Scott an NCAA champion

Coleman Scott won the 133-pound title in the NCAA Wrestling Championships Saturday night by pinning Jim Slaton of Iowa in 49 seconds. It was Scott's first national title after winning three PIAA Championships at Waynesburg High School. Scott is only the 12th four-time All-American in Oklahoma State University history.

Classic results

Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic
at Fitzgerald Field House
United States–28 Pennsylvania–12
171–Quentin Wright (Bald Eagle) dec. Chris Spangler (Neuqua Valley, Ill.) 9-4
Hvy–Eric Thompson (Waverly-Shell Rock, Iowa) dec. Ziah Haddad (Bethlehem Catholic) 6-2
135–Mark Weber (Goodrich, Mich.) dec. Colin Johnston (Canon-McMillan) 5-3
112–B.J. Futrell (Mt. Carmel, Ill.) dec. Mark Rappo (Council Rock South) 7-0
160–Jason Welch (Las Lomas, Calif.) dec. Jonathan Brothers (Red Bank Valley) 22-11 (major)
125–BriaN Owen (University, Wash) dec. Derek Reber (Lewisburg) 7-2
215–Jordan Enck, (Manheim Central) dec. Tyrell Fortune (Lakeridge, Ore.) 6-3
145–Brock Parker (Canton) dec. Tony Jameson (Austintown Fitch, Ohio) 3-2
189–Romero Cotton (Hutchison, Kan.) dec. Joe Kennedy (Delaware Valley) 6-3
119–Thomas Williams (South Hills, Calif.) dec. Kegan Handlovic (Easton) 2-1 UTB (4 OTs)
152–Alex Meade (Caesar Rodney, Del.) dec. Mallie Shuster (Big Spring) 12-8
140–Jason Chamberlain (Springville, Utah) dec. Walt Peppelman (Central Dauphin) 11-4
130–Jordan Oliver (Easton) dec. Tyler Graff (Loveland, Colo.) 3-1 OT

Outstanding Wrestlers – Jason Welch, Jordan Oliver

WPIAL–36 Wisconsin–15
112–Grant Sutter (Dodgevill) dec. Zack Cecchetti (Kiski) 6-2
119–Nico Cortese (Hempfield) dec. Thane Antczak (Chetek Prairie Farm) 6-2
125–Brock Lovido (Kiski) pinned Malachi Root (Green Bay Preble) 2:19
130–Zack Zummo (Plum) dec. Matt Gaffney (Sauk Prarie) 11-5
135–Shane Welsh (Burrell) dec. Nick Hucke (Arrowhead) 3-2
140–Cole Schmitt (Belleville) dec. Jordan Shields (Burrell) 2-1
145–Dillon Bera (Kaukauna) dec. Bobby Speer (Burrell) 6-0
152–Zac Cibula (Luxemburg-Casco) dec. Jeff Dulaney (Albert Gallatin) 2-0
152–Donnie Tasser (Belle Vernon) pinnedMatt Gille (Roncalli) 3:13
160–Cody Friemoth (Neillsville) dec. Adam Harold (North Hills) 21-15
171–Lance Bryson (Albert Gallatin) dec. Sam Engelland (Neenah) 10-4
189–Mike Salopek (Norwin) dec. Luke Friemoth (Neillsville) 12-8
215–Dan Utchel (Chartiers Valley) dec. Nick Lloyd (Luxemburg-Casc0) 4-2
215–Dan Conley (Burgettstown) dec. Jake Little (Neenah) 5-1
Hvy–Justin Haines (Connellsville) dec. Zak Saevre (Aushwaubenon) 9-4

Outstanding Wrestlers – Brock Lovorio; Cody Friemoth

Miles win D-2 title

University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown’s Albert Miles, a Canon-McMillan graduate, won the 174-pound weight class at the NCAA Division II championships Saturday at Upper Iowa University in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Miles, the top seed, decisioned Ross Taplin of Nebraska-Omaha, 5-2, in the final.
Miles led 2-1 after one period and the matched was tied, 2-2, heading into the third period. Miles, who finished with a 38-7 record, won all four of his matches by decision.

Wrestling Classic

Saturday at Pitt's Fitzgerald Field House
5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.


