Wrestling
WPIAL wrestling postseason begins Wednesday with team sectionals
January 21, 2020
The WPIAL wrestling postseason begins Wednesday with team sectionals.
Wrestling notebook: Key matches possible in section tournaments
Some potentially interesting matchups could be in store at the WPIAL Class AAA and Class AA section team tournaments.
Kiski Area, Burrell set to defend WPIAL, section team titles
As the WPIAL team tournaments begin next week, Kiski Area and Burrell are getting set to defend their WPIAL crowns, but first, they must defend their section superiority.
‘Spartanhawks’ Ethan Berginc, Justin Cramer fitting in with Hempfield wrestling team
When the Jeannette School District decided to disband its wrestling program three years ago and enter into a co-op with Hempfield, junior Ethan Berginc and senior Justin Cramer didn’t have a choice if they wanted to continue the sport they loved.
Trib HSSN wrestler of the week: Mt. Lebanon’s Luke Stout
The senior grappler from Mt. Lebanon won the 195-pound title at the Allegheny County wrestling tournament this past weekend, but this wasn’t Stout’s first trip to the top of the podium at the annual event.
Trib HSSN wrestling team of the week: Pine-Richland Rams
The Pine-Richland Rams took home the second Allegheny County title in program history this past weekend, and they did it by the narrowest of margins. They defeated North Allegheny, 223-222.5.
Wrestling team sectionals, 2nd half of basketball section play heats up on Trib HSSN
January 19, 2020
The WPIAL wrestling postseason begins with team sectionals, and the high school basketball section second half kicks into full gear this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Pine-Richland captures Allegheny County team title with nail-biting victory
January 18, 2020
Pine-Richland coach Caleb Kolb was on pins and needles throughout the championship rounds Saturday night at the Allegheny County wrestling tournament.
Allegheny County championship matches are set
The semifinals have concluded at the 2020 Allegheny County wrestling tournament held at Fox Chapel and the championship field is set.
Franklin Regional wrestling again features strong lineup of lightweights
When the Franklin Regional wrestling team was winning WPIAL and PIAA Class AAA titles earlier this decade, the Panthers featured a nearly unbeatable lineup from 106 to 160 pounds.
Holiday weekend of great basketball at Woodland Hills makes for busy Saturday
January 17, 2020
It is a tradition that is growing into a feast for local high school basketball fans.
WPIAL team wrestling sectional matches set
January 16, 2020
The WPIAL team wrestling regular season is complete.
A-K Valley wrestling notebook: Starting lineups starting to round out as postseason approaches
January 14, 2020
As the postseason approaches, teams are mixing and matching weight classes in order to have their optimal starting lineups come section tournament time.
Seven returning champs looking for more Allegheny County mat gold
On Friday morning, teams from around Allegheny County will travel to Fox Chapel for the annual Allegheny County wrestling tournament.
Hempfield heavyweight Isaiah Vance making quick work of foes
Hempfield Area junior heavyweight Isaiah Vance didn’t break a record, at least nationally, when he recorded a five-second pin against Woodland Hills heavyweight Michael Ewart last week.
With emergence of Ryan Weinzen, John Altieri, Norwin wrestling wins triple crown
Norwin did something at the 67th annual Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association wrestling tournament that it hadn’t done since 1975. The Knights crowned three champions in the same season.
Trib HSSN state team wrestling rankings for Jan. 14, 2020
Class AAA
Trib HSSN WPIAL team wrestling rankings for Jan. 14, 2020
Class AAA
Trib HSSN individual wrestling rankings for Jan. 14, 2020
Class AAA
Trib HSSN wrestler of the week: Trent Schultheis, Freedom
Junior Trent Schultheis went on a run last weekend at the 2020 Mid-Winter Mayhem tournament at IUP. In the 170-pound weight class, Schultheis won all five of his matches, four of them via pin.
