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Senior Garrett Hornung (Emporium) was named the United States Collegiate Athletic Association and Penn State University Athletic Conference Baseball Player of the Week for the period ending April 1. Hornung helped lead the Wildcats to a 6-2 week, batting .583 (14-24) with 11 runs and four RBI.

This past week was the biggest in history for the Pennsylvania College of Technology men's club lacrosse squad, which faced four nationally ranked teams in as many days. In the first game Thursday, the Wildcats jumped out to a 11-5 halftime lead against local rival and #27-ranked Lock Haven University, and held on to win 11-9.

After its first week of Penn State University Athletic Conference play, the Pennsylvania College of Technology baseball team is off to a great start while the college's softball team still is looking for its first win. Baseball The Wildcats opened the week with a Monday makeup game that resulted in a 19-1 win in six innings over Baptist Bible College.

Pennsylvania College of Technology baseball and softball teams went 1-2 against NCAA Division III teams last week as they prepare for the start of Penn State University Athletic Conference action. Baseball The Wildcats scored their second win over a Division III team in two weeks when they edged Wilkes University, 7-6, on Tuesday.

Despite being a newcomer on the competitive scene, the 2011-12 Penn College dance team won first-place trophies in two recent appearances. On March 17, team members Kelsey A. Coppersmith, Kelly M. Daum, Brandy L. Krause, Samantha L. Lantz, Maggie K. Calkins, Melanie A. Roof, Melina C. Webb, Chelsey R.Whitaker and team assistant Liza J. Pritchyk traveled to Central Mountain High School.

The Penn College Athletic Department held its annual Women in Sports Day on Sunday, drawing a record crowd for the seven-year history of the event. "It was nice to see the very large group of people enjoying our special day," said Lisa J.

Pennsylvania College of Technology baseball and softball teams went 1-3 for the week, while several basketball players received postseason honors. Baseball Facing NCAA Division III Penn State Harrisburg on the road Wednesday, Penn College lost the first game of a doubleheader, 12-1, and won the second, 13-7, to improve to 5-4 overall. In the opener, the Wildcats were held to just three hits.

The Penn State University Athletic Conference announced its all-conference selections for the men's and women's basketball teams Thursday and three Penn College players made the cut.

Freshman Adam Smith (Duncannon) and junior Kierstin Steer (South Williamsport) made the cut for the United States Collegiate Athletic Association All-Academic Team for men's and women's basketball. The team is comprised of student-athletes with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Competing in the National Collegiate Wrestling Association Championships at Daytona Beach, Fla., Pennsylvania College of Technology had two All-Americans in competition that ended Saturday. Also last week, the baseball team went 4-3 and the softball team was 1-5 in season-opening action in South Carolina, and the archery team was outstanding in state indoor competition.