Inside The WPIAL Wrestling Circle Returns With In-Depth Analysis
MSA Sports Greg Warnock and Jeff Upson of PA Power Wrestling co-host the area’s only show dedicated to WPIAL scholastic wrestling. Join them as they recap last week’s section play and county tournaments plus preview the week ahead in WPIAL wrestling. Listen to the audio here or watch the studio broadcast here!
Read MoreEscape The Rock Pre-Seeds Announced
This will make your Monday morning a little warmer and more exciting as the 12th Annual Escape The Rock Tournament has released the Pre-Seeds for the much anticipated event. The 2017 ETR will feature seven wrestlers currently ranked #1 in Pennsylvania while a total of five returning PIAA State Champions. Check out the Pre-Seeds below…
Read MoreWestmoreland County Coaches' Association Brackets Released
It is arguably one of the toughest Pennsylvania Counties in Wrestling with a large contingent of the top wrestlers and teams. The Westmoreland County Coaches Association 63rd Annual Wrestling Tournament, hosted by Franklin Regional High School, will kick-off on Friday evening and conclude on Saturday. The Tournament will feature some of the most talented names…
Read MorePost Holiday State Rankings Updated
Following an exciting two weeks of Holiday action across Pennsylvania and beyond the Keystone State Rankings are beginning to take shape. With the 2 lbs. allowance now in place some of the top wrestler have already gone down or are dissenting. There were some notable shifts in the top ten of each weight class in…
Read MorePennsylvania's Michael Kemerer Wins Midlands Championship; Wood Runner-up
4x PIAA State Medalist and 2015 State Champion Michael Kemerer (Franklin Regional) made a statement at the 54th Annual Ken Kraft Midlands Championship hosted by Northwestern University. The Iowa Hawkeye entered his first Midlands as the #2 seed at 157 lbs. and a #4 National Ranking by both Intermat and Flo. The redshirt freshman is…
Read MoreNight of Champions in 50th Annual POWERade Finals
It was a night of memories in Canon-McMillan High School for the 50th Annual POWERade Tournament as fans took a trip down memory lane with a remarkable video highlighting the Tournament’s rich history. Some of the biggest names in wrestling have competed in the POWERade including 2016 Olympic Gold Medalist Kyle Snyder, Olympians Frank Molinaro…
Read MorePA Power Podcast Preview POWERade Finals with Guest Gavin Hoffman
Jeff Upson an Eric Knopsnyder sit down and preview the 50th Anniversary POWERade Finals with picks and discussion on each weight. The pair also talk with Gavin Hoffman who knocked off State Champion Cole Nye in the semifinals. Hoffman, a returning PA State Champion, will meet 2016 PIAA State Champion Jake Woodley in the finals!…
Read MoreMajor Keystone State Matchups Highlight POWERade Semifinals
Pennsylvania advances 38 wrestlers into the 2016 POWERade Semifinals following a terrific quarterfinal round. The POWERade Semifinals are historically some of the most entertaining bouts of the Tournament and the 50th Annual should be more of the same. North Hills rookie Sam Hillegas continues to roll through knocking off top ranked talent along the way…
Read MoreThe POWERade Quarterfinals Will Feature 62 Pennsylvania State Ranked Wrestlers
The 2016 POWERade Quarterfinals will feature 62 wrestlers who are currently ranked in the Top 25 of the PIAA in their resective classes. In an impressive showing of talent the Keystone State will look to advance a total possible 50 wrestlers into the Championship Semifinals. Take a look at the power that will be showcased…
Read MoreHurricane Classic Semifinals Set to Feature 42 State Ranked Wrestlers
The 2016 Hurricane Classic hosted by Bethlehem Liberty will feature some exciting semifinals that include a total of 42 wrestlers ranked in Pennsylvania. Even more impressive there will be 31 wrestlers in the Hurricane Classic semifinals who are all ranked in the Top 10. Notable semifinal match-ups include #6 Luke Werner (Liberty) vs. #5 Ryan…
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