With March Madness right around the corner, it’s hard to not get excited about the last remaining undefeated men’s basketball team in NCAA Division I: The Miami University Bobcats.
The sky seems to be the limit for Miami, a squad that’s 28-0 and ranked No. 21 in the Associated Press national rankings. At the center of it all has been Chambersburg native Brant Byers, who played for Scotland Campus in high school.
Byers has started in all but one game for the Bobcats, and leads the team in both scoring and 3-point field goals.
In College Corner this month, we’ll take a closer look at the exploits of Byers and other college athletes with connections to Chambersburg. In all we’ve counted 95 athletes, mostly former Trojans, competing at the college level. This list includes Pittsburgh indoor track standout Camy Kiser, who is eager to make an impression at this weekend’s conference championship meet, and Luke Nichter, a senior starter for the Drexel wrestling squad. We’ll also tie up some loose ends from the fall sports season, and provide updates on spring sports, which have recently kicked off.
In the months to come, College Corner will shift focus to Waynesboro and Greencastle-Antrim, before circling back to Chambersburg. Are we missing anybody? Additions for College Corner can be sent to Andy Sandrik via email at [email protected].
BASKETBALL
Brant Byers, R-Sophomore, Miami (Ohio)
Byers, a Chambersburg native who competed at Scotland Campus, has been integral to the success of the undefeated Redhawks.
A 6-foot-8, 200-pound wing, Byers has started in 27 games for Miami and leads his team in both scoring average (14.6 ppg) and 3-pointers (57), while also totaling 114 rebounds (4.1 rpg), 17 assists, 18 steals, and 10 blocks.
He most recently starred for the Redhawks on Feb. 24, when he posted 16 points, five rebounds, one assist and one steal in a 74-64 win over Eastern Michigan.
With Byers leading the way, Miami (28-0, 15-0 MAC) checks in at No. 21 in the latest Associated Press Top 25 national rankings. The Redhawks return to the court on Friday, Feb. 27, for a road game at Western Michigan.
J.J. Kelly, Freshman, Ohio
Kelly, a 6-foot-6, 195-pound guard, has been a key piece of the puzzle for the Bobcats.
He’s played in 28 games for Ohio, including 23 starts, and in 738 minutes of playing time he’s totaled 253 points (9.0 ppg), 111 rebounds (4.0 rpg), 16 assists, 25 steals, and a team-best 25 blocks.
Kelly most recently competed on Feb. 21, posting five points and three rebounds in a 74-66 win over NIU.
The Bobcats (15-13, 9-6 MAC) return to the hardwood on Saturday, Feb. 28, for a home contest against Toledo.
Ethan Wolgemuth, Sophomore, King’s College
Wolgemuth, a 6-foot-8, 250-pound forward, has seen action in one game since our last update.
He took the floor on Dec. 13, posting a rebound in his team’s 94-67 loss to Moravian. Wolgemuth competed in five games this winter and in 13 minutes of playing time he totaled two rebounds.
King’s College wraps up its season at 7-18 (4-10 MAC Freedom).
Ella Parker, Sophomore, Muhlenberg
Parker recently scored her first points of the season.
Competing in a 71-62 loss to Ursinus on Feb. 18, Parker posted two points and a rebound. She cracked the scoring column again on Feb. 22, when she posted two points in a 53-52 loss to McDaniel.
A 5-foot-10 guard/forward, Parker appeared in 18 games this season and in 114 minutes of playing time she totaled four points, 10 rebounds, one assist, three steals, and two blocks.
Muhlenberg wraps up its campaign at 10-15 (5-10 Centennial).
Daijah Wallace, Sophomore, PSU Mont Alto
With Wallace as a regular in the Mont Alto lineup, the Lions posted a winning record this season.
A 5-foot-7 guard, Wallace appeared in 14 games winter, including nine starts, and in 355 minutes of playing time she totaled 36 points (2.6 ppg), 43 rebounds (3.1 rpg), 11 assists, and one steal.
She played in Mont Alto’s last game of the season on Feb. 17, posting four points, three rebounds, and an assist in a 62-50 loss to PSU Hazleton in the quarterfinal round of the PSUAC Tournament.
The Lions close out their campaign at 12-8 (5-2 PSUAC).
INDOOR/OUTDOOR TRACK
Camy Kiser, Junior, Pittsburgh
Kiser should be sufficiently warmed up for postseason competition after taking on three indoor meets this winter.
She competed at the Nittany Lion Challenge on Jan. 17, and took second in the 3,000 with a time of 9:45.30. Kiser was back in action on Jan. 30-31 for the Penn State National Open and she shined with a PR time of 4:50.81 in the mile for 12th place, while also guiding Pittsburgh’s distance medley relay squad to victory in 11:58.52.
Kiser most recently competed at the Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational on Feb. 13-14, and took 95th in the 5,000 in 16:55.28.
