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Baseball
Steve Craig (so. Wilkes-Barre/Bishop Hoban)
Jeff Craig (sr. Wilkes-Barre/Bishop Hoban)
Jared Frey (fr. Mohrsville/Schuylkill Valley)
Matt Dierolf (jr. Boyertown/Boyertown)
Michael Kacelowicz (fr. Orwigsburg/Blue Mountain)
Garrison Rausch (jr. Allentown/Parkland)

Women’s Basektball
Lara Dellegrotti (so. Berwick/Berwick)
Katie Dovey (fr. Willow Hill/Fannett Metal)
Amanda Giannotti (fr. Reading/Exeter)
Katie Harlor (sr. Danville/Danville)
Kelley Healey (so. Toms River, NJ/Toms River North) (also field hockey)
Jenn Loprete (sr. Wescosville/Emmaus)
Tricia McElmoyle (so. Jim Thorpe/Marian Catholic)
Rachel Wisemiller (fr. Hazleton/Hazleton)

Men’s Cross Country/Indoor, Outdoor Track & Field
Cory Crider (fr. Mechanicsburg/Cedar Cliff)
Ryan Friedman (fr. Pomona, NY/North Rockland)
Joe Haughey (sr. Richboro/Council Rock South)
Tony Hegedus (sr. Coopersburg/Southern Lehigh)
Ben Loht (fr. Lewistown/Indian Valley)
Pat McKeever (jr. Midland Park, NJ/Midland Park)
John Pyne (so. Harrisburg/Bishop McDevitt)
Vonkurt Redley (jr. Elkins Park/Cheltenham)

Women’s Cross Country/Indoor, Outdoor Track & Field
Desiree Bower (sr. Bethel/Tulpehocken)
Michele Celenza (so. Lansdale/North Penn)
Jolene Collins (fr. Palmyra/Palmyra)
Hailey Dell (so. Saranac Lake, NY/Saranac Lake)
Laura Deller (jr. York/Dallastown)
Cheryl Dingman (so. Lansdale/North Penn)
Jessica Donovan (so. Newtown/Pennsbury)
Kristin Green (jr. Camp Hill/Camp Hill)
Rebecca Griffin ( jr. Cape May Court House, NJ/Middle Twp.)
Joanna Hortsmann (Downingtown/Downingtown West)
Erica Kabbeko (jr. Birdsboro/Twin Valley)
Julie Karaszkiewicz (so. Boothwyn/Garnett Valley)
Katelyn Katzgrau (jr. West Milford, NJ/Pope John XXIII)
Rebecca Kerchak (so. Sinking Spring/Wilson)
Megan Lacy (sr. Richboro/ Villa Joseph Marie)
Bevin Lustman (so. Wynnewood/Lower Merion)
Jessica Schlechter (fr. Chalfont/Central Bucks South)
Nicole Sirico (jr. Milford/Delaware Valley)
Heather Spangenberg (fr. Clarks Summit/Abington Heights)
Corri Speakman (so. Reading/Exeter)
Maureen Watson (fr. Walnutport/Allentown Central Cath.)
Becky Webb (fr. Laurys Station/Parkland)
Rachel Weigle (fr. Red Lion/Red Lion)
Stephanie Williams (jr. Harrisburg/Riverside)
Alison Wise (fr. Denver/Garden Spot) (also volleyball)

Field Hockey
Laura Belfatti (sr. Hatfield/Lansdale Catholic)
Jennifer Belfatti (so. Hatfield/Lansdale Catholic)
Courtney Geibel (so. Mifflintown/Juniata)
Carrie Healey (fr. Toms River, NJ/Toms River North)
Heather Hoxter (jr. Glenmoore/Octorara)
Alyson Iovacchini (fr. E. Stroudsburg/ E. Stroudsburg South)
Alyssa Maltese (fr. Hackettstown, NJ/Hackettstown)
Whitney Stum (so. Landisburg/West Perry)
Anne Waapu (fr. Hastings, NEW ZEALAND)
Madison Weary (fr. Palmyra/Palmyra)
Laura Wieder (jr. Emmaus/Emmaus)

