College signings
Kylie Metzger:
Lock Haven basketball
Name: Kylie Metzger
High school: Central
Hometown: Roaring Spring
Sport: Basketball
Position: Center
College choice: Lock Haven
Other colleges considered: Frostburg State, Mansfield, Seton Hill, Juniata
Why I picked Lock Haven: “I absolutely loved the coaches, and when I went up for my visit, I fell in love with the idea of being on the team. I also know that they have a great education program.”
Greatest high school achievement: “Winning the Mountain League.”
Coach Rob Mock’s quote: “Kylie is a great young lady on and off the court who is extremely easy to coach. She has really responded to the challenge of being a leader on the court this year. Kylie is one of the most unselfish post players I have ever been around, and her ability to play with her back to the basket, but also find our shooting guards, made us a much better team.”
How I got my start playing basketball: “I used to be a cheerleader and took dance for so many years. Then one day when the high school saw how tall I was, they told me to consider basketball.”
Favorite college growing up: Penn State
Other interests: Softball, hiking, hanging with friends
What getting to play in college means to me: “I’m so grateful that I get to play the sport that I love in college because not everyone gets to do that. Playing basketball means the world to me. I get to keep on making some great memories.”
Probable college major: Early childhood education
Parents: Chris, Nancy Metzger
Cameryn Feathers:
Kutztown softball
Name: Cam Feathers
High school: Central
Hometown: Martinsburg
Sport: Softball
Position: Catcher
College choice: Kutztown
Why I picked Kuntztown: “I’ve been eyeing Kuntztown since I started narrowing down my college choices. They have excellent softball and academic programs, as well as being close to home. The campus and surrounding area is safe and inviting.”
Greatest high school achievement: “Being selected to the Class 3A Pa. state softball team the last three years.”
Coach Shane Weyant’s quote: “It has been a pleasure coaching Cam the past five years. She is an unbelievable hitter, both power and average, and one of the fastest girls I have ever coached. My proudest memory is how she has developed defensively as a catcher and is a true teammate while amplifying the concept of sportsmanship to the highest degree. Cam will make Kuntztown University softball proud.”
How I got my start playing softball: “I went to my very first girls youth softball practice at the age of 10. That season they were looking for volunteers to learn how to catch. I have played that position ever since, and I love it.”
Favorite college growing up: Penn State
Other interests: Spending time with family and friends, hunting
What getting to play in college means to me: “Playing in colege gives me the ability to continue my softball career while working to obtain a degree for my future.”
Probable college major: Undecided
Parents: Amber Weyandt, Darian Feathers
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