Kiser will be put to the test at the Athletic Coach Conference Indoor Championships, set to be held on Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 26-28, in Boston.
Emilea Alleman, Senior, Millersville
Alleman, a distance specialist, had a busy winter competing for Millersville’s indoor track squad.
She ran a PR in the 3,000 at the Bucknell Bison Opener on Dec. 5-6, placing fourth with a time of 10:58.80. Alleman recorded another medalist finish on Jan. 24 at the Coach I Invite, a meet that saw her take eighth in the mile in 5:39.14.
Alleman was back at Bucknell on Jan. 30-31 for the Bison Challenge, and here she took 12th in the 5,000 in 19:01.93. She then posted a 19:12.52 in the 5,000 at the Fastrack National Invite on Feb. 6 for 10th place.
Alleman most recently competed on Feb. 13-14 at the Widener Indoor Classic, taking 37th in the 3,000 in 11:07.12.
Millersville returns to competition Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Indoor Championships.
Emma Armstrong, Junior, Millersville
Armstrong has recorded two PRs since our last update.
The first of those two PRs came on Dec. 5-6 at Bucknell Bison Opener, when she ran the mile in 5:50.36 for ninth place. Armstrong ran another PR, this time in the 5,000, at the Bucknell Bison Challenge on Jan. 30-31. There, she ran a 19:49.64 for 15th place.
Karter Reath, Senior, Geneva
Reath has taken on three invites this winter, landing a PR in the process.
The PR came in the 3,000 at the SPIRE Midwest Open on Jan. 24. He finished the race in 9:05.25 for 11th place.
Reath most recently competed at the YSU Mid Major Invitational on Jan. 30-31. There, he posted a time of 15:52.37 for 23rd place.
Geneva returns to action on Thursday, Feb. 26, at the PAC Indoor Championships.
Owen Shrader, Sophomore, Shippensburg
Shrader has been solid in the mid-distance events this winter, landing Top 8 finishes in every race.
He kicked off his indoor season at the Gulden Invitational on Jan. 24 with an eighth-place finish in the 800 (2:01.05), before posting fourth-place finishes in the 800 (1:57.90) and distance medley relay (10:26.48) at the Bucknell Bison Challenge on Jan. 30-31.
Shrader most recently competed on Feb. 13-14, posting a third-place finish in the 800 in 1:55.50 at the Darius Dixon Memorial.
Shippensburg begins postseason competition on Saturday, Feb. 28, at the PSAC Indoor Championships.
Brayden Boyd, Graduate, Shippensburg
Boyd has been inactive for Shippensburg’s indoor squad this season.
Livi Rieck, Senior, Shippensburg
Rieck has been inactive for Shippensburg’s indoor team this winter.
Ben Colli, Senior, Duquesne
Colli stayed warm for the outdoor track season by taking on a couple of indoor invites.
He competed in the mile at the Youngstown State University Collegiate Invitational on Jan. 16, taking 22nd in 4:28.04. Colli again ran the mile on Jan. 24 at the Ashland Invitational and took 16th in 4:34.17.
Duquesne opens its outdoor season on March 20-21 at the 49er Classic.
Liam Kirkpatrick, Freshman, Duquesne
Kirkpatrick competed in his first race since the cross country season at the YSU Collegiate Invitational on Jan. 16. He took seventh in the 3,000 with a PR time of 8:48.47.
Ari Snyder, Freshman, High Point
Snyder, a distance specialist, continues to stand out in his freshman season.
He landed a Top 10 finish at the Liberty Kickoff on Dec. 4-5, when he took ninth in the 3,000 in 8:44.96. He ran the 3,000 again at the University of North Carolina at Ashville Collegiate Opener on Jan. 10, claiming 11th place in 8:57.01.
Snyder then nailed down a PR on Feb. 7, when he ran the 5,000 in 15:18.37 for 16th at the Camel City Distance meet. He most recently competed on Feb. 14 at the ASICS Sound Invite, posting a time of 8:50.39 in the 3,000 for 21st place.
High Point enters the postseason on Friday, Feb. 27, when it competes at the Big South Indoor Championships.
Kaden Rife, Freshman, Washington and Lee
Rife recently picked up the first win of his young college career at the Joe LaRocco Invitational on Feb. 14. There, he guided the distance medley relay team to victory in 10:54.26, while also taking 29th in the 800 with a PR time of 4:43.61.
Earlier in the season at the SU Holiday Kickoff Open on Dec. 7, Rife recorded a PR of 9:19.55 in the 3,000 for fifth place.
The Generals open the postseason on Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Old Dominion Athletic Conference Indoor Championships.
Brooke Richards, Junior, Ursinus
Richards has taken on four invites this winter, logging a podium finish and two PRs in the process.
She had her highest placement of the season on Jan. 18, when she placed third in the 3,000 in 12:59.77 at the Collegeville Collegiate Classic. Richards competed again at the PLEX Shootout on Jan. 31, completing the 5,000 in 21:31.42 for 18th place.
