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USA TODAY names Penn State’s opening game one of the best
We are just over two weeks away from Penn State’s 2024 season opener against West Virginia in Morgantown. The matchup is one of the more challenging non-conference games Penn State has had in recent memory. The Mountaineers are coming off a 9-4 season and are an ascending team hoping to reach the Big 12 title game in December. On the other hand, the Nittany Lions are a team seeking their first College Football Playoff and don’t want to slip up during Week 1. Related: Where the Big Ten stacks up in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll USA TODAY’s Paul Myerberg ranked the...
Former Penn State special teams ace, 4-time captain signs with new NFL team
One of only two four-time captains in Penn State’s history has signed with his second NFL team. Former Nittany Lions linebacker/safety Jonathan Sutherland agreed to terms with the New York Giants, the team announced Thursday after releasing defensive back Jalen Mills and dealing with some other defensive injuries. Sutherland...
Malak Mowafi named Chi Alpha Sigma National Women's Scholar-Athlete of the Year
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, Pa. — Chi Alpha Sigma, the National College Athlete Honor Society, has announced that Malak Mowafi, a senior student-athlete at Penn State Schuylkill, has been honored with its 2023-24 National Women's Scholar-Athlete of the Year award. This award recognizes one male and one female student-athlete nationwide who have demonstrated extraordinary academic and athletic achievement, as well as service and leadership on campus and in the community.
Penn State staff members launch indoor drone video company
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — When the Penn State College of Engineering opened its brand-new Engineering Design and Innovation Building (EDI), Kate Myers and Tyler Henderson saw a unique marketing opportunity. Myers, the creative director at the College of Engineering, knew that her colleague, Henderson, had extensive experience in shooting drone footage, including indoors.
Spikes fall to Black Bears in OT on Thursday
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The State College Spikes went the distance and then some on Thursday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, going to the MLB Draft League Overtime tiebreaker after a 4-4 regulation tie before the West Virginia Black Bears scored a two-out run to win it in the extra frame.
James Franklin: A Penn State football transfer addition is set to ‘compete for a starting job’
As the grueling Big Ten schedule passes by, each team in the conference has to evaluate depth at each position. But one of the most important positions for depth to be built for the Penn State football team is defensive tackle. That’s an area where the Nittany Lions have struggled in the past, but there’s a player in his second year with the program who could be a depth difference maker. James Franklin has recently praised former Old Dominion DT Alonzo Ford for his progress in fall camp.
Former Penn State QB Trace McSorley finds new NFL home
Former Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley has found another home after spending this offseason on the open market. The Virginia native has joined the Washington Commanders. By signing with the Commanders, McSorley will potentially suit for an NFL game just 90-minutes away from where he played his high school football at Briar Woods High School outside of Ashburn, Virginia.
SCRAPPERS START STRONG, BUT FAIL TO FINISH
NILES OH- The Mahoning Valley Scrappers fell to the State College Spikes, 8-5, after surrendering a four-run lead on Wednesday night. Brayan Villar took the mound for Mahoning Valley, while Jordan Morales started for the Spikes. The Scrappers jumped out to an early 4-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning, capitalizing on an RBI single by Blake McCrae, an RBI double from Drey Dirksen, and a two-RBI triple from Jake Tsukada.
No. 4 Penn State knocks off No. 8 Texas Tech in season opener
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa (WTAJ) — No. 4 Penn State opened its season up with a huge bang defeating No. 8 Texas Tech 4-0 in women’s soccer. The Nittany Lions dominated in the first half and opened the scoring in the sixth minute on a goal from Jordan Fusco. 10 minutes after that Fusco was back […]
ESPN FPI projections for every game on Penn State football's 2024 schedule
What are Penn State football's chances of going 12-0 during the 2024 regular season?. Penn State landed at No. 6 when ESPN released its preseason College Football Power Index last month. The ESPN metrics predict the Nittany Lions will win 10.1 games and lose 2.3, but a closer look at the details reveals that PSU projects as one of the few teams with a realistic shot at running the table.
Recent Penn State star is headed toward first round bust status after latest NFL training camp update
Sometimes, a draft pick is almost doomed from the start. That's how it feels for former Penn State star and current Washington Commanders wide receiver Jahan Dotson. The 16th pick of the 2022 NFL Draft appears to be on the verge of entering first-round bust territory. He was an accomplished ...
Blue chip 2025 uncommitted OT is ‘focused on’ Penn State football
The Penn State football team is working towards wrapping up the 2025 recruiting class. The Nittany Lions hold 23 hard commitments in the 2025 cycle with room for a few more additions. One of those additions could be blue-chip offensive tackle Malachi Goodman. On3 ranks Malachi Goodman as a four-star...
Local couple donates Virgin Mary statue to Blair County church following vandalism
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — After an act of vandalism destroyed a sacred statue at a Blair County church, a local couple stepped up to replace it. A dedication was held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Altoona Thursday evening as they celebrated a new statue of the Virgin Mary being put into place.
Williamsburg Community Farm Show is back August 18-24
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Williamsburg Farm Show is back this year, better than ever! It’s known as the ‘Largest Fair in Blair County’ and it’s running from Sunday, August 18 through Friday the 23rd. The secretary for the board of the farm show, Angelique Walason stopped by to talk about what guests can expect for this year’s fair including…rides!
Police: 3-hour standoff in Altoona resulted in two men being charged
UPDATE: ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Altoona Police Department announced that they are looking to identify the group of young men that McCloskey and Colyer allegedly shot at. The indivduals pictured below are considered “persons of interest” by APD in the shooting investigation. If anyone knows the identity of any of the individuals, they are […]
First Bank House of the Week: Striking Contemporary in Huntingdon Valley
A striking contemporary home on 0.71 acres with six bedrooms and five bathrooms is available for sale in Huntingdon Valley. This beautifully renovated residence with open floor layout is ideal for luxurious living and entertaining. Highlights include the gourmet kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances and a spacious cooking island, bright breakfast...
Police activity reported on 3rd Avenue in Altoona
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Multiple officers were called Thursday night to a 3rd Avenue building in Altoona. Officers from the Altoona Police Department and Logan Township were called to the 1300 block of 3rd Avenue. While details are limited at the time, a WTAJ crew member on scene reported that officers were using a loudspeaker […]
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