Wrestling

Canon-McMillan’s Valarie Solorio (facing) wrestles Montour’s Kristen Walzer in the 100-pound championship match at the PIAA Girls West Regional on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Canon-McMillan.

Canon-McMillan dominates girls 2A wrestling regional; Norwin advances 4

March 2, 2024

In the first PIAA girls Western Regional championships, held at Canon-McMillan High School, schools from around the WPIAL had solid representation in the final matches.

Latrobe junior Luke Willochell pins Ringgold junior Nico Bove with a cradle during a 121-pound match at the WPIAL 3A wrestling championships Friday.

Latrobe’s Luke Willochell survives scare, stays on track for 3rd WPIAL title

It wasn’t easy, but Latrobe junior Luke Willochell survived a scare in the WPIAL Class 3A wrestling semifinals Saturday at Canon-McMillan.

Fox Chapel senior Josh Alexander battles Bethel Park junior Ethan Higgins during their 145-pound match Jan. 20 at the Allegheny County Wrestling Tournament.

Fox Chapel wrestlers battle through adversity to send 10 to WPIAL meet

The Fox Chapel wrestling team battled some sickness during the section tournament, but that didn’t slow the Foxes from sending a large contingent of wrestlers to the WPIAL Class 3A championships.

Norwin senior Nate Campbell accepted an appointment to the Naval Academy, where he will continue his wrestling career. “I chose Navy because it gives me the best opportunity to be successful in life, as well as a top-notch wrestling culture,” he said.
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Disciplined lifestyle leads Norwin senior to Navy wrestling team

The military lifestyle appears to suit Nate Campbell.

Franklin Regional senior Juliano Marion battles Norwin’s Bill Petko on Jan. 17.
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Franklin Regional’s Juliano Marion keeps hot streak going, wins section title

When Franklin Regional senior Juliano Marion lost to Ringgold junior Jake Conroy on Jan. 3, he used it as a learning experience.

Hamptons’ Isabella McNutt beats Canon-McMillan’s Malia Ramos in the 112-pound bout during the WPIAL girls wrestling championship Feb. 17, at North Allegheny High School.

Hampton wrestlers march ahead in postseason tournaments

The Hampton wrestlers had such a memorable season as a team, they decided to keep it going as individuals.

Bentworth’s Chris Vargo maintains control of Indiana’s Nico Fanella at 127 pounds during the WPIAL Class 2A wrestling championships Feb. 24.

Bentworth, Frazier’s Rune Lawrence lead WPIAL contingent at 2A regional wrestling

March 1, 2024

Bentworth led the WPIAL contingent by advancing four to the semifinals at the Class 2A PIAA Southwest Regional wrestling tournament Friday in Altoona.

Latrobe freshman Hunter Snyder looks up during a cradle on Plum senior Jack Tongel during a 172-pound quarterfinal at the WPIAL Class 3A wrestling championships Friday.

Latrobe freshman thrives under bright lights of WPIAL Class 3A tournament

Latrobe freshman Hunter Snyder has been on the big stage before.

Kiski Area junior Mark Gray takes down Thomas Jefferson senior Brady Fitz during a 172-pound first-round match at the WPIAL Class 3A wrestling championship Friday.

Kiski Area’s Roscosky, Plum’s Walker reach WPIAL wrestling semis

Kiski Area senior Cooper Roscosky achieved something Friday that he missed out last year: advancing to the WPIAL Class 3A semifinals.

Penn-Trafford junior Hayden Coy, shown during a match in January, won the 145-pound title at the Hickory Invitational.

Penn-Trafford wrestler Coy ready to make a run at WPIALs after injury-hampered season

February 29, 2024

Hayden Coy’s senior season hasn’t gone quite as planned.

Latrobe’s Luke Willochell (top)is the only wrestler in this weekend’s WPIAL Class 3A championships with a shot at becoming a three-time winner. No. 2 seed Tyler Kapusta, a Franklin Regional senior, is one of the wrestlers at 121 pounds hoping to upend him.

Latrobe junior Luke Willochell looks to join impressive list

February 27, 2024

Before Latrobe junior Luke Willochell can think about joining Frazier senior Rune Lawrence as the next four-time WPIAL champion, he has to take care of business Friday and Saturday at the WPIAL Class 3A championships.

Connellsville’s Nolan Rice beats Trinity’s Jacob Wright at 114 pounds during the WPIAL Class 3A team wrestling championships Feb. 3.

Trib HSSN WPIAL wrestling rankings for Feb. 28, 2024

WEEK 11

Quaker Valley’s Jack Kazalas maintains control of the leg of McGuffey’s Lucas Barr in the 121-pound finals of the 2023 WPIAL tournament.

Quaker Valley wrestlers show postseason mettle in section tournament

February 25, 2024

Quaker Valley coach Austin Heinl was thrilled if not ecstatic with his team’s performance at the WPIAL Class 2A Northern Sectional wrestling tournament.

Pine-Richland wrestlers Brynn Bosack and Tiffany Gathers

Pine-Richland girls wrestlers take their place in history with WPIAL medals

As the public address announcer at North Allegheny was reading the names of the winners at the inaugural WPIAL girls wrestling tournament, Pine-Richland junior Tiffany Gathers heard a phrase that put the day in perspective.