Ranked wrestlers set to clash in Sheetz semifinals
The semifinals of the Sheetz Holiday Classic will be highlighted by clashes between wrestlers from AA and AAA, with a 132-pound bout among the most intriguing. St. Joseph’s Academy’s Caleb Dowling was listed as one of th [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=””…
Read MoreTop-ranked wrestlers may meet at Sheetz tournament
There will be 33 teams competing in the Sheetz Holiday Classic this weekend, but most fans will be looking forward to one potential match between a pair of top-ranked wrestlers. Central Cambria senior Max Murin will be looking for his fourth Sheetz title, but there is one major obstacle – as well as a few…
Read MorePublic-Private School Debate Rages After School Adds 12 Girls to Face Catholic Team
Bishop McCort Catholic was scheduled to host its first-ever wrestling match on Thursday night, and the Johnstown school already was making headlines across the wrestling world – and possibly could have outside of it if the match hadn’t been postponed by inclement weather. A move by a rival school would have forced Bishop McCort to…
Read MoreInside The WPIAL Wrestling Circle; Week One Recap Plus Guest Coaches
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 welcome special championship coaching guests Mike Doppelheur of Belle Vernon and Josh Shields of Burrell, plus they preview the start of section play in the WPIAL. Listen in by clicking here…
Read MorePA Power Podcast Talks Opening Weekend Highlights Plus Guest Cole Manley
Pennsylvania Wrestling got started with a bang this weekend as competition kicked-off across the Keystone State and beyond. Listen in as Jeff Upson and Eric Knopsnyder recap the highlights and talk about what stood out. Guest Cole Manley (Altoona Area) joins the podcast while at the PA Power Media Day last weekend and talks about…
Read MorePennsylvania Earns Six Ironman Championships; Lee Wins Third Title
Many of the biggest names in Pennsylvania Wrestling travelled to Chuyunga Falls, Ohio for the legendary Ironman Tournament at Walsh Jesuit High School. The Keystone State was impressive on Saturday advancing ten into the Championship Semifinals and followed that up with nine of those wrestlers making it to the Championship Finals. Two weight-classes, 120 lbs.…
Read MorePennsylvania Advances 12 Into Ironman Quarterfinals
25 Pennsylvania Wrestlers are still alive in Day 2 of the toughest in-season Tournament our Nation has to offer. Twelve of those wrestlers are in the Championship Quarterfinals where they hope to secure a spot on the podium with a victory into the semifinals. Brackets are on TrackWrestling here. 113 lbs. #3 Jacob Dunlop…
Read MorePenn State vs. Lehigh Will be Keystone State Showdown
When the Lehigh Mountain Hawks arrive in Happy Valley to take on the Penn State Nittany Lions at the Bryce Jordan Center it will be a display of #PAPOWER. Both line-ups are littered with former Pennsylvania studs as a combined total 28 PIAA State Championships are owned between the two rosters. #4 Penn State is looking…
Read MorePre-Season State Dual Team Rankings Released
With the 2016-2017 PIAA State Wrestling Season just around the corner it is time to take a look at the Dual Team landscape and where the Keystone State’s top programs rank. Take a look at the Top 25 Pre-Season Dual Team Rankings in both Class AA and Class AAA. Additionally I review the top five…
Read MorePA Recruiting: Several Big Names Make College Commitments
Many of Pennsylvania’s top recruits have made their college choices over the last week including six ranked in the Top 100 of 2017 seniors. Leading the charge are PIAA State Runner-up Jimmy Hoffman (Hazleton Area) and Zack Trampe (Council Rock South) in addition to 2016 FloNationals Champion Travis Stefanik and Super 32 Champion Brian Kennerly.…
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