man accused of arson in State College. Benjamin Randolph Hamby, 41, of State College allegedly set a large garbage pile on fire near the intersection of East Calder Way and Sowers Street. The July 15 blaze was put out by the employee just before 5 a.m. after he spotted Hamby setting the fire, according to State College Police Officer Victoria Stewart. ...
Penn State All-Sports Museum to unveil LEGO Beaver Stadium replica this week
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (KDKA) - One Penn State graduate is paying tribute to the iconic Beaver Stadium in a truly unique way. Garret Gourley's 3D model was built entirely out of LEGOs and he dedicated nearly 100 hours to building the replica of the home of the Nittany Lions. The LEGO Beaver Stadium will be unveiled on Saturday, July 27 at the Penn State All-Sports Museum at 10:15 a.m. After it's unveiling, it will remain on permanent display in the museum's lobby. Gourley's model is based on the stadium's layout from 2001 until today and includes 7,647 pieces. Gourley is a 2015 Penn State...
Historic contract details for Penn State wrestling icon David Taylor made public
We are now learning more details behind the monumental move made by Penn State wrestling great David Taylor to leave the NLWC and Happy Valley for the head coaching position at Oklahoma State this spring. According to new reports released this weekend, the Cowboys made a historic offer to the former Nittany Lion and Olympic Gold Medalist.
Former Penn State QB, Trace McSorley, Trains with Allar and Grunkmeyer for NFL Comeback
Former Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley returns to Happy Valley to train with current QBs Drew Allar and Ethan Grunkmeyer as he pursues his next NFL opportunity. McSorley continues to showcase his arm strength and accuracy for a potential NFL comeback. He signed a one-year deal with the New England...
Alpha Fire Company celebrates 125 years, honors legacy
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — State College’s Alpha Fire Company celebrated serving the community for 125 years Saturday. Members of the community had a chance to experience what firefighters do every day, such as praying the hose, taking a ride on the lift and sitting inside the trucks. Some items from the company’s history were […]
Where does Penn State hockey fit in the NIL/Transfer Portal era?
Penn State hockey has experienced success and disappointment in the decade-plus since moving up to the NCAA Division 1 level. The Nittany Lions won the Big Ten tournament championship in 2017, the Big Ten Regular season title in 2020, and qualified for the NCAA Tournament in 2017, 2018, and 2023. Yet a new era of college hockey with NIL and the transfer portal puts the future of the program in question.
DeLuca, teammates instruct young players at clinic
SCRANTON – The intensity of pre-season preparations is about to ramp up for the Penn State football team. First, special teams captain and linebacker Dominic DeLuca and seven teammates took a break July 13 to make their way to Riverfront Sports for the third annual Nittany Lion Summer Impact Football camp.
PITCHING PROPELS SCRAPPERS OVER STATE COLLEGE
NILES, Ohio (AP) — The Mahoning Valley Scrappers pitching staff tossed a gem, defeating State College 5-2 in the second game of a four-game series with the Spikes. Following a record-breaking attendance in the first game of the series, plenty of Scrapper Nation came out to support in game two as well.
EXCLUSIVE: Penn State a Finalist for 4-star Florida Wide Receiver
It seems like a redundant theme, but Penn State football is a finalist once again for a highly ranked 2025 wide receiver. Nittany Sports Now has some recruiting information on a 4-star recruit that the Penn State coaching staff has been pursuing for some time. Koby Howard spoke with NSN...
Unsettled start to the work week
Tonight, we will have a partly to mostly cloudy sky. Temperatures tonight will be in the upper 50s to mid 60s. Winds tonight will be light. A low-pressure system will move in Monday. This will bring us some scattered showers and thunderstorms. Otherwise, we will have more clouds compared to sunshine. Temperatures will be in the upper 70s to lower 80s. Monday evening and Monday night, right now it looks like there could be a steadier rain before it tapers off overnight leaving a cloudy sky. Monday night temperatures will be in the mid to upper 60s.
What deals are available for first responders on 24/7 day?
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — To thank those who often work around the clock, July 24 is recognized as 24/7 Day and convenience stores around the country plan to give out free items to first responders. The National Association of Convenience Stores Foundation (NACS) started 24/7 Day six years ago and the annual event helps raise awareness and […]
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