Friday Matchups Officially Begin Wildcats' NCAA Era
Published 09.01.2014
– Photos by Larry D. Kauffman, digital publishing specialist/photographer
![Pretty in pink (and Wildcat blue), a young fan dons her souvenir shades and grabs a logo](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/09/3029260.jpg)
Pretty in pink (and Wildcat blue), a young fan dons her souvenir shades and grabs a logo "tattoo."
![Our favorite feline greets a spectator.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/09/3029276.jpg)
Our favorite feline greets a spectator.
![A lineup under the lights](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/09/3029286.jpg)
A lineup under the lights
![Students congregate in the land of the free stuff.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/09/3029294.jpg)
Students congregate in the land of the free stuff.
![Penn College Pride at pregame](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/09/6007163.jpg)
Penn College Pride at pregame
![Reaching for the sky](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/09/6007206.jpg)
Reaching for the sky
![A formidable Loralee E. Lindemuth, of Tidioute, faces the opposition at the net.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/09/6007217.jpg)
A formidable Loralee E. Lindemuth, of Tidioute, faces the opposition at the net.
![Samantha L. Pogash, of St. Clair, with one of her seven kills on the evening](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/09/6007244.jpg)
Samantha L. Pogash, of St. Clair, with one of her seven kills on the evening
![Jami Hughes, assistant director of athletics/sports information director, with the Wildcat in Bardo Gym.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/09/6007246.jpg)
Jami Hughes, assistant director of athletics/sports information director, with the Wildcat in Bardo Gym.
![In a supportive](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/09/6007251.jpg)
In a supportive "Blue Crew" T-shirt, a fan competes for prizes.
![Hughes & Co. congratulate a contest winner.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/09/6007259.jpg)
Hughes & Co. congratulate a contest winner.
![Courtney L. Gernert, of Palmyra, goes for the kill.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/09/6007305.jpg)
Courtney L. Gernert, of Palmyra, goes for the kill.
![Forward Hailee L. Hartman (21), of Lampeter, goes toe-to-toe and arm-in-arm with a Rosemont defender ...](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/09/6007404.jpg)
Forward Hailee L. Hartman (21), of Lampeter, goes toe-to-toe and arm-in-arm with a Rosemont defender ...
![... and scores one of two Wildcat goals on the day.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/09/6007422.jpg)
... and scores one of two Wildcat goals on the day.
![The evening's second Penn College goal came from forward Valeria Passalacqua (5), of McAlisterville.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/09/6007438.jpg)
The evening's second Penn College goal came from forward Valeria Passalacqua (5), of McAlisterville.
![The opening-night turnout enjoys the action.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/09/6007525.jpg)
The opening-night turnout enjoys the action.
![Keeper Colleen E. Bowes,of Wayne, launches the ball into play.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/09/6007532.jpg)
Keeper Colleen E. Bowes,of Wayne, launches the ball into play.
![A contestant tries to keep his balance in the dizzying midgame festivities.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/09/6007552.jpg)
A contestant tries to keep his balance in the dizzying midgame festivities.
![With balletic grace, a contestant joins the halftime fun.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/09/6007559.jpg)
With balletic grace, a contestant joins the halftime fun.
![Laresa N. Paden, a forward from Mifflintown, maneuvers upfield.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2014/09/6007611.jpg)
Laresa N. Paden, a forward from Mifflintown, maneuvers upfield.