Wrestling
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 14, 2026: 1st place up for grabs on mats
January 14, 2026
With two weeks of WPIAL boys wrestling section duals remaining, sole possession of first place and a possible section crown is up for grabs in three Class 3A sections Wednesday.
Trib HSSN team wrestling rankings for Jan. 13, 2026
January 13, 2026
Here are the Trib HSSN WPIAL team wrestling rankings for Jan. 13, 2026. Teams are listed with overall record and last week’s ranking.
Trib HSSN individual wrestling rankings for Jan. 13, 2026
Here is the first edition of Trib HSSN WPIAL wrestling rankings for the 2025-26 season:
Wrestling notebook: Belle Vernon’s Brown sends message with dominant win
As Belle Vernon wrestling coach Bob Bove walked over to his staff moments after senior Elijah Brown won the 215-pound title at the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association tournament, he announced, “He is back.”
As Penn-Trafford wrestlers get healthy, optimism grows
January 11, 2026
Penn-Trafford wrestling coach Travis McKillop said he feels good about his squad despite a 2-4 record to start the season.
Baker, Horwat become 3-time champs, Norwin makes history, Brown wins showdown at WCCA meet
January 10, 2026
It was a big day for Burrell senior Cam Baker, Derry junior Mason Horwat and the Norwin wrestling program.
WCCA finals feature possible preview of PIAA tournament
The PIAA wrestling tournament is still two months away, but the finals at the 73rd Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association tournament Saturday be a preview to state competition.
Franklin Regional boys stay atop WPIAL wrestling heap; girls team makes strides
As the second month of the wrestling season begins, the Franklin Regional boys still sit atop the Trib HSSN WPIAL team rankings in Class 3A.
Plum’s Alaina Claassen, Saphia Davis stacking wins ahead of postseason tournaments
Alaina Claassen didn’t waste any time in dispatching her three opponents on the way to the 190-pound title at Connellsville’s Lady Falcon Invitational on Jan. 3.
Owen Campbell climbing Plum’s all-time wins list after reaching century mark
Owen Campbell joined an exclusive Plum wrestling list last month.
Upsets highlight Day 1 of WCCA tournament
January 9, 2026
It is not unusual to see a few upsets during the first night of a two-day tournament.
Parents, wrestlers show support for recently fired Knoch girls wrestling head coach
A sizable contingent is expected to attend the Knoch school board meeting Wednesday to show support for Logan Downes, the school’s girls wrestling coach who was fired this week.
State champions Landon Sidun of Norwin, Elijah Brown of Belle Vernon go for WCCA gold
January 8, 2026
Wrestling fans should be excited to know that PIAA champions — Norwin junior Landon Sidun and Belle Vernon senior Elijah Brown — are entered in the 73rd Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association tournament this weekend at Greensburg Salem High School.
Norwin wrestling decks Penn-Trafford with 6 pins
January 7, 2026
Norwin wrestling coach Kyle Martin pushed his team at practice to be tougher since the Powerade tournament last month.
‘Brothers’ face off as Franklin Regional wrestling continues its roll with win over Plum
Franklin Regional 152-pound junior wrestler Michael Ruane was rivals with Plum’s Owen Campbell for six minutes Wednesday night at Franklin Regional High School. Not long after Ruane’s 8-2 win during the Panthers’ 66-0 Section 9 victory, their friendship, which has spanned well over five years, resumed.
Trib HSSN team wrestling rankings for Jan. 7, 2026
January 6, 2026
Teams are listed with overall record and last week’s ranking.
Canon-McMillan wrestlers claim Tri-County ADA title
Canon-McMillan ran away with the Tri-County Athletic Director Association’s tournament Sunday at West Greene.
Derry’s Mason Horwat, Burrell’s Cam Baker could be 3-time WCCA champs
Some of the top wrestlers in the state will be competing in the 73rd Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association tournament Friday and Saturday at Greensburg Salem High School.
Confidence builds as wins pile up for Burrell wrestlers
Before moving into the new year, the Burrell boys wrestling team ended 2025 on the right foot with an undefeated performance at the Wheeling Park Duals in West Virginia to move to 9-1 on the season.
Derry rolls over Latrobe in clash of Westmoreland County wrestling titans
January 5, 2026
Derry wrestling coach Troy Dolan said he was eager to see how his team responded after a subpar performance at the Powerade Tournament on Dec. 30.