Football
Larry Baumgartner (sr. New Oxford/New Oxford)
Akil Boucaud (sr. Orange, NJ/Orange)
Tom Cressman (jr. Sellersville/Pennridge)
David Cressman (fr. Sellersville/Pennridge)
Joseph Hahn (fr. Frackville/Cardinal Brennan)
Brett Harbach (sr. Sinking Spring/Wilson)
Jason Henley (sr. Gilbertsville/Boyertown)
Shane Kadlac (fr. Toms River, NJ/Toms River East)
Ryan Nye (so. Bernville/Holy Name)
Cory Porrino (jr. Orwigsburg/Blue Mountain)
Evan Reese (fr. Centre Hall/State College)
Scott Smith (jr. New Oxford/Delone Catholic)
Dustin Woodward (sr. Lancaster/Penn Manor)
Raymond Yannuzzi (sr. Wallingford/Strath Haven)

Women’s Golf
Bethany Adams (so. Schnecksville/Parkland)
Erin Arden (fr. Somers, NY/Somers)
Lauren Foulke (so. Kempton/Kutztown)
Angie Petak (jr. Brockway/Brockway)

Men’s Soccer
Thomas Bangert (so. Bietegheim, GERMANY)
Nicholas Forte (so. Thorofare, NJ/West Deptford)
Matt Kade (jr. Quakertown/Quakertown)
Jason Lear (fr. Montoursville/Montoursville)
Greg Sassaman (so. Blairstown, NJ/N. Warren Regional)
Brian Waller (fr. Boonton, NJ/Mountain Lakes)

Women’s Soccer
Angela Corrado (fr. Kutztown/Kutztown)
Julie Folsom (so. Wanaque, NJ/Lakeland)
Michele Kalb (fr. Allentown/Parkland)
Mallary Kamen (sr. Lancaster/Manheim Twp.)
Kristen Kenter (jr. Allentown/Parkland)
Emily Mahon (jr. Spring Grove/Spring Grove)

Softball
Lindsay Bennett (jr. Rising Sun, MD/Rising Sun)
Liana Daczka (fr. Manchester/Northeastern)
Caitlin Hague (jr. Lansdale/North Penn)

Men’s Swimming
Shawn Santo (fr. Allentown/Parkland)
Scott Thomas (so. Schuylkill Haven/Blue Mountain)
Zane Zwillinger (fr. Wyalusing/Wyoming Seminary)

Women’s Swimming
Laura Heebner (so. Heebner/Heebner)
Kelly Herman (fr. Lancaster/Hempfield)
Erin Searl (so. Philadelphia/Archbishop Ryan)
Ashley Singer (jr. Lititz/Warwick)
Kelsey Wiley (sr. Chalfont/Central Bucks West)
Shannon Yoskoski (fr. Mount Joy/Donegal)
Debbie Zoccola (so. Wilkes-Barre/Bishop Hoban)

Men’s Tennis
Somdeep Appineni (sr. Hyderabad, INDIA)
Lukas Berman (sr. Woodend, AUSTRALIA)

Women’s Tennis
Sabrina Arnaud (fr. Pintendre, ONT.)
Kelsey Borak (fr. Allentown/Salisbury)
Rohini Das (fr. Kolkata, INDIA)
Barbara Joerns (fr. Ludwigshafen, GERMANY)
Priya Pachkawde (sr. Nasik, INDIA)

Volleyball
Stephanie Biester (jr. Lansdowne/Arch. Prendergast)
Nicole Biuso (jr. Centereach, NY/Ward Melville)
Sarah Brandon (sr. Gibsonia/Pine-Richland)
Shelby Bunting (sr. Green Lane/Pennridge)
Kim Cifuni (jr. Springfield/Springfield)
Krystalee George (sr. Wescosville/Emmaus)
Katie Miller (fr. Elizabethtown/Elizabethtown)
Erin Waters (jr. Waymart/Western Wayne)
Dani Witherite (sr. PA Furnace/State College)

Wrestling
Mike Bohl (fr. Hatboro/Hatboro-Horsham)
Kyle Davis (fr. Peckville/Valley View)
Charles Kolb (sr. Easton/Easton)

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July 17, 2007 

BURSTEIN ANNOUNCES 2007 KUTZTOWN WOMEN’S SOCCER RECRUITS 

KUTZTOWN, PA – First-year Kutztown University head coach Erik Burstein has announced his initial women’s soccer recruiting class for the 2007 season. 

            Burstein will welcome 13 newcomers to the Golden Bear women’s soccer program this fall.   