Pennsylvania Team

Wrestler, School Rec. Titles
112–Mark Rappo, Council Rock South 152-10 1
119–Kegan Handlovic, Easton 124-29 2
125–Derek Reber, Lewisburg 165-10 1
130–Jordan Oliver, Easton 175-5 3
135–Colin Johnston, Canon-McMillan 163-10 1
140–Walter Peppelman, Central Dauphin 172-13 1
145–Brock Parker, Canton 146-14 1
152–Mallie Shuster, Big Spring 153-17 1
160–Jonathon Brothers, Redbank Valley 132-22 1
171–Quentin Wright, Bald Eagle 154-14 2
189–Joe Kennedy, Delaware Valley 152-24 1
215–Jordan Enck, Manheim Central 131-21 1
Hvy–Ziad Haddad, Bethlehem Catholic 133-27 1 X
Combined record – 1,952-227
State Championships – 18

United States
Wrestler, School Rec. Titles
112–B.J. Futrell, Mt. Carmel, Ill. 147-18 2
119–Thomas Williams, South Hill, Cal. 179-17 1
125–Brian Owen, University Wash., 124-5 2
130–Tyler Graff, Loveland Colo., 167-1 4
135–Mark Weber, Goodrich Mich., 224-7 4
140–Jason Chamberlain, Springville Utah 191-2 4
145–Tony Jameson, Austinfitch, Ohio 168-5 4
152–Alex Meade, Caesar Rodney Del., 125-4 3
160–Jason Welch, Las Lomas Cal., 194-7 3
171–Chris Spangler, Neuqua Valley Ill. 155-13 1
189–Romero Cotton, Hutchinson Kan. 137-11 4
215–Tyrell Fortune, Lakeridge Ore. 116-5 2
Hvy–Eric Thompson, Waverly, Iowa 174-13 2
Combined record – 2,101-108
State Championships – 108

WPIAL
Wrestler, School Rec. WPIAL
112–Zack Cecchetti, Kiski 129-46 2nd, 2nd
119–Nico Cortese, Hempfield 157-16 1st, 1st, 3rd, 3rd
125–Brock LiVorio, Kiski Prep 132-21 2nd, 1st (Prep)
130–Zack Zummo, Plum 106-14 1st, 3rd, 1st
135–Shane Welsh, Burrell 178-28 1st, 1st, 4th
140–Jordan Shields, Burrell 162-27 1st, 1st, 1st, 1st
145–Bobby Speer, Burrell 104-39 1st, 6th
152 Don Tasser, Belle Vernon H.S,, Belle Vernon, PA, 133-20, WPIAL 2008 -1st, 2007 - 3rd, 2006 - 5th
152–Jeff Dulaney, Albert Gallatin 91-30 2nd
160–Adam Harold, North Hills 121-42 2nd
171–Lance Bryson, Albert Gallatin 138-20 2nd, 2nd
189–Mike Salopak, Norwin 112-18 1st, 3rd, 3rd
215–Dan Utchel, Chartiers Valley 106-26 1st, 1st
215 Dan Conley, Burgettstown H.S., Burgettstown, PA, 78-23, WPIAL 2008 - 1st, 2007 - 4th
Hvy–Justin Haines, Connellsville 126-32 1st, 1st, 4th
Combined record – 1,662-349
WPIAL Championships – 16

Wisconsin

Wrestler, School Rec. Titles
112–Grant Sutter, Dodgeville 167-20 2
119–Thane Antczak, Chetek 171-11 2
125–Malachi Root, Green Bay Preble 176-8 –
130–Matt Gaffney, Sauk Prairie 165-17 1
135–Nick Hucke, Arrowhead 161-30 3
140–Cole Schmitt, Belleville 170-7 3
145–Dillion Bera, Kaukauna 131-22 1
152–Zac Cibula, Luzemburg-Casco 195-11 4
152 Matt Gille, Roncalli H.S., 149-8, State 2008 - 2nd, 2007 - 1st, 2006 - 3rd, 2005 - 5th
160–Cody Friemoth, Neillsville 181-14 1
171–Sam Engelland, Neenah 148-21 1
189-Luke Friemoth, Neillsville H.S., 166-19, State 2008 - 4th, 2007 - 2nd
215–Nick Lloyd, Luxemburg-Casco 137-37 2
215 Jake Little, Neenah H.S., Neenah, WI, 57-35
Hvy–Zak Saevre, Ashuaubenon 160-20 1
Combined record – 2,132-238
State championships – 24

