Jessica Martinez

Sports Reporter · Ephrata, PA

Jessica, a former collegiate athlete, graduated from Millersville University and has been a passionate sports journalist for 7 years. Before joining the Lancaster Current team, she covered local high school athletics for the Reading Eagle.

2 stories from Jessica Martinez in Mount Lebanon

Levi Haines celebrating his World title victory in wrestling

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With status for this season in limbo, Pa. native, Penn State national champ wins World title

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden glow over the Lancaster County landscape, a palpable excitement buzzed through the air. In a small gym, the sound of sneakers squeaking against the polished wood floor and the rhythmic thud of bodies hitting mats echoed as young wrestlers...

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Penn State football fans celebrate during the game against Purdue.

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How Penn State smothered Purdue pass game in 31-17 win

As the sun dipped below the horizon on a crisp autumn afternoon, the roar of the crowd echoed through Beaver Stadium. Thousands of Penn State fans, clad in blue and white, erupted with joy as the Nittany Lions secured a decisive 31-17 victory over Purdue on Saturday. The atmosphere was electric, a...

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