Wrestling
2021 Tribune-Review Westmoreland County wrestling all-stars
March 27, 2021
Vinny Kilkeary
2021 Trib HSSN wrestling all-stars
Mac Church
Trib HSSN Wrestler of the Year: Seneca Valley’s Herrera-Rondon dominates like no other
Early on in Alejandro Herrera-Rondon’s wrestling career at Seneca Valley, he was content to win low-scoring matches.
Waynesburg wrestling routs Cathedral Prep in PIAA Class AAA quarterfinals
March 24, 2021
After a dominant showing in the PIAA quarterfinals, Waynesburg looks like it’ll be the team to beat as the Raiders seek the school’s first PIAA Class AAA team championship this weekend at Cumberland Valley.
Burrell wrestling tops Chestnut Ridge in thriller to advance to PIAA semifinals
The Burrell wrestling team has been looking to get the better of Chestnut Ridge since 2014. On Wednesday night, with a trip to the PIAA Class AA semifinals on the line, the Bucs got the job done in a way that no one would’ve guessed.
Penn-Trafford’s Hohman continues to show improvement after reaching PIAA podium
March 21, 2021
Penn-Trafford junior Troy Hohman finished the 2021 season with a PIAA medal.
Hampton wrestler Hart rebounds from cracked ribs to earn PIAA silver
March 20, 2021
In mid-January, Hampton senior Justin Hart couldn’t laugh without it hurting.
Franklin Regional’s Solomon wins gold, Dibert takes silver at PIAA wrestling tournament
Sometimes it’s better not to poke the bear.
6 WPIAL wrestlers headline state team for Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic
March 17, 2021
The Pennsylvania and WPIAL teams were announced for the Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic and six WPIAL wrestlers were named to the state team.
Trib HSSN Wrestler of the Week for March 16, 2021: Briar Priest, Hempfield
March 16, 2021
After not placing at WPIALs a year ago, Hempfield 132-pounder Briar Priest made a run he never will forget as he won the first PIAA Class AAA title of his career over the weekend.
Seneca Valley’s Herrera-Rondon becomes 3-time PIAA champion; Waynesburg crowns 3
March 13, 2021
HERSHEY – Waynesburg proved why it is ranked No. 1 in the state at the PIAA Class AAA Wrestling Championships Saturday at the Giant Center.
5 WPIAL wrestlers advance to the PIAA Class AAA finals in upper weights
HERSHEY — The finals are set in the upper weights at the PIAA Class AAA wrestling championships Saturday at the Giant Center, and the WPIAL will be represented in four of the seven weight classes.
Quartet of WPIAL wrestlers reach PIAA Class AA finals in upper weight classes
March 12, 2021
HERSHEY — Burrell senior A.J. Corrado became the third wrestler from his school to reach the finals at the 2021 PIAA Class AA wrestling championship Friday at the Giant Center.
Burrell’s Hornack, Oswalt reach PIAA Class AA wrestling finals
HERSHEY — Burrell’s Cooper Hornack achieved something he’s never accomplished on Friday. The freshman wrestler reached the finals in a state event.
Kiski Area’s Sammy Starr is feeling confident heading into state tournament
March 11, 2021
One year ago, Kiski Area wrestler Sammy Starr found himself at the state tournament for the first time.
Burrell duo heads to Hershey with one job left to do
March 10, 2021
Three Burrell wrestlers and Knoch’s Eli Reese are heading to Hershey on Friday for the PIAA Class AA individual wrestling tournament, and they’re all hoping to come home with a gold medal around their neck.
Trib HSSN Wrestling Team of the Week for March 9, 2021: Seneca Valley
March 9, 2021
This past weekend, the Seneca Valley wrestling team left Altoona High School with three super regional champions, the most of any team in attendance.
Trib HSSN Wrestler of the Week for March 9, 2021: Dayton Pitzer, Mt. Pleasant
Not many wrestlers have had the type of season that Dayton Pitzer has had this year. The 215-pounder from Mt. Pleasant dominated the PIAA Class AA West Super Regional this past weekend with three pins, extending his pin streak to 13 in contested matches.
Norwin wrestler John Altieri feeling better, cleared to compete in Hershey
March 7, 2021
Norwin senior John Altieri won the PIAA West Super Region 145-pound title Saturday at Altoona Area High School Field House, but it wasn’t the way he preferred.
Freshman Jack Kazalas carving his own path within Quaker Valley wrestling program
From 2016-19, John Rocco Kazalas put his stamp on the Quaker Valley wrestling program.