Class AAA finals

CLASS AAA
Championship matches
103—Mark Rappo, Council Rock South dec. Zachary Horan, Nazareth, 6-1.
112—Shane Young, Penn-Trafford dec. Taylor Brown, Emmaus, 8-3.
119—Kegan Handlovic, Easton dec. Matt Snyder, Lewistown, 9-4.
125—Cortlandt Choate, Blue Mountain dec. Chris Albright, Red Lion, 2-1.
130—Jordan Oliver, Easton dec. Joshua Kindig, Blue Mountain, 4-2.
135—Dylan Alton, Central Mountain dec. Adam Will, Indian Valley, 8-2.
140—Marshall Peppelman, Central Dauphin dec. Bryce Busler, Cumberland Valley, 1-0.
145—Joey Napoli, Cumberland Valley dec. Walter Peppelman, Central Dauphin, 7-6.
152—Mallie Shuster, Big Spring dec. Robbie Robinson, Pittston Area, 4-3, 3OT.
160—Jake Kemerer, Hempfield (Dist. 7) dec. Steve Bosak, State College, 6-5.
171—Quentin Wright, Bald Eagle pinned Joe Loffredo, Jersey Shore, 2:28.
189—Joe Kennedy, Delaware Valley dec. Antonio Giorgio, Warwick, 8-4.
215—Jordan Enck, Manheim Central dec. Dan Utchel, Chartiers Valley, 5-2.
285—Sean Owen, Clearfield dec. Evan Craig, Abington Heights, 9-7.
Team Scoring
1. Central Dauphin 85, 2. Central Mountain 70, 3. Cumberland Valley 63.5, 4. Easton 55.5, 5. Northampton 54, 6. Hempfield (Dist. 7) 51, 7. Blue Mountain 43, 8. Chartiers Valley 35, 9. Middletown 34, 10. Warwick, 31.5.

Class AA finals

Championship matches

103—Luke Frey, Montoursville dec. Mason Beckman, Reynolds, 3-2 tiebreaker.
112—Anthony Zanetta, Keystone Oaks dec. Joe Spisak, Boiling Springs, 9-7.
119—Tyler Erdman, Line Mountain dec. Evan Yenolevich, Northwestern Lehigh, 5-3 OT.
125—Dane Johnson, Shady Side Academy dec. Nick Hodgkins, Wyomissing, 7-2.
130—Derek Reber, Lewisburg dec. Eric Hess, Benton, 3-1.
135—Jordan Moss, Sharon dec. Shane Welsh, Burrell, 3-2.
140—Gary Pfahler, Chestnut Ridge dec. Jordan Shields, Burrell, 4-3.
145—Brock Parker, Canton dec. Justin Ferguson, Greenville, 8-5.
152—Dirk Cowburn, Coudersport dec. Ethan Laudermilch, Northeast Bradford, 5-2.
160—Jon Brothers, Redbank Valley dec. Nick Venditti, Berwick, 4-2.
171—Ben Clymer, Northwestern Lehigh major dec. Gene Baier, Montoursville, 12-1.
189—Roman San Doval, Shady Side Academy dec. Ethan Virgili, Jefferson-Morgan, 2-1 tiebreaker.
215—Dan Conley, Burgettstown pinned Dan Winnie, Danville, 3:03.
285—Ziad Haddad, Bethlehem Catholic dec. Phil Catrucco, Sharpsville, 4-2.
Team Scoring
1. Shady Side Academy 91, 2. Northwestern Lehigh 62.5, 3. Burrell 51, 4. Reynolds 44, 5. Montoursville 41.5, 6. Benton 41, 7. Line Mountain 40, 8.

Conley wins gold

Dan Conley of Burgettstown pinned Dan Winnie of Danville in 3:03 to capture the 215-pound weight class in the PIAA Class AA Wrestling Championships at the Giant Center in Hershey Saturday. Conley lifted Winnie into the air with a double-leg and sent him to his back before pinning him. Conley, a senior, became the first state champion in Terry Havelka's 16-year tenure as head coach and the first Blue Devils wrestler since Jeff Abbott won the 189-pound title in 1992. Conley punctuated the victory with a flex pose.