            "This class give us tremendous depth to an already talented squad,” Burstein Said.  “We are very excited about the addition of these student-athletes, and we are confident they will positively contribute to our goals both now and in the future.” 

            Burstein, who took over the reigns as head coach in March, credits graduate assistant coach Rachel Napoli with keeping the recruiting process going during the search for the new head coach.           

            "I would also like to give a very special thank you to Coach Napoli for her recruiting
efforts during the late fall and early winter,” Burstein said.  “Her hard work and dedication to our program has yielded a very talented class." 

            The 2007 KU Women’s Soccer Recruiting Class is as follows: 

Name	Position	Hometown	High School
Kristin Mann	GK	Freehold, NJ	Colts Neck
Carolynne Kahl	F	Bethel, PA	Tulpehocken
Trystin Figel	MF	Middlesex, NJ	Middlesex
Jade Galos	MF/F	Nottingham, PA	Solanco
Kelly Bushe	B/MF	Neptune City, NJ	Neptune
Rachel Davis	B	Wallingford, PA	Strath Haven
Stefanie Bonsky	GK	Manahawkin, NJ	Southern Regional
Brittany Melnyk	GK	Sinking Spring, PA	Wilson
Natalie Owens	F	Hershey, PA	Hershey
Amanda Krupa	B	Coopersburg, PA	Southern Lehigh
Amanda Altman	F	Beachwood, NJ	Toms River South
Jen Tice	MF	Barnegat, NJ	Southern Regional
Jen Pyne	MF/F	Manasquan, NJ	Wall

 

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July 10, 2007 

GOLDEN BEARS 48th IN DIRECTORS CUP STANDINGS 

Kutztown University’s athletic program finished 48th in the race for the 2006-07 NCAA Division II US Sports Academy Director’s Cup.

            Kutztown compiled 336 points for its 48th place finish.  The Directors Cup is awarded annually by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), the United States Sports Academy and USA Today to the best overall collegiate athletics programs in the country at each of the NCAA Division I, II and III levels as well as NAIA.

            Three-time defending champion Grand Valley (MI) State won its fourth-consecutive Division II Directors’ Cup.   The Lakers accumulated 995.75 points, 193.75 points ahead of the runner-up, UC-San Diego.  There are over 250 institutions which compete at the NCAA Division II level.

            Points for the Directors’ Cup standings are awarded based upon finish in NCAA Championship competition.  The points are based on bracket size for team sports, or the number of teams that place in individual sports, for each championship. 

            KU was the fifth-highest Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) school in the Director’s Cup standings, behind West Chester (12th, 504.5 points), Lock Haven (20th, 457), Bloomsburg (31st, 393), and Indiana (PA) (38th, 364). 

            Eight Kutztown programs contributed to the school’s finish.  Those sports that registered points, along with their NCAA Division II national finish and points scored, are as follows:  baseball (tie-7th, 68.5 points), wrestling (16th, 58.5), men’s tennis (tie-17th, 50), women’s volleyball (tie-17th, 50), women’s cross country (14th, 48), softball (tie-33rd, 25), women’s swimming (26th, 22) and women’s outdoor track & field (58th, 14).

            The Golden Bears placed 39th last year.  KU’s highest finish came in 1995-96, when it placed 25th. 

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July 10, 2007

2006-07 KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY COACHES’ AWARDS ANNOUNCED

KUTZTOWN, PA — Kutztown University’s head coaches have announced the recipients of the 2006-07 coaches’ awards.  The coaches’ awards are presented to a member of each of the Golden Bear teams, based on criteria selected by the coaching staff.

 Somdeep Appineni (sr. Hyderabad, INDIA) of the men’s tennis team, received the coaches’ award from head coach Suresh Ramamurthi. Appineni was 11-5 in singles and 13-2 in doubles. “Somdeep was a four-year leader for us,” Ramamurthi said. “He is a hard worker and an academic standout.”

Field Hockey’s Laura Belfatti (sr. Hatfield/Lansdale Catholic) was chosen by head coach Betty Wesner. As well as being the MVP for the Golden Bears, Belfatti was named NFHCA second-team All-America and All-PSAC first team mid-fielder.  “Laura earned this award because of her loyalty to Kutztown University athletics and especially the field hockey coaching staff and her team,” said coach Wesner.  “She is an excellent role model both on and off the field.”

