Escape The Rock Finals Will Feature State & Nation’s Best

By Jeff Upson | January 14, 2018

The 2018 Finals are set and fans will see some of the State’s and Nation’s top wrestlers clash for an Escape The Rock Championship belt. We will be starting at 145 lbs. for the finals and end with 138 lbs. where #1 Ryan Anderson (Bethlehem Catholic) takes on Quinn Kinner (Kingsway, NJ). Senior Quinn Kinner…

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Escape The Rock Semifinals Set as BECAHI Leads Team Race

By Jeff Upson | January 13, 2018

After Day 1 from the 2018 Escape The Rock Tournament we are down to four in each weight who will attempt to claim ETR Championship belts on Sunday. Pennsylvania’s top ranked program #1 Bethlehem Catholic holds a narrow advantage over PA Prep program Malvern. The Golden Hawks have a tournament leading seven wrestlers in the…

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10 Must See Escape The Rock Quarterfinal Matches

By Jeff Upson | January 13, 2018

We are way ahead of schedule here at Council Rock South High School after a cold morning. Below are ten can’t miss matches happening in the Championship Quarterfinals.   106 lbs. #22 Jimmy Baxter (Canon McMillan) vs. #3 Kyle Waterman (Council Rock South) 120 lbs. #7 Matt Lackman (Bethlehem Catholic) vs. #6 Cameron Enriquez (Stroudsburg) 126 lbs. #7…

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Escape The Rock Preview Podcast with BECAHI Coach Jeff Karam

By Jeff Upson | January 12, 2018

PAP36: We are in full swing here at PA Power Wrestling and this weekend is the last major individual tournament before the postseason. PA Power Wrestling’s Jeff Upson @PAPowerWrestle and Eric Knopsynder @KnopsKnotes discuss Escape The Rock and preview each weight class. Joining the pair is Bethlehem Catholic head coach Jeff Karam who talks about a young and untested line-up…

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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 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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Three Pennsylvania Wrestlers Win Super 32 Belts, 16 Medal

By Eric Knopsnyder | October 30, 2017

GREENSBORO, N.C. – None of the three Pennsylvania wrestlers who left the Super 32 high school tournament with a championship belt on Sunday was seen as a sure thing heading into the event. Far from it, actually. Saegertown’s Cody Mulligan was the safest bet as the second seed, but Ryan Crookham was supposed to be…

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Vulakh and Anderson Lead Pennsylvania at the Journeymen Fall Classic

By Jeff Upson | October 1, 2017

SCHENECTADY, NY – The first major Folkstyle event of the season took place in New York at the Journeymen Fall Classic where Keystone State wrestlers found success. Two of those wrestlers came away with Championship Hammers as Ryan Anderson (Bethlehem Catholic) and Ryan Vulakh (Pope John Paul II) each took first place in Group A.…

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