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The Kutztown University field hockey program, known as the Golden Bears, entered the 2026 season riding the momentum of a historic 20‑2 campaign in 2025, a run that propelled them to a No. 2 national ranking and the top spot in the PSAC preseason poll.
After a 13‑6‑1 season and a PSAC runner‑up finish, Kutztown University’s women’s soccer team returns with a blend of veterans and newcomers, hoping to translate preseason optimism into a championship.
After a 2‑8 debut season, the Hamburg Hawks are leveraging offseason work and a process‑driven philosophy to chase their first playoff spot since 2022.
The Cougars celebrated a first‑ever trio of 1,000‑yard rushers, but a 2‑8 record and defensive woes left the 2025 season bittersweet. Coach Larry Chester, now in his 32nd year, is emphasizing turnover reduction and defensive improvement to finally achieve a winning season since 2004.
The 2026 PSAC Eastern Division preseason poll ranks Shippensburg second, behind Kutztown, as the Raiders prepare for a title‑defending campaign.
Erin Gonzalez, a recent Kutztown University graduate, was named the 2025‑26 Female Athlete of the Year after a standout season that combined historic on‑field performance with top academic honors.
Grandview Speedway in Pennsylvania will stage a NASCAR stock car racing program on Saturday, June 27, highlighted by a pre‑race meet‑and‑greet with drivers Louden Reimert, Gage Phillips and Sven Olson, and backed by A.D. Moyer Lumber Company.
Two Kutztown University baseball players have been recognized on the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team for the second straight year, highlighting their dual commitment to scholarship and sport.