Wrestling
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 15, 2021: Wrestling teams hit the mats
December 15, 2021
Wednesday night is fight night around the WPIAL.
Veteran core ready to lead Pine-Richland wrestlers
December 12, 2021
When mats need to be cleaned before practice, Pine-Richland wrestling coach Caleb Kolb doesn’t have to seek out a volunteer to get the mop out and start scrubbing.
Latrobe expecting to challenge Waynesburg for Class 3A wrestling supremacy
December 7, 2021
When Mark Mears took over the Latrobe wrestling program a year ago, he inherited a program that was on the rise.
Waynesburg wrestling team eyes 3rd consecutive WPIAL Class 3A title
Waynesburg rolled to the PIAA and WPIAL Class 3A titles in the 2020-21 season, and with nine starters returning, there is no reason why it shouldn’t make another run, especially in the WPIAL.
A-K Valley Class 3A wrestling preview: Led by Lehigh recruit, Kiski Area reloads
The Kiski Area wrestling team had some youth in its lineup last year, but it still was able to win the Section 1-3A title.
George Guido: Wrestlers now limited in number of matches per day
December 4, 2021
As wrestling and other winter sports prepare to take center stage starting Friday, the only real change in wrestling rules regards matches in one day.
Expectations rising for veteran Plum wrestling team
Expectations are on the rise for the Plum wrestling team this winter. The Mustangs return several contributors from last year who had winning records and will be looking to make some noise in Class 3A.
PIAA appeals board upholds stern punishment for Bishop McCort wrestling program
December 1, 2021
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Board of Appeals listened Wednesday to the case of Bishop McCort on penalties levied by District 6 on its athletic programs. The group decided after about a half-hour of deliberation to sustain those penalties with amendments.
Franklin Regional wrestlers in position for big season
November 28, 2021
Franklin Regional wrestling coach Matt Lebe stopped short of predicting a WPIAL title for his team, but the veteran mentor expects his team to be one of the best in Class 3A.
Penn Hills wrestling team, ‘self-motivated’ senior look forward to more normal season
November 14, 2021
AJ Palumbo and the Penn Hills wrestling team had the same unfortunate experience as many others did during the pandemic last season.
Pitt wrestling program adds 5 WPIAL standouts on signing day
November 10, 2021
The early signing period turned out to be a bonanza for the Pitt wrestling program.
Waynesburg wrestling coach Joe Throckmorton resigns after arrest
September 22, 2021
Returning WPIAL and PIAA Class AAA team wrestling champion Waynesburg is searching for a new coach after Joe Throckmorton’s resignation was accepted by the Central Greene School Board on Tuesday.
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Derry, Latrobe, Connellsville hire alumni as coaches
August 30, 2021
Three district high schools recently decided to hire graduates as their next coaches.
Plum wrestlers excel during summer tournaments
August 8, 2021
Plum’s varsity wrestling team was young in the 2020-21 season as all but one member was an underclassman.
Greensburg Salem heavyweight Billy McChesney makes Ivy League commitment
July 23, 2021
Greensburg Salem heavyweight Billy McChesney is headed to the Ivy League.
Latrobe wrestler Kilkeary earns All-American honor at national tournament
July 22, 2021
Vinny Kilkeary made the most of his first trip to Fargo, N.D.
Hampton wrestling shakes up coaching staff
July 11, 2021
When Chris Hart told his Hampton wrestlers at their season-ending banquet last month that he was stepping down as head coach, their next coach was standing only a couple of feet away.
Former Kiski Area coach Chuck Tursky to get Ferrante award
May 22, 2021
Chuck Tursky dedicated his life to helping high school students and athletes.
Kiski Area wrestler Sammy Starr commits to Navy
April 28, 2021
Kiski Area’s Sammy Starr can finally take a deep breath.
