Wrestling
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Penn-Trafford’s Owen Ott
December 19, 2022
For most people, gaining 80 pounds might be seen as something negative. But for Penn-Trafford wrestler Owen Ott, it was quite the opposite.
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Highlands’ Tyler Bender
Being a senior comes with responsibilities, and one of the biggest ones is leadership. It’s something Highlands’ Tyler Bender views with the utmost level of importance.
High school roundup for Dec. 14, 2022: Waynesburg holds on to beat Canon-McMillan in mat showdown
December 14, 2022
Jake Stephenson (160) won by fall and Joe Simon (133), Roan Tustin (172) and Rocco Welsh (189) won by major decision as Class 3A No. 1 Waynesburg held on to defeat No. 2 Canon-McMillan 30-27 in a nonsection wrestling showdown Wednesday night.
Frazier wrestling team logs upset over Southmoreland
Frazier began a wrestling program in 2016, and Buck Watkins has been coaching the program for the past six seasons.
Burrell wrestling team snaps Kiski Area’s winning streak
In a sense, it was a welcome-to-varsity-wrestling moment for Julian Bertucci.
Class 2A Burrell values longstanding wrestling rivalry with 3A Kiski Area
December 13, 2022
The Burrell wrestling team last beat neighboring rival Kiski Area in 2011.
WPIAL team wrestling rankings for Dec. 13, 2022
Class 3A Team rankings
Quaker Valley plans encore after breakthrough season
December 11, 2022
It most definitely was a season to remember.
3 Plum wrestlers claim Eastern Area titles
Plum wrestling coach Mike Supak said the Eastern Area Invitational Wrestling Tournament on Dec. 2 and 3 at Gateway was a strong first step for his young but experienced group.
Norwin looking for wrestlers to lead program into future
The buzzword around the Norwin wrestling team this preseason was leadership.
Once healthy, Franklin Regional wrestling should be a team to beat
December 10, 2022
It may not happen in the month of December, but the Franklin Regional wrestling team could be a tough team to beat in early 2023.
After 7-year hiatus, Jamie Kyriazis returns to coach North Allegheny wrestling team
Timing is important in wrestling.
Expanded roster brings high expectations to Fox Chapel wrestling program
There’s one thing that becomes evident when visiting the Fox Chapel wrestling room at the school’s field house — plenty of wrestlers.
High school roundup for Dec. 7, 2022: Mt. Pleasant wrestling wins opener
December 7, 2022
No. 4 Mt. Pleasant rallied from an early deficit to defeat Albert Gallatin, 48-27, in a Section 2-2A wrestling match Wednesday night.
WPIAL Team Wrestling Rankings for Dec. 6, 2022
December 6, 2022
Here are this week’s WPIAL team wrestling rankings. Teams are listed with overall record.
WPIAL wrestling notebook: Bethel Park, Plum headline Eastern Area Invitational
Bethel Park had one champion and 10 placewinners to grab the team title at the Eastern Area Invitational on Saturday at Gateway High School.
Penn-Trafford wrestlers in good position with mix of youth, experience
December 4, 2022
When A.J. Brentzel took over the Penn-Trafford wrestling program in 2019, his goal was to rebuild the program.
With an assist from football team, Penn Hills wrestling gets numbers boost
Dom Frollo looks around the wrestling room at Penn Hills and is happy with an opportunity to mentor young wrestlers.
Gateway wrestlers aim for postseason success
Arontay Heningcamp broke out last year for the Gateway wrestling team.
Mt. Pleasant wrestlers plan to reload, compete for section title
November 30, 2022
Mt. Pleasant wrestling team missed its goal last season of winning a WPIAL Class 2A title.
