Katie Schumacher-Cawley. Barnhart, Kristen If you would like to receive future issues of Ivy Leaf exclusively online, let us know by filling out this form and we'll no longer send you a printed copy in the mail, but will deliver it to you via email instead. The Penn State Altoona mens volleyball team, recently voted to finish in fourth place in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference preseason coaches poll, opens its season on Jan. 20 at Southern Virginia. ALTOONA, Pa. Penn State Altoona announced the hiring of Joe Skura as its mens volleyball coach. Title. He returned to the coaching realm from August 2019 through November 2021, when he was the girls volleyball coach at Warm Springs Middle School in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. Ivy Leaf is published biannually by the Office of University Relations. Penn State Altoona athletics announced on Wednesday the hiring of Joe Skura to be the next head coach of its varsity mens volleyball program. WebFive Lions Selected to AMCC Fall All-Sportsmanship Team November 22, 2022 Women's Volleyball Four Womens Volleyball Players Named to Academic All-District Team For the fall 2016 and spring 2017 issues of Ivy Leaf, Penn State Altoona is conducting an environmental effort and experiment to deliver Ivy Leaf online. Cumberland Valleys Thomas Smith was named Mid-Penn Commonwealth Player of the Year Saturday when the divisions coaches announced their boys volleyball all-star picks. Penn State Altoona. All Rights Reserved. Penn State Altoona also saw a slew of individual awards and recognitions roll in during and after the season. Ht. Reports directly to the Director of Athletics and is Pos. Copyright Altoona Mirror | https://www.altoonamirror.com | 301 Cayuga Ave., Altoona, PA 16602 | 814-946-7411. The Penn State Altoona mens volleyball team took fourth place in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Preseason Coaches Poll. Being chosen as the next head coach at my alma mater, Penn State, is a dream come true, Schumacher-Cawley said. Chance of rain 80%.. Showers this evening becoming a steady rain overnight. The love I have for this storied university, passionate community and all things Blue and White is unmatched. We'll be back to a printed version next academic year. Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. Battery Ventures formed its sports division in 2017 which included the acquisitions of PrestoSports, Stretch Internet, and Black Diamond (SIDHelp). He was also most recently the director of athletics, communications and transportation for the Ligonier Valley School District. Shari R. Routch, Contributing Photographers Showers this evening becoming a steady rain overnight. WebMens volleyball reaches high with perfect record; Penn State Altoona also saw a slew of individual awards and recognitions roll in during and after the season. PrestoSports is committed to delivering customers a more expansive suite of software solutions to help them nurture and grow their tight-knit communities of members, fans, athletes, and coaches. Battery Ventures formed its sports division in 2017 which included the acquisitions of PrestoSports, Stretch Internet, and Black Diamond (SIDHelp). PrestoSports is a software-as-a-service company providing technology to colleges and conference offices. NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. Due to the discovery of key errors in the voting process for the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conferences mens volleyball postseason awards, the league released amended all-conference teams on April 19 that included the addition of three players from around the conference. Cl. Credit: Penn State. After that, Skura became the head coach of the girls varsity, junior varsity and junior high volleyball programs at Bishop Carroll, positions he held from 2008-16. Print. 0:57. Joe Skura is a freelance contributor who writes an occasional column for The Tribune-Democrat. Skura brings coaching experience from the high school levels, including stints as the varsity and junior varsity head coach of girls volleyball in the Penn Cambria School District and at Bishop Carroll Catholic High School. UNIVERSITY PARK -- Penn State womens volleyball head coach Russ Rose announced his retirement today after 43 years leading the Nittany Lions. Staff Report 0:06 0:57 MISHAWAKA Lisa Pawlik, who built a powerhouse program over 22 seasons at Penn, resigned this week as the school's head volleyball coach. Battery Ventures formed its sports division in 2017 which included the acquisitions of PrestoSports, Stretch Internet, and Black Diamond (SIDHelp). She informed His coaching experience began at Penn Cambria, where he was the girls junior high volleyball head coach for three years, beginning in January 