Big Valley Invitational tests Huskies, Indians and reveals young talent
REEDSVILLE—The Mifflin County boys cross country team left the Big Valley Invitational with third place in Class 3A with 78 points and a coach who wasn’t interested in dressing it up. “We had a tough day at the office,” Alex Monroe said. “I could make a list of reasons why we ...
Nittany Lions prepare for Temple on the gridiron
PHILADELPHIA – No. 18/17 Penn State meets Temple for its first road contest of the 2026 campaign. Kickoff is set for noon on ESPN2 from Lincoln Financial Field. SERIES HISTORY: Penn State meets Temple for the 46th time in program history. The Nittany Lions hold a 40-4-1 advantage in the series against their sixth-most frequent opponent. Penn State has won 32 of the last 33 matchups, including a 34-27 victory in 2016. PSU returns to Lincoln Financial Field for the first time since 2015 when it fell 27-10 against Temple. PENN STATE VS. PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOLS: Penn State is 171-96-12 ...
Campbell grateful to ‘soak it all in’
UNIVERSITY PARK – Nobody can accuse Matt Campbell of stealing the limelight. He passed on a scoreboard introduction, and as the Nittany Lions took the field for Saturday’s season opener, a 45-0 shutout of Marshall, Campbell came out with the team but then took a shortcut through the band ...
Smith wins 75th annual Labor Day Classic
PORT ROYAL – Ryan Smith took the lead back from Justin Whittall with four laps left to win the 75th annual Labor Day Classic for the sprint cars Monday afternoon at Port Royal Speedway. Smith earned $7,500 for his first win in the historic event, which also served as the Lynn Paxton ...
Bacon named Co-Defensive Player of the Week
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State redshirt senior defensive end Caleb Bacon was tabbed Big Ten Co-Defensive Player of the Week on Monday. Bacon had a dominant effort in Penn State’s 45-0 win over Marshall on Saturday. Bacon earned his first career Big Ten weekly honor. Caleb Bacon · R-Sr. · DE · 6-4 · 242 · Lake Mills, Iowa · Lake Mills · Iowa State Tallied six tackles, all in the first half, against Marshall. Contributed three tackles for loss and one solo sack. Had a pair of solo tackles for loss on back-to-back plays in the first quarter. Earned second career ...