Wrestling
2 WPIAL girls wrestlers take Powerade titles
December 30, 2024
Two WPIAL wrestlers brought home titles as Kiski Area’s Ava Golding and Plum’s Alaina Claassen claimed championships at the Powerade girls wrestling tournament Monday at Canon-McMillan.
Kiski Area girls wrestling puts focus on learning, development
In just the first year of Kiski Area girls wrestling in 2023-24, the program had the numbers with 10 girls on the team but not a lot of experience.
Fort Cherry’s Braedon Welsh stars at Southmoreland Holiday Classic
December 28, 2024
A long and tedious stay in Westmoreland County was well worth it for Fort Cherry senior wrestling star Braedon Welsh, who claimed his second individual championship and won the Outstanding Wrestler Award on Saturday at the Southmoreland Holiday Classic.
Norwin sophomore wrestler Landon Sidun wins another Powerade title
Norwin sophomore Landon Sidun once again was the only wrestler carrying the WPIAL flag into the finals at the Powerade Tournament on Saturday.
Norwin’s Landon Sidun, Latrobe’s Hunter Snyder reach Powerade semifinals on busy wrestling weekend
December 27, 2024
It is good to have options, especially if you’re an avid wrestling fan. Friday and Saturday provided two top-notch tournaments within the WPIAL.
Norwin’s Landon Sidun wins Beast of the East, prepares to defend Powerade title
December 24, 2024
It was quite a 120-pound final at the Beast of the East tournament Sunday at the University of Delaware.
Trib HSSN high school wrestling rankings for Dec. 24, 2024
Team rankings
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Derry’s Brett Klim
December 23, 2024
Derry’s wrestling program has been on the rise the last couple of seasons.
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Fox Chapel’s Michael Worsen
Last season, the Fox Chapel wrestling squad went 15-2 and won its first section title since 1971. This season, the Foxes bring back the bulk of that roster.
Burrell rallies to win final 7 bouts, defeats rival Kiski Area for 3rd straight time
December 21, 2024
Burrell junior wrestler Jacob Stewart enjoys using the intense environment of the annual rivalry match with Kiski Area as a launching pad toward the Powerade tournament.
High school roundup for Dec. 18, 2024: Aliquippa takes care of Northgate
December 18, 2024
Qa’lil Goode scored 24 points to lead Aliquippa to a 62-46 over Northgate in nonsection boys basketball Wednesday night in a rematch of the 2023 WPIAL Class 2A championship game.
Thomas Jefferson wrestlers drop Belle Vernon
In an important dual meet for both sides, Thomas Jefferson traveled to Belle Vernon and returned home with a 47-25 victory.
Highlands’ Suber mounts major comeback in victory vs. Valley
DeJamire Suber’s mind won’t go toward quitting when things get tough in future matches. The Highlands 127-pound junior wrestler showed what he is capable of when things are bleak Wednesday night.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 18, 2024: Section competition heats up on mat
While most WPIAL wrestling teams will have a section match or two in the books before the holidays, there are those schools in four-team sections that will wait until January to begin their section schedule.
Wrestling notebook: PIAA looking to finalize site for team tournament
December 17, 2024
PIAA executive director Bob Lombardi is meeting with the wrestling committee on Wednesday, and he hopes to announce the site of the 2025 team championship.
WPIAL wrestling rankings: Dec. 17, 2024
Team rankings
Quaker Valley wrestlers show potential, win 2 titles at Chartiers-Houston tournament
December 15, 2024
Quaker Valley secured fifth place at the season-opening Chartiers-Houston wrestling tournament held on the weekend of Dec. 6-7.
Returning group aims to lead Plum girls wrestling toward success
December 14, 2024
Plum girls wrestling coach Dave Miller could easily see the excitement level of his returning and new competitors long before the start of official preseason practices Nov. 15.
Norwin wrestlers working toward successful season on, off mat
Proof that his wrestlers measure up does not always come in the form of pins or lofty spots on the medal stand.
North Allegheny girls wrestlers plan to trust the process during rebuilding year
North Allegheny girls wrestling coach Dan Heckert has confidence in his squad despite the potential rebuilding season that is before them.
