Wrestling

Aliquippa’s Quentin Goode celebrates after scoring in a state playoff game last season.
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.

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Burrell’s Julian Bertucci had a crucial victory in the Bucs’ victory over Kiski Area last season.
Burrell wrestling looks to start its own streak against rival Kiski Area
The Burrell wrestling team waited 10 years to get back into the win column against rival Kiski Area.

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Penn Hills wrestlers build confidence with success at early season tournament
December 10, 2023
Penn Hills wrestling coach Jeremy Packer set up the team’s schedule so things would get progressively tougher. Competing at the Southwest Kickoff Classic at Valley High School was the right way to build confidence.

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Chaz Palla | Tribune-Review
                                Pine-Richlands’ Vaughn Spencer looks to escape from Owen J. Roberts’s Dean Bechtold in the 189-pound quarterfinals at the state tournament last season.
Defending WPIAL champ highlights talented lineup for Pine-Richland wrestling
December 9, 2023
Vaughn Spencer went undefeated through the first 28 matches of his varsity career until an injury derailed his shot at his first state title last year.

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                                Norwin’s Aiden Pham (white uniform) and Franklin Regional’s Troy McClelland are in a scramble that was ruled a defensive pin win for Pham at 215 pounds during a match last season.
With good roster numbers, new girls team, Norwin wrestlers ready to put in work
Life rewards hard.

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North Catholic’s Max Hurray heads back upcourt after making a 3-pointer against Plum last season.
High school roundup for Dec. 6, 2023: Max Hurray lifts North Catholic to win
December 6, 2023
Max Hurray scored 25 points to lead North Catholic to a 70-58 nonsection boys basketball victory over Seneca Valley on Wednesday night.

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Canon-McMillan’s Tanner Mizenko beats Elco’s Ashton Kriss at 107 pounds in the round of 16 during the PIAA Class 3A tournament last season.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 6, 2023: Wrestling teams open dual meet schedules
December 5, 2023
The Canon-McMillan wrestling team captured a WPIAL team championship in 1983. The Big Macs celebrated the 40th anniversary of that title by winning the 2023 Class 3A district crown last season.

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Penn-Trafford junior Hayden Coy, shown during a match in January, won the 145-pound title at the Hickory Invitational over the weekend.
Wrestling notebook: Penn-Trafford’s Barrett, Coy win titles at Hickory tournament
Penn-Trafford sophomore Dylan Barrett (114) and senior Hayden Coy (145) captured titles at the Hickory Invitational on Dec. 2.

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Burgettstown’s Joseph Baronick has his hand raised after securing victory at heavyweight during the WPIAL Class 2A team wrestling championships in February.
WPIAL wrestling rankings for week of Dec. 3, 2023
Class 3A Top 10

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Quaker Valley’s Jack Kazalas celebrates victory in the 121-pound finals of the WPIAL individual championships and his 100th career win at Chartiers Valley High School on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.
Quaker Valley wrestling aims to reach new milestones
December 3, 2023
The strong just keep getting stronger.

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With improved arsenal, bigger roster around him, Shaler wrestler excited for senior season
Michael Ulery used to enter matches hoping his opponent didn’t know his trick. The plan for the 172-pound Shaler senior wrestler was to slap on a front headlock followed by a cement mixer for a quick pin.

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The Chartiers Valley wrestling team gets together for a Thanksgiving Day run.
New crop of wrestlers looks to make mark for Chartiers Valley
Last year, the Chartiers Valley wrestling program had two wrestlers medal at the state tournament. With their departure due to graduation, the Colts will turn to a new group of wrestlers looking to make a name for themselves.

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Franklin Regionals’ Juliano Marion competes against Northern’s Cole Bartram at 185 pounds during the PIAA Class 3A individual wrestling championships March 9 at the Giant Center in Hersey.
                                Chaz Palla | Tribune-Review
Franklin Regional wrestling building toward future
December 2, 2023
Franklin Regional wrestling coach Matt Lebe said he has a good feeling about his team, especially when it counts once January begins.

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                                Iowa wrestler Spencer Lee, left, answers a question during a news conference on practice day at the NCAA Division I Wrestling National Championships on March 1 in Tulsa, Okla.
Spencer Lee tops Nico Megaludis in battle of former Franklin Regional wrestling greats
An all-Franklin Regional matchup in a post-college wrestling match with Olympic-qualifying possibly on the line?

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Hampton’s Isabella McNutt (right) became the first female wrestler in program history to advance to the WPIAL tournament last season.
Behind 7 returning WPIAL qualifiers, Hampton wrestlers determined to snap playoff drought
The Hampton wrestling team’s season-ending banquet last March was more about eyeing the future than remembering the past.

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Bethel Park’s Mason Kernan takes down Seneca Valley’s Tyler Chappell in the 127-pound fifth place match at the 56th Annual Powerade Wrestling Tournament last season.
Lineup loaded with WPIAL qualifiers breeds confidence for Bethel Park wrestling
Nine members of the Bethel Park wrestling program have been WPIAL qualifiers in their careers.

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Penn Hills wrestlers set sights on longer postseason runs
The Penn Hills wrestling program will be in a year of transition.

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Burrell girls wrestling coach Chris Harkins works with Cierra Molnar (left) and Cayla Brothers during practice Friday.
Burrell’s 1st girls wrestling team ready to debut
December 1, 2023
With high school girls wrestling growing at such a rapid rate in Pennsylvania and throughout the country, Burrell didn’t want to be left on the outside looking in.

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Mt. Pleasant’s Jamison Poklembo maintains control of Montour’s Peter Chacon during the 133-pound final at the WPIAL Class 2A championships last season.
Mt. Pleasant wrestler Jamison Poklembo has a full trophy case, but something’s missing
November 29, 2023
Mt. Pleasant senior Jamison Poklembo has succeeded at almost every level of wrestling.

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Burrell’s Cooper Hornack stands atop the podium after winning the 127-pound final at the 2023 WPIAL Class 2A championships.
Burrell’s Cooper Hornack sets championship goals for senior season
There’s a fresh, new banner in the Burrell gymnasium for Cooper Hornack’s state championship last year.

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