Wrestler, women’s basketball in Penn College spotlight
WildcatWeeklyHighlights2022-23
During a week in which the Pennsylvania College of Technology men’s basketball and wrestling teams were off, one wrestler made national headlines, and the women’s basketball squad hit the court twice.
FLASHBACK
Wrestling
Isaac Cory, a freshman from Montoursville who is 10-0 this season, made program history when he became the first nationally-ranked Wildcat, garnering the No. 11 spot at 184 pounds in the National Wrestling Coaches Association Division III rankings. Cory, who won the PIAA Class AA 189-pound championship earlier this year, also is ranked No. 2 in the Mideast Region.
“It’s well-earned recognition,” coach Pankil Chander said. “This is the first time a Penn College wrestler has been ranked nationally and may be the first time a PCT athlete or program is represented in any top 15 national category ever, so it’s an excellent milestone for a great young man.
“At the end of the day, matches are won and lost on the mat and rankings change every other week — Isaac’s work ethic and mindset will remain consistent regardless. He knows that is what will propel him to new heights.”
Women’s basketball
A 17-8 first quarter gave Penn College the early advantage at home in nonconference play on Friday before Penn State Altoona held the upper hand over the following three periods in a 55-47 Lions win, their second over the Wildcats in 10 days. Kayleigh Miller, of Sayre, came off the bench to lead Penn College in scoring with 13 points, while Rachael Teats, of Middleburg, tallied 10.
Back in action on Saturday, hosting once-beaten Houghton College, the visitors opened a 30-12 halftime lead and went on for a 66-43 nonconference win that dropped the Wildcat to 1-7 overall. Miller, Teats and Ja’Quela Dyer, of Dover, Delaware, each scored eight points to pace Penn College and Dyer led the team with eight rebounds.
The Wildcats now are idle until the last week of the month when they compete in the CUNY Coaches vs. Cancer Tournament at Lehman College in Bronx, New York.
SCHEDULES/RECORDS
Women’s basketball
Overall: 1-7
UE: 0-1
Friday, Dec. 9 — host Penn State Altoona, L, 55-47
Saturday, Dec. 10 — host Houghton College, L, 66-43
Wednesday, Dec. 28 — CUNY Coaches vs. Cancer at Lehman College, Bronx, NY: Penn College vs. Lehman College, 2 p.m. (Neumann vs. William Paterson, noon)
Thursday, Dec. 29 — CUNY Coaches vs. Cancer at Lehman College, Bronx, NY: Consolation, noon; Championship, 2 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 6 — host Penn State Harrisburg (UE), 5 p.m.
Men’s basketball
Overall: 4-4
UE: 0-1
Monday, Dec. 12 — at King’s College, 4 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 2 — at Centenary University, 5 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 6 — host Penn State Harrisburg (UE), 7 p.m.
Wrestling
Overall: 1-1
ECWC: 0-0
Monday, Dec. 19 — at King’s College Quad Match with New Jersey City University, King’s College and Pitt-Bradford, 11 a.m.
Thursday, Dec. 22 — at Wilkes University Open, 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, Jan. 7 — at 11th Waynesburg University Invitational, 10 a.m.
Esports
Collegiate iRacing League Premier Series
Tuesday, Dec. 6 — Michigan, 11 of 34
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Lane Restriction on Route 15 SB in Lycoming Township, Lycoming County
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised of a lane restriction on Route 15 southbound in Lycoming Township, Lycoming County, due to a tractor trailer crash.
Motorists can expect the left (passing) lane to be restricted near the Route 973 interchange (Cogan Station /Perryville).
Motorists should be alert, slow down, expect delays in travel, and drive with caution.
Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA,
Ridgway Fire Department Elects Officers
Here are the officers of the Ridgway Fire Department for 2023:
President–Curt Dahler
1st Vice President–Rich Decker
2nd Vice President–Kevin Anstrom
Treasurer–Dave Parsons
Chief–Scott Pontious
Deputy Chief–Steve Neureiter
Assistant Chief–Jeff Yeager
A special thank you to long time Deputy and Assistant Chiefs Joe Gasbarre and Ray Imhof who decided it was time to hand off the white helmets to someone new.
