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Happy Valley Hoopers One Step Closer to Million Dollars
PITTSBURGH — The Penn State Basketball Alumni Team, Happy Valley Hoopers, won their first round game in The Basketball Tournament (TBT) and advanced to play the UConn Alumni Team in the second round. Playing in TBT for the second time, Happy Valley Hoopers earned their first ever tournament win,...
Only Kobe King Until Penn State Football
41 days left! Kobe King arrived at Penn State in 2021 with his twin brother Kalen. After redshirting in the 2021 season, he appeared in all 13 games of the 2022 season, making 41 tackles and four tackles for loss. King earned the starting job as Penn State’s middle linebacker for the 2023 season, finishing the season with 59 tackles, six tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, and a fumble recovery. He was named an honorable mention on the 2023 All-Big Ten team. King returns this season to lead a talented but relatively inexperienced linebacker corps. Do not be surprised if...
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 […]
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.
Flores Walk-off Single Keys Patriots' Win over Altoona
BRIDGEWATER, NJ -The Somerset Patriots defeated the Altoona Curve 2-1 in walk-off fashion on Saturday night in game two of a three-game series at TD Bank Ballpark in front of 7,012. Over the first two games of the series vs. Altoona, Patriots pitchers have allowed only 1 R on 4 H in 18 total IP (0.50 ERA). The victory gave Somerset sole possession of first place in the Eastern League’s Northeast Division with a 13-7 second half record.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER RHP Bailey Dees (6 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 5...
Penn State Basketball: Veteran Leadership Elevating Offseason Workouts
Veteran leadership, notably from fifth-year senior Ace Baldwin, is driving the Nittany Lions through offseason workouts, with high praise from coach Mike Rhoades for Baldwin's growth and dedication both on and off the court. Penn State men’s basketball team returned 58.9% of its scoring production from last season, the second...
Police respond to reports of fights breaking out at Ferndale Jubilee
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. — Emergency officials confirm that police responded to reports of several fights breaking out Saturday evening at the Ferndale Jubilee. While details are limited at this time, 911 dispatchers said they received a report from the Ferndale Police Department regarding the incident, which occurred Saturday evening around 10:45 p.m.
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.
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.
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...
Bushy Run whips St. Michael in American Legion Region 7 Tournament
Anthony Monroe drove in three runs, and Bushy Run rolled to a 13-4 victory Saturday against St. Michael in the Pennsylvania American Legion Region 7 tournament at Claysburg. Chuck Fontana, Jonny Lovre and Colton Tyburski each had two hits, and Brody Hoffman and Tyburski had doubles. Hoffman’s two-run double in...
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.
PA Sprint Car Team Involved In Accident On Way To Port Royal Speedway
Members of the Zemco Racing Sprint Car team were involved in an accident on their way to Port Royal Speedway on Saturday afternoon. Zemco Racing, which currently fields Sprint Cars for driver Chase Dietz, was en route to the race track for Saturday night's racing event. Port Royal Speedway confirmed...
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...
Antique car and tractor show kicks off 2024 Lebanon Area Fair
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