Boilings Springs’ Kobin Karper loves underdog role, blasts into KOM quarters
MILL HALL, Pa.: Boiling Springs’ Kobin Karper likes the idea of being an unknown heading into a wrestling tournament. Not only does he feel like he has an advantage over his opponent, it’s motivation to prove his worth to the rest of the field. Karper won’t be sneaking up on anyone during the final rounds…
Read MoreFreshman Finn Solomon earns statement win over Council Rock South’s Kyle Waterman
MILL HALL, Pa.: Franklin Regional’s Finn Solomon showed no nerves or hesitation when he stepped on the mat in Friday’s Round of 16 at the prestigious King of the Mountain Tournament. It didn’t matter that Solomon was an unseeded freshman facing the tournament’s top seed at 113, Council Rock South’s Kyle Waterman. This was Solomon’s…
Read MoreFive Can’t Miss Quarterfinals from the King of The Mountain Tournament
145 pounds #11 Kenny Kiser (Saegertown) Jr. vs. #6 Erik Gibson (Forest Hills) Fr. This is a rematch of the 2018 Surge finals where freshman sensation Erik Gibson of Forest Hills won the Championship hammer with a (3-1) decision over Kiser. Gibson, the sixth seed, collected two falls to advance into the KOM quarters while…
Read MoreMark “Wreck” Hall brings down Champ Valencia as Nittany Lions roll past Sun Devils 41-3
The Friday night dual got underway at 125 pounds, despite pleas from fans to start the match at 184 pounds, in front of a sold out Rec Hall that aired live on ESPN2. Pennsylvania wrestler Devin Schnupp (Warwick) got a standing ovation despite falling to Arizona State’s Brandon Courtney (13-7). After a rough start for…
Read MoreWeek 2 Individual State and Regional Rankings Updated
Heading into the second weekend of action for Pennsylvania Wrestling, most programs have had at least one competition thus far, and that is reflected in our updated Week 2 Rankings. The 2 pound allowance is only a little over a week away which means many of thee State’s top wrestlers will be on the move.…
Read MoreKing of the Mountain Fan Guide: Seeds, Returning Champions, and Storylines to Follow
There is a certain buzz swirling around the Pennsylvania high school wrestling during the first four weeks of the season. Individual tournaments trump dual meets and take center stage. That means high-profile tournaments, big-time bouts, and a possible look ahead to future match-ups in the March PIAA Championships at Hershey’s Giant Center. One of the…
Read MoreGuest Darren Miller joins the WarUp Podcast to Recap Week 1 WPIAL Action
PAW17: PA Power Wrestling’s Greg Warnock @GWarnock24 and Jeff Upson @PAPowerWrestle recap all the action from the opening weekend – especially the major tournaments with WPIAL flavor. The duo recaps WPIAL results from the Eastern Area, Chartiers-Houston, CV Kickoff, and Ironman. They are also joined by Kiski Area senior and Eastern Area senior Darren Miller who took out PA…
Read MorePitt’s Micky Phillippi and Millersville Coach Kerry Regner Join the College Podcast
PAPC40: The Open Room with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee recap the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational and reveal who won the pick em’ contest. They welcome on Pitt Panther and CKLV Finalist Micky Phillippi to talk about his progression and growing up competing against Luke Pletcher. The pair looks ahead to Arizona State vs. Penn State…
Read MoreHigh School Opening Weekend Results
Brackets and results can be hard to come by sometimes. Below is a list of majority of the Tournaments that Pennsylvania wrestlers participated in during the opening weekend of action! Brian Bealer Memorial Bear Duals …
Read MoreState Runner-up Luke Nichter Has High Hopes for Title in 2019
Chambersburg wrestler Luke Nichter isn’t going to surprise any of his fellow competitors. Not after last year’s state tournament run. Nichter blew through the 170-pound bracket and scored a runner-up finish to Mifflin County hammer Trent Hidlay to claim silver. It also served notice that the Trojans ace would be a force the rest of…
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