Penn State Wilkes-Barre was one of six teams from various local organizations to participate in the 2017 Wilkes-Barre Dragon Boat Races - a 200 yard water dash between downtown Wilkes-Barre's two bridges over the Susquehanna River. Penn State Wilkes-Barre base camp during the Dragon Boat Races. Credit: Penn State Expand Team Penn State Wilkes-Barre ready to take on the competition as they participate in the seventh annual Dragon-Boat Races on the Susquehanna River, Sept. 24. Credit: Penn State Expand Penn State Wilkes-Barre Boat Drummer & Student, Amanda Claudia Scott Credit: Penn State Expand Penn State Wilkes-Barre Alumni Society representatives lend a hand during the 2017 Dragon Boat Races. Credit: Penn State Expand Penn State Wilkes-Barre was proud to bring home the 1st place medal. Credit: Penn State Expand