Penn State Schuylkill men’s volleyball wrapped up the 2026 season Saturday at Hood College, showing continued progress for the young program after recording three wins this season—the most in program history.
Austin Fries totaled 12 kills and Reno Plesnarski added 13 across the day as Penn State Schuylkill competed hard in a pair of matches against Drew and Elizabethtown on Saturday
Reno Plesnarski led the Lions with six kills as Schuylkill pushed Wilkes early.
Competing with just six available players, Penn State Schuylkill men’s volleyball battled through a demanding trimatch at Gallaudet, pushing Saint Elizabeth to five sets before closing the day against the host Bison.
Austin Fries led Penn State Schuylkill with 3 kills and 7 digs, but the Lions fell to Wilson College in straight sets Thursday night.
Reno Plesnarski led the Lions with five kills as Penn State Schuylkill battled King’s College.
Schuylkill rebounded with a five-set reverse sweep over Saint Elizabeth, powered by 18 aces in tri-match at Brooklyn College.
The Young Lions showed continued growth and fight on the road despite a straight-set loss to Valley Forge Tuesday night.
Schuylkill pushed Valley Forge to five sets and gained valuable experience against Eastern on Saturday.
Penn State Schuylkill made history Friday night with a straight-set victory over Valley Forge.
Penn State Schuylkill opened the 2026 season with strong net defense, recording 6 total team blocks in a loss to Eastern.
Jayden Ferdinand is a second-year Psychology major from Frederiksted, St. Croix, with minors in Crime, Law, and Psychology and Crime, Psychology, and Public Policy. He proudly represents the Virgin Islands through his academic and athletic success at Penn State Schuylkill.
Jeremiah Miller is a first-year student-athlete from Boston, MA, majoring in Business at Penn State Schuylkill. A dedicated member of both the basketball and volleyball teams, Jeremiah brings leadership, discipline, and a relentless work ethic shaped by his military background to every aspect of campus life.
Liam Ruggie dished out 12 assists as Penn State Schuylkill wrapped up its second season with grit and growth on the road.
Penn State Schuylkill men's volleyball closed out their home slate with a strong showing against Cairn, marking a key milestone in their development.
Penn State Schuylkill battled tough opponents in a late-season test during Saturday’s tri-match action.
