October 14, 2025

Strong Finish for Penn State Schuylkill at PSUAC Golf Championships

The 2025 PSUAC Golf Championship was held alongside the USCAA National Championship at the Penn State Blue Course, featuring two days of top collegiate competition.

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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State Schuylkill capped off a memorable 2025 fall season with an impressive showing at the PSUAC Golf Championships held at the Penn State Blue Course. The Lions posted a two-day total of 644 (330–314) to finish sixth overall in a tightly packed field that saw just 12 strokes separating the top six teams.

Schuylkill's steady improvement from round one to round two reflected the team's growth and competitive drive all season long. After opening with a 330 in challenging, wet conditions on Monday, the Lions rallied with a season-low 314 on Tuesday, marking one of the strongest single-day performances in program history at the conference championships.

Leading the way for Schuylkill was first-year standout Cole Yelinek, who fired rounds of 78 and 75 to finish at 153, tying for fifth overall and earning PSUAC All-Conference honors. Yelinek's consistent play put him alongside the league's best, capping an exceptional debut season.

Behind him, Rylen Matlock followed with a solid two-day total of 156, while Hayden Lee (167), Branson Devitt (168), and Bryce Peiffer-Lesher (173) rounded out the scoring lineup. Head Coach JD Powis praised the team's effort and composure, noting the balance between veteran leadership and rising talent.

"This group showed what Schuylkill golf is capable of," the coach said. "From top to bottom, the effort, improvement, and team culture made this a special season. We're back competing with the best in the PSUAC."

Penn State York ultimately captured the team title by a single stroke over DuBois (632–633), while Yelinek's top-five finish placed Schuylkill firmly among the elite programs in the conference heading into the offseason.

Final PSUAC Team Standings (Top Six)

  1. York – 632

  2. DuBois – 633

  3. Mont Alto – 635

  4. Scranton – 639

  5. Shenango – 642

  6. Schuylkill – 644

With its strong finish and depth across the lineup, Schuylkill golf reestablished itself as a contender within the PSUAC — a testament to the hard work and promise of this talented group.