Wrestling
High school wrestling notebook: Derry continues to make noise
January 14, 2025
Derry’s wrestling team did not win the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association team title Saturday, but it did walk away with the most individual champions: four.
Kiski Area working toward constructing new wrestling room named in honor of legendary coach Tursky
Chris Heater, while guiding his Kiski Area boys wrestling team through the 2024-25 season, also is counting down the days to the start of construction of the Chuck Tursky Wrestling Training Center at Kiski Area High School.
Penn-Trafford’s Dylan Barrett wrestling with a purpose as he chases a championship
January 12, 2025
Penn-Trafford junior Dylan Barrett was not pleased with his performance at the 58th Powerade Tournament in December.
Latrobe’s Luke Willochell becomes 4-time WCCA champion
January 11, 2025
It was mission accomplished for Latrobe senior Luke Willochell.
Latrobe’s Luke Willochell, Burrell’s Cam Baker look to join elite WCCA clubs
Latrobe senior Luke Willochell and Burrell junior Cam Baker look to join elite clubs Saturday at the 72nd Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association wrestling tournament at Greensburg Salem.
Belle Vernon’s Soto, a former Connecticut state champ, making noise at WCCA wrestling tournament
January 10, 2025
Belle Vernon senior Deydon Soto already has won a state title. That was in Connecticut in 2024.
Norwin’s Sidun to miss WCCA wrestling tournament, but plenty of quality competitors fill brackets
January 9, 2025
Seeds for the 71st Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association wrestling tournament were announced Thursday, but the biggest news was one of the top wrestlers would not be competing.
High school roundup for Jan. 8, 2025: Norwin beats Mt. Lebanon to snap skid
January 8, 2025
Lexi Heller scored 13 points as Norwin snapped a rare three-game losing streak with a 45-33 victory over Mt. Lebanon in Section 2-6A girls basketball Wednesday night.
No. 4 Norwin wrestling rallies to defeat rival Penn-Trafford, stay unbeaten
It is not the way Norwin wrestling coach Kyle Martin wanted his team to start the match Wednesday against rival Penn-Trafford.
Burrell wrestlers throw weight around in resounding victory over Valley
Carter Thomas felt that weight fell off him much easier last year.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 8, 2025: Southmoreland running section gauntlet
It might not be like the Pittsburgh Steelers’ gauntlet of three games at Philadelphia, at Baltimore and home to Kansas City in an 11-day span, but it will still be challenging.
Trib HSSN high school wrestling rankings for Jan. 7, 2025
January 7, 2025
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Latrobe’s Luke Willochell looks to make history at Westmoreland County Wrestling Tournament
The Westmoreland County Wrestling Tournament has been held since 1954, and only 13 wrestlers have won four titles.
Quaker Valley wrestlers use trip to Mount Aloysius as ‘good practice for the end of the year’
January 5, 2025
Quaker Valley was led by juniors Bruce Anderchak and Matthew Danna at the Panther Holiday Wrestling Classic held mid-December at Mount Aloysius.
North Allegheny freshman hits mat running
January 4, 2025
When North Allegheny freshman Joey Synan was 7 years old, his parents wanted an outlet for their vibrant, get-up-and-go son.
After strong effort at Southmoreland tournament, Fox Chapel wrestlers look toward section success
Calyx Kimbrough was hoping to get a better start to the campaign for his junior season with the Fox Chapel wrestling team. But the 152-pound junior had to feel confident after receiving plenty of encouragement from Foxes coach Michael Frank.
Penn-Trafford’s Tasso Whipple part of marquee bracket at WCCA wrestling tournament
When the 71st annual Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association wrestling tournament gets underway, there is one weight class that will draw the most attention.
Penn Hills wrestler Daemon Phipps claims title at Indians’ holiday tournament
Daemon Phipps needed to sit down for self-reflection after a loss early this season. The Penn Hills 114-pound junior wrestler is determined this year will be different.
WPIAL wrestling notebook: Busy week ahead for Norwin
December 31, 2024
It’s a busy week for the Norwin wresting team.
Trib HSSN high school wrestling rankings for Dec. 31, 2024
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