Wrestling
Led by 3-time WPIAL champ, Derry wrestlers gunning for playoff return
December 8, 2020
As the Derry wrestling team prepares to open the season Saturday, the district and coach Mike Weinell have one common theme: Don’t look too far ahead.
Coaches have mixed feeling about PIAA wrestling proposals
December 6, 2020
Wrestling coaches around Westmoreland County had mixed feelings about the PIAA’s proposal for how to handle postseason tournaments amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
Pair of WPIAL qualifiers return to lead Penn Hills wrestling
In a normal year, turnout for Penn Hills wrestling is low. This season is no different, but the pandemic has caused a couple of more wrestlers to sit out the year.
Led by state qualifiers, Hampton wrestling looks strong in upper weights
December 5, 2020
If Hampton senior Justin Hart ever says “uncle” in the wrestling room, it will have nothing to do with giving up.
Burrell’s Ian Oswalt commits to Brown to continue wrestling career
November 18, 2020
Having one Burrell wrestler in a college program is enough to make an impact, but now the Brown Bears will have two on their roster in 2021.
PIAA approves covid-19 guidelines for winter, remains ‘cautiously optimistic’
October 29, 2020
PIAA basketball teams should limit the number of individuals on their bench to maintain a social distance of six feet or more when possible.
Waynesburg wrestlers earn wins at all-star exhibition
October 19, 2020
It was quite a performance by WPIAL wrestlers in the first True Power and PA Power Wrestling exhibition on Saturday in Tyrone.
Wresting event to feature Pennsylvania’s best
October 11, 2020
The first True Power Wrestling tournament, sponsored by PA Power Wrestling, will feature some of the top wrestlers (high school, junior high, girls and collegiate) in the state on Oct. 17 at Tyrone.
Rebel Yell Podcast: Best of the Century salute to Spencer Lee and Maura Huwalt
June 26, 2020
The WPIAL Battle of the Century was born during a pandemic as a combination to fill the void of the missed March Madness and a way to salute many of the great area scholastic athletes from the now-completed first two decades of the 21st century.
North Allegheny becomes first WPIAL district to sponsor girls wrestling
June 24, 2020
The North Allegheny school board voted Wednesday to add girls wrestling to its athletic programs, becoming the first school district in the WPIAL to sponsor the sport.
Trib HSSN June Madness finals: Tyler Boyd, Clairton vs. Spencer Lee, Franklin Regional
June 22, 2020
We have finally reached Championship Week in June Madness as we finally determine who fans believe is the WPIAL Athlete of the Century.
13 WPIAL wrestlers rated among nation’s best in preseason rankings
June 19, 2020
Four Waynesburg wrestlers were among a group of 13 from the WPIAL that cracked the top 20 in TheOpenMat.com’s national preseason rankings.
Trib HSSN June Madness semifinals: Spencer Lee, Franklin Regional vs. Luke Hagy, Mt. Lebanon
June 18, 2020
Over the course of the next week, June Madness will determine who fans believe is the WPIAL Athlete of the Century.
Trib HSSN June Madness quarterfinals: Spencer Lee, Franklin Regional vs. Malik Hooker, New Castle
June 8, 2020
Over the course of the next few weeks, June Madness will determine who fans believe is the WPIAL Athlete of the Century.
Trib HSSN May Madness: Darrelle Revis, Aliquippa vs. Spencer Lee, Franklin Regional
June 1, 2020
Over the course of the next month and a half, May Madness will determine who fans believe is the WPIAL Athlete of the Century.
PIAA board refers wrestling weight-class reduction to medical committee
May 21, 2020
The PIAA board referred a proposal to reduce wrestling weight classes to the Sports Medicine Advisory Committee for discussion.
Trib HSSN May Madness: Montae Nicholson, Gateway vs. Spencer Lee, Franklin Regional
Over the course of the next month and a half, May Madness will determine who fans believe is the WPIAL Athlete of the Century.
Powerade Wrestling Tournament grows to 55 teams for 2020
May 4, 2020
The Powerade Wrestling Tournament is billed as one of the top high school competitions in the country.
PIAA considers dropping weight class as wrestling rule changes are made
April 29, 2020
The National Federation of State High School Associations announced 11 rule changes on Tuesday, none involving the reduction of weight classes.
Valley News Dispatch wrestlers of the year: Burrell’s Ian Oswalt and AJ Corrado
March 25, 2020
Ian Oswalt