She nailed a PR at the Frank Colden Invitational on Feb. 7, when she ran the mile in 6:12.61 for 18th place. Richards most recently competed on Feb. 20 at the Haverford Keogh Invitational, taking 29th in the 800 with a PR time of 2:58.26, while also finishing 22nd in the mile in 6:23.67.
Ursinus returns to competition on Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Centennial Conference Championships.
Lexi Boyd, Sophomore, Saint Joseph’s
Boyd, a distance specialist, has been inactive for Saint Joseph’s this season.
The Hawks return to competition on Friday, Feb. 27, at the Atlantic 10 Championships.
Madison Bidniuk, Sophomore, Waynesburg
Bidniuk is ready for another season of outdoor track and field.
She owns collegiate PRs in the 1,500 (6:54.16), 3,000 (15:17.68), and mile (7:22.37).
Waynesburg kicks off its campaign on March 21 at the Marty Pushkin Invitational.
Ashley Gunkelman, Sophomore, Huntington
Gunkelman, a thrower, has competed in one meet this winter.
She took on the SVSU Holiday Open on Dec. 5-6 and posted PRs in both the shot put (14th place, 35-8.75) and weight throw (36th, 39-10).
The Foresters return to action on Saturday, Feb. 28, when they venture out to Cedarville University for the Yellow Jacket Collegiate Open.
Gabriel Torrado, Freshman, Messiah
Torrado, a Chambersburg native who attended Catoctin High School, has seen action in three invites this season.
He kicked off his college career on Jan. 24 at the Coach I Invite, taking 17th in the high jump (5-4.25) and 40th in the 400 (58.72). Torrado then improved his high jump to 5-5 on Feb. 7 at the Blue & White Invite, an effort that earned him 11th place.
Finally, the SU Valentine Invite on Feb. 14 saw Torrado clear 5-8 in the high jump for 11th place.
Messiah returns to competition on Friday, Feb. 27, at the MAC Championships.
Imari Watson, Freshman, Westminster
It’s been a busy first season on the track for Watson, a 5-foot-6, 160-pound sprinter.
Watson competed in two events at the SPIRE Midwest Open on Jan. 24, taking 24th in the 60 (7.30) and 41st in the 200 with a PR time of 24.18. He landed another PR on Feb. 13, when he clocked a 7.27 in the 60 for 11th place at the YSU Last Chance meet.
Westminster returns to competition on Thursday, Feb. 26, for the PAC Championships.
Shonathan Desena, Junior, Bethany
Desena, a throwing specialist, has had an active winter for Bethany.
Competing at the Muskie Meet on Jan. 31, Desena posted a PR shot put throw of 38-4 for 11th place, while also taking 18th in the weight throw (34-2). He most recently competed at the Ashland Last Chance on Feb. 21, taking 29th in the shot put with a heave of 36-0.25.
Bethany returns to action on Friday, Feb. 27, for the Presidents’ Athletic Conference Championships.
Mallory Neus, Sophomore, California (Pa.)
Neus has focused on the 3,000 this winter, notching two Top 10 finishes and a PR in the process.
The PR came on Jan. 24, when she finished in 10:58.30 for eighth place at the SPIRE Midwest Open. Neus most recently competed at the Muskie Meet on Feb. 20, finishing second in the 3,000 with a time of 11:56.98.
The Vulcans are set to compete on Saturday, Feb. 28, at the PSAC Championships.
Toni Harrison, Freshman, Indiana (Pa.)
Harrison competed in one invite this winter.
He ran the 200 in 23.80 for 26th place at the Bucknell Bison Opener on Dec. 5-6.
The Crimson Hawks return to competition on Saturday, Feb. 28, for the PSAC Championships.
WRESTLING
Luke Nichter, R-Senior, Drexel
With Nichter serving as a starter in Drexel’s dual lineup, the Dragons had a winning winter on the mat.
Nichter, a 157-pounder, went 10-6 in duals for Drexel, while going 13-9 overall with two falls. He made it to the awards stand on Nov. 23, when he took seventh place at the Keystone Classic.
Nichter, who has won two of his last three bouts, owns a career record of 74-50.
The Dragons (13-7, 5-2 CAA) return to competition on March 6-7 for the EIWA Championships.
Ashton Romberger, Freshman, Wilkes University
Romberger has made a lasting impression in his first season of college wrestling.
Romberger is not only the starter at 141 pounds for Wilkes’ dual squad, he’s also had some successs on the tournament scene. He competed at the Elizabethtown Blue Jay Classic on Dec. 6 and placed third at 141 with his only loss coming to the eventual tournament champion.
Romberger and the Colonels later visited Wheaton College for the Pete Willson Invite on Jan. 30-31, and this time Romberger landed an eighth-place finish.
Romberger is 17-11 with seven falls this season.
