US EditionFour-Star Athlete Pierce Petersohn Commits to Penn State Football
- Pierce Petersohn, a four-star athlete from Triton High School in Dodge Center, announced on Wednesday, June 25, that he committed to play football at Penn State University.
- Petersohn narrowed his final two options to Penn State and Minnesota, choosing Penn State where he was recruited exclusively as a tight end, while Minnesota projected him primarily as a linebacker.
- The 6-foot-5, 200-pound athlete excelled in multiple sports, leading Triton to a sectional football championship and earning Athlete of the Meet honors in track with top finishes in sprints and high jump.
- Petersohn emphasized that Penn State's strong academic programs played a key role in his decision, noting that while sports are important, having a solid education matters for life beyond athletics.
- Petersohn will become Penn State's 11th four-star recruit in the 2026 class, joining a team that last season achieved a 13-3 record and advanced to the national semifinals during their debut participation in the College Football Playoff.
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Penn State needed some good news on the recruiting trail, and it got it Wednesday with four-star tight end Pierce Petersohn committing to the Nittany Lions.
High School Football: Triton’s Pierce Petersohn picks Penn State over UMN
By Jason Feldman Rochester Post-Bulletin DODGE CENTER — “We Are” won out over “Row the Boat.” Pierce Petersohn, possibly the most heavily recruited athlete from Triton High School ever, and certainly in the past 30 years, is heading east to play big-time college football. After a lengthy recruiting process, Petersohn announced his commitment to play for Penn State University on Wednesday. “Let’s go, home!!” the high school senior-to-be wrote in …
Blue-Chip Athlete Snubs Home State for Nittany Lions
Penn State has struck recruiting gold in enemy territory, landing a prized commitment on the 2026 horizon. The Nittany Lions have added Pierce Petersohn to their roster, a decision he proudly announced on Wednesday. This talented athlete hails from Dodge Center, Minnesota, where he made a name for himself at Triton High School. Standing tall at 6-foot-5 and weighing in at 200 pounds, Petersohn is not your average recruit. He’s earned a 4-star ra…
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