Shinglehouse Dispatched to Crash on Rt. 44 South
At 8:51 AM on Sunday, Shinglehouse Fire & EMS has been dispatched to 1/2 mile from 2377 Rt. 44 South for a one vehicle crash. Report 2 occupants. One reporting a head injury. Vehicle on its side in the ditch.
Shinglehouse responded to an earlier rollover crash on the Ceres Road with no reported injuries.
Holiday Open House Returns to Sinnemahoning State Park
The staff at Sinnemahoning State Park invite the local community to join them on Saturday, December 17th, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, for the park’s annual Holiday Open House.
View the Wildlife Center, all decked out in eye-catching holiday decorations, while enjoying a cookie and cocoa by the fire. Or make holiday ornaments with pinecones and other natural materials while listening to live music in the classroom.
All ages are welcome to join us for this relaxing holiday event. Light refreshments will be offered. The park gift shop will be open.
No pre-registration is required for this FREE seasonal program. For more information, please call the Park Office at 814-647-8401, or email SinnemahoningSP@pa.gov.
Kathleen I. Galloway Mong Schultz, 75, of South Center Street, Bradford, PA
Kathleen I. Galloway Mong Schultz, 75, of South Center Street, Bradford, PA passed away on Saturday (Dec. 3, 2022) at her residence.
Born on April 10, 1947 she was the daughter of Carl and Beulah Cox Galloway. Kathleen attended Otto Eldred Schools.
Kathleen is survived by two sons, Danny P. (Diane) Mong Jr., and Jonathan Schultz; one daughter, Bonnie Easton and one sister Leila M. Galloway Soper.
Friends may call on Saturday (Dec. 10, 2022) at the Frame Funeral Home, Eldred from noon to 1 p.m., at which time funeral services will be held with the Rev. Thomas E. Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Lamphier Cemetery, Eldred.
Online condolences may be made at www.framefuneralhome.com
Karen M. Minard, 74, of Rt. 446, Eldred, PA
Karen M. Minard, 74, of Rt. 446, Eldred, PA passed away unexpectedly Thursday (Dec. 8, 2022) in her home.
Born May 16, 1948, in Olean, NY, she was a daughter of Paul H. and Rose Russell Lasher.
Karen was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of the Otto-Eldred High School, class of 1966.
She was employed with the Hamlin Bank & Trust Co. of Eldred, for 20 years, before her retirement.
Karen attended both the Grace Chapel Fellowship, Farmers Valley, and the First Church of God, Eldred. She enjoyed decorating and working on her family farm.
Surviving in addition to her mother Rose Lasher of Eldred, and former husband, with whom she lived with, Don Minard, of Eldred, is a son, Shawn C. (Roberta) Minard of Virginia Beach, VA; four daughters, Cally L. (Stephen) Pisarczyk and Selina R. Buskirk both of Douglas, MA, Rebecca A. (Robert) Ellis of San Antonio, TX, Corrina L. Minard of Eldred; 11 grandchildren, and 11 great great-grandchildren; three brothers, Don (Peg) Karrasch of Bradford, James (Sandy) Lasher of Eldred, Lester “Tiger” (Tammy) Lasher of Olean, NY; a sister, Charlotte (Don) Arond of Dubois, PA; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, and a granddaughter, Jessica L. Pisarczyk.
Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday (Dec. 13, 2022) in the First Church of God, Eldred, where a funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. with Rev. James Kazimer, pastor, and Rev. Jerry Stauffer, pastor of Grace Chapel Fellowship, co-officiating. Burial will be in Grimes Cemetery, Port Allegany.
Memorials can be made to the Eldred Fire Dept. or the Port Area Ambulance Service.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.
Condolences can be made Don Minard, 3018 Rt. 446, Eldred, PA 16731.