Wilkes (7-9) returns to the mat on Friday, Feb. 27, for the NCAA Division III Region 2 Qualifier.
Logan Mickey, Freshman, Penn College
Mickey, a reserve 157-pounder, saw action in six bouts this season. He went 4-2 with one fall, one technical fall, and one major decision.
Penn College (6-6, 3-1 AMCC) opens postseason competition on Friday, Feb. 27, at the NCAA Region 2 Championship.
Zach Evans, R-Sophomore, Buffalo
Evans, a heavyweight, was inactive for Buffalo this season.
The Bulls (4-11, 3-5 MAC) return to the mat on March 6-7 for the MAC Championships.
Luke Mentzer, R-Sophomore, Gannon
Mentzer has landed on the awards stand twice since our last update.
The 133-pounder competed in the “B Team” division at the Jamestown Open on Jan. 24 and went 4-2 to place fourth in his weight class. Mentzer was back in action on Feb. 14 for the JCU Open and went 2-2 for fifth place in the 133 Gold bracket, a placement he earned by pinning Blackfoot’s Graham Shore in 2:45.
Mentzer is 12-9 this winter with eight falls, a technical fall, and a major decision. He owns a career record of 36-17.
Gannon (12-1, 6-0 PSAC) returns to the mat on Saturday, Feb. 28, for the NCAA Division II Super Regional One.
Aiden Hight, R-Freshman, Pitt-Johnstown
Hight, a reserve wrestling at 197 pounds, owns a 1-3 record this winter.
Pitt-Johnstown (13-1, 5-1 PSAC) is back in competition on Saturday, Feb. 28, for the NCAA Division II Super Region I Tournament.
Avery Kuhns, R-Sophomore, Millersville
Kuhns picked up his first dual win of the season for Millersville on Jan. 24, when he accepted a forfeit at 285 to help fuel his team’s 37-16 victory over Felician.
Kuhns is 3-4 with a major decision this winter.
The Marauders (3-7, 1-5 PSAC) return to action on Saturday, Feb. 28, for the NCAA Division II Super Region I Tournament.
SWIMMING
Abby Caltrider, Sophomore, Messiah
Caltrider was a steady contributor for a Messiah squad that won all but two dual meets this winter.
She helped the Falcons close out their dual season on Jan. 24 with wins over Stevenson (210.5-47.5) and Cedar Crest (230-21). In that double dual Caltrider posted fourth-place finishes in the 100 butterfly (1:05.28) and 200 butterfly (2:31.82).
She swam at the MAC Championships on Feb. 12-15 and took 21st in the 100 freestyle (58.01) while also competing in the 50 freestyle (26.37) and 200 freestyle (2:05.44).
Messiah wraps up its campaign at 8-2 (6-1 PSUAC).
Hailey Fegan, Sophomore, Messiah
Fegan has competed in two meets since our last update.
Swimming in a 140-122 loss to Dickinson on Jan. 17, Fegan took seventh in the 100 breaststroke in 1:18.95. She finished her season at the MAC Championships on Feb. 12-15 with a 17th-place finish in the 100 breaststroke (1:14.14) and a 24th-place finish in the 50 freestyle (26.38).
Jed Ritchie, Sophomore, Wheaton
Ritchie has been productive in the pool since our last update, upping his season win total to seven victories, including a triumph at his conference championship meet.
He blasted off for wins in the 200 butterfly (1:54.13) and 500 freestyle (4:39.56) at the Wheaton Invite on Dec. 4-6, before capturing another victory in the 200 butterfly (1:56.05) at the North Central Thunder Invite on Jan. 23-24.
Ritchie made his final preparations for the postseason on Jan. 31 in his team’s 135-105 dual loss to Augustana College. In that dual, Ritchie seized wins in both the 200 IM (2:00.44) and 500 freestyle (4:54.41).
All of the competition set the stage for the CCIW Championships on Feb. 18-21. There, Ritchie won the 400 IM in 4:04.74 and claimed fourth in the 500 freestyle in 4:43.23, while also finishing the 200 freestyle in 1:44.26.
Wheaton wraps up its season at 1-5.
Audrey Kough, Senior, Washington & Jefferson
Kough wrapped up her senior season with competition at the PAC Championships on Feb. 18-21. There, she competed in three events, taking 17th in the 1,650 freestyle (23:28.59) and 24th in the 500 freestyle (6:42.88), while also competing in the 100 backstroke (1:21.33).
Kough warmed up for the conference championships on Jan. 31 in her team’s 169-122 loss to Grove City, posting a fourth-place finish in the 200 backstroke (2:57.25) and finishing fifth in both the 100 backstroke (1:23.51) and 500 freestyle (6:56.16).
Washington & Jefferson finishes its season at 4-5 (4-2 PAC).
