2023 SOCCER
Dear Knight Nation, It is with great pride and pleasure that I join our student-athletes in extending a heartfelt “Thank you” to each one of you for your support of our athletic programs! As our teammates and campus family will readily tell you, your cheers…your dedication ….your presence….give them strength and inspiration to exceed expectations on the soccer field, in the classroom, and in life. We often talk about the “3 A’s” at Central Penn as the ingredients to an enriching college experience: 1) Athletics, 2) Academics and 3) Atmosphere. It is obvious that these three elements do not exist in a vacuum. They are all intertwined. Athletics are a key component of an inspiring educational journey and a well-rounded student experience. As Central Penn’s Athletic Director, my goal has always been to engage students and provide positive, life-changing experiences through athletics. Competing at the college level not only displays a person’s true character – it develops it. Playing college-level sports also underscores the importance of teamwork and leadership like few other chapters in a textbook can. Teaching leadership and collaboration both on and off the field will help every student not only in their academic endeavors, but in their future careers. Offense and defense, dribbling and blocking, passing and scoring—these happen in some form in the workplace as much as on a grassy field. Our student-athletes truly personify the heart of a Central Penn Knight. They display dedication, bravery, team spirit and chivalry, and I couldn’t be prouder of our athletes and their ability to juggle classwork, work in the “real world,” and personal obligations, while managing to work hard at practices and games. I am so proud to see them representing our college with such grit, loyalty and honor. If you think you might have what it takes to be a Central Penn Knight, please take a few minutes to complete the recruiting form at centralpennknights.com or email my office at athletics@centralpenn.edu. I look forward to seeing more and more cheering fans and happy faces at our games this season. Your willingness to “show up” means so much to these young players. I am reminded of soccer great Lionel Messi, who acknowledged that his extraordinary success is not his alone, saying, “If I hadn’t had support, I wouldn’t have been able to fulfill my dreams.” Please come cheer on our student-athletes. They truly represent the best of our community and of humanity. Winning with grace, accepting defeat with dignity, and never giving up, they show us what it means to be a successful Knight. We sincerely thank you for being in the stands with us this season.
As always, Go Knights!
Kasey Hicks Athletic Director Central Penn College
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Head Coach
Brian Osborne Coach Brian Osborne is entering his second year as Central Penn College’s Head Men’s Soccer Coach. He debuted as an assistant coach at Red Land High School in 2012, moved to head coach at his alma mater--Trinity High School—and then coached at Cedar Cliff High School in 2016. As a Trinity Shamrock, Coach Osborne was one of the soccer team’s all-time leading scorers. He also won a state championship in basketball in 2003, along with medals in track and field. He continued to excel in sports at Misercordia University and Temple University, where he earned a degree in Sports and Recreation Management in 2011. “I’m proud of the way last year’s group handled adversity,” he said. Starting a program from scratch, “these guys battled through a short roster, tough travel schedule, academics, limited training resources, and their own personal lives,” revealing their character. This season, he hopes to build upon that success, concentrate on communications skills, and ultimately, “make history with the first-ever conference championship and berth to the national tournament, all while enjoying the ride.”
