Wood's Copenhaver to play baseball for Penn State Mont Alto

James Wood High School baseball player John Copenhaver announced last week that he will play for Penn State Mont Alto in college.

The versatile Copenhaver was a catcher for the Colonels but will play shortstop for the Nittany Lions. Penn State Mont Alto competes in the Pennsylvania State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC), which is a member of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA).

Copenhaver was selected to the Class 4 All-Northwestern District First Team this season as a designated hitter after batting a team-best .329 (23-for-70). He also had a .448 on-base percentage and 12 RBIs.

The Nittany Lions went 29-16 (14-6 PSUAC) this year and advanced to the conference championship game.

Copenhaver will study business.