SOFTBALL
Lauren Allison, Sophomore, PSU Mont Alto
Allison is back for Mont Alto following a freshman season that saw her guide the Lions to a 22-15 record and an appearance at the USCAA Small College World Series.
A 5-foot-5 outfielder, Allison batted .343 (23 for 67) last season with a double, triple, and 15 RBI.
The Lions open their season on March 9 at the Fastpitch Dreams Spring Classic in North Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Carolina Shew, Freshman, PSU Mont Alto
Listed as a 5-foot-2 infielder/utility player, Shew gives Mont Alto a left-handed bat in the lineup.
Terri Williams, Sophomore, PSU Mont Alto
Williams, a Chambersburg native who went to North Hagerstown, will be looking to build off a productive freshman season.
A 5-foot-5 outfielder/middle infielder, Williams batted .284 (29 for 102) last spring with three doubles and 12 RBI.
Haylee Williams, Senior, PSU Mont Alto
Williams, a Chambersburg native who went to North Hagerstown, will be battling for an increase in playing time for her final season of college softball.
A 5-foot-4 catcher/outfielder, Williams was 0 for 6 at the plate last season.
Kylee Miller, Junior, PSU Harrisburg
Miller had a brilliant season in the pitching circle in 2025, and will be aiming to get even better this spring.
A 6-foot-1 right-hander, Miller was a United East All-Conference Second Teamer and also a member of the All-Academic Team. She pitched in 20 games last season, including 18 starts, and was 11-6 with a 2.59 ERA. In 113 1/3 innings of work, Miller struck out 79 and walked 20.
PSU Harrisburg, which went 28-13 overall and 13-3 in the United East last year, opens its season on March 3 with a home doubleheader against Dickinson.
Jocelynn Bump, Sophomore, Hagerstown CC
After a year of learning the ropes as a freshman, Bump hopes to see the field as a sophomore this spring.
She is listed on Hagerstown’s roster as a 5-foot-4, right-handed pitcher.
The Hawks, who went 11-20 overall and 7-9 in MD JUCO last year, open their season on Saturday, Feb. 28, for a doubleheader at Cecil College.
Karen Piercey, Freshman, Hagerstown CC
Piercey, a 5-foot-3, right-handed pitcher, is hoping to see some playing time in her first season of college softball.
Haylie Gossert, Freshman, Hagerstown CC
Gossert is in her first year for the Hawks and listed on the roster as a 5-foot-4 catcher/infielder.
Morgan McMaster, Sophomore, Wilson
After pitching in eight games last spring, including three starts, McMaster is set to compete in the circle once again this season.
She worked 14 innings last year to the tune of a 1-1 record and a 5.00 ERA, with 15 walks and nine strikeouts.
The Phoenix, who went 21-15 (9-7 United East) last season, kick off their 2026 campaign on Friday, Feb. 27, for a road doubleheader at Gallaudet University.
Brooke Leedy, Sophomore, Wilson
Leedy, an outfielder, is ready for her first season of college softball.
Samantha Paetow, Sophomore, Kutztown
Paetow, a 5-foot-6 catcher, has started the first six games of the season for Kutztown.
She is batting .389 (7 for 18) with two doubles and four RBI. Paetow made an impression at the plate in her most recent game, going 3 for 3 in a 10-0 loss to Flagler on Feb. 20.
The Golden Bears (3-3) hit the road on Monday, March 2, for a doubleheader at Barton.
Katelin Secrist, Senior, Milligan
Sechrist has made three appearances in the pitching circle for Milligan, and is 0-1 with a save and a 4.57 ERA. She’s worked 7 2/3 innings for the Buffaloes, and has compiled three strikeouts and one walk.
Her save came on Feb. 25, when she fired a scoreless inning and struck out two batters to slam the door on a 3-2 win over Point.
The Buffaloes (2-3) return to the field on Saturday, Feb. 28, for a road doubleheader at Montreat.
Laniah Tasker, Sophomore, Lackawanna
Tasker is set to compete for Lackawanna following a strong freshman season.
Tasker, a 5-foot-3 catcher/first baseman, batted .333 (51 for 153) in 2025 with nine doubles, one home run, 27 runs, 30 RBI, and four stolen bases. With Tasker’s return, the Falcons will be aiming to improve upon last year’s 29-26 campaign, which included a 13-7 mark in NJCAA Region 19.
Lackawanna kicks off its season on Friday, Feb. 27, when it travels to North Carolina for the Triangle Collegiate Softball Classic.
BASEBALL
Braden Zeger, Senior, PSU Mont Alto
Mont Alto is counting on Zeger to once again bring a big bat to the lineup, just like he did last spring to lead the Lions to a runner-up finish at the USCAA Small College World Series.
A 5-foot-9, 165-pound outfielder/right-handed pitcher, Zeger appeared in 46 games last season and batted .365 (50 for 137) with five doubles, a home run, and 24 RBI.
