Pittsburgh’s Eric Hong Wins Fifth Straight PJW State Championship

Not only did Eric Hong capture his fifth straight Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling State Championship title this season, he also earned his seventh career PJW Medal in 10 appearances at the State Tournament. In 2013 competing at 107 lbs. Hong faced a tough field of competitors that included 2013 PIAA State Fourth Place finisher Jacob Wasser (Palisades). The two met in the semi-finals as Hong advanced into the finals with a major decision (8-0) over the PIAA State Medalist. In the finals Hong faced Emmaus freshman Lucas Schaf, a District 11 Sixth Place Medalist who went (27-9) in his first year of high school competition. Hong had no trouble whatsoever earning is fifth career PJW State Championship with a (12-0) major decision victory in the finals. In total Hong picked up two falls and two major decisions without giving up an offensive point.

Hong is an eighth grade student at Riverview Junior/Senior High School in Oakmont, PA just outside of Pittsburgh. Hong will attend Georgetown Preparatory School  next season, a National Prep school located in Bethesda, Maryland. Below is a look at what Eric Hong was able to accomplish in an impressive 10 trips to the Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling State Tournament.

Complete results from the 2013 PJW State Championships can be found here.

 

2004 – 10 & Under: 45 lbs. (0-2)

2005 – 10 & Under: 45 lbs. (1-2)

2006 – 10 & Under: 50 lbs. (0-2)

2007 – 10 & Under: 55 lbs. Seventh Place

2008 – 10 & Under: 60 lbs. Fourth Place

2009 – 10 & Under: 65 lbs. Champion

2010 – 11 & 12: 75 lbs. Champion

2011 – 11 & 12: 85 lbs. Champion

2012 – 13 & 14: 92 lbs. Champion

2013 – 13 & 14: 107 lbs. Champion