The cheer team’s Alyssa Bono (sr. Wanaque, NJ/Lakeland Regional) was chosen by first-year coach Amanda Schultz to receive the coaches’ award.  Bono, a four year cheerleader, was selected by Schultz for being a “talented and caring team leader.”

Men’s soccer’s Collin Dalton (jr. Carlisle/Big Spring) was honored by head coach Otto Ormosi. Dalton started 20 games this past season taking eleven shots as a mid-fielder.  “Collin played in every game last fall and was team captain,” Ormosi said.  “He is a very hard worker who came to play every game.”

Rohini Das (fr. Kolkata, INDIA) of the women’s tennis team is the recipient from head coach Suresh Ramamurthi.  Das, who was a newcomer to Kutztown, joined the team for the spring semester.  She was a perfect 6-0 in singles, including a 5-0 mark at second seed.  She also was 4-2 in doubles.

Men’s basketball’s Terrance Davis (sr. Philadelphia/Scotland School) was picked by head coach Bernie Driscoll.  Davis averaged 23 minutes per game and shot just over 44 percent from the field. “Terrance overcame many obstacles to be named captain and starter for the 2006-07 season,” Driscoll said. “He was an excellent leader of a young team.”

Football’s Mike Grosso (sr. Hackettstown, NJ/Pope John) received the coaches’ award from the football staff.  Grosso overcame injury to become a three-year starter.  This past season he was a team captain for the Golden Bears and received All-PSAC East honors.  Grosso recorded 70 tackles this past season, 36 of which were solo.

Women’s basketball’s Katie Harlor (sr. Danville/Danville) was selected by head coach Janet Malouf. Harlor shot with consistency from the field knocking down just under 40 percent of her field goals, including seven three pointers.  “Katie’s dedication and commitment to the women’s basketball team as well as improvement in her skills earned her this award,” Malouf said.

Men’s track and field’s Tony Hegedus (sr. Coopersburg/Southern Lehigh) was recognized by head coach Ray Hoffman for his outstanding team work. “Tony stepped into the role as a team leader this year,” Hoffman said.  “Even though he red shirted this outdoor season he was still able to help his fellow teammates with his expertise in the hurdles.”

Baseball’s Justin Jachowicz (jr. Summit Hill/Panther Valley) was picked by head coach Chris Blum.  In 24.2 innings pitched, Justin held an Earned Run Average of 2.55, allowing only 19 hits.  Jachowicz struck out 19 of the 89 batters he faced and held opposing batters to a .213 batting average.  “Justin is a pleasure to coach.  He continues to work and improve and always does what is best for the team,” Coach Blum said.

Wrestling’s Kevin Kalbach (sr. Downingtown/Downingtown) was selected by head coach Rob Fisher. Kalbach was 15-5 wrestling at 165.  Kalbach was the East Regional Champion and NCAA qualifier, despite suffering a broken nose during the tournament.  He finished among all-time leaders in career wins with 57.  The award is given to the wrestler who shows the most dedication, loyalty and leadership to KU wrestling, according to Fisher.

Staci McGinty (jr. Jamison/Central Bucks East) from the women’s swim team was awarded the coaches’ award from Tim Flannery.  “Staci overcame a knee injury that kept her out all last season, Flannery said.  This year she stepped up and swam the 500, 1000, 1650 Free, events that she never swam and was able to post the second fastest time all time at Kutztown University in the 500, as well as top 10 times in the 1000 and 1650.  She also scored in three events at the PSACs.”

Women’s track and field’s Katie Quinn (so. Glenolden/Interboro) was recognized by coach Ray Hoffman.  Quinn posted a time of 12.38 in the 100 meter dash for the Golden Bears in the PSAC championships.  “Katie has shown much maturity and focus this year,” Hoffman said.  “She has turned around a difficult freshman year, and has become one of the PSAC’s top threats in sprints.”

Women’s golf’s Tristin Suzenski (sr. Pottstown/St. Pius X) was given the coaches’ award from head coach Rob Fisher. She golfed in all 18 matches played and had an average of 89.8.  “Tristin displayed excellent leadership, dedication and loyalty,” said coach Fisher.

Women’s cross country’s Chelsea Thomas (sr. Sellersville/Pennridge) was picked by head coach Ray Hoffman.  Thomas finished ninth overall for the Golden Bears in the PSAC championships.  “Chelsea has been the staple to our women’s cross country team for the past four years, “said coach Hoffman.  “She truly puts the team before anything which shows through her gutsy performances.  Chelsea has competed over the past four years with two metal rods in her back which is something that would have made many other athletes hang things up.”

