Wrestling

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                                Norwin freshman Landon Sidun has his arm raised after winning the 114-pound title at the Powerade Wrestling Tournament on Dec. 30.
Norwin notebook: Freshman Landon Sidun bursts onto wrestling scene
January 6, 2024
The Landon Sidun era is underway at Norwin.

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Plum’s Antonino Walker is off to a 16-1 start to the 2023-24 season.
Recovered from offseason injury, Plum’s Antonino Walker off to strong start to senior season
Antonino Walker’s summer of wrestling competition and also his preparation for the 2023-24 high school season came to a halt when he suffered a broken ankle at a tournament with Young Guns in Nashville, Tenn.

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Franklin Regional’s Nico Sarnic tosses Valley’s Josue Martinez during their 133-pound quarterfinal bout Jan. 5, 2024 at the Westmoreland Couty Coaches’ Association tournament.
Stunning results highlight 1st day of WCCA wrestling tournament
January 5, 2024
There were a few stunners during the opening day of the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association wrestling tournament Friday at Greensburg Salem.

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Burrell’s Cooper Hornack pins Kiski Area’s Travis Shearer on Dec. 13.
Burrell’s Cooper Hornack to miss WCCA tournament; finals moved up
January 4, 2024
Burrell senior Cooper Hornack will not get a chance to win a second Westmoreland County Coaches Association wrestling title.

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Mt. Pleasant’s Dylan Pitzer works to turn Frazier’s Connor Reams at heavyweight Wednesday.
Mt. Pleasant wrestlers score decisive win over short-handed Frazier
January 3, 2024
Mt. Pleasant secured five straight victories, including four via pin, in a 49-22 win over Frazier in Section 2-2A action inside the DiVirgilio Field House on Wednesday night.

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Shaler’s Brandon London scores against Plum’s Max Grice during their game on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, at Shaler.
High school roundup for Jan. 3, 2024: Shaler stays undefeated with win in section opener
Keegan Smetanka scored 14 points as undefeated Shaler beat Plum, 71-55, to win its Section 2-5A boys basketball opener Wednesday night.

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Burrell wrestlers overcome early upset, defeat Derry
How good has the Burrell wrestling team been so far?

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Franklin Regional coach Matt Lebe talks strategy with Tyler Kapusta on Dec. 29 at the Powerade Tournament.
WPIAL wrestling notebook: Dual meet season heating up
January 2, 2024
Now that we’ve begun a new year, wrestling’s dual meet season will heat up over the next four weeks.

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Connellsville’s Evan Petrovich (right) battles St. Edwards’ Ryan Bennett is a 145-pound match Dec. 29, 2023, at the Powerade Tournament.
WPIAL wrestling rankings: Week of Jan. 1, 2024
WEEK 3 2023-24

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Imani Christian’s Avery Wesley shoots a 3-pointer against Berlin Brothersvalley during the PIAA Class A championship game on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at Giant Center in Hershey.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Jan. 3, 2024: Imani Christian begins title defense
On the third day of 2024 and just over a month into the season, defending WPIAL Class A boys basketball champion Imani Christian will finally play another district team.

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Latrobe sophomore Luke Willochell locks in a cradle in a 114-pound quarterfinal against Moon’s Cael Yanek during the WPIAL Class 3A tournament March 3, 2023.
Trio looking to join elite list at WCCA wrestling tournament
Three wrestlers have the opportunity to become part of an elite group with victories this weekend at the 71st annual Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association tournament.

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Norwin freshman Landon Sidun (right) battles Notre Dame Green Pond senior Ayden Smith during the 114-pound title match at the Powerade Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. Sidun won a 6-1 decision.
Norwin’s Sidun wins Powerade title, keeps WPIAL’s streak of champions alive
December 30, 2023
Persistence and hard work in the wrestling room were big reasons why Norwin freshman Landon Sidun won the 114-pound weight class Saturday at the Powerade Wrestling Tournament.

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Norwin freshman Landon Sidun takes down Cranberry’s Dalton Wenner during a 114-pound match Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at the Powerade Tournament.
4 WPIAL wrestlers reach semifinals at Powerade Wrestling Tournament loaded with talent
December 29, 2023
Connellsville wresting coach Bill Swink has been coming to the Powerade Wresting Tournament since his dad brought him when he was in elementary school and the event was held at Hamer Hall at Cal (Pa.).

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Derry freshman Brady Brown puts Beth-Center senior Jake Layhue on his back during the 189-pound final at the Southmoreland Holiday Classic on Thursday.
Derry freshmen shine at Southmoreland Holiday Wrestling Classic
December 28, 2023
Two Derry freshmen turned in quite a performance at the 2023 Southmoreland Holiday Wrestling Classic on Thursday.

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Burrell’s Cooper Hornack pins Kiski Area’s Travis Shearer on Dec. 13.
WPIAL team and individual wrestling rankings for week of Dec. 25, 2023
December 26, 2023
Team rankings

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Wrestling notebook: Girls ready to take big stage at Powerade
The seeds for the first Powerade Girls Wrestling tournament were released, and only two girls from the WPIAL — Laurel senior Alexis Brua (124 pounds) and Canon-McMillan junior Natalie Rush (190) — earned top seeds.

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Norwin freshman Landon Sidun is 20-1 this season.
Norwin wrestler Landon Sidun looking to make noise in Powerade Tournament
The name is Landon Sidun.

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Franklin Regional’s Juliano Marion (top) fights for top position against Kiski Area’s Cooper Roscosky during the 189-pound final at the 2023 Westmoreland County Coaches Association tournament.
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Franklin Regional’s Juliano Marion
December 24, 2023
While wrestling might seem like a very individual sport, there are many team aspects to competition.

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Valley senior Charles Perkins
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Valley’s Charles Perkins
Valley senior wrestler Charles Perkins comes from a family steeped in wrestling.

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High school roundup for Dec. 20, 2023: West Allegheny wrestling finishes strong in win over Waynesburg
December 21, 2023
Blake Schepis (139), Chase Schepis (145) and Nick Jones (152) closed out the match with three straight pins to salt away a 42-22 victory for West Allegheny over Waynesburg in Section 5-3A wrestling Wednesday night.

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