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#99 Andrew Hunter
#9 Asish Pandey
POS: GK Year: Junior Major: Computer Information Systems Hometown: Mount Joy, Pa. High School: Donegal
POS: MID Year: Sophomore Major: Physical Therapist Assistant Hometown: Harrisburg, Pa. High School: Previous School
#3 Ben Painter
#10 Matthew Sellers
POS: MID/FWD Year: Freshman Major: Information Technology Hometown: Etters, Pa. High School: Red Land
POS: MID Year: Freshman Major: Business Administration Hometown: Christiana, Pa. High School: Octorara
#7 Jake Philippe
#11 Dylan Loung
POS: MID/FWD Year: Sophomore Major: Entrepreneurship and Small Business Hometown: Harrisburg, Pa. High School: Central Dauphin
POS: DEF/MID Year: Freshman Major: Business Administration Hometown: Lancaster, Pa. High School: Hempfield
#8 Amson Charleston
#12 Lalit Bhattarai
POS: MID/FWD Year: Junior Major: Computer Information Systems Hometown: York, Pa. High School: Northeastern
POS: DEF Year: Junior Major: Accounting Hometown: Millersville University, Pa. High School: Carlisle
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#13 Bobby Rockwell
#22 Oscar Flores
POS: Mid Year: Freshman Major: Business Administration Hometown: Harrisburg, Pa. High School: Bishop McDevitt
POS: Mid Year: Freshman Major: Information Technology Hometown: Blandon, Pa. High School: Fleetwood
#14 Cameron Odom
#23 Adam Youssef
POS: DEF/MID Year: Sophomore Major: Criminal Justice Administration Hometown: Cape May Courthouse, NJ. High School: Middle Township
POS: MID Year: Freshman Major: Business Administration Hometown: Budd Lake, NJ. High School: Mount Olive
#16 Connor Deaven
#27 Timilehin Odegbami
POS: MID/FWD Year: Freshman Major: Sport Management Hometown: Harrisburg, Pa. High School: Central Dauphin
POS: MID Year: Sophomore Major: Computer Information Systems Hometown: Harrisburg, Pa. High School: West African Council
#17 Blake Eiserman
#34 Christian Gray
POS: MID Year: Freshman Major: Business Administration Hometown: Carlisle, Pa. High School: Carlisle
POS: DEF Year: Freshman Major: Business Administration Hometown: Burlington, NJ. High School: Burlingtown Township
#19 Tyler Daron
#45 Alija Korkutovic
POS: DEF Year: Freshman Major: Corporate Communications Hometown: Biglerville, Pa. High School: Biglerville
POS: DEF Year: Freshman Major: Information Technology Hometown: Carlisle, Pa. High School: Carlisle
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Central Penn Soccer teams call Skyline Sports Complex on City Island home. Harrisburg is home to college soccer, thanks to a strategic partnership between Central Penn College and the City of Harrisburg. The agreement allows Central Penn men’s and women’s teams to play their home soccer matches at Skyline Sports Complex on City Island. “We are delighted to give our student-athletes the opportunity to play at Skyline Sports Complex, a former home to professional soccer that Central Penn College will be proud to call home,” said Dr. Linda Fedrizzi-Williams, president of the college. The Harrisburg City Islanders, a professional soccer team, played at the venue for more than a decade from 2004–2015 and during the 2017–2018 season as Penn FC. The facility is in use 6
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throughout the year by youth and adult teams, as well as soccer camps during the summer. “The City of Harrisburg is one of the most unique cities in the country because of City Island, and when all of it is being used, it’s at its best,” said Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams. “We are beyond excited to partner with Central Penn College and support their men’s and women’s soccer programs as the Skyline home field advantage leads to many wins.”
“Playing our home baseball games at FNB Field truly elevated the level of play and the spectator experience for our student-athletes and fans, and now it’s wonderful to see our soccer players and fans enjoying a similar experience on the beautiful soccer field at Skyline Sports Complex. We feel fortunate to be able to call City Island our home field,” said Central Penn Athletic Director Kasey Hicks.
To learn more about attending Central Penn College, contact admissions@centralpenn.edu THE CITY ISLAND CONNECTION or visit centralpenn.edu/apply. In February 2022, Central Penn The up to date 2023 soccer College and the Harrisburg schedules are posted at Senators entered into a centralpennknights.com. partnership that allowed the college to play home games at FNB Stadium on City Island which is adjacent to the Skyline Sports Complex.
