Wrestling
Kiski Area’s Joseph and Morlacci, Highlands’ Burford qualify for states
March 5, 2022
For Highlands senior Jrake Burford and Kiski Area senior Stone Joseph, getting a chance to wrestle in Hershey is a dream come true.
Mt. Pleasant’s Dayton Pitzer dominates en route to title at Class 2A Southwest Regionals
Complacency never is a problem for Mt. Pleasant senior wrestler Dayton Pitzer.
Kiski Area’s Morlacci reaches WPIAL semifinals, 100-win milestone
Enzo Morlacci is giving up wrestling after the season. The Kiski Area senior recently de-committed from Lehigh to pursue a film career.
Latrobe freshman Willochell rolls into semifinals of WPIAL/PIAA Class 3A Southwest Regional
March 4, 2022
Sometimes freshmen have trouble competing in big tournaments.
High school roundup for March 4, 2022: Burgettstown sends 4 into regional semifinals
Burgettstown sent a WPIAL-best four wrestlers into the championship semifinals at the PIAA Class 2A Southwest Regional wrestling tournament Friday night at Peters Township.
215-pound weight class full of heavy hitters at WPIAL Class 3A championships
March 2, 2022
If you’re looking for a weight class to watch at the WPIAL Class 3A championship, focus on 215 pounds.
Derry Area’s Hirak comes out of nowhere to become PIAA wrestling contender
Christian Hirak hadn’t wrestled since sixth grade before this season.
Pair of WPIAL champs lead way for Quaker Valley wrestling team
February 27, 2022
They are two of the premier seniors in WPIAL Class 2A wrestling.
Kiski Area qualifies 11 wrestlers for WPIALs at Section 1-3A tournament
February 26, 2022
As a wrestler, it doesn’t matter what you’ve done throughout the season. It matters what you accomplish during the postseason.
Connellsville’s Jared Keslar captures 4th section wrestling title, Hempfield’s Briar Priest gets 3rd
Winning section titles aren’t as easy as you think, especially four of them.
Belle Vernon’s Cole Weightman returns, hopes to conquer stacked weight class
February 23, 2022
Belle Vernon senior Cole Weightman recently made two tough decisions about his future.
Wrestling notebook: 3 WPIAL junior high champions for Norwin
Norwin crowned three champions at the WPIAL Junior High School Tournament on Saturday.
Knoch wrestlers look to rebound in individual tournament
February 21, 2022
The Knoch wrestling team has experienced the ups and downs of the WPIAL season.
Westmoreland Senior Spotlight: Ligonier Valley’s James Brown
Last season, Ligonier Valley senior James Brown broke his leg in the third practice of the season.
Pine-Richland wrestling primed to peak for postseason
February 20, 2022
It’s already been a strong year for Pine-Richland wrestling, going 12-3 with a trip to the WPIAL team tournament, and with individual season approaching, a group of Rams have positioned themselves to make more noise.
Plum trio blazing trail for girls wrestling in district
High school girls wrestling in Pennsylvania is gaining momentum on a weekly basis.
Szymanski keeps Burrell’s WPIAL champion streak alive
One historic run at Burrell ended this season, but an even longer one continued.
City League crowns wrestling champions
February 19, 2022
Allderdice will send 11 wrestlers to the Northwest Regional tournament next month after an impressive showing Saturday at the City League championships at Carrick.
Hampton senior Wolfe enjoying best season after biding his time as junior backup
Hampton wrestler Alan Wolfe refused to get discouraged last season, stuck on the bench behind a two-time WPIAL qualifier.
Chartiers Valley wrestlers find individual success
This season has been a wild ride on the mat for the Chartiers Valley wrestling team.
