Wrestling
Central Catholic’s Green, Moon’s Yanek become 3-time Allegheny County wrestling champs
January 17, 2026
Central Catholic senior Nezumiiro Green and Moon senior Cael Yanek etched their names into Allegheny County wrestling history Saturday at Fox Chapel High School.
Franklin Regional builds off runner-up finish at WCCA tournament
This was a big week for the Franklin Regional wrestling team.
North Allegheny wrestler Bradyn McConneha builds on big wins
At 6-foot, 260 pounds, North Allegheny senior wrestler Bradyn McConneha may look like a heavyweight.
Plum’s Owen Campbell, Montour’s Rook Smith to clash in semis at Allegheny County wrestling tournament
January 16, 2026
Plum senior Owen Campbell was an Allegheny County High School wrestling champion as a freshman.
Knoch reinstates fired girls wrestling coach Logan Downes
January 15, 2026
Logan Downes is back coaching the Knoch girls wrestling team.
High school wrestling roundup for Jan. 14, 2026: North Allegheny beats Seneca Valley to clinch section title
Dalton Stragand (121) and Bradyn McConneha (285) recorded pins to help North Allegheny to a 41-30 victory over Seneca Valley on Wednesday night, clinching the Section 4-3A wrestling title for the Tigers.
Kiski Area wrestlers show toughness with win over Armstrong, improve to 14-1
January 14, 2026
Two staples placed three centimeters into his head won’t slow down Kiski Area wrestler Gavin Murphy. Not if the 133-pound sophomore can help it.
Latrobe wrestlers clinch playoff berth by defeating Hempfield
It was not a playoff match, but Wednesday’s Section 8-3A battle between Latrobe and Hempfield earned the winner a spot in the WPIAL tournament in two weeks.
Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle headlines 2026 WPIAL Hall of Fame class
Kurt Angle was an impact wrestler at many levels for more than 30 years.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 14, 2026: 1st place up for grabs on mats
With two weeks of WPIAL boys wrestling section duals remaining, sole possession of first place and a possible section crown is up for grabs in three Class 3A sections Wednesday.
Trib HSSN team wrestling rankings for Jan. 13, 2026
January 13, 2026
Here are the Trib HSSN WPIAL team wrestling rankings for Jan. 13, 2026. Teams are listed with overall record and last week’s ranking.
Trib HSSN individual wrestling rankings for Jan. 13, 2026
Here is the first edition of Trib HSSN WPIAL wrestling rankings for the 2025-26 season:
Wrestling notebook: Belle Vernon’s Brown sends message with dominant win
As Belle Vernon wrestling coach Bob Bove walked over to his staff moments after senior Elijah Brown won the 215-pound title at the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association tournament, he announced, “He is back.”
As Penn-Trafford wrestlers get healthy, optimism grows
January 11, 2026
Penn-Trafford wrestling coach Travis McKillop said he feels good about his squad despite a 2-4 record to start the season.
Baker, Horwat become 3-time champs, Norwin makes history, Brown wins showdown at WCCA meet
January 10, 2026
It was a big day for Burrell senior Cam Baker, Derry junior Mason Horwat and the Norwin wrestling program.
WCCA finals feature possible preview of PIAA tournament
The PIAA wrestling tournament is still two months away, but the finals at the 73rd Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association tournament Saturday be a preview to state competition.
Franklin Regional boys stay atop WPIAL wrestling heap; girls team makes strides
As the second month of the wrestling season begins, the Franklin Regional boys still sit atop the Trib HSSN WPIAL team rankings in Class 3A.
Plum’s Alaina Claassen, Saphia Davis stacking wins ahead of postseason tournaments
Alaina Claassen didn’t waste any time in dispatching her three opponents on the way to the 190-pound title at Connellsville’s Lady Falcon Invitational on Jan. 3.
Owen Campbell climbing Plum’s all-time wins list after reaching century mark
Owen Campbell joined an exclusive Plum wrestling list last month.
Upsets highlight Day 1 of WCCA tournament
January 9, 2026
It is not unusual to see a few upsets during the first night of a two-day tournament.
