Historic Season Ends in Atlantic East First Round for Penn State Schuylkill

Penn State Schuylkill Nittany Lions at Immaculata University Mighty Macs – Draper Walsh Stadium | April 21, 2026
Penn State Schuylkill saw its historic 2026 season come to a close on Tuesday night, falling 27-0 to Immaculata in the opening round of the Atlantic East Playoffs. The appearance marked the program's first-ever postseason berth, capping a year of tremendous growth and progress.

After recording just one win in their inaugural season, the Nittany Lions took a major step forward this spring, finishing with 10 total victories and establishing themselves as a rising program in one of the fastest-growing sports in the country.

Immaculata set the tone early with a 60-yard interception return for a touchdown in the first quarter, and added a pair of scoring drives before halftime to take control. Two additional third-quarter touchdowns extended the lead as Schuylkill battled throughout but was unable to break through.

Stat Highlights – Penn State Schuylkill

Abree Brown: 17-of-34 passing, 154 yards

Miranda Morstatt: 7 receptions, 76 yards

Kenzie Staller: 3 receptions, 51 yards; 10 rushing yards

Mikayla Johnson: 5 receptions, 19 yards; interception on defense

Defensive Leaders

Sierra Wishnefsky: 11 total tackles

Makayla Hill: 6 tackles, 1 TFL

Avagale Jones: 6 tackles, 1 sack

A Foundation for the Future
While the season ends in the first round, the impact of this group will be felt for years to come.

A special thank you to departing student-athletes Sierra Wishnefsky, Makayla Hill, Mikayla Johnson, and Avagale Jones, whose leadership, toughness, and commitment helped lay the foundation for the program's success. Their efforts have helped build a culture where milestones are chased, records are set and broken, and the standard continues to rise.

From one win to ten. From a new program to a playoff team.

This season was not just progress — it was the beginning of something much bigger for Penn State Schuylkill flag football.