Wrestling
Kyle Keane, Pitt-Johnstown: With the wrestling season approaching, Keane has been tabbed as the nation's top ranked 165-pounder in Division II. Keane, who was an All-American last season, finished his sophomore campaign with a 38-6 record en route to a fourth-place finish at nationals. The Mountain Cat team is ranked third in the preseason poll.
 

Men's Basketball
Mark Marino, Lycoming: Marino, a 1997 Curwensville graduate, has been named an assistant basketball coach at Lycoming College. Marino was a guard for the Golden Tide's District 9 championship winning team, and went on to coach at Francis Scott Key in Maryland upon graduating from Lock Haven University. Marino was the head coach at Warrior Run (Pa.) last season.
 

Football
Andrew Janocko, Pittsburgh: Janocko held for two extra points and two field goals in the Panthers' 26-21 upset of 10th ranked South Florida on Oct 2. Pitt had a bye last weekend and will travel to Annapolis, Md. to face Navy on Saturday.
Tanner Kelly, Albright: The former Bison signal caller has continued to thrive in the Albright offense and has led his team to a 3-2 mark. Kelly completed a season-high 19 passes for a season-low 136 yards in a win over Fairleigh Dickinson-Florham on Oct. 4, and followed it up with 33 completions for 274 yards and two TDs in a loss at Lycoming last weekend.
For the season, Kelly has 948 passing yards to go with eight touchdowns and is averaging 35.1 yards on 21 punts.
Mike Rocco, Lock Haven: The Mountie graduate has played in four games for Lock Haven and has made a pair of solo tackles. The Eagles are currently 0-7 after suffering a 56-3 setback at the hands of No. 8 California (Pa.).
Beau Ryan, Juniata: Ryan has five solo tackles and four assists for Juniata this season. The Eagles are 1-5 on the season after picking up their first Centennial Conference win on Oct. 4.
Nate Sipes, Slippery Rock: After falling in a double-overtime loss to No. 19 IUP, Sipes was one of four Curwensville alums competing in the Slippery Rock-Clarion matchup last Saturday. Sipes has 15 tackles with 10 being solo for The Rock, which handled the Eagles 49-14.
Nick Sipes, Clarion: Even though his squad was on the short end of a 35-point loss to Slippery Rock, Sipes made some big plays for Clarion. Sipes blocked a punt and had three carries for nine yards and a reception for five. Sipes is the second leading rusher for the Golden Eagles, as he's tallied 231 yards on 41 carries. The Clarion fullback has also hauled in eight passes for 44 yards.
J.D. Skebo, Slippery Rock: After seeing his first action against Mercyhurst, Skebo saw his first significant action in last weekend's win over Clarion. Skebo is on Slippery Rock's extra point team and has seen action at guard. The Rock improved to 4-3 with the win.
Shawn Sopic, Clarion: Sopic had a big game in Clarion's loss to The Rock, as he racked up 10 tackles.
The Eagle sophomore is third on the squad with 42 tackles and is tops in solo stops with 25. Sopic has two interceptions on the season and forced a fumble for Clarion, which is 1-6.
Gary Walstrom Jr., Valley Forge: Walstrom continues to start for the Trojans at linebacker. After opening with three-straight wins, Valley Forge has dropped its last two contests.

Volleyball
Erin Albert, Juniata: Albert was instrumental in the Lady Eagles' four-set win over third-ranked La Verne (Ca.). The P-O graduate has 129 kills and 41 blocks to her credit. Juniata is currently 19-2 on the season and is undefeated in Landmark Conference play at 6-0.
Danica Hamm: Penn State-DuBois: Hamm put forth a strong performance for Penn State-DuBois when it traveled to the Penn State-York and Penn State-Abington crossovers. The West Branch alum had nine service points and seven assists in a loss to sixth-ranked Penn State Mont Alto, and added 14 assists and 11 service points in a five-set loss to Penn State-Abington. Penn State-DuBois is now 3-14 on the season.
Amanda Knowles, Mount Aloysius: Knowles was named the AMCC Player of the Week, where the Mounties went 2-2. Knowles had 56 kills to go along with six blocks, 10 digs and three aces. The Mount Aloysius sophomore added 16 kills and four blocks in a five-set loss to Penn State-Altoona.

Boys Soccer
Mark Auman, Lock Haven: Auman has started seven games for Lock Haven, and has one assist, one goal and five shots total in 10 games for the Eagles (7-4-3).
Alan Baldwin, Westminster: The former Clearfield Bison has seen action in six games for Westminster and has one start to his credit. Baldwin has a shot on goal for the Titans (9-4).
Lucas Feathers, Slippery Rock: Feathers came off the bench in back-to-back wins over Wheeling Jesuit and Bloomsburg. The former Clearfield athlete had five shots in the Bloomsburg contest, and has three goals and an assist for The Rock. Feathers has started eight of 12 games this season.
John Lhota, Washington & Jefferson: Lhota recorded his first goal for Washington & Jefferson in a loss to St. Vincent last weekend. The sophomore midfielder has seven shots in 12 games played, five of which came on goal. The Presidents are currently 4-5-3.

Girls Soccer
Julianna Howell, Slippery Rock: Howell has a pair of goals and an assist for Slippery Rock, which is 9-3-1 this season. Howell has started eight games for The Rock.
Alissa Murphy, Juniata: Murphy has appeared in seven games for the Eagles, and has tallied one shot on goal. Juniata is 7-4-1 on the season.
Danielle Struble, Westminster: Struble has started nine games for Westminster (10-2-1), which has won three straight games. Struble has played in all 13 contests for the Titans and has taken 11 shots.
Jen Williams, Lock Haven: Williams has seen action in 10 games for Lock Haven (5-8-0). The Lady Eagle sophomore has one assist and two shots in ten games.

Cross Country
Leah Carr, Penn State-DuBois: Carr recently finished in 25th place at the Luzerne CCC Invitational. The Lady Lions finished third in the event.
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