Scott Thomas (so. Schuylkill Haven/Blue Mountain) from men’s swimming has been named the coaches award recipient from head coach Tim Flannery.  “Scott demonstrated a great work ethic,” Flannery said.  “He fell ill in November but was able to overcome it in two weeks to post PSAC cut times in December.”  Thomas was a consolation finalist in the 500 Free and 100 back and reached the finals in the 200 back at PSACs.  He posted all time top 10 finishes at Kutztown University in the 500 (ninth) and 200 (fourth).

Women’s soccer’s Shelby Varone (sr. Bernville/Tulpehocken) received the coaches’ award from the soccer coaching staff.  Varone started in all 21 games and posted two assists this past season for the Golden Bears.  “Shelby is an outstanding leader on and off the field,” assistant coach Rachel Napoli said.  “She is a very hard worker, has overcome injuries, dedicated to her team and program and always represented her school well.”

Men’s cross country’s Dan Wilde (sr. Lemoyne/Cedar Cliff) was selected by head coach Ray Hoffman.   Wilde was Kutztown’s second-best finisher at both the PSAC and NCAA Regional championships.  “Dan’s leadership over the past three years has been excellent,” Hoffman said.  “He has shown many of his young teammates that hard work and focus are the key components to success.”

Softball’s Adriane Willmer (sr. Kitchener, ONT/Resurrection) has received the coaches’ award from head coach Judy Lawes.  Willmer, who had the second highest batting average on the team at .415, led the team in at bats with 234 and hits with 97.  She started in all 61 games played this season by the Golden Bears.  “Adriane was a tremendous vocal leader for our team this year,” Lawes said.

Volleyball’s Dani Witherite (sr. PA Furnace/State College) was chosen by head coach John Gump to receive the coach’s award.  Witherite was second on the Golden Bears averaging over three kills per game.  “Dani earned this award for her consistent and outstanding effort, dedication to her team, her excellent work ethic and example to her teammates,” Gump said. 

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July 9, 2007 

KUTZTOWN NAMES 2006-07 TEAM MVPs

KUTZTOWN, PA – The Kutztown University Athletic Department has announced its 2006-07 Most Valuable Players, as selected by each team and/or its coaching staff.   

Kassandra Badman (sr. Horsham/Hatboro-Horsham) has been chosen as the Cheer Team MVP.  Badman, in her fourth year on the team, was the captain this past season.  During the team’s interim period without a coach, she kept the team going.  “Kassandra was a kind, talented, awesome leader who was a great team player,” first-year coach Amanda Schultz said. 

Santiago Baquerizo (so. Guayaquil, ECUADOR) is the MVP of the men's tennis team.  Baquerizo is the Golden Bears’ number one singles and doubles player.  He finished the year ranked third in the region and 34th in Division II in singles and ranked third in the region and 14^th nationally in doubles.  Baquerizo posted a 16-3 singles record and a 17-3 doubles record for Kutztown this past season.  He was also named to the All-PSAC singles and doubles teams. 

 Laura Belfatti (sr. Hatfield/Lansdale Catholic) has been chosen as the field hockey MVP.  Belfatti started all 20 games played in the 2006 season. She recorded 15 points from 6 goals and 3 assists.  Belfatti made the NFHCA second-team All-America and was an All-PSAC first team mid-fielder.  Belfatti also earned the Coach’s Award for the 2006 season. 

Dave Ben (so. Coatesville/Coatesville) was named MVP of the men's basketball team.  Ben was selected to the first-team All-PSAC East.  He led Kutztown and the PSAC East averaging 18.9 points per game.  Ben set a single-season KU record for free throws made with 148. 

Sean Bond (sr. Malvern/Great Valley) was the MVP of the baseball team.  In 173 at bats, Bond batted .353, scoring 46 runs and accumulating 27 runs batted in.  Bond led the team with a .477 on base percentage and was third on the team in hits with 61, including 12 doubles. 

Pat Bone (jr. Pipersville/Central Bucks West) has been honored as the men's cross country team MVP for the second consecutive year.  Bone was Kutztown’s top finisher at the PSAC’s and regionals, placing 25^th at the conference meet and 31^st at regionals. 