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DATE
TIME
AWAY
HOME
LOCATION
Saturday, Aug. 26
1:00 PM
Central Penn
Patrick Henry
Away
Friday, Sept. 1
3:00 PM
Central Penn
Penn State Mont Alto
Away
Saturday, Sept. 2
3:00 PM
Central Penn
Penn State York
Away
Saturday, Sept. 9
12:00 PM
Central Penn
Penn State Brandywine
Away
Saturday, Sept. 10
1:00 PM
TBD
Central Penn
TBD
Tuesday, Sept. 12
4:00 PM
Bucks County Community College *
Central Penn
Skyline Sports Complex
Friday, Sept. 15
6:00 PM
Central Penn
CARLOW
Away
Tuesday, Sept. 19
4:00 PM
Central Penn
CHRISTENDOM *
Away
Thursday, Sept. 21
4:00 PM
Central Penn
NORTE DAME COLLEGE OF MD
Away
Saturday, Sept. 23
12:00 PM
Manor College *
Central Penn
Skyline Sports Complex
Friday, Sept. 29
4:00 PM
Williamson Trade *
Central Penn
Skyline Sports Complex
Tuesday, Oct. 3
4:00 PM
Penn State Mont Alto
Central Penn
Skyline Sports Complex
Friday, Oct. 6
4:00 PM
Penn State Greater Allegheny
Central Penn
Skyline Sports Complex
Sunday, Oct. 8
2:00 PM
Central Penn
Williamson Trade *
Away
Saturday, Oct. 14
2:00 PM
Manor College *
Bucks County Community College *
Away
Friday, Oct. 20
7:00 PM
Penn State Schuylkill
Central Penn
Skyline Sports Complex
Tuesday, Oct. 24
6:30 PM
Central Penn
MANOR *
Away
Skyline Sports Complex 245 Championship Way (City Island), Harrisburg, PA 17101
*Dates and times are subject to change. Check centralpennknights.com for the most up-to-date sports schedule.
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Central Penn College
Knights Soccer Seasons Past
MENS
2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
7-9 * Interrupted Season* Interrupted Season
3-8-2 5-3-1 8-5 4-11-1 1-9 1-8
WOMENS
2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Season Canceled
* Interrupted Season* Interrupted Season
4-6 7-3 3-5 2-6-1 0-5
*COVID-shortened or canceled season.
Central Penn College Athletics The college competes in the U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA Division II) in the following sports: Women’s Basketball Cheer Cross Country Esports
Men’s Soccer Softball (2024) Track Volleyball
Baseball Basketball Cheer Cross Country
Esports Golf (2024) Soccer Track
Interested in playing for Central Penn? Contact Athletic Director Kasey Hicks at Athletics@centralpenn.edu. Visit centralpennknights.com to learn more about Central Penn athletics.
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USCAA The United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) is a membership driven organization. Our athletic directors, administrators, and presidents are at the forefront of our growth and decision making, ensuring that we are serving our mission by providing opportunities for small colleges. The USCAA is a national governing body that provides quality intercollegiate athletic competition on a national level. The USCAA exists to provide small colleges the opportunity to compete against like institutions in size and athletic programs for National Championships and student-athlete recognition. By providing unique services to small colleges, the USCAA allows its members the opportunity to enhance their recruiting capabilities by way of more consistent national recognition and a level playing field for post-season competition.
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Eastern States Athletic CONFERENCE In 2021, the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) approved the creation of the new Eastern States Athletic Conference, which includes Central Penn College and the following three Pennsylvania-based institutions:
Bucks County Community College – Newtown, PA Manor College – Jenkintown, PA Williamson College of the Trades – Media, PA “Central Penn College is thrilled to remain a member of the Eastern States Athletic Conference,” said Kasey Hicks, athletic director at the Summerdale-based institution. Conference teams will play each other twice during the season starting in 2023. ESAC is looking to add at least two more members, which will result in an automatic bid for the winner of the conference to the USCAA championship tournament. Contact athletic director, Kasey Hicks at athletics@centralpenn.edu if interested.
