Wrestling
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 13, 2021: Wrestling rivals collide
January 12, 2021
Last year, they met in the regular season and again in the team sectionals.
Now wrestling at a more appropriate weight, Hempfield’s Priest eyes states
Hempfield junior Briar Priest easily could have been a two-time PIAA qualifier and possible placewinner.
With new coach, Knoch wrestling looks to surprise in WPIAL Class AA
With a new coach and a rejuvenated attitude, the Knoch wrestling team is ready to surprise teams this year as the Knights drop down to WPIAL Class AA and gain a few new wrestlers.
Trib HSSN WPIAL wrestling rankings for Jan. 12, 2021
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A-K Valley wrestling notebook: Burrell wrestlers get season started off on right foot
The Burrell wrestling team got its season started off on the right foot this weekend when it traveled to the North Allegheny Wright Automotive Invitational. Out of 13 weight classes, the Bucs had two first-place finishers, one second, two thirds and three fourths.
Trib HSSN Wrestler of the Week: Burrell’s Cooper Hornack
During the North Allegheny Wright Automotive Invitational this weekend, the No. 1 or No. 2 seeded wrestler won 11 of the 13 weight classes. That allowed Burrell freshman Cooper Hornack to stand out in his first varsity competition.
Trib HSSN Wrestling Team of the Week: Seneca Valley
Seneca Valley wrestlers started their season with two impressive wins at the Reynolds Duals this past weekend, securing victories over powerhouse Reynolds and Saegertown.
Wrestling season during pandemic presents serious challenges for Shaler
January 10, 2021
Shaler Area junior wrestler Brad Yeager isn’t deterred by the road ahead.
Carlynton mat standout sets sights on 100th win, WPIAL title
In his native Ukraine, where he was born and lived his first 10 years, Oleg Melnyk claims his first name is very common.
Penn-Trafford wrestling coach looking forward to revamped schedule
In a normal year, high school wrestling teams would have already competed in numerous tournaments.
Eager to dive into college wrestling, Penn Hills senior commits to Davis & Elkins
Penn Hills’ Hunter Shields has been wrestling for a decade, and he has been given an opportunity to continue his wrestling career at the collegiate level.
Pine-Richland wrestlers lifting program into elite tier
Pine-Richland wrestling coach Caleb Kolb scanned the room during the Rams first in-person practice of the new year with a big smile.
Plum wrestlers look forward to competition in Section 1B
After more starts and stops to the season than he cares to remember, Plum wrestling coach Mike Supak said he’s anxious to see his team begin competition this week.
W2W4 in WPIAL sports for Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021
January 8, 2021
There is always something going on at North Allegheny High School, but Saturday will be a long and busy day of activities at the gym in McCandless.
WPIAL wrestling notes: Franklin Regional’s Carter Dibert stayed sharp during break
January 7, 2021
High school athletes will be allowed to return to competition Friday after sitting idle for nearly a month.
A-K Valley wrestling teams overcoming obstacles as they return to mat
For the past 30 years, Kiski Area wrestling coach Chris Heater has spent most of his winter vacation in the wrestling room, putting his athletes through practices and preparing them for tournaments and future matches.
Plum wrestler Vinny Citrano eager to take first steps on road to Hershey
January 6, 2021
For Vinny Citrano, the return to the Plum wrestling room this week was a welcome change.
Trib HSSN Wrestling Team of the 2000s filled with multiple-time state champs in Class AAA
January 5, 2021
Over the past week, Trib HSSN has polled fans to pick the Trib HSSN Wrestling Team of the 2000s. Today, staff writer Paul Schofield makes his selections for Class AAA.
Picking the Trib HSSN Wrestling Team of the 2000s: Balloting results
January 3, 2021
Since all high school sports have been put on hold until Monday, and with the postponements of three big holiday wrestling tournaments, now is a good time to take a look back and pick the top wrestlers from the WPIAL since the start of the century.
Picking the Trib HSSN Wrestling Team of the 2000s: Class AA upper weights
January 2, 2021
Since all high school sports have been put on hold until Jan. 4, and with the postponements of three big holiday wrestling tournaments, now is a good time to take a look back and pick the top wrestlers from the WPIAL since the start of the century.
