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Freshman Eric Weaver celebrates after his win against Erie Cathedral Prep. Weaver pinned his opponent in the second period to give State College a 24-22 lead. “The wrestling team becomes your family,” Weaver said. “We pick on each other a lot but I know that we are all there and will support one another all the time.”

State College Wrestling Places at States in Historic Season

Quincy Steidle, Sports Editor
March 3, 2020
Junior Harrison Schoen grapples with his opponent in the 285 lb weight class in Thursday’s home meet against Mifflin County. State High lost the match 36-29 despite mounting a comeback after being down 29 points at intermission. “We lost, but our guys wrestled their hearts out,” sophomore Luke Banker said.

Little Lions Comeback Not Enough, Home Team Falls to Wrestling Rivals

Quincy Steidle, Sports Editor
January 8, 2020
Sprint captain Radison Hockenbury trains in the hallway next to the Roar Store during a track workout. Hockenbury specialized in the 400 meter dash on last year’s state championship team, and will look to help lead the boys to another state title this winter. “We have more returning medalists this year than when we won States. We have a lot of potential. We just need to execute that strength at States where it matters most,” Hockenbury said of the team.

Your 2020 Winter Sports Preview

Quincy Steidle, Sports Editor
December 13, 2019
Officially signed seniors Jack Hurley and Joe Nastasi, decked out in their future college garb, pose for a photo with State High varsity baseball coach Jeremy Dinsmore. Hurley and Nastasi were joined in signing their National Letter of Intent to play division I college sports next year by Matthew Brownstead and Zachary DeCarmine. “For them to share this early signing period as a coach is an awesome feeling just because you get a chance to see them cherish this moment together,” Dinsmore said.

Early Signing Day: Senior Sports Stars Sign, Celebrate Success

Quincy Steidle, Sports Editor
November 25, 2019
Girls’ cross country competitors swarm across the start line on November 2nd for the PIAA State meet. “This was what we had been training for, and I was ready,” State College freshman Marlee Kwasnica said. Kwasnica finished in seventh place with a time of 19:09.

Runners Cross State for Cross Country States

Quincy Steidle, Sports Editor
November 15, 2019
Senior Kyle Domico runs with the ball in the Beaver Stadium Classic on October 26 in front of a crowd of more than 5,000 people. State College beat Cumberland Valley 33-21 backed by strong defense as State High prepares for the postseason. “This senior class is not ready to hand in their pads this early,” senior Trevor Beck said. (Photo by Auden Yurman)

We Are…State High!

Quincy Steidle, Sports Editor
November 1, 2019
Sophomore John Olsen takes a swing during a round of golf. He finished first place in the Individual District Championship this season. “I remember being frustrated on the first 6 holes because nothing was going my way...but I just kinda relaxed and realized I was five strokes back of the leader and anything could happen, Olsen said. I remembered just to fight for that second spot to go to regionals.

Sophomore Golfer Takes District Title

Quincy Steidle, Sports Editor
October 30, 2019
Juniors Natalia Carrasco and Megan Stoltzfus pose with their NHS certificates at the Induction Ceremony in May 2019. “I think some of the people here are going to have a really big impact on me,” Carrasco said.

Students Inducted into Exclusive Society

Quincy Steidle, Staff Writer
May 31, 2019
Juniors Max Katsouros and Willow Martin study for their AP Physics 1 exam. Both students need to utilize good study strategies for their multiple AP exams this May. When asked if the strategies were effective, Katsouros said, “I guess we’ll find out in July.”

Your Guide to This AP Season

Quincy Steidle, Staff Writer
May 6, 2019
Junior Abby Whipple prepares to dive in for her leg of the 400 yard freestyle relay at a swim meet on Friday, January 11th. The meet was against Bellefonte, Penns Valley, St. Josephs, and Central Bucks, with the State High girls and boys winning. “I swim better when the whole team is behind me,” said Whipple.

It’s Fun to Swim at the YMCA

Quincy Steidle, Staff Writer
January 29, 2019
Im Dreaming of a Quiet Christmas!

I’m Dreaming of a Quiet Christmas!

Quincy Steidle, Staff Writer
January 6, 2019
Ari Cox, a junior, records data for a forestry study as Cassie Paley hangs from a grapevine near her. “Forests are wonderful places to go to,” said Cassie, who is taking Environmental Science at State High during her senior year. (Photo courtesy of John Donoughe)

Environmental Science Goes Into the Field

Quincy Steidle, Staff Writer
December 12, 2018
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