Polumbo makes PSU Hazleton history

Hazleton, Pa. - Hazleton Area High School senior Madison Polumbo made history on Thursday, becoming the first recruit committing to attend Penn State Hazleton as a member of the newly announced women's soccer program. 

Polumbo is a four year varsity letterman in soccer and three time captain of her team at the local high school. Over her four years at HAHS, the midfielder tallied 20 career goals and six assists, earning two mvp and offensive player of the year awards in her junior and senior years.

"We are so happy to have a local standout Madison Polumbo sign on as our first ever women's soccer commit, " head coach Jesse Shadle remarked. " Madison will surely bring a toughness and grit to the field in our inaugural season. She is a true leader on the field and we look for that trend to continue here at Penn State Hazleton."

Polumbo made the decision to attend Penn State Hazleton over Pitt Bradford based on coach and community involvement and her academic interests. A National Honor Roll and German Honor Society member, Polumbo plans to major in architectural engineering.