Wrestling
Penn Hills freshman heavyweight showing vast potential
December 7, 2024
Denairo Price hardly had to break a sweat during his first varsity wrestling match. Thankfully, the Penn Hills freshman heavyweight doubled up on his matches during a triangular with Woodland Hills and Riverview on Dec. 4.
Penn Hills notebook: Junior high girls wrestler makes history; Strader named All-American
There was plenty to celebrate for the Penn Hills wrestling program as the season opened with a triangular against Riverview and Woodland Hills on Dec. 4. While the Indians varsity boys program picked up wins against the Raiders and the Wolverines, the girls program also got an opportunity to get some matches in.
Plum wrestling ready for next wave of WPIAL qualifiers to emerge
Last year, the Plum wrestling program had a handful of wrestlers qualify for the WPIAL tournament. Even though most of those were seniors, the Mustangs are hopeful to have another handful reach the tournament this season.
With 8 returning WPIAL qualifiers, North Allegheny wrestlers set sights high
In the bowels of North Allegheny High School a few days before Thanksgiving, the NA wrestlers ran end-of-practice wind sprints to the loud encouragement of coaches and classic rock.
High school roundup for Dec. 4, 2024: 33-point night for Karis Thomas sparks Shady Side Academy girls
December 4, 2024
Karis Thomas hit for 33 points to lead Shady Side Academy to a 64-53 victory over Baldwin in nonsection girls basketball Wednesday night.
Mamie’s win sparks Norwin wrestling to win over young Canon-McMillan
You never know which bout in a wrestling match could be the turning point.
Riverview splits dual matches; Wylly notches pair of technical falls
Alex Wylly wants his sophomore season with the Riverview wrestling team to reflect his toughness. Wylly has demonstrated he is willing to put the time in managing the burden that comes with playing three varsity sports.
Westmoreland County wrestling looking for big year
December 3, 2024
It should be an exciting season for wrestling fans from Westmoreland County.
With deep roster, Penn-Trafford wrestlers expect to bounce back
December 1, 2024
Travis McKillop is back as the head wrestling coach at Penn-Trafford.
Quaker Valley wrestling has growing roster, championship goals
The Quaker Valley wrestling program keeps winning — and growing.
Fox Chapel girls wrestling winning matches as program grows
November 30, 2024
Atia DiGioia fought the battle with uncertainty and nerves before she ever stepped on the wrestling mat. The Fox Chapel junior wasn’t entirely sure how wrestling would go for her.
WPIAL Class 2A wrestling preview: Burrell looking for another title
November 27, 2024
A look at the 2024-25 WPIAL Class 2A wrestling season:
A-K Valley Class 2A wrestling preview: ‘Nothing has really changed’ for defending champ Burrell
After a two-year hiatus, Burrell wrestling returned to the top of the WPIAL Class 2A mountain by winning its 18th district championship last season.
Derry wrestling on verge of breaking into WPIAL elite
Derry wrestling coach Troy Dolan Jr. was having a tough time keeping the excitement about the future from showing.
A-K Valley Class 3A wrestling preview: Fox Chapel a dual threat
November 26, 2024
Fox Chapel wrestling coach Michael Frank watched his group strive to master the art of the dual last season.
WPIAL Class 3A wrestling season preview: Connellsville in position to repeat
A look at the 2024-25 WPIAL Class 3A wrestling season:
Franklin Regional wrestlers ready to make a run at a WPIAL title
Franklin Regional wrestling coach Matt Lebe knew how good his team was last season. Few believed him.
After hard-working offseason, Penn Hills junior ready to help wrestlers return to team competition
November 24, 2024
Bradley Repovich’s resolve was consistently tested during his first season on the Penn Hills wrestling team.
Veterans, newcomers hope for strong start for Gateway wrestling
Gateway wrestling coach Ryan Sula said a mix of veteran leadership, returning youthful talent and others coming into the varsity and JV practice room is making for a competitive environment in the lead-up to the start of the season.
Fox Chapel wrestling expects to show dual meet prowess again
November 23, 2024
Wrestling often is viewed as an individual sport, and understandably so, because it’s one on one on the mat every match.
