Athletics Articles

Each of the past three years, the Pennsylvania College of Technology archery team has climbed a rung on the national ladder, placing fourth in 2008, third in 2009 and second a year ago. Going into the U.S. Intercollegiate championships Friday, Saturday and Sunday (May 20-21-22), its sights are on No. 1.

Six Pennsylvania College of Technology baseball players were named to the Penn State University Athletic Conference 2011 all-conference team, including three on first squad. The teams are voted upon by the conference coaches, based on play and statistics throughout the season. Juniors Garrett Hornung (Emporium), Skylar Gingrich (Lititz) and Harrison Myers (Lebanon) were voted to the first team.

In spite of the fact that his team went 0-3 in its first national competition, Pennsylvania College of Technology softball coach Roger Harris looked at the bright side. "Sure, they were a little bit dejected that they didn't perform better, but I told them there were 30 other teams who weren't there and we were.

The Pennsylvania College of Technology softball team earned the last available spot and is seeded No. 8 entering the United States Collegiate Athletic Association National Championships Friday in Akron, Ohio, but that doesn't mean it can't win. "I think we'll be very competitive. I don't think we're going to get blown out or anything.

Penn College held its Spring Sports Banquet in the Thompson Professional Development Center on Sunday, honoring student-athletes from the archery, bowling, dance, baseball, softball, men's volleyball, men's and women's basketball, and wrestling teams.

Pennsylvania College of Technology baseball and softball teams each finished third in the Penn State University Athletic Conference Championships over the weekend, and, while the baseball season ends, the softball team was awarded an invitation to this weekend's United States Collegiate Athletic Association National Championships.

Despite adversity throughout their seasons due, in part, to poor spring weather resulting in inconsistent play, and injuries Pennsylvania College of Technology softball and baseball teams have met the preseason expectations of their coaches. Roger Harris, in his 10th year as softball coach, and Chris Howard, in season No.

Students came out with a vengeance in Wednesday's softball challenge against staff/faculty: Justin Eberhart, Bryann Bingamann and Marc Kaylor scored early to take a 3-0 lead after the first inning. Their opponents didn't get their first run until the third, and scored three more in the bottom of the fourth after RBI singles from Eric Ranck and Andy Gutkowski.

All Pennsylvania College of Technology baseball coach Chris Howard and softball coach Roger Harris asked for was an opportunity for their teams to be able to practice and play. Although both still had to dodge raindrops last week, they managed to win a combined nine games while losing only one and are on track to reach the Penn State University Athletic Conference playoffs.

The students were shorthanded, but that didn't take away their spirit against staff/faculty volleyball opponents Wednesday in Bardo Gym. "The students built a good lead in the first game, but the staff/faculty team battled back and tied it twice only to fall in the first game, 25-19," said intramural assistant Jeremy R. Bottorf (who also supplied the photos).