Wrestling
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 2, 2022: WPIAL team wrestling field hits mats
February 1, 2022
Only twice in Burrell’s 15-year WPIAL Class 2A team wrestling championship run have the Bucs had to participate in the first round of the district team tournament.
Mt. Pleasant, Kiski Area looking for redemption at team wrestling championships
Mt. Pleasant wrestling coach Zach Snyder’s message to his team after losses to Beth-Center and Burrell was simple: We need a better effort.
WPIAL wrestling notebook: What new sections could look like
Over the next few weeks, the WPIAL wrestling committee will be realigning the sections for the next two seasons.
A-K Valley senior spotlight: Plum’s Vince Citrano
January 31, 2022
Whether it’s been by decision, major decision, fall or technical fall, Plum senior Vince Citrano has been on point with his goals for his final high school wrestling season.
Penn Hills’ A.J. Palumbo finds success on mat while balancing busy schedule
January 30, 2022
A.J. Palumbo asks the Penn Hills wrestling coaches for an intense practice.
Offseason work pays off for Pine-Richland heavyweight Joey Schneck
January 29, 2022
Joey Schneck pinned his way to the 285-pound Allegheny County Wrestling Tournament title recently, but that title wasn’t just won in the two days he spent at Fox Chapel High School.
Waynesburg, Burrell receive top seeds for WPIAL wrestling tournament
January 27, 2022
Defending WPIAL champions Waynesburg (Class 3A) and Burrell (2A) were seeded No. 1 by the WPIAL wrestling committee Thursday for the upcoming district team tournament, which begins next Wednesday.
High school wrestling roundup for Jan. 26, 2022: North Allegheny tops Butler for section crown
January 26, 2022
Casey Walker (106 pounds) earned a 6-0 decision at 106 pounds that sparked a run of five wins in a row that helped North Allegheny to a 33-30 victory over Butler in the WPIAL Section 3-3A wrestling finals Wednesday night.
Burrell wrestling rolls to section title, ready to defend WPIAL championship
And the beat goes on for the Burrell wrestling team.
Kiski Area wrestlers top Franklin Regional, repeat as section champs
For the 26th time in program history, the Kiski Area wrestling team is section champion.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 26, 2022: Section titles to be decided on mats
The stage will be set for the upcoming district team wrestling playoffs with WPIAL team sectionals Wednesday.
Key matches at section tournaments could decide WPIAL team bracket
January 25, 2022
WPIAL wrestling committee chairman Frank Vulcano Jr. said he has a good idea who the top teams are this season.
WPIAL wrestling notebook: Greensburg Salem’s McChesney wins heavyweight showdown
Greensburg Salem senior heavyweight Bill McChesney breezed to the title at the Burgettstown tournament on Saturday.
Trib HSSN team wrestling rankings: Jan. 25, 2022
Trib HSSN team wrestling rankings as of Jan. 25, 2021:
Quaker Valley wrestling crowns pair of county champs
January 23, 2022
Quaker Valley wrestlers Mason Diemert and Jack Kazalas displayed their tenacity and mettle at the Allegheny County championships held Jan. 14-15 at Fox Chapel.
After strong finish at Allegheny County tournament, Plum looks forward to postseason
Few teams at the Allegheny County tournament Jan. 14 and 15 at Fox Chapel High School had the overall performance the Plum wrestling team produced.
Captains McKenna, Heningcamp help spark growth for Gateway wrestling
Floyd McKenna entered his junior season hoping to make his mark on the mat for the Gateway wrestling team.
Former Shaler Area wrestler returns as assistant coach to help bolster program
Drew D’Agostino counts himself lucky.
Kernan leads way for improving Bethel Park wrestling team
January 22, 2022
Bethel Park’s Mason Kernan kept his sensational sophomore season intact at the Allegheny County championships held Jan. 14-15 at Fox Chapel.
Franklin Regional wrestlers look forward to postseason tournament
When wrestling season began back in December, Franklin Regional coach Matt Lebe wasn’t sure how things would work out for his team after two potential starters decided to pursue other avenues.