Mont Alto, which went 35-18 overall and 16-4 in the PSUAC, opens its season on Feb. 28 with a road doubleheader at Apprentice.
Wyatt Kissel, Junior, PSU Mont Alto
Kissel, a 6-foot-1, 230-pound infielder, will be looking to build off a strong 2025 season.
He played in 49 games last season and batted .350 (56 for 160) with 11 doubles, three home runs, and 32 RBI.
Kyle Nolan, Senior, PSU Mont Alto
Nolan, a 5-foot-7, 160-pound utility player, will be seeking improvement on the diamond this spring.
Last season Nolan appeared in 20 games and batted .148 (4 for 27) with two doubles and three RBI.
Carter Fogal, Junior, PSU Mont Alto
Look for Fogal, a 6-foot-1, 195-pound right-handed pitcher/designated hitter, to be a key player both on the mound and at the plate.
He pitched in 11 games last season, including nine starts, and was 5-1 with one save and a 3.21 ERA. In 53 1/3 innings, Fogal posted 51 strikeouts and 18 walks.
He was just as potent at the plate, where he appeared in 42 games and batted .385 (40 for 104) with six doubles, a triple, five home runs, and 31 RBI.
Hunter Stevens, R-Junior, Millersville
Stevens has seen a fair amount of playing time in the early season for Millersville.
A 6-foot-1, 195-pound outfielder, Stevens has appeared in six games, including five starts, and is batting .176 (3 for 17) with a double, six runs, and three RBI. He most recently competed on Feb. 15, going 1 for 4 with a run scored in Millersville’s 13-5 loss to Felician.
The Marauders (4-3) return to the diamond on Saturday, Feb. 28, when they host Goldey-Beacom for a doubleheader.
Treyton Sarvis, Junior, Grove City
Sarvis, a third baseman, saw his first action of the season on Feb. 15.
Competing in a 16-12 loss to Hampden-Sydney, Sarvis made the start and went 1 for 4 with a run scored.
Grove City (1-2) returns to the field on Friday, Feb. 27, for the RussMatt Invitational in Davenport, Fla.
Greg Cunha, Junior, Shenandoah
Cunha, a 5-foot-11, 200-pound first baseman, has been inactive through five games for Shenandoah.
The Hornets (5-0) return to the diamond on Friday, Feb. 27, when they host the Mr. V Memorial Tournament.
Joey Diaz, Sophomore, Grace College
Diaz has been a standout at the plate and on the mound during the early season.
A 5-foot-10, 170-pound pitcher/infielder, Diaz has already picked up two wins on the mound. With 10 innings of work under his belt, Diaz is 2-0 with a 0.90 ERA. He’s walked three batters and struck out 13.
Diaz most recently cracked the win column on Feb. 21, when he worked the final three innings of an 8-5 win over IU South Bend, allowing one earned run on three hits and a walk, while striking out seven.
Diaz showed that he could also perform with a bat on Feb. 13, when he went 2 for 3 with a home run in a 7-5 victory over Defiance.
The Lancers (8-4) return to action on Friday, Feb. 27, when they travel to Taylor for a doubleheader.
Kamden Mongan, Sophomore, Southern Wesleyan
Mongan, a 5-foot-11, 205-pound left-handed pitcher, has been inactive for Southern Wesleyan so far this season.
The Warriors (5-10, 2-4 CC) are back on the field on Friday, Feb. 27, for a home game against UNC Pembroke.
Bryce Folmar, Junior, Virginia Wesleyan
Folmar, a 5-foot-7, 165-pound infielder, is seeing regular playing time for Virginia Wesleyan this season.
He’s played in all seven games for the Marlins, including four starts, and is batting .143 (2 for 14) with two runs scored and a stolen base. After a slow start to the season, Folmar has recorded hits in two of his last three games.
Virginia Wesleyan (4-3) is set to host Alfred State for a doubleheader on Friday, Feb. 27.
Zack Molloy, Sophomore, Marietta
It’s only two games into the season for Molloy, but the 5-foot-9, 180-pound outfielder already has a four-hit effort to his name this spring.
He knocked the casing off the ball on Feb. 20, when he went 4 for 7 with two doubles, three runs scored, and an RBI in a 21-20 loss to Christopher Newport. Molloy slugged a home run in his previous game, an 11-1 loss to SUNY Cortland on Feb. 19.
Marietta (0-2) returns to the field on Friday, Feb. 27, when it plays host to Berry College.
Brady Deneen, Sophomore, Mansfield
Deneen, a 5-foot-9 catcher, has been inactive for Mansfield up to this point in the season.
The Mountaineers (3-4) hit the road on Saturday, Feb. 28, for a doubleheader at Holy Family.
Zac Folmar, Freshman, Kutztown
Folmar, a Chambersburg native who went to West Monroe (La.), is waiting for his first at-bats of the season.
The 5-foot-6, 150-pound Folmar is listed on the roster as an outfielder.
