Wrestling
High school roundup for Jan. 3, 2024: Shaler stays undefeated with win in section opener
January 3, 2024
Keegan Smetanka scored 14 points as undefeated Shaler beat Plum, 71-55, to win its Section 2-5A boys basketball opener Wednesday night.
Burrell wrestlers overcome early upset, defeat Derry
How good has the Burrell wrestling team been so far?
WPIAL wrestling notebook: Dual meet season heating up
January 2, 2024
Now that we’ve begun a new year, wrestling’s dual meet season will heat up over the next four weeks.
WPIAL wrestling rankings: Week of Jan. 1, 2024
WEEK 3 2023-24
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Jan. 3, 2024: Imani Christian begins title defense
On the third day of 2024 and just over a month into the season, defending WPIAL Class A boys basketball champion Imani Christian will finally play another district team.
Trio looking to join elite list at WCCA wrestling tournament
Three wrestlers have the opportunity to become part of an elite group with victories this weekend at the 71st annual Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association tournament.
Norwin’s Sidun wins Powerade title, keeps WPIAL’s streak of champions alive
December 30, 2023
Persistence and hard work in the wrestling room were big reasons why Norwin freshman Landon Sidun won the 114-pound weight class Saturday at the Powerade Wrestling Tournament.
4 WPIAL wrestlers reach semifinals at Powerade Wrestling Tournament loaded with talent
December 29, 2023
Connellsville wresting coach Bill Swink has been coming to the Powerade Wresting Tournament since his dad brought him when he was in elementary school and the event was held at Hamer Hall at Cal (Pa.).
Derry freshmen shine at Southmoreland Holiday Wrestling Classic
December 28, 2023
Two Derry freshmen turned in quite a performance at the 2023 Southmoreland Holiday Wrestling Classic on Thursday.
WPIAL team and individual wrestling rankings for week of Dec. 25, 2023
December 26, 2023
Team rankings
Wrestling notebook: Girls ready to take big stage at Powerade
The seeds for the first Powerade Girls Wrestling tournament were released, and only two girls from the WPIAL — Laurel senior Alexis Brua (124 pounds) and Canon-McMillan junior Natalie Rush (190) — earned top seeds.
Norwin wrestler Landon Sidun looking to make noise in Powerade Tournament
The name is Landon Sidun.
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Franklin Regional’s Juliano Marion
December 24, 2023
While wrestling might seem like a very individual sport, there are many team aspects to competition.
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Valley’s Charles Perkins
Valley senior wrestler Charles Perkins comes from a family steeped in wrestling.
High school roundup for Dec. 20, 2023: West Allegheny wrestling finishes strong in win over Waynesburg
December 21, 2023
Blake Schepis (139), Chase Schepis (145) and Nick Jones (152) closed out the match with three straight pins to salt away a 42-22 victory for West Allegheny over Waynesburg in Section 5-3A wrestling Wednesday night.
Burrell wrestlers look sharp in shutout win over Valley
December 20, 2023
From the moment the Burrell wrestling team set out Wednesday on a short bus ride to Valley until the time they returned home, the Bucs treated the evening like any other.
Trib HSSN team and individual wrestling rankings for Dec. 19, 2023
December 19, 2023
Team rankings
Wrestling notebook: Southmoreland tournament getting bigger, better
While the Powerade Wrestling Tournament continues to bring in nationally ranked teams and receives top attention, the Southmoreland Holiday Classic continues to grow and get stronger.
Derry wrestlers rally from early deficit to knock off rival Latrobe
December 18, 2023
It might have just been a nonsection wrestling match Monday at Derry, but for the Trojans, beating neighboring rival Latrobe meant a lot.
Enthusiasm sky high for Pine-Richland girls wrestling team
December 17, 2023
For Tommy Campanella and Ellisyn Mularski, watching the Pine-Richland girls wrestling team make their debut at the Butler tournament Dec. 9 invoked some emotion and pride.
