Wrestling
Quaker Valley wrestlers show postseason mettle in section tournament
February 25, 2024
Quaker Valley coach Austin Heinl was thrilled if not ecstatic with his team’s performance at the WPIAL Class 2A Northern Sectional wrestling tournament.
Pine-Richland girls wrestlers take their place in history with WPIAL medals
As the public address announcer at North Allegheny was reading the names of the winners at the inaugural WPIAL girls wrestling tournament, Pine-Richland junior Tiffany Gathers heard a phrase that put the day in perspective.
Frazier wrestler Rune Lawrence becomes 32nd 4-time WPIAL champion
February 24, 2024
When Frazier senior Rune Lawrence began his high school career, his goal was to become a four-time champion.
WPIAL wrestling roundup for Feb. 24, 2024: Trinity crowns 4 section champs
Trinity crowned a WPIAL-best four section champs at the Class 3A Southern Sectional on Saturday at South Fayette.
Trifecta for Derry at WPIAL 2A wrestling championships
It was a day of perfection for the Derry wrestling team at the WPIAL Class 2A championship Saturday at Chartiers Valley.
Burrell duo claim WPIAL 2A titles, including gold No. 3 for Cooper Hornack
Winning a WPIAL wrestling title is not easy. Just asked Burrell senior Cooper Hornack.
Norwin girls wrestlers shine at 1st WPIAL championship meet
In a year of firsts, Norwin doubled up.
North Hills senior hits 100 career wins, lands on college wrestling radar
Giavonie Schipani’s personality takes on a different form when he steps on the mat.
Mt. Pleasant’s Greg Shaulis breaks out, reaches WPIAL wrestling semifinals
February 23, 2024
When the Mt. Pleasant wrestling team was mentioned the past few seasons, Dayton Pitzer, Jamison Poklembo and Dylan Pitzer stole the headlines.
WPIAL wrestling notebook: Frazier’s Rune Lawrence looking to make history
February 21, 2024
History could be made Saturday at the WPIAL Class 2A wrestling championships at Chartiers Valley.
Trib HSSN WPIAL wrestling rankings for Feb. 21, 2024
WEEK 10
Burrell crowns 5 section champs, sends all 13 wrestlers through to WPIAL tournament
February 17, 2024
Burrell had five champs and advanced all 13 wrestlers to the WPIAL championships at the Class 2A Eastern Sectional tournament Saturday at Greensburg Salem.
Norwin girls wrestling boasts 2 WPIAL champs in inaugural event
It was quite a day for the Norwin girls wrestling program Saturday at the first WPIAL girls wrestling championship at North Allegheny.
At WPIAL girls wrestling, Plum’s Claassen sisters keep promise to grandmother
Plum’s Claassen sisters kept their promise Saturday.
‘It means we belong:’ WPIAL girls celebrate inaugural wrestling tournament
It was a day of firsts at the WPIAL girls wrestling championships Saturday at North Allegheny.
Freshmen stood tall during Franklin Regional’s run to PIAA wrestling tournament
Franklin Regional wrestling ended the team portion of the season Feb. 10 on the mats at the Giant Center in Hershey.
Kiski Area wrestler Gray eager for postseason after being sidelined by shoulder injury
February 16, 2024
Kiski Area’s Mark Gray made his season debut last Saturday at the Pine-Richland Duals.
A-K Valley girls wrestlers ready for shot at WPIAL gold, spots in regionals
February 15, 2024
Ava Golding is undefeated against WPIAL opponents this season.
Latrobe duo among wrestlers eager to hit mat for 1st WPIAL girls tournament
Latrobe junior Lili Maxwell didn’t start wrestling until two years ago.
High school wrestling notes: Athletes begin individual journeys
February 13, 2024
As Burrell wrestling coach Josh Shields was addressing his team in the locker room at the PIAA team championship at Giant Center on Feb. 8 in Hershey, he talked about how one chapter of the season was closing and a new one was beginning.