Kutztown (1-2) returns to the field on Saturday, Feb. 28, for a road doubleheader at Concord.
Evan Brown, Freshman, Slippery Rock
Brown, a 6-foot, 190-pound outfielder, will be battling for playing time in his first season.
He’s been inactive for The Rock through three games this spring.
Slippery Rock (3-0) visits Shippensburg for a doubleheader on Friday, Feb. 27.
Jake Folmar, Sophomore, Marymount
Folmar has been inactive for Marymount so far this season.
He is listed on the Saints roster as a 5-foot-9 infielder.
Marymount (2-2) returns to the field on Saturday, Feb. 28, for a home doubleheader against Hampden-Sydney.
LACROSSE
Dom Marangoni, Senior, Eastern
Marangoni has seen action in two of five games for Eastern this spring.
In those two games, he’s racked up three ground balls and caused a turnover. Marangoni last took the field on Feb. 5, scooping up a ground ball in a 16-8 victory over DeSales.
The Eagles (1-4) return to competition on Saturday, Feb. 28, when they play host to Arcadia.
Ellisa Gamby-Mickey, Junior, Wilson
Gamby-Mickey made the start for Wilson in its season opener on Feb. 21, a 14-1 loss to Albright. In that game, Gamby-Mickey had two groundballs and a team-best four caused turnovers.
She is listed on Wilson’s roster as a 5-foot-5 midfielder/defender.
The Phoenix (0-1) will be aiming to get back on track on Saturday, Feb. 28, when they travel to take on Lycoming.
Ella Pollock, Freshman, Wilson
Pollock, a 5-foot-7 defender, started in Wilson’s first game and caused a turnover.
Finley Vandevander, Sophomore, Wilson
Vandevander, a 5-foot-4 midfielder, started in Wilson’s first game and recorded a defensive control.
Lydia Hampton, Freshman, Wilson
Hampton, a 5-foot-9 defender, was inactive for Wilson’s first game.
Ridglee Flohr, Junior, Kean
Flohr, a 5-foot-7 attack/midfield player, is aiming for an uptick in playing time this spring after appearing in 11 of 18 games last season.
Kean opens its season on Wednesday, Feb. 25, with a road game at Arcadia..
Hanna Woolf, Junior, Shippensburg
Woolf has started in both games this spring for undefeated Shippensburg.
A 5-foot-2 midfielder, Woolf has totaled four ground balls and one caused turnover this season. She most recently took the field on Feb. 21, notching two ground balls and a caused turnover in a 9-6 victory over Georgian Court.
The Raiders (2-0) return to the field on Saturday, Feb. 28, for a home game against Jefferson.
Sheadon Makosy, Junior, Lebanon Valley College
Makosy, a 6-foot-1, 215-pound defender, has started in both of Lebanon Valley’s games this season.
He most recently took the field on Feb. 21, recording a ground ball in an 8-2 victory over Hood.
The Dutchmen (1-1) are back on the field on Wednesday, Feb. 25, for a road game at Albright.
Gabriella Sabatino, Sophomore, University of Charleston
Sabatino, a 5-foot-4 attack player, has appeared in one of four games for the University of Charleston.
She took the field on Feb. 8 and recorded no stats in her team’s 16-5 victory over Emory & Henry.
The Golden Eagles (2-2) hit the road on Sunday, March 1, to take on the Dominican University of California.
Ellie Sarvis, Freshman, Lebanon Valley College
Sarvis made quite an impression in her collegiate debut.
Competing in a 26-0 win over Eastern Mennonite on Feb. 18, Sarvis scored two goals. It’s been the only action of the season so far for Sarvis, a 5-foot-3 attack player.
Lebanon Valley (1-1) returns to competition on Wednesday, Feb. 25, for a home game against Rowan.
Parker King, Junior, Marymount
King, a 6-foot-1 midfielder, has played in every game this spring for Marymount.
In three games King has totaled one shot, one ground ball, and one caused turnover. He most recently took the field on Feb. 21, scooping up a ground ball in an 11-8 loss to Bridgewater.
The Saints (1-2) return to the field on Wednesday, Feb. 25, for a home game against Shenandoah.
Katelyn Kelly, Sophomore, Albright
Kelly, a 5-foot-7 defender, started in Albright’s season opener on Feb. 21, a 14-1 win over Wilson. In that game, Kelly posted two ground balls and a caused turnover.
The Lions (1-0) are back in action on Wednesday, Feb. 25, for a road game at Elizabethtown.
VOLLEYBALL
Joseph Allison, Freshman, Grove City
Allison has seen action in six of 15 matches for Grove City, including two starts.
A 5-foot-10 right side player, Allison has competed in 11 sets this season, totaling 18 points, 16 kills, one assist, eight digs, and four blocks. He had his best game of the season on Feb. 7, when he posted seven kills and three blocks in a 3-0 victory over Mount Aloysius.