Virgili takes second

Ethan Virgili of Jefferson-Morgan dropped a 2-1 four-overtime decision to Roman San Doval of Shady Side Academy in the 189-pound finals of the PIAA Championships at the Giant Center. This was the fourth meeting between the two wrestlers this season and San Doval has won three times. San Doval sealed it by controlling Virgili for the final 30-second rideout. Virgili is the first Jefferson-Morgan wrestler since Aaron Jennings (145 in 2004) to reach the finals. Virgili attemds Carmichaels and wrestles for the Rockets through a co-op agreement.

PIAA Extra: Hull beaten

Canon-McMillan sophomore Michael Hull was defeated by Manheim Central's Jordan Enck in the semifinals of the 215-pound weight class in the PIAA Class AAA Championships at Giant Center. Enck won by technical fall 17-2. Hull injured his right ankle while giving up a five-point move in the second period. Enck, a state runner-up last season, turned Hull twice more in the period to go up 11-2. In the third period, Enck had a takedown and turned Hull twice more to end it with seven seconds to go.

PIAA Extra: Johnston loses

Canon-McMillan senior Colin Johnston, who won a state title as a sophomore and finished runner-up last year, was beaten by Adam Will of Indian Valley in the 135-pound semifinals of the PIAA Wrestling Championships at Giant Center Saturday. Johnston and Will battled to a 1-1 tie in regulation. After a scoreless first overtime, Johnston chose down but could not escape. Will escaped with 16 seconds left in the third overtime to win it. Johnston finished in third place following a 3-0 decision over Jake O'Hara of Crestwood.

State brackets

Here's the link for the complete PIAA Wrestling Brackets:

http://states.pawrsl.com/index2008.html

PIAA Extra: Day 1

News outside the area at the PIAA Wrestling Championships in Hershey.

Here is how much things have changed in wrestling. Two defending state champions were defeated in the first round and there was hardly a ripple of noise from the crowd. Frank Martellotti of Shady Side Academy and Nate Eachus of Hazelton were unceremoniously dumped in the first round, Martellotti in Class AA and Eachus in Class AAA.

Why the blase attitude? Maybe it was because of this: 14 weight classes are too many, even for a state tournament. There are some weights that are incredibly difficult and some that are, well, for lack of a better term, easier. Martellotti's plight seemed to be set from the Powerade tournament, where he lost twice and the whispers began that he might not repeat. The interestintg part is that Shady Side needs him to do well in the wrestlebacks in order to make a run at the team title.

Eachus was shut out – SHUT OUT – in a first-round loss to Chartiers Valley's Matt Wilps, 7-0. And it wasn't that close. Eachus nearly gave up backpoints twice more in the bout. I don't recall that ever happening in the 28 years of covering this event for the Observer-Reporter.

Tony Dallago of Central Dauphin, a PIAA runner-up last season, needed an escape at the buzzer to tie send his bout against Northampton's James Sheptock into overtime. Dallago came away with a 5-2 overtime decision and it won't get any easier for him in the quarterfinals, where Quakertown's Jonathan Weibel waits.

The upper bracket of 103 pounds in Class AAA is unbelievably strong. Cameron Throckmorton (37-1) meets freshman sensation Nico Megaludis (34-0) of Franklin Regional; and Mark Rappo (47-0) of Council Rock South battles Greg Rinker (30-12) of Northampton. Throckmorton, Megaludis and Rappo are each regional champions.

Defending state champion Jordan Shields of Burrell appears headed for anotherr showdown with Dominick Demor of South Side Beaver in the 140-pound finals in Class AA. Both looked strong in first-round victories.

Attendance for the first day was a combined 13,609.

PIAA Resutls

Here are the results of the area wrestlers in the PIAA Championships.

Class AA

103–Brian Scritchfield, Jefferson-Morgann

First round–Decisioned Jamie Welsh, Pen Argyl 5-4 TB
(Scritchfield rode Welsh for the third OT period to win it)

Quarterfinals–Lost to Ron Garbinsky, Tyrone, 5-3

Consolations–Decisioned Tony Langdon, North East, 5-0

Consolations–Decisioned David White, Athens, 5-2

Consolations–Decisioned Geoff Alexander, SS Academy, 2-1

Third place-Decisioned Ron Garbinsky, Tyrone, 8-3

130–Mitch Spencer, Avella,

First round–Lost to Corey Brown, Reynolds, 8-5
(Spencer outscored 5-2 in third period)

