PA Advances 13 Into NHSCA National Finals; 48 Guaranteed Medalists

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”]

Pennsylvania wrestlers competing at the NHSCA Nationals have faired well against some of the top wrestlers in the Nation. A total of (13) Keystone State wrestlers will compete for a NHSCA National Title on Sunday in their respective grade levels. The Freshmen and Sophomore divisions are leading the way with six finalists each. Jimmy Saylor (Easton Area) is the lone National finalist in the Junior class division and there are no Senior National finalists. The Senior division only has a handful of participants from PA but (2) will be bringing home National Medals.

In addition to the 13 PA National finalists there will be an additional 35 wrestlers bring home a National Medal. The Freshmen Division leads the group with (12) medalists, followed by the Sophomore Division with (11) medalists, and the Junior Division not far behind with (10) medalists.

Click here for full results and updated brackets!

 

NHSCA Freshman Nationals Finalists (6)

132 lbs.: Sammy Sasso (Nazareth Area)

152 lbs.: Robert Patrick (Ligonier Valley)

160 lbs.: Dalton Group (Susquenitta)

170 lbs.: Gavin Hoffman (Montoursville Area)

182 lbs.: Blake Barrick (Big Spring)

220 lbs.: Francis Duggan (Cumberland Valley)

 

NHSCA Sophomore Nationals Finalists (6)

106 lbs.: Jacob Dunlop (Belle Vernon Area)

120 lbs.: Brian Courtney (Athens Area)

132 lbs.: Jake Hinkson (North Allegheny)

145 lbs.: Jarod Verkleeren (Belle Vernon Area)

152 lbs.: Mikey Labriola (Bethlehem Catholic)

220 lbs.: Seth Janney (South Western)

 

NHSCA Junior Nationals Finalists (1)

145 lbs.: James Saylor (Easton Area)

 

NHSCA Freshman Nationals Guaranteed Medalists (12)

106 lbs.: Chris Wright (Central Dauphin) 7th/8th

106 lbs.: Jaret Lane (Southern Columbia Area) 7th/8th

120 lbs.: Jack Davis (Wyoming Seminary) 3rd/4th/5th/6th

120 lbs.: Micah Visuwan (Pennridge) 7th/8th

126 lbs.:  Gregg Wert (Trinity) 3rd/4th/5th/6th

126 lbs.: Zach Hartman (Belle Vernon Area) 3rd/4th/5th/6th

132 lbs.: Neiko Kuntz (Belle Vernon Area) 3rd/4th/5th/6th

138 lbs.: Josh Stillings (Pennridge) 3rd/4th/5th/6th

145 lbs.: Kyle Homet (Waynesburg Central) 7th/8th

152 lbs.: Tyler Delorenzo (East Stroudsburg Area South) 3rd/4th/5th/6th

170 lbs.: Anthony Walters (Westmont Hilltop) 3rd/4th/5th/6th

285 lbs.: Bobby Gregory (Mercer Area) 3rd/4th/5th/6th

 

NHSCA Sophomore Nationals Guaranteed Medalists (11)

113 lbs.: Dan Moran (Northampton Area) 3rd/4th/5th/6th

120 lbs.: Jake Riegel (Bethlehem Catholic) 3rd/4th/5th/6th

126 lbs.: Sammy Hepler (Tri-Valley) 3rd/4th/5th/6th

126 lbs.: James Hoffman (Hazleton Area) 7th/8th

138 lbs.: Brock Wilson (Nazareth Area) 3rd/4th/5th/6th

145 lbs.: Travis Stefanik (Nazareth Area) 3rd/4th/5th/6th

160 lbs.: Jake Woodley (North Allegheny) 3rd/4th/5th/6th

170 lbs.: Drew Peck (Chambersburg Area) 3rd/4th/5th/6th

170 lbs.:: Frank Guida (Parkland) 7th/8th

182 lbs.: Eli Grape (Upper Saint Clair) 3rd/4th/5th/6th

220 lbs.: Zane Black (Wyoming Seminary) 3rd/4th/5th/6th

 

NHSCA Junior Nationals Guaranteed Medalists (10)

106 lbs.: Aaron Burkett (Chestnut Ridge) 3rd/4th/5th/6th

132 lbs.: Lucas Schaf (Emmaus) 3rd/4th/5th/6th

132 lbs.: Charlie Johnson (Wyoming Area) 7th/8th

138 lbs.: Evan Fidelbus (Easton Area) 3rd/4th/5th/6th

152 lbs.: Dayton Wickwire (Towanda) 7th/8th

170 lbs.: Austin Bell (Belle Vernon Area) 3rd/4th/5th/6th

182 lbs.: Connor Frey (Lehighton) 3rd/4th/5th/6th

195 lbs.: Drew Phipps (Norwin) 3rd/4th/5th/6th

220 lbs.: Jacob Robb (Kittanning) 3rd/4th/5th/6th

285 lbs.: Jacob Beistel (Southmoreland) 3rd/4th/5th/6th

 

NHSCA Senior Nationals Guaranteed Medalists (2)

170 lbs.: Cody Cordes (Wyoming Valley West) 3rd/4th/5th/6th

182 lbs.: Casey Glunt (James Buchannon) 3rd/4th/5th/6th

 [/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]