The Wolverines (7-8, 0-2 PAC) return to the court on Wednesday, Feb. 25, for a road match at Geneva.
Luke Dortenzo, Freshman, Immaculata
Dortenzo has won the job as Immaculata’s starting setter.
The 5-foot-11 Dortenzo has started in all four matches for the Mighty Macs, and in 13 sets of work he’s totaled 16.5 points, 10 kills, 78 assists, five service aces, 17 digs, and three blocks. He most recently took the floor on Feb. 21, recording two kills, one ace, 22 assists, five digs, and one block in a 3-1 loss to Ramapo.
Immaculata (1-3) will be aiming to get back on track on Tuesday, March 3, when it hosts Gallaudet.
ACROBATICS & TUMBLING
Morgan Bopp, Senior, Frostburg State
Bopp, who competes at the top and tumbler positions, is set for another season with the Bobcats.
Frostburg State kicked off its season on Feb. 12 with a 245.670-109.075 win over Stevenson.
The Bobcats (1-0) return to action on Friday, Feb. 27, for a road meet at Kutztown.
GOLF
Brandon Vaughn, Senior, Penn College
Vaughn will be seeking more action this spring after appearing in one event during the fall season.
Penn College opens its campaign on March 21-22, when it hosts The Ruckus.
Jeremy Otto, Sophomore, Elizabethtown
Otto is aiming to build off a sharp fall season that saw him compete in seven events and land a pair of Top 10 finishes.
With Otto as a regular in the lineup, Elizabethtown posted three Top 3 finishes.
The Blue Jays tee off their season on March 19-20 at the Thomas Jefferson Spring Invitational.
Emma Tolbert, Sophomore, Bloomsburg
After seeing regular action last fall, Tolbert is eager to test her talents this spring.
She last competed at the Lebanon Valley Fall Invitational on Oct. 20, shooting a 23-over 95 to take 12th place.
Bloomsburg opens its spring season on March 16, when it travels for the Lebanon Valley Spring Invitational.
Emily Rensch, Freshman, Siena
After competing in four events in the fall, Rensch is ready for another go at it this spring.
She was inactive for the first competition of the spring season, the Battle at the Beach on Feb. 21-22.
The Saints return to the golf course on March 16-17 for the Sacred Heart Spring Break Invitational.
TENNIS
Ava Kalist, Junior, Shippensburg
Kalist will be aiming to carry positive momentum from her fall season into the spring.
She is coming off a productive campaign that saw her post a 2-0 record in singles play and a 1-0 mark in doubles.
Shippensburg opens its spring schedule on Feb. 28 with a road match at York.
FOOTBALL
Carter Sollenberger, Senior, Salisbury
Salisbury’s season concluded in the third round of the NCAA Division III Championships on Dec. 6 with a 45-13 loss to Johns Hopkins.
Sollenberger, a 6-foot-1, 205-pound linebacker, logged two tackles in the loss. He played in every game for the Sea Gulls this fall and totaled 43 tackles, including two tackles for loss, while also defending a pass.
Salisbury closes out its season at 10-2 (6-1 NJAC).
Jayden Jones, Junior, Salisbury
Jones, a 6-foot-1, 196-pound defensive back, finishes his season with appearances in eight of 12 games for the Sea Gulls.
He racked up 11 tackles, one interception, and two pass breakups.
E-SPORTS
Djym Desronvil, Freshman, Albright
Desronvil, using the gamertag SoulZir, is a Rocket League competitor on Albright’s E-Sports team.
With Desronvil contributing, the Lions are 61-59 this season.
RUGBY
ZyQuaria Climons, Graduate, Mount St. Mary’s
Climons and Mount St. Mary’s are ready to compete this spring after going 5-2-1 in the fall.
The Mount kicks off its season on March 14 at Princeton.
BOWLING
Katy McNemar, Sophomore, Saint Anselm
McNemar and Saint Anselm have returned to the lanes after a long winter break.
The Hawks competed at the Flyer Classic on Feb. 6-8, with the team posting three wins. They were led by McNemar, who was the team’s top individual performer with a 47th-place finish.
Saint Anselm (20-44) returns to action on Friday, Feb. 27, for the Stallings Invitational.
CHEERLEADING
Jayleigh Drake, Sophomore, Appalachian State
Drake is listed on the Appalachian State cheer roster as an All-Girl Base.
Delaney Delph, Junior, Shippensburg
Delph has taken on the Backspot position for Shippensburg this season.
Drue Delph, Sophomore, Shippensburg
Delph competes as a Flyer for the Raiders.
Anna Hubler, Sophomore, Shippensburg
Hubler fulfills the Base role for Shippensburg.
Makenzie Peters, Freshman, Shippensburg
Peters is a Base for the Raiders.
Kaylee Smith, Sophomore, Shippensburg
Smith competes from the Back position for Shippensburg.
