Wrestling
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 6, 2023: Wrestling teams open dual meet schedules
December 5, 2023
The Canon-McMillan wrestling team captured a WPIAL team championship in 1983. The Big Macs celebrated the 40th anniversary of that title by winning the 2023 Class 3A district crown last season.
Wrestling notebook: Penn-Trafford’s Barrett, Coy win titles at Hickory tournament
Penn-Trafford sophomore Dylan Barrett (114) and senior Hayden Coy (145) captured titles at the Hickory Invitational on Dec. 2.
WPIAL wrestling rankings for week of Dec. 3, 2023
Class 3A Top 10
Quaker Valley wrestling aims to reach new milestones
December 3, 2023
The strong just keep getting stronger.
With improved arsenal, bigger roster around him, Shaler wrestler excited for senior season
Michael Ulery used to enter matches hoping his opponent didn’t know his trick. The plan for the 172-pound Shaler senior wrestler was to slap on a front headlock followed by a cement mixer for a quick pin.
New crop of wrestlers looks to make mark for Chartiers Valley
Last year, the Chartiers Valley wrestling program had two wrestlers medal at the state tournament. With their departure due to graduation, the Colts will turn to a new group of wrestlers looking to make a name for themselves.
Franklin Regional wrestling building toward future
December 2, 2023
Franklin Regional wrestling coach Matt Lebe said he has a good feeling about his team, especially when it counts once January begins.
Spencer Lee tops Nico Megaludis in battle of former Franklin Regional wrestling greats
An all-Franklin Regional matchup in a post-college wrestling match with Olympic-qualifying possibly on the line?
Behind 7 returning WPIAL qualifiers, Hampton wrestlers determined to snap playoff drought
The Hampton wrestling team’s season-ending banquet last March was more about eyeing the future than remembering the past.
Lineup loaded with WPIAL qualifiers breeds confidence for Bethel Park wrestling
Nine members of the Bethel Park wrestling program have been WPIAL qualifiers in their careers.
Penn Hills wrestlers set sights on longer postseason runs
The Penn Hills wrestling program will be in a year of transition.
Burrell’s 1st girls wrestling team ready to debut
December 1, 2023
With high school girls wrestling growing at such a rapid rate in Pennsylvania and throughout the country, Burrell didn’t want to be left on the outside looking in.
Mt. Pleasant wrestler Jamison Poklembo has a full trophy case, but something’s missing
November 29, 2023
Mt. Pleasant senior Jamison Poklembo has succeeded at almost every level of wrestling.
Burrell’s Cooper Hornack sets championship goals for senior season
There’s a fresh, new banner in the Burrell gymnasium for Cooper Hornack’s state championship last year.
WPIAL Class 2A wrestlers to watch for 2023-24 season
Class 2A Wrestlers to Watch
WPIAL Class 2A preseason Top 10 for 2023-24 wrestling season
Preseason Top 10
Plum wrestling team trying to build off breakthrough season
November 28, 2023
It was a banner year for Plum wrestling, literally.
Deep, balanced lineup gives Fox Chapel confidence heading into season
November 26, 2023
There will be plenty of decisions for Michael Frank and the Fox Chapel wrestling program to make this season.
Gateway wrestling team bolstered by deep collection of athletes
When Ryan Sula looked out on the mat in the Gateway wrestling room during an early-season workout, he saw more than two dozen wrestlers taking part in drills, the most in his eight years as the Gators’ coach.
Penn-Trafford wrestling looking to take another step forward
November 19, 2023
There is a change at the top of the Penn-Trafford wrestling program, but it’s only temporary.