Wrestlebacks–Decisioned Rob Henderson, United, 8-2

Consols–Decisioned Nick Nichols, Port Allegany, 10-1

Consolations–Pinned by Glenn Winslow, Cambria Heights, 4:17

Seventh place–Decisioned Robert Blotzer, South Allegheny, 6-5

152–Chris Stay, Beth-Center

First round–Lost a 10-4 decision to Derec Sauve, Susquenita

Wrestlebacks–Decisioned Zach Cerrone, Wellsboro, 6-2

Consols–Decisioned by Mike Brant, Westmont-Hilltop, 2-0
(Eliminated)

160–Aaron Hrutkay, Beth-Center

First round–Decisioned Nate Ross, Canton, 1-0
(Second-period escape all the scoring)

Quarterfinalst–Pinned by Jonathan Brothers, Redbank Valley, :22

Wrestlebacks–Decisioned Josh Lesher, Upper Dauphin, 6-0

Wrestlebacks–Decisioned Nick Lohrer, Fairview, 9-8

Third place–Lost to Caleb Kolb, Grove City, 3-2

160–Sam Guidi, Fort Cherry

First round–Lost decision to Nick Venditti, Berwick, 12-3
(Doesn’t look recovered from slight concussion last week)

Wrestlebacks–Pinned by Josh Lesher, Upper Dauphin, 2:34
(Eliminated)

189–Ethan Virgili, Jefferson-Morgan

First round–Decisioned Tyler Stambaugh, Bermudian Springs, 5-1
(Dominated each phase. Takedown with 28 seconds to go clinched it)

Quarterfinals–Decisioned Ammon Swisher, Hughesville, 4-2 OT

Semifinals–decisioned Jerico Weitzel, Ridgway, 3-1

First place_Lost to Roman San Doval, SS Academy, 2-1 (4 OTs)

215–Dan Conley, Burgettstown

First round–Decisioned Brandon Lawrence, ELCO, 11-3
(Scored four takedowns in the match)

Quarterfinals–Decisioned Justin Buchanan, Sharpsville, 9-3

Semifinals–Decisoned James Haynes, Mt. Carmel, 8-6

First place–Pinned Dan Winnie, Danville, 3:03
(Champion)

Hvy–Sam Miller, Washington

First round–Pinned Tyler Zittle, Littlestown
(Won despite a stiff neck)

Quarterfinals–Lost a 3-1 decision to Tyler Coombe, Bloomsburg

Wrestlebacks–Decisioned Zack Reefer, Elderton, 13-4

Wrestlebacks–Lost to Zeke Pyle, East Juniata, 3-1 OT

Seventh place-Lost to Tyler Crawford, Wyalusing, 6-4


CLASS AAA

103–Alex Dunaway, McGuffey

First round–Decisioned by Mark Rappo, Council Rock South, 17-8

Wrestlebackst–Decisioned T.J. Stanton, Dubois, 7-3

Consols–Lost to Clay Youtz, Central Dauphin, 10-8
(Eliminated)

119–Nick Catalano, Canon-McMillan

First round–Decisioned Nate James, Bellefonte, 8-2

Quarterfinals–Lost to Chris Kochinsky, Middletown, 5-1

Wrestlebacks–Lost to Kyle Liberato, Great Valley, 5-4 4 OTs
(Eliminated)

135–Colin Johnston, Canon-McMillan

First round–Decisioned Matt Laird, Conneaut Lake, 4-3

Quarterfinals–Decisioned Jayshon Wilson, Carlisle, 2-0 OT

Semifinals–Lost to Adam Will, Indian Valley, 2-1 OT

Wrestlebacks–Decisioned Shane Fenningham, Northampton, 4-3 4 OTs

Third place–Decisioned Jake O'Hara, Crestwood, 3-0

215–Michael Hull, Canon-McMillan

First round–Decisioned Jamie Reitzi, Middletown, 5-2

Quarterfinals–Decisioned Glenn Barnes, Central Mountain, 8-2

Semifinals–Lost to Jordan Enck, Manheim Central, 17-2 tech. fall

Wrestlebacks–Lost to Carl Buchholz, Great Valley, by forfeit

Fifth place–Lost to Chris Carabello, Governor Mifflin, by forfeit

Hvy–Sam Brownlee, Canon-McMillan

First round–Decisioned Tim Watson, Bald Eagle, 5-3 4 OTs

Quarterfinals–Pinned by Evan Craig, Abington Heights, 5:52

Wrestlebacks–Lost to Justin Haines, Connellsville, by forfeit
(Eliminated)

