Wrestling
Trib HSSN Wrestling Team of the Week: Franklin Regional
February 2, 2021
The No. 4 Franklin Regional wrestling team took on five teams at the North Allegheny Duals on Saturday and came away with an undefeated record while allowing just 49 points and giving up five pins.
Trib HSSN Wrestler of the Week: Seneca Valley’s Alejandro Herrera-Rondon
Seneca Valley’s Alejandro Herrera-Rondon captured the second Powerade tournament title of his high school career Saturday when he took down two of the top four wrestlers in his weight class and racked up one pin, two major decisions and a decision.
Penn-Trafford’s Hayden Coy following in brothers’ footsteps
January 31, 2021
When part of a successful wrestling family, there is plenty of advice to go around.
Franklin Regional wrestling sets sights on section title
January 30, 2021
The Franklin Regional wrestling team hasn’t won a section title for more than five years, but the Panthers have put themselves in position to end that streak.
Powerade schedule adjusted
January 29, 2021
There will be a change in schedule at the Powerade Tournament on Saturday.
Mt. Pleasant freshman Shaulis starts strong at Powerade tournament
Mt. Pleasant freshman Greg Shaulis didn’t stick around to watch his brother Lucas wrestle Friday afternoon at the Powerade wrestling tournament.
Kiski Area picks up two sub-section wins ahead of Powerade wrestling tournament
January 28, 2021
The Kiski Area wrestling team still is trying to find its identity in a year in which the coronavirus pandemic has caused it to pause and restart multiple times.
Burrell pulls out of Powerade Tournament
A second WPIAL team has been forced to pull out of the Powerade Tournament.
Hempfield’s Briar Priest tops Latrobe’s Nate Roth to lift Spartans
January 26, 2021
The top wrestlers in the WPIAL at 132 pounds met for the first time Tuesday, and the two walked away knowing this likely won’t be the last time they meet this season.
A-K Valley wrestling notebook: Local wrestlers earn top seeds at Powerade
Wrestling teams around the WPIAL might’ve had to wait a little longer, but the annual Powerade wrestling tournament, which includes some of the best high school wrestling teams in the country, is finally here.
WPIAL wrestling notebook: Waynesburg, Seneca Valley grapplers eye 2nd Powerade titles
Waynesburg sophomore Mac Church and Seneca Valley senior Alejandro Herrera-Rondon are the only WPIAL wrestlers looking for their second Powerade Tournament titles this weekend.
WPIAL wrestling standings through Jan. 25, 2021
Class AAA
Trib HSSN Wrestler of the Week for Jan. 25, 2021: Luca Augustine, Waynesburg
January 25, 2021
The defending WPIAL Class AAA champion at 160 pounds dominated at the Cavalier Duals this weekend as his team went undefeated and only allowed a combined 28 points between their five matches. Luca Augustine was a big part of that success, too.
Thomas Jefferson’s Finnerty off to strong start with tournament titles
January 24, 2021
Months of painstaking preparation and grueling practice proved beneficial for Thomas Jefferson junior Brian Finnerty.
Fox Chapel shows grit and team mentality in first two wins of season
January 23, 2021
With a young and inexperienced lineup, Fox Chapel wrestling coach Michael Frank has been preaching to his wrestlers about competing at a high level this season. He’s wanted his guys to go into matches and just give it their all.
Quaker Valley wrestling gets off to a solid start
Quaker Valley wrestlers wanted to come into this season and test themselves against the best teams around. So far, the Quakers have done just that.
Led by Kelin Laffey, Pine-Richland wrestling ahead of schedule
Pine-Richland’s daily goal is to get 1% better, a mantra coach Caleb Kolb often repeats to his wrestlers.
North Journal notebook: North Allegheny wrestlers sweep 3 duals
Nicholas Gorman, Adam Rohan, Aidan Buggey and Brady Leczo had pins to lead North Allegheny to a 63-11 Class 3A, Section 3B wrestling victory over North Hills on Jan. 20.
Hampton heavyweight eager to test himself against Powerade field
Hampton’s Dawson Dietz left the Powerade Wrestling Tournament two years ago with a season-ending torn labrum.
Kiski Duals to feature WPIAL wrestling’s heavy hitters
January 21, 2021
About the only thing Kiski Area athletic director John Peterman hasn’t changed this past month is his last name, and that may change.
