Wrestling
Led by next generation of Letters family, Shaler girls wrestling team eager to hit mat
November 17, 2024
Shaler girls wrestling coach Robert Taylor remembers when he found out there would be a program for the first time this season.
Teams can compete in additional regular season contests under WPIAL policy change
October 14, 2024
WPIAL wrestlers can compete in more matches than usual starting this winter, and teams in other sports might see their regular season schedules increase as well.
Wrestling standout Dylan Pitzer remains ineligible following WPIAL hearing
Wrestling standout Dylan Pitzer, a WPIAL runner-up last winter, remains ineligible for his junior season after a hearing Monday at the league office in Scott.
PIAA approves wrestling regional shakeup affecting western Pa.
October 10, 2024
The PIAA board of control voted Wednesday to approve the wrestling steering committee’s proposal to make a major change in the individual regional tournaments.
Franklin Regional grad Michael Kemerer joins Minnesota coaching staff
October 5, 2024
Former All-American wrestler Michael Kemerer will join the University of Minnesota coaching staff this winter.
WPIAL notebook: Wrestling teams want in-season tournaments exempt from PIAA contest limit
September 17, 2024
If WPIAL wrestling teams get their wish, some in-season tournaments no longer will count toward their 22-contest limit set by the PIAA.
Wrestling standout Dylan Pitzer ineligible after transfer from Mt. Pleasant to Derry
September 4, 2024
Wrestling standout Dylan Pitzer, a WPIAL runner-up last winter, could miss his junior season after transferring from Mt. Pleasant to Derry.
Notable changes to the 2024-25, 2025-26 WPIAL wrestling alignment
August 26, 2024
The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall.
Burrell hires former assistant Steve Ansani as head wrestling coach
August 20, 2024
Steve Ansani was approved Tuesday as Burrell’s new wrestling coach by the school board.
WPIAL wrestling notebook: Hempfield looking for new coach
August 16, 2024
Hempfield is in the process of interviewing for a new wrestling coach.
Norwin coach leads title-winning U.S. effort at Fargo nationals
August 10, 2024
Kyle Martin doesn’t make the annual trek to Fargo, N.D. for the scenery, the Badlands or props from a movie with the town’s namesake.
Pine-Richland wrestlers help teach sport to the visually impaired
July 20, 2024
Owen Long loves wrestling and appreciates any opportunity he can to share his passion with others.
Hampton girls wrestling alum ramps up aggressiveness with college on horizon
Hampton’s Isabella McNutt is becoming a little bit McNasty.
Alle-Kiski Valley sends crew to national 16U wrestling tourney
July 12, 2024
Garett Huff is no stranger to high-level wrestling competition.
WPIAL wrestlers boost Pennsylvania to 1st girls junior national duals title
June 30, 2024
North Allegheny’s Leyna Rumpler has been traveling to Tulsa, Okla. for the past four years to compete with wrestlers from around Pennsylvania in the Air Force Special Warfare Junior National Duals.
Josh Shields hopes to stay close to Burrell wrestling program despite departure as coach
June 20, 2024
When Josh Shields stepped down as Burrell head wrestling coach a couple of weeks ago, he wanted to convey to the returning underclassmen that while he won’t have the same title, he wants to be present to help them reach their goals.
Franklin Regional grad Spencer Lee ready to ‘put on show’ for U.S. wrestling at Paris Olympics
June 16, 2024
There is one thing that has never changed about Spencer Lee since he began wrestling when he was 8.
3 prominent WPIAL wrestling schools looking for new coaches
June 7, 2024
Three prominent wrestling schools are looking for new coaches.
PIAA sets 2025-28 state championship sites for basketball, wrestling, swimming
May 15, 2024
Giant Center in Hershey will continue to host the state basketball and individual wrestling championships for the next four years, and swimming and diving is staying at Bucknell.
3-point takedown, rule changes to promote offense coming to high school wrestling
May 1, 2024
When the National Federation of State High School Associations announced rule changes in wrestling last week, official Tom Manns was thrilled.
