Three Penn College wrestlers stand out

In team competition, Pennsylvania College of Technology wrestling and basketball squads went a combined 0-7 last week, but three wrestlers went unbeaten in their three matches and each of them posted wins over regionally ranked opponents during the John Reese Duals at Wilkes University on Sunday.

WRESTLING
Kaden Ware, of Brooklyn, Connecticut, sixth in the National Wrestling Coaches Association Division III Mideast Regional rankings, had two wins by decision — one over Wilkes’ Michael Richardson, who is ranked fifth in the Southeast Region — and one win by major decision at 133 pounds.

Noah Hunt, of Muncy, fourth in the Mideast, recorded a technical fall, a major decision over Jack Bauer, of Wilkes, ranked seventh in the Southeast that avenged a loss to Bauer a year ago, and added a win by decision at 141.

Travis Green, of Manchester, Maryland, eighth in the Mideast at 165, came through with two pins and produced the biggest win of the day with a decision over Konrad Parker, of Ithaca, who is ranked third in Mideast. Earlier this season, Parker major decisioned Green at the Ithaca Invitational in November.

In team competition, Penn College lost to SUNY Oneonta, 24-21; Wilkes, 35-16; and Ithaca, 30-19.

In the Jan. 26 rankings of the National Coaches Wrestling Association, four Wildcats were among the top eight in their respective weights in the Mideast Region.

Hunt dropped from third to fourth at 141; Ware moved up to sixth from seventh at 133; TJ Martin, of Honesdale (149), remained seventh, and Green returned to eighth at 165, a spot he last held in the Dec. 27 ranking. Meanwhile, Nicholai Brotzman, of Marietta (285), dropped out after being eighth in the Jan. 12 ranking.

Also, Hunt was named Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) wrestler of the week, the organization announced on Monday. Hunt went 3-0 with three falls at the Dr. Si Ostrach Duals on Jan. 20.

Schedule/Results/Series History
Overall dual record: 8-8
Sunday, Jan. 28 — John Reese Duals at Wilkes University vs. SUNY Oneonta, L, 24-21; vs. Wilkes, L, 35-16; vs. Ithaca College, L, 30-19.
Friday, Feb. 2 — at Alvernia, 7 p.m. (Alvernia leads 2-0)
Sunday, Feb. 4 — Rennie Rodarmel Allstate Invitational at Lycoming College, 10 a.m.
Saturday, Feb. 10 — Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Championships at Alfred State University, 10 a.m.

MEN’S BASKETBALL
At Penn State Harrisburg on Wednesday, Penn College dropped an 83-67 decision. Livingston Cross, of Union, New Jersey, led the offense with 24 points.

Hosting St. Mary’s (Md.) College on Saturday, the home team led in points in the paint, 52-32, and in points off turnovers, 20-8, en route to an 87-78 win. Gavin Barrett, of Roselle, New Jersey, topped the Wildcats with 28 points, while Cross had 20 points and 13 rebounds.

UE Volt Division standings through Saturday: Penn State Harrisburg 8-0, St. Mary’s (Md.) College 6-1, Lancaster Bible College 6-2, Penn College 3-5, Penn State Berks 2-6, Gallaudet University 1-6, Penn State Abington 1-7.

Schedule/Results/Series History
Overall record: 6-14
UE record: 3-5
Wednesday, Jan. 24 — at Penn State Harrisburg (UE), L, 83-67
Saturday, Jan. 27 — host St. Mary’s (Md.) College (UE), L, 87-78
Tuesday, Jan. 30 — at Penn State Berks (UE), 5 p.m. (Penn College leads 11-6)
Saturday, Feb. 3 — host Lancaster Bible College (UE), 1 p.m. (LBC leads 17-0)
Saturday, Feb. 10 — at Penn State Abington (UE), 1 p.m. (Abington leads 12-3)
Tuesday, Feb. 13 — at Gallaudet University (UE), 5 p.m. (Gallaudet leads 8-7)

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Outscored 44-30 in the paint and 36-9 in points off turnovers, the Wildcats lost 74-44 at Penn State Harrisburg on Wednesday. Bell Hitesman, of Muncy, topped the offense with 10 points.

Facing St. Mary’s (Md.) College in a home game on Saturday, Keeley Baker, of Lewisburg, came off the bench to lead Penn College with 11 points in a 65-43 loss. St. Mary’s led in points off turnovers, 19-2.

UE Volt Division standings through Saturday: Penn State Harrisburg 7-1, Gallaudet University 6-1, St. Mary’s (Md.) College 5-2, Penn State Abington 5-3, Lancaster Bible College 3-5, Penn College 1-7, Penn State Berks 0-8.

Schedule/Results/Series History
Overall record: 5-16
UE record: 1-7
Wednesday, Jan. 24 — at Penn State Harrisburg (UE), L, 74-44
Saturday, Jan. 27 — host St. Mary’s (Md.) College (UE), L, 65-43
Tuesday, Jan. 30 — at Penn State Berks (UE), 7 p.m. (Series tied 8-8)
Saturday, Feb. 3 — host Lancaster Bible College (UE), 3 p.m. (LBC leads 15-1)
Saturday, Feb. 10 — at Penn State Abington (UE), 3 p.m. (Abington leads 11-4)
Tuesday, Feb. 13 — at Gallaudet University (UE), 7 p.m. (Gallaudet leads 9-6)

ESPORTS
Schedule/Results
iRacing
CIL Cup Series
Monday, Jan. 22 — Charlotte Motor Speedway, 13 and 30
Monday, Jan. 29 — Iowa Speedway, 8 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 5 — Pocono, 8 p.m.

CIL Formula World Championship
Wednesday, Jan. 31 — Britain-Silverstone, 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 7 — Miami-Homestead-Miami Road Course, 8 p.m.

CIL Prototype Challenge
Thursday, Jan. 25 — Spa-Francorchamps, 14
Thursday, Feb. 1 — Daytona Road Course, 8 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 8 — Hungaroring, 8 p.m.

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