Wrestling
With program showing signs of progress, Highlands wrestling ready to compete
December 10, 2019
Since Highlands wrestling coach Grant Walters took over the program in 2011-12, it’s been a process to build it from the ground up.
Trib HSSN Wrestler of the Week for Week of Dec. 9, 2019
Mt. Lebanon sophomore Mac Stout had a dominating performances at Gateway’s Eastern Area Invitational. He went 5-0 and beat Kiski Area’s Nick Delp in the 170-pound championship bout to capture the bracket and earn Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament in addition to Trib HSSN Wrestler of the Week honors.
Citrano brothers give Plum wrestling strong foundation
December 7, 2019
With a roster full of youth, talent and potential, the Plum wrestling team is looking forward to a season in which development and learning experiences are expected.
Penn Hills wrestlers look to take next step
December 5, 2019
Penn Hills has its largest roster during Jeremy Packer’s time as coach, but the Indians will look for the continued growth from junior Hunter Shields.
Healthy Hampton could pose problems for mat opponents
After a breakout year in 2017 and with nearly every major competitor returning, Hampton’s wrestling team seemed primed to take a step forward to WPIAL title contender last season.
A-K Valley Class AA wrestling preview: Burrell looking to extend WPIAL championship streak
December 4, 2019
In order to win 13 straight WPIAL Class AA team wrestling championships, there has to be some type of secret formula.
WPIAL Class AA wrestlers to watch
Top returning Class AA wrestlers
WPIAL Class AA preseason team wrestling rankings
WPIAL Class AA preseason team rankings
Hempfield wrestling team shooting for top spot in WPIAL Class AAA
December 3, 2019
Hempfield Area wrestling coach Tommy Dolde isn’t keen on rankings, especially when his team is the one ranked No. 1 in the preseason.
WPIAL Class AAA wrestlers to watch
Top wrestlers returning
Important dates for the 2019-20 high school wrestling season
2019-20 Important Dates
WPIAL Class AAA preseason team wrestling rankings: Hempfield lineup loaded
2019 team rankings
A-K Valley Class AAA wrestling preview: Kiski Area ready to live up to expectations
For the past three years, Kiski Area has been the team to beat in Class AAA.
Rule allows multiple wrestlers to compete at same weight class
November 24, 2019
The high school wrestling season kicks off Dec. 6 with a few rule changes.
Latrobe wrestler Gabe Willochell signs with Edinboro
November 21, 2019
Latrobe senior Gabe Willochell was one of six wrestlers to sign letters of intent to attend Edinboro.
Wyatt Henson returns to Waynesburg after winning Missouri state wrestling title
Missouri state wrestling champion Wyatt Henson has transferred back to Waynesburg, but the junior isn’t eligible for the WPIAL or PIAA postseason tournaments this winter.
George Guido: Wrestling rules committee addresses injuries, stalling
November 19, 2019
In a move to address safety, additional time will be given to evaluate head and neck injuries when an appropriate health-care professional is present at a wrestling match.
Kiski Area wrestlers prepare for season with The Surge
November 10, 2019
Kiski Area is heading into the wrestling season in search of its fourth straight Class AAA WPIAL title, and last weekend a few Cavaliers got to test their mettle at The Surge wrestling tournament at the Pitt-Johnstown.
Kiski Area’s Blumer and Delp sit among top 100 recruits in 2020 class
August 8, 2019
The Kiski Area Cavaliers had one of the best wrestling teams in the state last season.
Powerade field adds nationally ranked team
July 28, 2019
When Canon-McMillan athletic director and Powerade Tournament director Frank Vulcano announced the 2019 holiday wrestling tournament field in June, he said he was still hoping to add one of the top teams in the country.
