Randy Gorniak, a graduate of North East High School, was a four-year letter winner and starting center for the Penn State Behrend Lions. Gorniak was a rebounding machine. He used his 6'8" frame to set records for the most rebounds in a game with 28, rebounds in a season 410, and in a career with 1,092. In addition, he put the ball in the basket frequently-tallying 1,263 career points. Gorniak is only one of two Penn State Behrend basketball players to surpass the 1,000 points and rebound plateau.
In his junior campaign, Gorniak garnered national attention by
finishing fifth in the country averaging 13.9 boards a game.
In 1986-87, his aggressive off-the-boards play earned him the NCAA
Division III national rebounding championship by hauling in 16.4
rebounds per contest. As a senior, Gorniak averaged 21.2
points per game and totaled 530 points, while shooting 54% from the
field.
In 1986 and 1987, he earned back-to-back Penn State Behrend Male Athlete of the Year awards. Gorniak also captured the team MVP award his senior year of 1987. Gorniak is married, has two children, and is employed by Calsicat Chemical in Erie.
In 1986 and 1987, he earned back-to-back Penn State Behrend Male Athlete of the Year awards. Gorniak also captured the team MVP award his senior year of 1987. Gorniak is married, has two children, and is employed by Calsicat Chemical in Erie.