Wrestling
WCCA finals feature possible preview of PIAA tournament
January 10, 2026
The PIAA wrestling tournament is still two months away, but the finals at the 73rd Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association tournament Saturday be a preview to state competition.
Franklin Regional boys stay atop WPIAL wrestling heap; girls team makes strides
As the second month of the wrestling season begins, the Franklin Regional boys still sit atop the Trib HSSN WPIAL team rankings in Class 3A.
Plum’s Alaina Claassen, Saphia Davis stacking wins ahead of postseason tournaments
Alaina Claassen didn’t waste any time in dispatching her three opponents on the way to the 190-pound title at Connellsville’s Lady Falcon Invitational on Jan. 3.
Owen Campbell climbing Plum’s all-time wins list after reaching century mark
Owen Campbell joined an exclusive Plum wrestling list last month.
Upsets highlight Day 1 of WCCA tournament
January 9, 2026
It is not unusual to see a few upsets during the first night of a two-day tournament.
Parents, wrestlers show support for recently fired Knoch girls wrestling head coach
A sizable contingent is expected to attend the Knoch school board meeting Wednesday to show support for Logan Downes, the school’s girls wrestling coach who was fired this week.
State champions Landon Sidun of Norwin, Elijah Brown of Belle Vernon go for WCCA gold
January 8, 2026
Wrestling fans should be excited to know that PIAA champions — Norwin junior Landon Sidun and Belle Vernon senior Elijah Brown — are entered in the 73rd Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association tournament this weekend at Greensburg Salem High School.
Norwin wrestling decks Penn-Trafford with 6 pins
January 7, 2026
Norwin wrestling coach Kyle Martin pushed his team at practice to be tougher since the Powerade tournament last month.
‘Brothers’ face off as Franklin Regional wrestling continues its roll with win over Plum
Franklin Regional 152-pound junior wrestler Michael Ruane was rivals with Plum’s Owen Campbell for six minutes Wednesday night at Franklin Regional High School. Not long after Ruane’s 8-2 win during the Panthers’ 66-0 Section 9 victory, their friendship, which has spanned well over five years, resumed.
Trib HSSN team wrestling rankings for Jan. 7, 2026
January 6, 2026
Teams are listed with overall record and last week’s ranking.
Canon-McMillan wrestlers claim Tri-County ADA title
Canon-McMillan ran away with the Tri-County Athletic Director Association’s tournament Sunday at West Greene.
Derry’s Mason Horwat, Burrell’s Cam Baker could be 3-time WCCA champs
Some of the top wrestlers in the state will be competing in the 73rd Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association tournament Friday and Saturday at Greensburg Salem High School.
Confidence builds as wins pile up for Burrell wrestlers
Before moving into the new year, the Burrell boys wrestling team ended 2025 on the right foot with an undefeated performance at the Wheeling Park Duals in West Virginia to move to 9-1 on the season.
Derry rolls over Latrobe in clash of Westmoreland County wrestling titans
January 5, 2026
Derry wrestling coach Troy Dolan said he was eager to see how his team responded after a subpar performance at the Powerade Tournament on Dec. 30.
Behind lone senior Elizabeth Kantoris, Latrobe girls wrestling continues to build
January 2, 2026
The Latrobe girls wrestling team has an uphill battle heading into its third season as a program, but things got off to a promising start at the annual Powerade tournament last weekend.
Kiski Area girls place 3 wrestlers at prestigious Powerade tournament
January 1, 2026
Kiski Area has been known for the success of its wrestling program, and after a fourth-place team finish at the Powerade tournament, the girls are looking to add to that reputation.
WPIAL wrestling notebook: West Allegheny leads pack at Southmoreland
December 30, 2025
West Allegheny crowned three champs and took the team title at the Southmoreland Holiday Classic on Tuesday.
Norwin’s Landon Sidun represents WPIAL on top of Powerade podium for 2nd straight year
For the second consecutive season, Norwin junior Landon Sidun carried the WPIAL flag at the 59th annual Powerade Holiday Classic at Canon-McMillan High School.
Norwin’s Landon Sidun 1 of 4 WPIAL wrestlers to make Powerade semifinals
December 29, 2025
Norwin’s Landon Sidun began the defense of his 121-pound title at the ultracompetitive Powerade tournament at Canon-McMillan successfully Friday, winning three times to advance to the semifinals.
