Wrestling
No. 4 Norwin wrestling rallies to defeat rival Penn-Trafford, stay unbeaten
January 8, 2025
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.
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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.
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