Wrestling
Trio looking to join elite list at WCCA wrestling tournament
January 2, 2024
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.
Plum girls wrestlers continue growth in 1st year as PIAA sanctioned sport
When the Plum school board voted to sponsor a girls wrestling program in June 2022, it got the ball rolling for new opportunities in a district rich with wrestling tradition.
Freshmen show potential for Quaker Valley wrestling
Quaker Valley wrestlers Aris Haniotes and Trey Dunlap had a night they soon won’t forget.
High school roundup for Dec. 13, 2023: Top-ranked Canon-McMillan, Burgettstown wrestlers fend off challenges
December 13, 2023
No. 1 Burgettstown won the final six bouts to rally for a 44-24 victory over Jefferson-Morgan after trailing 24-15 after seven matches in Section 1-2A wrestling Wednesday night.
Frazier grabs win vs. Southmoreland without state champ Lawrence
Frazier won a wrestling match Wednesday and did it without three-time PIAA Class 2A champion Rune Lawrence.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 13, 2023: Remembering Revis as Aliquippa plays basketball opener
December 12, 2023
Today we look back at one of the greatest achievements by any athlete in WPIAL history.