2005. Skura becomes the second head coach in the history of the program, succeeding former coach Phil Peterman, who stepped down from the position after serving as the teams coach for the first 10 years of its existence as an NCAA Division III varsity program at Penn State Altoona. Skura graduated from Penn Cambria High School before attending Mount Aloysius College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood/Elementary Education. Skuras volleyball coaching experience began at Penn Cambria, where he was the girls junior high volleyball head coach for three years, beginning in 2005. WebPhilip R. Peterman Head Men's and Women's Volleyball Coach, Athletics prp11@psu.edu 814-949-5234 Adler Athletic Complex, 103 Penn State Altoona A full-service, four-year, The men's volleyball team opens its 2023 season on the road this weekend, traveling to play No. Schumacher-Cawleys ties to the Penn State womens volleyball program run deep dating back to her time as a two-time All-American student-athlete and four years as an assistant coach. Geneva College was picked to finish in first place, with Penn State Behrend coming in second. Low 63F. Skuras volleyball coaching experience began at Penn Cambria, where he was the girls junior high volleyball head coach for three years, beginning in January 2005. Ebersole had a big season at the net for the Lions, while playing in all 24 matches and 90 sets during his junior campaign. Onder, Taylor Skura named head coach at Penn State Altoona. Winners will be determined after at the end of the contest at 4 p.m. For more information, contact Steve Lucas at 814-505-8566 or email at hoopshoots@aol.com. Hometown/High School: Ebensburg, PA / Cambria Heights. A fourth-place finish would give Penn State Altoona a postseason tournament berth, and the team hopes to follow through with that prediction this season. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department. Penn State Altoona Athletics announced on Wednesday the hiring of Joe Skura to be the next head coach of its varsity Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Cl. She returned to Happy Valley as the top assistant and recruiting coordinator in 2018. Contestants can stop any time between noon and 4 p.m. and shoot their 25 official free throws. List View Headshot View. Skura becomes Coached by Olana Tick Hedrick-Sheaffer The Lions made the postseason in each of the past four seasons as they became the only program in the nation to make all 41 NCAA Division I Tournaments since the inaugural event in 1981. @ Eastern Mennonite University - Harrisonburg, Va. Four Lions Named to AMCC Spring Sportsmanship Team, Intercollegiate Athletics Honors Ceremony Recap, Ebersole Added to Mens Volleyball All-Conference Team, HIGHLIGHTS: Penn State Altoona Mens Volleyball vs. Wells, 4-8-23, Copyright, Accessibility, and Legal Statements. : DS. Penn State Altoona also welcomes six first-year players to its roster: sophomore middle Alex Ferry (Warren, PA/Warren) and sophomore setter Thomas Gelman (Sao Paulo, Brazil/Avenues), along with freshman outside hitter Willem Del Priore (Seven Valleys, PA/Dallastown), freshman setter Xavier Vang (Rogers, MN/Rogers), and freshmen defensive specialists Shane Evans (Greensburg, PA/Hempfield) and Julian Paz (Santa Cruz, Bolivia/Santa Cruz Cooperative School). Penn State Altoona mens volleyball, recently voted into fourth place in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conferences 2023 preseason coaches poll, opens its season on the road Friday, January 20, when the team will face non-conference opponent Southern Virginia University. Bauer, Copyright, Accessibility, and Legal Statements. Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference, 2023 All Rights Reserved Contact Us Privacy Policy, TicketSmarter - Official Ticket Resale Marketplace, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice Initiative, NCAA Athletics Diversity & Inclusion Designee Directory, AMCC Academic Awards (Descriptions and Deadlines), Mental Health Support for Student-Athletes. The Penn State Altoona womens volleyball team achieved several significant accomplishments during the 1995-96 season. Highlighting those were sophomore outside hitter Bradley Colditz (voted the NEAC Player of the Year), sophomore libero Wally Rivera-Berrios (voted the NEAC Defensive Player of the Year and the ECAC Division III South Region Defensive Player of the Year), and freshman outside/opposite hitter Brandon Arentz (voted the AMCC Newcomer of the Year). WebPenn State Altoona, a public related institution invites candidates for the job of Head Mens Volleyball Coach (part-time). PrestoSports is committed to delivering customers a more expansive suite of software solutions to help them nurture and grow their tight-knit communities of members, fans, athletes, and coaches. Lacee 814-863-7474. He was also most recently the Director of Athletics, Communications, and Transportation for the Ligonier Valley School District. Credit: Penn State Expand April 20, 2023 2021 Women's Volleyball Roster. Cannistraci, Taylor Copyright, Accessibility, and Legal Statements. ivyleaf@psu.edu, Class Notes, In Memoriam, and Address Changes You have permission to edit this article. : 4. Shelley, Allie Skura is also a PIAA and USVA volleyball official and has officiated locally and throughout several local counties since 2014. Backed by Battery Ventures, PrestoSports delivers solutions for building athletic brands, igniting fans, and funding sports programs. 