Wrestling

Mt. Lebanon’s Mac Stout wrestles Tyler Kocak of Hampton in the 170-pound final at the WPIAL Class AAA championships Feb. 29, 2020 at Canon-McMillan.

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.

Franklin Regional’s Spencer Lee vs. Mt. Lebanon’s Luke Hagy

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.

Franklin Regional’s Spencer Lee vs. New Castle’s Malik Hooker

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.

Aliquippa’s Darrelle Revis vs. Franklin Regional’s Spencer Lee

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.

Hempfield’s Isaiah Vance greets opponent Hunter Catch of Sun Valley for the heavyweight final match in class AAA in PIAA wrestling championship on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the Giant Center in Hershey.

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.

Gateway’s Montae Nicholson vs. Franklin Regional’s Spencer Lee

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.

Franklin Regional’s Carter Dibert wrestles Ben Monn of Cumberland Valley in the PIAA Class AAA 113-pound consolation March 7, 2020 at the Giant Center in Hershey.

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.

Burrell’s Ian Oswalt is probably pleased about a wrestling rule change that eliminates restrictions on hair length.

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.

Burrell’s Ian Oswalt eyes opponent Anthony Glasl of Brockway in the 132-pound bout semifinal in class AA in the PIAA state wrestling championship on Friday, March 6, 2020 at the Giant Center in Hershey.

Valley News Dispatch wrestlers of the year: Burrell’s Ian Oswalt and AJ Corrado

March 25, 2020

Ian Oswalt

Canon-McMillan’s Gerrit Nijenhuis celebrates a win against Donovan McMillan of Peters Township in the 182-pound final in Class AAA at the PIAA wrestling championships March 7, 2020 at the Giant Center in Hershey.

Trib HSSN wrestler of the year: Canon-McMillan’s Gerrit Nijenhuis

Gerrit Nijenhuis is a dynamic performer and two-time state champion who added another sparkling chapter to Canon-McMillan’s storied wrestling history this season, so it probably is not fair to boil down his high school career to just one number.

Norwin’s Kurtis Phipps loosens up on the mat before taking on Council Rock South’s Kyle Waterman in the 126 pound weight class in the PIAA state wrestling championship on Friday, March 6, 2020 at the Giant Center in Hershey.

Tribune-Review Westmoreland County wrestler of the year: Norwin’s Kurtis Phipps

Kurtis Phipps, like everyone in the world, is bored sitting at home watching TV.

Some of Hampton’s top wrestlers in 2019-20 included, from left, Dawson Dietz, Zach Wright, Justin Hart and Ty Kocak.

Underclassmen lead Hampton wrestlers to record season

March 19, 2020

Last year, a rash of injuries ran Hampton wrestling off track. It was only a matter of time, however, before this group made history.

Shaler junior high wrestlers make states, provide glimpse into program’s future

March 14, 2020

Zach Hartung isn’t what you would call an experienced wrestler.

Coaches Joe Bursick, Nick Endres, Chris Hart and Kevin Synan pose with placewinner Tyler Kocak (center) at the PIAA wrestling championships at Giant Center in Hershey.

Kocak, Wright end Hampton wrestling careers in memorable fashion

March 13, 2020

Tyler Kocak and Zach Wright faced their share of adversity in their high school wrestling careers. So it was fitting to see both make a run at the podium at the PIAA Class AAA championships at Hershey’s Giant Center.

Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling state tournament postponed

March 12, 2020

The Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling State Championship, which was to be held at the University of Pittsburgh’s Petersen Events Center this weekend, has been postponed because of coronavirus concerns.

Trib HSSN wrestler of the week: Canon McMillan’s Gerrit Nijenhuis

March 9, 2020

On the way to becoming the WPIALs all-time wins leader this weekend in Hershey and capturing his second straight state title, Canon-McMillan’s Gerrit Nijenhuis was dominant.