Wrestling
Chartiers Valley wrestler Michael Lawrence taking care of business in final year
January 25, 2026
When entering their senior season of any sport, some high school athletes are aware there is little time left to meet expectations and accomplish the goals they set for themselves.
Pair of champion lead Thomas Jefferson wrestlers at Allegheny County tournament
The Thomas Jefferson wrestling program introduced its “Zach Attack” at this year’s county championships.
Trip to county finals rewarding for Fox Chapel senior wrestler
January 24, 2026
Adam Haines remembers his worst loss from the 2024-25 wrestling season vividly. The Fox Chapel senior dropped a 1-0 decision to Gateway’s Luke Pawlowski in the blood round of the Allegheny County Tournament at 139 pounds.
Fox Chapel freshman wrestler sees hard work pay off with breakthrough win
Fox Chapel freshman Ariana Morris felt that wrestling was a sport she was destined to compete in. When the Foxes started their own girls team a few years ago, the plan for Morris to follow in her family tradition was set into motion.
Franklin Regional, Burrell receive top seeds for 2026 WPIAL wrestling tournament
January 22, 2026
A pair of returning champions from Westmoreland County earned the top seeds when the WPIAL wrestling committee seeded the Class 3A and Class 2A tournaments.
High school wrestling roundup for Jan. 21, 2026: Moon tops West Allegheny in section title showdown
Tristan Esken (107), Maximus Gould (160), Michael Olszewski (189) and Khalil Razipour (215) recorded pins as Moon defeated West Allegheny, 42-25, to win the Section 1-3A boys wrestling title Wednesday.
Franklin Regional clips Norwin for section title in matchup of top 2 teams in Class 3A
January 21, 2026
The top two wrestling Class 3A teams in the WPIAL put on quite a show Wednesday at Franklin Regional.
Kiski Area puts stamp on section title with rout of Fox Chapel
Kiski Area coach Chris Heater always looks for opportunities to put different guys in the lineup to earn varsity experience. Payton King and Dom Roland took advantage of their opportunities Wednesday night at Fox Chapel.
Trib HSSN individual wrestling rankings for Jan. 20, 2026
January 20, 2026
Here are the Trib HSSN WPIAL wrestling rankings for the 2025-26 season:
WPIAL wrestling notebook: Races for section titles, playoff spots, top seeds come down to the wire
There are numerous key section wrestling matches scheduled for Wednesday that will determine section titles and seeding for the upcoming WPIAL playoffs.
Trib HSSN team wrestling rankings for Jan. 20, 2026
Here are the Trib HSSN WPIAL team wrestling rankings for Jan. 13, 2026. Teams are listed with overall record and last week’s ranking.
Central Catholic’s Green, Moon’s Yanek become 3-time Allegheny County wrestling champs
January 17, 2026
Central Catholic senior Nezumiiro Green and Moon senior Cael Yanek etched their names into Allegheny County wrestling history Saturday at Fox Chapel High School.
Franklin Regional builds off runner-up finish at WCCA tournament
This was a big week for the Franklin Regional wrestling team.
North Allegheny wrestler Bradyn McConneha builds on big wins
At 6-foot, 260 pounds, North Allegheny senior wrestler Bradyn McConneha may look like a heavyweight.
Plum’s Owen Campbell, Montour’s Rook Smith to clash in semis at Allegheny County wrestling tournament
January 16, 2026
Plum senior Owen Campbell was an Allegheny County High School wrestling champion as a freshman.
Knoch reinstates fired girls wrestling coach Logan Downes
January 15, 2026
Logan Downes is back coaching the Knoch girls wrestling team.
High school wrestling roundup for Jan. 14, 2026: North Allegheny beats Seneca Valley to clinch section title
Dalton Stragand (121) and Bradyn McConneha (285) recorded pins to help North Allegheny to a 41-30 victory over Seneca Valley on Wednesday night, clinching the Section 4-3A wrestling title for the Tigers.
Kiski Area wrestlers show toughness with win over Armstrong, improve to 14-1
January 14, 2026
Two staples placed three centimeters into his head won’t slow down Kiski Area wrestler Gavin Murphy. Not if the 133-pound sophomore can help it.
Latrobe wrestlers clinch playoff berth by defeating Hempfield
It was not a playoff match, but Wednesday’s Section 8-3A battle between Latrobe and Hempfield earned the winner a spot in the WPIAL tournament in two weeks.
Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle headlines 2026 WPIAL Hall of Fame class
Kurt Angle was an impact wrestler at many levels for more than 30 years.
