Posts Tagged ‘Lehigh’
Previewing Pennsylvania's Five NCAA National Semifinalists
Five Pennsylvania wrestlers will be competing in the NCAA semifinals on Friday night. Here’s a look at their matchups: 125 lbs. No. 4 Darrian Cruz, Lehigh (31-2) vs. No. 1 Thomas Gilman, Iowa (32-0) How they got here: Cruz – EIWA champion Pin (:52) over Dylan Peters of Northern Iowa 1-0 over No. 13 Shakur…
Read MoreMurin's Win over Hoffman Highlights Sheetz Tournament
Sometimes, when a match is as highly anticipated as the Max Murin-Jimmy Hoffman final at the Sheetz Holiday Classic was, it’s tough to live up to they hype. Saturday’s showdown between the 2016 PIAA runners-up – Murin in AA and Hoffman in AAA – didn’t disappoint. Murin came from behind to beat Hoffman in a…
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 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.…
Read MoreUWW Junior World Championship Preview: #PAPOWER in Macon, France
The 2016 Junior World Championships will take place in Macon, France starting on Tuesday August 30th. Three Pennsylvania native wrestlers will be competing and PA Power Wrestling’s Jeff Upson and Eric Knopsnyder are making the trip to provide Keystone State wrestling fans with the best coverage they can. The Tournament will be streamed live on…
Read MorePA College Wrestling Round-up
[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”] The 2012-2013 College Wrestling Season has begun and there are already some big stories coming from former PA Wrestling stars. The biggest includes Oklahoma State’s Jordan Oliver (Easton Area) who is…
Read MoreState Champ Darian Cruz Commits to Lehigh
[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”] It came as no surprise when Bethlehem Catholic’s 2012 PIAA State AA 106 lbs. Champion Darian Cruz committed to Lehigh University. His older brother Randy is a freshman for the Mountain…
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