Wrestling
Pitt wrestling program adds 5 WPIAL standouts on signing day
November 10, 2021
The early signing period turned out to be a bonanza for the Pitt wrestling program.
Waynesburg wrestling coach Joe Throckmorton resigns after arrest
September 22, 2021
Returning WPIAL and PIAA Class AAA team wrestling champion Waynesburg is searching for a new coach after Joe Throckmorton’s resignation was accepted by the Central Greene School Board on Tuesday.
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Derry, Latrobe, Connellsville hire alumni as coaches
August 30, 2021
Three district high schools recently decided to hire graduates as their next coaches.
Plum wrestlers excel during summer tournaments
August 8, 2021
Plum’s varsity wrestling team was young in the 2020-21 season as all but one member was an underclassman.
Greensburg Salem heavyweight Billy McChesney makes Ivy League commitment
July 23, 2021
Greensburg Salem heavyweight Billy McChesney is headed to the Ivy League.
Latrobe wrestler Kilkeary earns All-American honor at national tournament
July 22, 2021
Vinny Kilkeary made the most of his first trip to Fargo, N.D.
Hampton wrestling shakes up coaching staff
July 11, 2021
When Chris Hart told his Hampton wrestlers at their season-ending banquet last month that he was stepping down as head coach, their next coach was standing only a couple of feet away.
Former Kiski Area coach Chuck Tursky to get Ferrante award
May 22, 2021
Chuck Tursky dedicated his life to helping high school students and athletes.
Kiski Area wrestler Sammy Starr commits to Navy
April 28, 2021
Kiski Area’s Sammy Starr can finally take a deep breath.
Burrell’s Cooper Hornack earns All-American status
April 27, 2021
In his first season of high school wrestling, Burrell freshman Cooper Hornack made a name for himself by winning a WPIAL Class AA 106-pound title and making a run to the PIAA finals.
WPIAL wrestlers shine at Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic as Team PA knocks off Team USA
April 2, 2021
Western Pennsylvania is known for its wrestling, and Friday night at the 47th annual Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic, WPIAL wrestlers showed they can stack up against some of the best in the country.
Waynesburg routs Central Dauphin to capture 1st PIAA wrestling title
March 27, 2021
MECHANICSBURG — A year ago, Waynesburg made a run to the PIAA Class 3A team wrestling championships and came up just short of capturing the first PIAA title in any sport in Waynesburg history.
2021 Tribune-Review Westmoreland County wrestling all-stars
Vinny Kilkeary
2021 Trib HSSN wrestling all-stars
Mac Church
Trib HSSN Wrestler of the Year: Seneca Valley’s Herrera-Rondon dominates like no other
Early on in Alejandro Herrera-Rondon’s wrestling career at Seneca Valley, he was content to win low-scoring matches.
Waynesburg wrestling routs Cathedral Prep in PIAA Class AAA quarterfinals
March 24, 2021
After a dominant showing in the PIAA quarterfinals, Waynesburg looks like it’ll be the team to beat as the Raiders seek the school’s first PIAA Class AAA team championship this weekend at Cumberland Valley.
Burrell wrestling tops Chestnut Ridge in thriller to advance to PIAA semifinals
The Burrell wrestling team has been looking to get the better of Chestnut Ridge since 2014. On Wednesday night, with a trip to the PIAA Class AA semifinals on the line, the Bucs got the job done in a way that no one would’ve guessed.
Penn-Trafford’s Hohman continues to show improvement after reaching PIAA podium
March 21, 2021
Penn-Trafford junior Troy Hohman finished the 2021 season with a PIAA medal.
Hampton wrestler Hart rebounds from cracked ribs to earn PIAA silver
March 20, 2021
In mid-January, Hampton senior Justin Hart couldn’t laugh without it hurting.
Franklin Regional’s Solomon wins gold, Dibert takes silver at PIAA wrestling tournament
Sometimes it’s better not to poke the bear.
