PAPC17: Lehigh/Drexel, Starters Sitting Out, & Lock Haven HC Scott Moore Joins the Program

By Mason Beckman | December 13, 2017

PAPC17:  Pennsylvania native, two-time NCAA D1 All-American, and current Lock Haven Head Coach, Scott Moore joins the program to discuss #TheRise of LHU’s program, big wins at PSAC’s and against Rutgers, and the transfers of Chance Marstellar and Thomas Haines. The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on an hour’s worth of a wrestling adventure. They discuss a…

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Opening Weekend Recap & Look Ahead with Burrell Head Coach Josh Shields

By Jeff Upson | December 12, 2017

PAW02: “WarUp on The WPIAL” is back for episode two with host Greg Warnock @GWarnock24 joined by Jeff Upson @PAPowerWrestle as the two recap opening weekend results from the WPIAL including the Eastern Area, Chartiers-Houston Tournament, and more. The pair welcome on guest Josh Shields, head coach of Burrell, who discusses his goals for the season…

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Michael Beard Claims Second Ironman Title as 11 PA Wrestlers Medal

By Jeff Upson | December 10, 2017

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio – Malvern Prep senior Michael Beard said he felt somewhat nervous at the Ironman knowing he was expected to defend his title in the Nation’s toughest Tournament. The Penn State commit didn’t seem to let it bother him as he rolled to a (21-9) major decision in the finals against Jayden Woodruff…

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Pennsylvania's Spencer Lee Set to Make Return to Mat at UNI Open

By Jeff Upson | December 9, 2017

Spencer Lee is back. No, he didn’t travel to New Jersey to take on Rutgers Nick Suriano, his long-ago rival, but the Hawkeye true-freshman will be competing in the UNI Open today. It will be the first official competition Spencer will take part in since suffering his only high school defeat in the PIAA State…

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Pennsylvania Wrestling advances 9 into Ironman Quarterfinals

By Jeff Upson | December 8, 2017

Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Pennsylvania Wrestling does not have a strong presence at the 2017 Ironman as in years past but The Keystone State still managed to advanced nine wrestlers into the Championship Quarterfinals at the Nation’s toughest Tournament. The Surprises Upon entering Walsh Jesuit High School on Friday I learned that Pennsylvania stud and…

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PAP34: State Rankings Breakdown Plus Opening Weekend Preview

By Jeff Upson | December 8, 2017

PAP34: PA Power Wrestling’s Jeff Upson @PAPowerWrestle and Eric Knopsynder @KnopsKnotes breakdown the Pre-Season State 2A & 3A State Rankings and why they hate doing them. In addition they take a look at ahead at what to expect this weekend as Wrestling officially gets underway across Pennsylvania and beyond! Take a listen below.  Show Breakdown 00:40 – Santa Claus is Coming…

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PAPC16: Vegas Recap, DeSanto's Big Weekend, & Guest Nick Zanetta

By Mason Beckman | December 6, 2017

PAPC16:  Pennsylvania native, two-time state runner-up, and current Pitt captain Nick Zanetta joins the program to discuss what life is like with Pitt’s new coaching staff, what he needs to do to make it happen in March, and the best dressed coach in college wrestling. The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on more than an hour’s…

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Penn State Survives Scare, Downs Lehigh 23-19 in Front of Record Crowd

By Mason Beckman | December 3, 2017

ALLENTOWN, PA. – Defending national champion and top-ranked Penn State won the final four bouts to survive a serious scare and defeat Lehigh 23-19 in front of a Lehigh home-record 9,896 fans in Allentown’s PPL Center. All five defending national champs won their bouts today with Darian Cruz, Zain Retherford, and Jason Nolf picking up…

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