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Head Coach
Rudy Grubesky Rudy Grubesky is in his first year as the new head coach of the women’s soccer team. Assistant coaches Caitlin Brownley and Amanda Knaub join him in rebuilding the program after a four-year hiatus. Coach Grubesky brings more than 25 years of experience to Central Penn, including 10 years at the college level. He earned a prestigious “Coach of the Year” award from the United Soccer Coaches for the Girls’ East Region in 2016. Although the team roster is small, Coach Grubesky said he is excited about the upcoming season and the challenging conference and non-conference 16-match schedule. Grubesky said his goals include “molding a team, establishing a soccer culture, creating a safe playing environment, and striving for excellence,” all while creating a memorable college experience for the players. “Since I have a law enforcement and teaching background, I have always used sports to teach life lessons. I think it is important to emphasize teamwork, decision-making, discipline, respect for others, overcoming adversity, handling mistakes, striving for excellence, doing community service, and displaying sportsmanship. I believe that it is also important to develop leadership skills, so we have a ‘team of captains.’”
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#99 Brandi Swinton
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#5 Teagan Russell
POS: GK Year: Sophomore Major: Criminal Justice Hometown: Baltimore, MD High School: John Carroll
POS: FWD Year: Freshman Major: CDA Hometown: Harrisburg, Pa. High School: Reach Cyber
#2 Kacie Hoppel
#10 Jamylett Lua
POS: MID Year: Senior Major: PTA Hometown: Dover, Pa. High School: Dover Area
POS: MID Year: Freshman Major: Business Hometown: East Berlin Pa. High School: Bermudian Springs
#3 Trinity Etzweiler
#11 Melody Cordon-Cota
POS: FWD Year: Senior Major: Busines Hometown: Halifax, Pa. High School: Upper Dauphin Area
POS: MID Year: Freshman Major: Legal Studies Hometown: Philadelphia, Pa. High School: Franklin Learning
#4 Molly Peters
#12 Kelly Kieffer
POS: FWD Year: Senior Major: Communications Hometown: McAlisterville, Pa. High School: East Juniata
POS: MID Year: Freshman Major: PTA Hometown: Lancaster, Pa. High School: Manheim Township
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#24 Hannah Leckey
#0 Alison Quinn
POS: DEF Year: Junior Major: Business Administration Hometown: Enola, Pa. High School: Commonwealth Connections
POS: GK Year: Freshman Major: PTA Hometown: Lancaster, Pa. High School: Manheim Township
#31 Emmilee Brown POS: DEF/MID Year: Senior Major: Communications Hometown: Enola, PA High School: Mechanicsburg
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2023 WOMEN'S SOCCER SCHEDULE DATE
TIME
AWAY
HOME
LOCATION
Saturday, Aug. 26
11:00 AM
Central Penn
Patrick Henry
Away
Tuesday, Aug. 29
3:30 PM
Central Penn
Harrisburg Area Community College
Away
Wednesday, Sept 6
4:00 PM
Christendom *
Central Penn
Skyline Sports Complex
Saturday, Sept. 9
12:00 PM
Penn State Hazleton
Central Penn
Skyline Sports Complex
Monday, Sept. 11
4:00 PM
Bucks County Community College *
Central Penn
Skyline Sports Complex
Friday, Sept. 15
4:00 PM
Central Penn
Carlow University
Away Away
Tuesday, Sept. 19
3:30 PM
Central Penn
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Monday, Sept. 25
4:00 PM
Central Penn
Penn State Mont Alto
Away
Wednesday, Sept. 27
4:00 PM
Central Penn
Trinity Washington
Away
Tuesday, Oct. 3
4:00 PM
Central Penn
Penn State Scranton
Away
Tuesday, Oct. 10
12:00 PM
Trinity Washington
Central Penn
Skyline Sports Complex
Saturday, Oct. 14
12:00 PM
Central Penn
Bucks County Community College *
Away
Tuesday, Oct. 17
3:30 PM
Central Penn
Manor College *
Away
Friday, Oct. 20
5:00 PM
Central Penn
Central Penn
Skyline Sports Complex
Monday, Oct. 23
4:00 PM
Manor College *
Central Penn
Skyline Sports Complex
Wednesday, Oct. 25
4:00 PM
Christendom *
Williamson Trade *
Away
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Skyline Sports Complex 245 Championship Way (City Island), Harrisburg, PA 17101
*Dates and times are subject to change. Check centralpennknights.com for the most up-to-date sports schedule.
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