State predictions

Class AAA

103–1. Nico Megaludis, Franklin Regional; 2. Clayton Youtz, Central Dauphin; 3. Mark Rappo, Council Rock South; 4. Mack Shelton, Meadville
112–1. Shane Young, Penn-Trafford; 2. Mitchell Port, Bellefonte; 3. Simon Rice, Central Dauphin; 4. Jeremy Weslager, Belle Vernon
119–1. Kegan Handlovic, Easton; 2. Nico Cortese, Hempfield; 3. Nick Catalano, Canon-McMillan; 4. Robert Gribschaw, Hatboro-Horsham
125–1. Chris Albright, Red Lion; 2. Chad Frankhouser, Indian Spring; 3. Sam Sherlock, West Mifflin; 4. Jack Chichester, Conestoga
130–1. Jordan Oliver, Easton; 2. Zach Zummo, Plum; 3. Nick Kristich, Lower Dauphin; 4. Joey Walters, Latrobe
135–1. Colin Johnston, Canon-McMillan; 2. Ryan Kemmerer, Spring-Ford; 3. Dylan Alton, Central Mountain; 4. Shane Fennington, Northampton
140–1. Marshall Peppelman, Central Dauphin; 2. Nick Fischer, Unionville; 3. Bobby Ward, Nazareth; 4. Alexander Martinez, North Hills
145–1. Walt Peppelman, Central Dauphin; 2. Shane Alterio, Bellefonte; 3. James Fleming, West Mifflin; 4. Joey Napoli, Cumberland Valley
152–1. Tony Dallago, Central Dauphin; 2. Christopher Servian, Pleasant Valley; 3. Jonathan Weibel, Quakertown; 4. Mallie Shuster, Big Spring
160–1. Steve Bosak, State College; 2. Jake Kemerer, Hempfield; 3. Michael Wechsler, Northampton; 4. Justin Ortega, Oxford
171–1. Quentin Wright, Bald Eagle Area; 2. Joe Loffredo, Jersey Shore; 3. Lance Bryson, Albert Gallatin; 4. Steve Cressley, Punxsutawney
189–1. Nate Eachus, Hazelton; 2. Mike Salopek, Norwin; 3. Anthony Fulginitti, Lower Merion; 4. Joe Kennedy, Delaware Valley
215–1. Jordan Enck, Manheim Central; 2. Dan Utchel, Chartiers Valley; 3. Chris Carabello, Gov. Mifflin; 4. Dan Vaughan, Pittsburgh Central Catholic
Hvy–1. Sam Brownlee, Canon-McMillan; 2. Justin Haines, Connellsville; 3. Eric Kush, Chartiers Valley; 4. Jared Bennett, Upper Perkiomen

Class AA

103–1. Geoff Alexander, SS Academy; 2. Mason Beckman, Reynolds; 3. Tanner Hough, Westmont-Hilltop; 4. Luke Frey, Montoursville
112–1. Anthony Zanetta, Keystone Oaks; 2. Aaron Schopp, Tyrone; 3. Joe Spisak, Boiling Springs; 4. Frank Martellotti, SS Academy
119–1. Evan Yenolevich, Northwestern Lehigh; 2. Tyler Erdman, Line Mountain; 3. Seth Ecker, Pottstown; 4. Travis McKillop, Burrell
125–1. Dane Johnson, SS Academy; 2. Cody Kelly, Reynolds; 3. Tom McVicker, Forest Hills; 4. Bryson Brooke, Warrior Run
130–1. Derek Reber, Lewisburg; 2. Nick Nichols, Port Allegany; 3. Glenn Winslow, Cambria Heights; 4. Colin Shober, Schuylkill Valley
135–1. Shane Welsh, Burrell; 2. Jordan Moss, Sharon; 3. David Ivashchenko, South Park; 4. Phillip Macy, Littlestown
140–1. Jordan Shields, Burrell; 2. Dominick Demor, SS Beaver; 3. Caleb Vanderpool, Towanda; 4. Gary Pfahler, Chestnut Ridge
145–1. Brock Parker, Canton; 2. Justin Ferguson, Greenville; 3. Bob Speer, Burrell; 4. Joe Harper, Susquenita
152–1. Matthew Cunningham, SS Academy; 2. Corey Lear, Benton; 3. Dirk Cowburn, Coudersport; 4. Ethan Laudermilch, Northeast Bradford
160–1. Jon Brothers, Redbank Valley; 2. Nick Venditti, Berwick; 3. Caleb Kolb, Grove City; 4. Nate Ross, Canton
171–1. Jon Fausey, Line Mountain; 2. Marco Pecora, Richland; 3. Ben Clymer, Northwestern Lehigh; 4. Gene Baier, Montoursville
189–1. Brad Stoudt, Brandywine Heights; 2. Dallas Brown, Delone Catholic; 3. Ethan Virgili, Jefferson-Morgan; 4. Aaron Karns, Berwick
215–1. James Haynes, Mount Carmel; 2. Casey Hedash, Northern Lehigh; 3. Dan Conley, Burgettstown; 4. Dylan Major, Port Allegany
Hvy–1. Ziad Haddad, Bethlehem Catholic; 2. Phil Catrucco, Sharpsville; 3. Mitch Straight, Eisenhower; 4. Sam Miller, Washington

