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Layton Munyon: Penn Highlands wrestling

Name: Layton Munyon

High school: Portage

Hometown: Portage

Sport: Wrestling

College choice: Penn Highlands

Other colleges considered: None

Why I picked Penn Highlands: “Wrestling has taught me discipline, hard work and how to push through challenges no matter how tough they get. I chose PHCC because it just felt like home and had the chance to bond with teammates and the coach, they were so welcoming.”

Greatest high school achievement: “Tearing my labrum and then coming back to place fifth at the LHAC.”

Coach Todd Niebauer’s quote: “Layton has worked hard and loves wrestling. I am very happy that he wants to continue his athletic career at Penn Highlands. He will be a huge asset to them.”

How I got my start in wrestling: “Grew up around physical activities like MMA. My father was an MMA fighter and I kind of just fell in love with it and just stuck with it.”

Favorite college growing up: Notre Dame

Other interests: Fishing, hanging out with friends, camping

What getting to wrestle in college means to me: “It means a lot to me because it’s the reward for all my hard work and sacrifice I put into the sport.”

Probable college major: Business management

Parents: Kim Munyon and Charlie Gathers

Brody Mellott: Mount Aloysius baseball

Name: Brody Mellott

High school: Central

Hometown: Duncansville

Sport: Baseball

Position: Pitcher

College choice: Mount Aloysius

Other colleges considered: None listed

Why I picked Mount Aloysius: “Great academics for my major and really like their baseball program.”

Greatest high school achievement: “Going to state playoffs my sophomore year.”

Coach AJ Hoenstine’s quote: “Brody works tremendously hard and is an outstanding young man and great teammate. He gave us some great innings on the mound this year and everyone is rooting for him at Mt. Aloysius.”

How I got my start in baseball: Pee Wee Baseball

Favorite college growing up: Penn State

Other interests: Fishing

What getting to play in college means to me: “It’s been my goal since I was a kid to play in college, so it means a lot to me.”

Probable college major: Accounting

Parents: Wade and Kelly Mellott

Fence Rocker: Saint Francis football

Name: Fence Rocker

High school: Portage

Hometown: Portage

Sport: Football

Position: OL-DL

College choice: Saint Francis

Other colleges considered: IUP

Why I picked Saint Francis: “I wanted to keep playing a sport that means a lot to me. Saint Francis was a perfect fit for me.”

Greatest high school achievement: High Honor Roll

Coach Marty Slanoc’s quote: “Fence has good hands and moves fast for his size and strength. He has the potential to be impactful early in his college career.”

How I got my start in football: “My family got me into it.”

Favorite college growing up: Penn State

Other interests: “Playing pickleball and hanging out with my family.”

What getting to play in college means to me: “It means that I get to continue playing a sport that has made a huge impact in my life.”

Probable college major: Marketing

Parents: Melinda and Joseph Rocker

Gavin Bobolsky: Saint Francis football

Name: Gavin Bobolsky

High school: Portage

Hometown: Portage

Sport: Football

Position: Wide receiver-DB

College choice: Saint Francis

Other colleges considered: None

Why I picked Saint Francis: “I love football. It’s a good college.”

Greatest high school achievement: “Graduating.”

Coach Marty Slanoc’s quote: “Gavin is a young, graduating senior that potentially has his best football ahead of him. If he continues to grow and work hard, the Saint Francis coaching staff will be extremely pleased.”

How I got my start in football: “My mom signed me up for flag football, haven’t stopped since.”

Favorite college growing up: Penn State

Other interests: Golf, basketball, fishing

What getting to play in college means to me: “Continuing as a student athlete.”

Probable college major: Cyber security

Parents: Kim and Joel Bobolsky

Easton Slanoc: Saint Vincent baseball

Name: Easton Slanoc

High school: Portage

Hometown: Portage

Sport: Baseball

Position: Outfield

College choice: Saint Vincent

Other colleges considered: None

Why I picked Saint Vincent: “When I visited, it felt like home and everyone was really welcoming.”

Greatest high school achievement: “Making National Honor Society.”

Coach Larry McCabe’s quote: “Easton will be missed in our program. He was a four-year starter that would play wherever we needed him.”

How I got my start in baseball: “I’ve played since I was very young and loved the game ever since.”

Favorite college growing up: Pitt

Other interests: Hanging out with friends and football

What getting to play in college means to me: “It means everything to me to be able to continue playing the sport I love.”

Probable college major: Business data analytics

Parents: Marty and Alisha Slanoc