Aaron Novak/Ryan Richter
Aaron
NOVAK
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Ambler, Pa. Germantown Academy
Fr. • OF • Bats: R • Throws: R HIGH SCHOOL: Was a two-time All Interact Conference Player and two-time member of Carpenter Cup team … Helped lead his high school to an Independent State Championship … Named as one of the top 15 outfielders in the Philadelphia Inquirer … Lettered three times in football … Played for the Philly Bandits last summer ... Was also a three-year letterwinner in football. WHAT THE COACHES ARE SAYING: “We feel Aaron will be a very good hitter in the future. He is an athletic kid who can play all three outfield positions and has well above-average arm strength.” PERSONAL: Born on March 31, 1992 in Ambler, Pa. ... Son of Andy and Maria Novak ... Has a sister, Elisa (18), and brother (11) ....Is undecided on his major. WHY PENN STATE: “I chose Penn State because it is a great school both academically and athletically.”
Ryan
RICHTER
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Wayne, Pa. Conestoga
Fr. • IF • Bats: R • Throws: R HIGH SCHOOL: Was a two-year letterwinner at Conestoga High School ... Had a phenomenal senior season, as he led his team to the Central League Championship, along with a PIAA State Championship … Batted .408 with a team-leading 35 RBIs his senior year … Was named All-Central League, All Main Line and All-County … Was also a three-year letterwinner in soccer, where he served as team captain his senior year … Academic Honor Roll every semester in high school … Principal’s Award for Scholarship and Citizenship … Member of Peer Mediation Team. PERSONAL: Born on May 30, 1993 in Wayne, Pa. ... Son of Bill and Colleen Richter ... Has two brothers, Stephen (21) and Tommy (15) … Brother Stephen plays baseball at the University of Delaware.
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PENN STATE 2012 • BASEBALL
WHY PENN STATE: “I chose Penn State because of its good academics, cool atmosphere, and great reputation.”