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Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. WebBrent Baird Women's Volleyball Coaching Staff Jamie McGreal Assistant Coach Jamie McGreal Assistant Coach Phil Peterman Head Coach Altoona, PA 16601 From 2019-21, he was the girls volleyball coach at Warm Springs Middle School in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. Penn State Altoona mens volleyball opens its season on the road Friday, Jan. 20, traveling to take on non-conference opponent Southern Virginia University at 7 p.m. Penn State Altoona SONOMA, Calif. Martin Truex Jr. shows up at Sonoma Raceway each year brimming with the PARIS Novak Djokovic made clear for years this was his goal. Conner Gilbert. Web2023 Women's Volleyball Coaching Staff. The Lions were predicted to finish fourth in the AMCC standings this season, according to the results of the annual preseason poll of conference coaches. One of those additions was Penn State Altoona middle blocker Connor Ebersole, of Altoona, who is now a third-team All-AMCC selection. During the season, he was named the AMCCs Defensive Player of the Week on April 10. : Brinker, Alexis On March 25, the Lions clinched their first-ever Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference championship by wrapping up the leagues regular season schedule with a perfect 8-0 record. 814-949-5105 Benner is in her fifth season as the Penn JV coach and played on Penn's state championship teams in both 2010 and 2011. Kilmer, Michele 13 Southern Virginia University on Friday, January 20 at 7:00 p.m. and Roanoke College on Saturday, January 21 at 6:00 p.m. Penn State Altoona starts its AMCC schedule later this month with a road match against Saint Vincent College on Tuesday, January 31 at 7:00 p.m. Altoona's Connor Ebersole added to mens volleyball all-conference team, Four Altoona student-athletes named to AMCC Spring Sportsmanship Team, Altoona baseballs Tyreke Green receives All-Region honor, Cardinals late rally sinks Penn State Altoona in NCAA baseball tournament, Altoona softballs season ends in 7-2 loss to Mount Union, Altoona baseball loses shootout with Hopkins in NCAA opener, Altoona student-athlete Cameryn Feathers named to NFCA All-Region Team, Robert L. Smith Learning Resources Center, Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry. DiTrani shot a season-low 73 in day one of the NCAA Championships, then fired 76 in day two to finish as the Lions' top individual finisher in the tournament. Kish was third in the AMCC last season in solo blocks (20) and hitting percentage (.345), as well as ninth in total blocks (66) and block assists (46) and 10th in blocks per set (0.64). Name Pos. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. Office of Development Jan 11, 2022 From Mirror reports UNIVERSITY PARK Penn State Athletic Director Sandy Barbour announced Monday the hiring of Katie Schumacher-Cawley as the The Lions reached the semifinal round of the AMCC Tournament and were later selected to compete in the Eastern College Athletic Conferences Division III Championship Tournament, where the team finished as the runner-up. Penn State Altoona placed fourth in the AMCC regular season standings last season, posting an 11-5 conference record to go along with a 16-13 overall record. Phone. What inspired him. Name. Penn State Altoona sophomore Avery Farabaugh earned a spot on the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference men's volleyball third team. rjk6077@psu.edu. He also served as the girls varsity and junior varsity assistant coach at Penn Cambria from 2006-08. ALTOONA, Pa. The Penn State Altoona mens volleyball team took fourth place in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Preseason Coaches Poll, which was released on Tuesday, Jan. 10. Still like to receive a print version? Penn State Altoona athletics announced on Wednesday the hiring of Joe Skura to be the next head coach of its varsity mens volleyball program. Penn State Altoona mens volleyball went 5-19 overall this season, including a 5-8 mark in the AMCC. Under Petermans coaching this season, the Lions set program-highs for overall wins (26), NEAC wins (15), and AMCC wins (8). : 6-0. 