Wrestling
Guy Deleonardis, Knoch’s 1st wrestler to make states, prepares for big stage
March 4, 2020
In its 14 years of existence, the Knoch wrestling program never sent a wrestler to the PIAA tournament.
Westmoreland high school wrestling notebook: Norwin’s Phipps ready for final run
Kurtis Phipps has checked off everything on his bucket list for wrestling except for one thing: being a Pennsylvania state champion.
Belle Vernon wrestler Weightman making name for himself
His name is Cole Weightman.
Burrell’s Ian Oswalt more motivated than ever heading into PIAA tournament
Ian Oswalt already has placed himself among some of the best wrestlers who have been part of the prestigious Burrell program.
Trib HSSN Wrestler of the Week: Norwin’s Kurtis Phipps
Controversy arose last week on Twitter when the WPIAL Class AAA brackets were released for the 126-pound weight class.
Trib HSSN broadcasts for Week of March 2-8
March 1, 2020
For 70 district basketball teams, it’s time to hop on the Road to Hershey as the PIAA playoffs begin this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Kiski Area wrestlers experience highs and lows in WPIAL Class AAA championships
February 29, 2020
It was a day of highs and lows for the Kiski Area wrestling team Saturday at the WPIALClass AAA wrestling championships at Canon-McMillan.
Norwin’s Phipps, North Hills’ Hillegas reach WPIAL wrestling finals, eye elite group
Norwin senior Kurtis Phipps and North Hills senior Sam Hillegas are one victory away from reaching an elite group.
Pair of Quaker Valley wrestlers work together to make state tournament
February 28, 2020
Quaker Valley senior Austin Pantaleo’s fourth wrestling injury in five years nearly sidelined him from the sport for good.
WPIAL Class AAA wrestling notebook: Kiski Area’s Blumer ties pins record
Kiski Area’s Jack Blumer has racked up pins throughout his entire wrestling career. On Friday, he reached a milestone not many have. With a pin of Hempfield’s Trevor Verkleeren in 55 seconds, Blumer earned career pin No. 106 and tied the Cavaliers career pin record set by Shane Kuhn.
Penn-Trafford’s Hohman pulls off upset to reach WPIAL Class AAA wrestling semifinals
Penn-Trafford sophomore Troy Hohman entered the 2020 WPIAL/PIAA Class AAA Southwest Regional wrestling tournament as sort of an unknown.
Plum’s Vince Citrano falls in quarters, vows to improve on Day 2 at WPIALs
Since his two losses at the WPIAL Class AAA tournament last season as a freshman, Plum’s Vince Citrano has been looking for redemption.
After illness kept him from WPIALs last season, CV wrestler Beatty relishes 2nd chance
February 27, 2020
Regardless of his results at the WPIAL Class AAA wrestling championships, Christopher Beatty already was a winner.
A-K Valley wrestling notebook: Middleweights lead charge for Kiski Area
February 26, 2020
Two weeks ago, WPIAL Class AA wrestlers converged on Canon-McMillan for their individual sectional and WPIAL tournaments. Now, the Class AAA wrestlers get their chance this Friday and Saturday at the same site.
Kiski Area’s Jack Blumer looking to pin down a third straight WPIAL title
Kiski Area’s Jack Blumer has won back-to-back WPIAL titles and on Friday, he begins his quest for No. 3.
Trib HSSN wrestler of the week: Frazier’s Thayne Lawrence
The 160-pound senior dominated at the PIAA Class AA Southwest Regional this past weekend at IUP’s Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. He captured his second regional title without giving up a point and recorded a perfect 4-0 record. He won three of his matches by fall and one by technical fall.
WPIAL Class AAA wrestling seeding creates controversy
February 25, 2020
Twitter was abuzz Monday when the WPIAL wrestling committee released the seedings for the Class AAA individual tournament, which begins Friday at Canon-McMillan.
Trib HSSN individual wrestling rankings for Feb. 25, 2020
Class AAA
Trib HSSN broadcasts for Week of Feb. 24-March 1
February 23, 2020
The Path to the Pete concludes with the WPIAL basketball semifinals and championship games from Pitt this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