Jess Brady (sr. Wescosville/Emmaus) has been named the women's basketball MVP.  Brady started in all 26 games for the Golden Bears this season. Brady averaged 10.4 points and 6.2 rebounds per game.  She finished her career among KU’s all-time leaders in free throw percentage.  Brady was also named to the All-PSAC East second team. 

Sarah Brandon (sr. Gibsonia/Pine-Richland) has been selected MVP of the women's volleyball team for the third consecutive season.  The senior opposite hitter earned a spot on both the Daktronics and American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-Atlantic Region first teams.  She was also named the PSAC Athlete of the Year.  Brandon led the Golden Bears with 463 kills and added 120 digs with 138 blocks. 

For the second year in a row Steph Denlinger (so. Harleysville/Souderton) is the MVP of the softball team.  She was named the PSAC East Player of the Year, first-team All-PSAC East, Mid-Atlantic Region first team, Mid-Atlantic Region Player of the Year, and All-America first team.  Denlinger hit for an astonishing .507 average, crushing 24 home runs and batting in 73 runs, while scoring 70 of her own. 

Kim Kelty (jr. Levittown/Neshaminy) has been chosen the women's soccer MVP.  Kelty started all 20 games in 2006 for the Golden Bears. She led the team with 14 points scoring five goals (including one game winner) and recording four assists.  Kelty made the All-PSAC East first team as well as the National Soccer Coaches Association of America All-Region second team.

            Joe Kemmerer (jr. Mountaintop/Crestwood) has been named MVP of the wrestling team. Kemmerer was the 2007 NCAA Division II Champion at 133 lbs.  He became the fifth student-athlete in school history to win an NCAA title.  Kemmerer also won the East regional title in his weigh class and was 32-3 on the season, the second-most wins in a single-year at Kutztown University.  

Renee Marchand (sr. Hawley/Wallenpaupack) was named MVP of the women’s indoor and outdoor track & field team.  Marchand was named to the All-PSAC indoors meet in the pentathlon, in which she placed second.  She also set a school record and qualified for the NCAA outdoor meet in the heptathlon, placing 11^th. 

Priya Pachkawde (jr. Nasik, INDIA) has been named the MVP of the women's tennis team.  Pachkawde compiled a 5-4 record in singles and a 5-3 record in doubles.  Pachkawde was the number one and two player for both singles and doubles for the University of Kutztown this past season. 

Elfren Quiles (jr. New Britain, CT/New Britain) is the MVP of the football team.  Quiles set a school record with 12 touchdown catches.  He also led the team in receptions with 54, yards with 816 and points with 72.  Due to his outstanding performance last season, Quiles earned a spot on the All-PASC East second team. 

Rich Reshetar (so. Lancaster/Hempfield) has received MVP honors for the men's swimming team.  Reshetar placed in six events at the PSAC Championships which included fourth place finishes in the 200 and 800 free relays. 

Greg Sassaman (so. Blairstown, NJ/Warren Regional) has been honored as the men's soccer team MVP.  In only 11 games played, Sassaman took 12 shot attempts at the forward position.  “Sassaman was one of our team leaders who led by example,” head coach Otto Ormosi said.  “He worked very hard through an injury plagued season.”   

            Holly Shubilla (sr. Wilkes-Barre/GAR Memorial) is the MVP for the women's golf team for the second consecutive year. Shubilla led the team with an 87.0 average this season.  She finished her career at Kutztown University with the second-lowest career average at 87.1.  

Ashley Singer (jr. Lititz/Warwick) has been chosen the MVP of the women's swimming team for the second year in a row.  Singer set school records in the 200, 500, 1000 and 1650 freestyle races this season.  She was All-PSAC in the 200 and 500 free and went on to earn honorable mention All-America honors in the same events at the NCAA Championships. 

            Steve Tyson (jr. Bridgeport/Upper Merion) was the MVP of the men’s indoor and outdoor track & field teams.  Tyson won the PSAC shot put title at the indoor and outdoor championships this past season.  He qualified for the NCAA outdoor shot put event, placing 11^th. 

Stephanie Williams (jr. Harrisburg/Riverside {Ellwood City}) has been selected the MVP of the women's cross country team.  She led the Golden Bear team, which won the NCAA East regional and placed second at the PSAC championships.  Williams earned a spot on the All-PSAC and All-Region teams by placing ninth and fifth, respectively, at the two championships.

 

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