3000 Ivyside Park Also returning for the Lions from last year's roster are sophomore libero Jeremy Winter (Massapequa, NY/Massapequa) and sophomore outside hitter/middle blocker Avery Farabaugh (Ebensburg, PA/Cambria Heights). Penn State Behrend, the defending AMCC champion, was selected first in the poll, with Geneva College and Thiel College placing second and third, respectively. Johnstown Magazine is a positive and forward-thinking monthly publication for the people of our region. He was also most recently the Director of Athletics, Communications, and Transportation for the Ligonier Valley School District. Skuras team took fourth place in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conferences Preseason Coaches Poll. Do you plan to attend or participate in any of the Juneteenth events scheduled for Monday through June 19 in downtown Johnstown. The Lions reached the semifinal round of the AMCC Tournament and were later selected to compete in the Eastern College Athletic Conferences Division III Championship Tournament, where the team finished as the runner-up. Penn State Altoona placed fourth in the AMCC regular season standings last season, posting an 11-5 conference record to go along with a 16-13 overall record. Mens volleyball has been a varsity sport for only five years at Penn State Altoona, but that did not stop the young program from having one of the best seasons in the history of the schools NCAA athletics program during 2017. Rose retire newslink Penn State Altoona student-athlete was added to the Connor EbersoleAMCC All-Conference team for men's volleyball. Skura brings coaching experience from the high school levels, including stints as the varsity and junior varsity head coach of girls volleyball in the Penn Cambria School District and at Bishop Carroll Catholic High School. Ebersole led the AMCC in solo blocks (32) last season while also finishing seventh in blocks per set (0.68), eighth in total blocks (70), 13th in block assists (38), 27th in points (181.0), 32nd in kills (118) and points per set (1.8), and 36th in kills per set (1.15). Battery Ventures formed its sports division in 2017 which included the acquisitions of PrestoSports, Stretch Internet, and Black Diamond (SIDHelp). After that, Skura was the Director of Athletics, Communications, and Transportation at Ligonier Valley for one year, beginning in November 2021. Port, Grace Head coach Phil Katie has a deep connection with the Penn State program as both an All-American and national champion student-athlete and assistant coach. Between the AMCC, the ECAC, and the NEAC, the Lions had a total of ten All-Conference selections. With the NEAC title in hand, the Lions also received an automatic qualification into the NCAA Division III Tournament, achieving the programs first-ever appearance in the NCAAs. MISHAWAKA Lisa Pawlik, who built a powerhouse program over 22 seasons at Penn, resigned this week as the school's head volleyball coach. Penn State Altoona's 2023 roster will be led by a pair of junior middles, Jared Kish (Columbus, OH/Hilliard Darby) and Connor Ebersole (Altoona, PA/Bishop Guilfoyle), each of whom was picked as a "Player to Watch" for the team in the conference preseason poll. With his addition to the AMCCs postseason awards, Ebersole joins teammates Avery Farabaugh, of Ebensburg, and Jared Kish, of Columbus, Ohio, as third-team selections to the leagues all-conference recognition. Backed by Battery Ventures, PrestoSports delivers solutions for building athletic brands, igniting fans, and funding sports programs. Skura becomes the second head coach in the history of the program, succeeding former coach Phil Peterman, who stepped down from the position after serving as the teams coach for the first 10 years of its existence as an NCAA Division III varsity program. Myers, Alison PrestoSports is committed to delivering customers a more expansive suite of software solutions to help them nurture and grow their tight-knit communities of members, fans, athletes, and coaches. Additionally, Skura is the owner of Skura Solutions, LLC, a marketing and public relations firm. Office of University Relations Additionally, Ebersole was 23rd in points (194.5), 27th in points per set (2.2), 29th in kills (135), and 33rd in kills per set (1.50). After that, Skura became the head coach of the girls varsity, junior varsity, and junior high volleyball programs at Bishop Carroll, positions he held from January 2008 through September 2016. No problem! Creative Commons. The Associated Press Contact Us Feathers was named to the All-Tournament team for the NCAA Division III Cleveland Region bracket, after hitting .600 in two games for the Lions last week. rmoran@psu.edu, Contributing Writers Feathers was named to the All-Tournament team for the NCAA Division III Cleveland Region bracket, after hitting .600 in two games for the Lions last week. Named as Players to Watch in the preseason poll were junior middles Jared Kish and Connor Ebersole, a Bishop Guilfoyle graduate. The Lions traveled to New York City, where they were defeated by Hunter College in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on April 22. 