Local state results

As I have done in the past, I will update the results of each local wrestler who is participating in the PIAA Championships after each round of the tournament. You can find the results right here on this blog. I will try to add a new wrinkle and describe a little bit about what happened and why. I will also post links that show the state event updated bracket by bracket.

Of course, all of this depends on the wireless connection holding up, which was iffy at times in Johnstown.

PIAA time schedule

Wrestling

PIAA Championships
March 6-8
at Giant Center, Hershey
Thursday, March 6
Class AA
Preliminaries – 9 a.m.
First Round Consolations – 12:15 p.m.
Class AAA
Preliminaries – 4 p.m.
First Round Consolations – 7:15 p.m.

Friday, March 7
Class AA
Quarterfinals – 8 a.m.
Second Round Consolations – 9:45 a.m.
Class AAA
Quarterfinals – 1 p.m.
Second Round Consolations – 2:45 p.m.
Class AA
Semifinals – 6:30 p.m.
Third Round Consolations – 6:30 p.m.
Fourth Round Consolations – 9 p.m.

Saturday, March 8
Class AAA
Semifinals – 8 a.m.
Third Round Consolations – 8 a.m.
Fourth Round Consolations – 10:30 a.m.
Class AA
3rd, 5th & 7th Place Consolations – 12:30 p.m.
Parade of Champions – 2:10 p.m.
Championship Finals – 2:30 p.m.
Class AAA
3rd, 5th & 7th Place Consolations – 6 p.m.
Parade of Champions – 7:40 p.m.
Championship Finals – 8 p.m.

Final Regional Results

PIAA Wrestling

Class AA Soutwest Region Tournament
at Johnstown
Finals
103–Geoff Alexander (SS Academy) dec. Ron Garbinsky (Tyrone) 9-1
112–Anthony Zanetta (Keystone Oaks) dec. Aaron Schopp (Tyrone) 4-3
119–Travis McKillop (Burrell) dec. David Fogle (Forest Hills) 7-2
125–Dane Johnson (SS Academy) dec. Tom McVicker (Forest Hills) 10-0
130–Glenn Winslow (Cambria Heights) dec. Buddy Blotzer (South Allegheny) 3-2 3 OTs
135–Shane Welsh (Burrell) dec. Phillip Steinberg (Central Cambria) 4-2 3 OTs
140–Jordan Shields (Burrell) dec. Dominick Demor (SS Beaver) 3-1 OT
145–Bobby Speer (Burrell) dec. Keith Ryan (Mt. Union) 3-2
152–Matt Cunningham (SS Academy) dec. Mike Brant (Westmont-Hilltop) 3-0
160–Erik Frund (Southmoreland) dec. Dustin Drake (Mt. Union) 7-4
171–Marco Pecora (Richland) dec. Bobby Mort (Huntingdon) 8-2
189–Ethan Virgili (Jefferson-Morgan) dec. Roman San Doval (SS Academy) 4-3 4 OTs
215–Dan Conley (Burgettstown) won by default over Josh McDannell (Chestnut Ridge) 3:03
Hvy–Sam Miller (Washington) dec. Zach Reefer (Elderton) 3-2

