Wrestling
Spencer Lee tops Nico Megaludis in battle of former Franklin Regional wrestling greats
December 2, 2023
An all-Franklin Regional matchup in a post-college wrestling match with Olympic-qualifying possibly on the line?
Behind 7 returning WPIAL qualifiers, Hampton wrestlers determined to snap playoff drought
The Hampton wrestling team’s season-ending banquet last March was more about eyeing the future than remembering the past.
Lineup loaded with WPIAL qualifiers breeds confidence for Bethel Park wrestling
Nine members of the Bethel Park wrestling program have been WPIAL qualifiers in their careers.
Penn Hills wrestlers set sights on longer postseason runs
The Penn Hills wrestling program will be in a year of transition.
Burrell’s 1st girls wrestling team ready to debut
December 1, 2023
With high school girls wrestling growing at such a rapid rate in Pennsylvania and throughout the country, Burrell didn’t want to be left on the outside looking in.
Mt. Pleasant wrestler Jamison Poklembo has a full trophy case, but something’s missing
November 29, 2023
Mt. Pleasant senior Jamison Poklembo has succeeded at almost every level of wrestling.
Burrell’s Cooper Hornack sets championship goals for senior season
There’s a fresh, new banner in the Burrell gymnasium for Cooper Hornack’s state championship last year.
WPIAL Class 2A wrestlers to watch for 2023-24 season
Class 2A Wrestlers to Watch
WPIAL Class 2A preseason Top 10 for 2023-24 wrestling season
Preseason Top 10
Plum wrestling team trying to build off breakthrough season
November 28, 2023
It was a banner year for Plum wrestling, literally.
Deep, balanced lineup gives Fox Chapel confidence heading into season
November 26, 2023
There will be plenty of decisions for Michael Frank and the Fox Chapel wrestling program to make this season.
Gateway wrestling team bolstered by deep collection of athletes
When Ryan Sula looked out on the mat in the Gateway wrestling room during an early-season workout, he saw more than two dozen wrestlers taking part in drills, the most in his eight years as the Gators’ coach.
Penn-Trafford wrestling looking to take another step forward
November 19, 2023
There is a change at the top of the Penn-Trafford wrestling program, but it’s only temporary.
Penn-Trafford shuffles up wrestling coaching staff for this season
October 29, 2023
Larry Hohman coached the Penn-Trafford wrestling program from 2007-2013. He’s been an assistant and a youth coach since.
Franklin Regional’s Tyler Kapusta looking to be a King of the Mat
October 21, 2023
Franklin Regional senior Tyler Kapusta missed the Super 32 Wrestling Tournament on Oct. 21 because he was in the school’s homecoming court hoping to be crowned King.
Norwin wrestlers help Team PA to strong showing at junior nationals in Fargo
August 2, 2023
Like most hopefuls who play the Powerball lottery, Landon Sidun has the right attitude when he goes into a wrestling tournament. A confident, clear-headed attitude.
As girls wrestling grows, Quaker Valley looks to build program
July 23, 2023
The date May 17 is historic and highly significant in the state of Pennsylvania, as well as the WPIAL.
Penn Hills notebook: Senior wrestler showing potential
July 22, 2023
Jeremy Packer couldn’t be happier to have five wrestlers with him at summer workouts. During his tenure at Penn Hills, the Indians coach has hoped to see the program continue to grow.
Fox Chapel wrestler tests himself with offseason competition
Landon Funk isn’t opposed to any way to keep himself connected with wrestling. What the Fox Chapel junior found this offseason was a unique dual meet competition to be involved with.
Hampton wrestler Isabella McNutt takes another shot at nationals
July 8, 2023
Making the 1,100-mile trek from Pittsburgh to Fargo, N.D., is becoming an annual summer trip for Hampton’s Isabella McNutt.