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David Kimmel recognized at Renaissance Fund Dinner, Penn State Altoona alumna receives Alumni Achievement Award, Students thank scholarship benefactors at annual events. Penn State Altoona names Skura as mens volleyball coach. Kish was third in the AMCC last season in solo blocks (20) and hitting percentage (.345), as well as ninth in total blocks (66) and block assists (46) and 10th in blocks per set (0.64). Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. As the top seed and hosts of the playoff tournament on April 14-15, Penn State Altoona defeated SUNY Polytechnic Institute 3-1 in the semifinal round before handling Wells College 3-1 in the championship match to earn its first-ever NEAC championship. Joe Skura is a freelance contributor who writes an occasional column for The Tribune-Democrat. UNIVERSITY PARK Penn State Athletic Director Sandy Barbour announced Monday the hiring of Katie Schumacher-Cawley as the third head coach in the 46-year history of the Penn State womens volleyball program. Winter totaled 80 digs last season while chipping in 42 assists, and Farabaugh totaled 32 kills and eight total blocks. March 8, 2021 NORTH BOSTON, N.Y. The Penn State Altoona mens volleyball team was voted into third place in the 2021 edition of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Preseason Coaches Poll. Justin Fleck. No. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. After an extensive national search, we are thrilled to have Katie Schumacher-Cawley named as the third head coach in Penn State womens volleyball history, Barbour said. Marissa Carney WebHt. : 6-6. What drove him. Hometown/High School: Altoona, PA / Altoona. Girls and Boys between the ages 8 and 13, as of April 1, 2023, are eligible to compete. He has also performed other roles in the communications, public relations, and journalism fields throughout his career, including managing public relations duties for several schools during his coaching and teaching stops, as well as holding positions at The Tribune-Democrat, Latrobe Bulletin, and Mountaineer-Herald newspapers. He has held teaching and advising positions at several schools throughout his career. Named as Players to Watch in the preseason poll were middles Jared Kish of Columbus, Ohio, and Connor Ebersole of Altoona. He guided the Lions to AMCC and NEAC championships, as well as its NCAA Tournament appearance. During stretches of his time at Bishop Carroll, he also served as the schools Assistant Athletic Director and Athletic Director. Penn State Altoona Athletics announced on Wednesday the hiring of Joe Skura to be the next head coach of its varsity mens volleyball program. No. WebIntercollegiate Athletics Honors Ceremony Recap April 20, 2023 Men's Volleyball Ebersole Added to Mens Volleyball All-Conference Team April 19, 2023 Men's Volleyball HIGHLIGHTS: Penn State Altoona Mens Volleyball vs. Wells, 4-8-23 April 18, 2023 Men's Volleyball Farabaugh, Kish Voted to All-AMCC Team June 01, 2023 Abrashoff, Abigail ALTOONA, Pa. Penn State Altoona announced the hiring of Joe Skura brings coaching experience from the high school levels, including stints as the varsity coach of girls volleyball at Bishop Carroll Catholic High School. Skura becomes the second head coach in the history of the program, succeeding former coach Phil Peterman, who stepped down from the position after serving as the teams coach for the first 10 years of its existence as an NCAA Division III varsity program at Penn State Altoona. The team's first home match is Friday, February 3 at 7:00 p.m. against Stevenson University, and their first home conference match is Tuesday, February 7 at 7:00 p.m. against Hiram College. Marissa Carney Backed by Battery Ventures, PrestoSports delivers solutions for building athletic brands, igniting fans, and funding sports programs. He led the AMCC in solo blocks (26) while also ranking second in hitting percentage (.295), fourth in total blocks (65), seventh in blocks per set (0.72), and ninth in block assists (39). He also served as the girls varsity and junior varsity assistant coach at Penn Cambria from June 2006 to January 2008. There was a problem saving your notification. THE PENN STATE ALTOONA MAGAZINE Head coach Phil Peterman was