A Second Chance: Marsteller Transfers to Lock Haven

After months of speculation it has been confirmed that 4x undefeated PIAA State Champion Chance Marsteller will be transferring to Lock Haven to compete for head coach Scott Moore. (Photo of 2015 UWW Junior World Team Trials, held in Madison, Wisconsin, USA photo by John Sachs, www.tech-fall.com) proud to say im a new bald eagle…

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26 Pennsylvania Wrestlers Named NWCA Division I Academic All-Americans

Pennsylvania Wrestling is more than just tough on top riders, high scoring machines, and hard-nosed grapplers. The Keystone State also produces some of society’s most talented students. This was evident in the 2016 NWCA’s Division I Academic All-Americans list that featured a total of 26 Pennsylvania wrestlers. (Cover photo of Jason Nolf by Marc Billet…

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Two Pennsylvanians Named NCAA Head Wrestling Coaches

Former State College Area High School standout Matt Storniolo has been named the head coach of Division I program Northwestern (Photo From Northwestern Athletics). A 2002 PIAA State Champion for State College Storniolo finished his senior season undefeated (33-0) and helped the Little Lions to a Runner-up finish in the Individual team race. Prior to…

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Pennsylvania's Statistics from the NCAA National Tournament

The WPIAL had the most NCAA Qualifiers with 17 and also came away with the most All-Americans with five. When it came to a District’s winning percentage District 4 squeaked out first place in large part to Penn State’s undefeated National Champion Zain Retherford (Benton Area) who went (5-0).  District 10, who had two NCAA…

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Finally On Top! Megaludis and Retherford Seize NCAA Championships

[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=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] 4x NCAA All-American Nico Megaludis (Penn State / Franklin Regional) finally captured a National Championship after making his third trip to the Finals. It was a storybook ending to one of…

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Pennsylvania Guaranteed 12 All-Americans Put Three Into NCAA Finals

Of the 62 Pennsylvania wrestlers who began their journey in Madison Square Garden on Thursday afternoon 12 will leave as NCAA All-Americans with three having the chance to capture the ultimate prize of National Champion. Below is the updated bracket and Schedule of Events! Photo of Nico Megaludis (Penn State / Franklin Regional) by Marc…

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Pennsylvania Advances 12 Into NCAA Quarterfinals

Of the 62 Pennsylvania wrestlers who began their journey in Madison Square Garden 12 are still competing in the Championship Round and 34 are looking to stay alive in the Consolations. Pennsylvania lost 17 wrestlers on Day 1. Below are the results from each and every Pennsylvania Wrestler in addition to an updated bracket and…

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Pennsylvania's NCAA Medal Chances Plus Schedule and Brackets

Of the 62 wrestlers from Pennsylvania who will be competing in the NCAA National Tournament at Madison Square Garden below are the top 20 wrestlers I feel have the best shot of leaving New York City with NCAA hardware. Photo of Zach Zavatsky by Virginia Tech Athletics. In 2015 Pennsylvania had 48 National Qualifiers and…

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Ben Swarr Wins NCAA Division III Championship; 5 PA Wrestlers Medal

PIAA State Medalist Ben Swarr (Garden Spot) was a NCAA Division III National Qualifier as a freshman in 2015 for Messiah College. The former District 3 star dropped to 174 lbs. for the post-season in 2016 and was a Mid-East Regional Runner-up falling in the finals to fellow Pennsylvania Native Garrett Chase (Baldwin-Wallace/Erie Cathedral Prep)…

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