voted the AMCC Coach of the Year. Copyright Altoona Mirror | https://www.altoonamirror.com | 301 Cayuga Ave., Altoona, PA 16602 | 814-946-7411. Backed by Battery Ventures, PrestoSports delivers solutions for building athletic brands, igniting fans, and funding sports programs. PrestoSports is a software-as-a-service company providing technology to colleges and conference offices. Feathers, Makenna PrestoSports is committed to delivering customers a more expansive suite of software solutions to help them nurture and grow their tight-knit communities of members, fans, athletes, and coaches. During the season, Petermans players earned nine NEAC Player of the Week awards, seven Eastern College Athletic Conference Player of the Week recognitions, and six AMCC Player of the Week honors. Schumacher-Cawley takes over the program after spending the past four seasons as an assistant under coach Russ Rose. DiTrani shot a season-low 73 in day one of the NCAA Championships, then fired 76 in day two to finish as the Lions' top individual finisher in the tournament. In mens volleyball, the AMCC functions as the Lions secondary conference, so the ultimate goal was still to come for the Penn State Altoona squad. The Tyrone Elks 51st annual Free Throw Contest, better known as the Elks Hoop Shoot contest, will be held this Sunday at the Northern Blair Rec Center. Penn State Altoona, a public related institution invites candidates for the job of Head Men's Volleyball Coach (part-time). As an assistant coach of the Nittany Lions, Schumacher-Cawley helped the team keep its historical streak of NCAA Tournament appearances alive and maintain its perennial spot in the national rankings. Chance of rain 80%. Head Coach. Low 63F. He also served as the girls varsity and junior varsity assistant coach at Penn Cambria from June 2006 to January 2008. WebTHE OFFICIAL SITE OF PENN STATE ALTOONA ATHLETICS. From July 2017 to February 2018, Skura was the Athletic Director for the Juniata County School District. WebBob Kasun. Intercollegiate Athletics Honors Ceremony Recap, Five Lions Selected to AMCC Fall All-Sportsmanship Team, Four Womens Volleyball Players Named to Academic All-District Team, Mock Named Co-POTY; Four Lions Voted to All-AMCC Team, Copyright, Accessibility, and Legal Statements. The team was ranked in the AVCA Coaches Poll in all 61 weeks of Schumacher-Cawleys time as an assistant coach, running the programs streak in the poll to 503 consecutive weeks. Mens Volleyball 2023 Season Preview. SPRING 2017. Godwin, Makenna After that, Skura became the head coach of the girls varsity, junior varsity, and junior high volleyball programs at Bishop Carroll. Email Address. Interim Head Coach, Men's Volleyball. and Alumni Relations The Penn State Altoona mens volleyball team took fourth place in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Preseason Coaches Poll. The average salary of the mens team head coaches is $29,053, while the : Fr. PrestoSports is a software-as-a-service company providing technology to colleges and conference offices. The Penn State Altoona men's volleyball program will embark on its 11th season as an NCAA Division III varsity sport at the campus, and the Lions have expectations of making a postseason run in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference tournament. 814-949-5655 WebPenn State Altoona mens volleyball picked 4th in preseason poll | Penn State University The Penn State Altoona mens volleyball team took fourth place in the Allegheny Kish ranked third in the AMCC last season in solo blocks (20) and hitting percentage (.345) while also being ninth in block assists (46) and total blocks (66), 10th in blocks per set (0.64), 22nd in kills (180) and points (230.0), and 25th in kills per set (1.75) and points per set (2.2). Copyright 2017. PrestoSports is a software-as-a-service company providing technology to colleges and conference offices. Ebersole led the AMCC in solo blocks (32) while ranking seventh in blocks per set (0.68), eighth in total blocks (70), and 13th in block assists (38). Ht. The Penn State Altoona men's volleyball program will embark on its 11th season as an NCAA Division III varsity sport at the campus, and the Lions have expectations of making a postseason run in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference tournament. Ebersole led the AMCC in solo blocks (32) while ranking seventh in blocks per set (0.68), eighth in total blocks (70), and 13th in block assists (38). Home News Altoona's Connor Ebersole added to mens volleyball all-conference team Penn State Altoona student-athlete was added to the Connor Ebersole AMCC All-Conference team for men's volleyball. This dialog contains the full navigation menu for this site. 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