Third & Fourth
103–Tanner Hough (Westmont-Hilltop) dec. Trey Easter (Bedford) 5-2
112–Evan Henderson (United) dec. Frank Martellotti (SS Academy) 4-2 OT
119–Joe Lascari (North Star) dec. Devin Cook (Bedford) 1-0 2 OTs
125–Ryan Link (Penn Cambria) dec. Travis Shaffer (Derry) 6-1
130–Mitch Spencer (Avella) dec. Rob Henderson (United) 7-5
135–David Ivashchenko (South Park) dec. Logan Sheldon (Hyndman) 4-2
140–Gary Pfahler (Chestnut Ridge) dec. Kevin Ryan (Mt. Union) 7-2
145–Dave Brown (SS Academy) dec. Matt Aungst (Claysburg-Kimmel) 4-1
152–Joseph Leppert (Cambria Heights) pinned Eli Snyder (Southern Huntingdon) 2:45
160–Aaron Hrutkay (Beth-Center) won by forfeit over Sam Guidi (Fort Cherry)
171–Kurt Brendel (SS Academy) dec. Zach Hicks (Mt. Union) 7-2
189–Don Miller (Cambria Heights) dec. Eric Herrold (Penns Valley) 13-2
215–Jordon Rousson (Carlynton) dec. John Kazalas (Keystone Oaks)
Hvy–Josh Krupa (Bedford) dec. Brian Beattie (Burrell) 5-1

Fifth & Sixth
103–Brian Scritchfield (Jefferson-Morgan) dec. Adam Weinell (Blairsville) 6-0
112–Jeremy Landowski (Burrell) dec. Luke Lohr (Somerset) 5-2
119–Patrick Myers (Penn Cambria) dec. Trevor Kushner (Westmont-Hilltop) 2-1 OT RO
125–John Mort (North Star) dec. Tyler Berger (Burrell) 1-0
130–Colin Sheridan (Mt. Pleasant) dec. Cody Feathers (Claysburg-Kimmel) 3-1
135–Shawn Perich (Portage) dec. Garrett Johnston (West Greene) 4-2
140–Dan Knott (Claysburg-Kimmel) won by forfeit over Patrick Connah (Central Cambria)
145–T.J. Polacek (Westmont-Hilltop) dec. Matt Aungst (Claysburg-Kimmel) 4-2
152–Chris Stay (Beth-Center) dec. Kyle Appleby (Avella) 7-3
160–Myers Miller (Ligonier Valley) pinned Mike Kuhns (Valley) 2:33
171–Jeff Beal (Southmoreland) dec. Patrick Morris (West Greene) 4-3
189–Ryan Krouse (Richland) dec. Kyle Dudley (Valley) 5-3
215–Vincent Corden (Somerset) dec. Jamel Fortson (Mt. Union) 7-2
Hvy–Ethan Covalt (Penns Valley) pinned Tyrone Ezell (Steel Valley) 1:09

Semifinals
103–Alexander (SS Academy) dec. Hough (Westmont-Hilltop0 4-0; Garbinsky (Tyrone) dec. Easter (Bedford) 3-1
112–Schopp (Tyrone) dec. Martellotti (SS Academy) 3-0; Zanetta (Keystone Oaks) dec. Henderson (United) 4-1
119–Fogle (Forest Hills) dec. Lascari (North Star) 4-2; McKillop (Burrell) dec. Cook (Bedford) 5-1
125–Johnson (SS Academy) dec. Mort (North Star) 3-2; McVicker (Forest Hills) dec. Berger (Burrell) 4-1
130–Blotzer (South Allegheny) dec. Feathers (Claysburg-Kimmel) 7-5; Winslow (Cambria Heights) dec. Henderson (United) 5-2
135–Welsh (Burrell) pinned Sheldon (Hyndman) 1:44; Steinberg (Central Cambria) dec. Ivashchenko (South Park) 6-4 OT
140–Shields (Burrell) won by forfeit over Connah (Central Cambria);
145–Speer (Burrell) dec. Polacek (Westmont-Hilltop) 2-1 OT; Ryan (Mt. Union) pinned Atwood (Kittanning) 3:14
152–Cunningham (SS Academy) dec. Leppert (Cambria Heights) 3-1; Brant (Westmont-Hilltop) dec. Appleby (Avella) 13-1
160–Drake (Mt. Union) dec. Guidi (Fort Cherry) 8-3; Frund (Southmoreland) dec. Hrutkay (Beth-Center) 3-1 3 OTs
171–Pecora (Richland) pinned Beal (Southmoreland) :36; Mort (Huntingdon) dec. Brendel (SS Academy) 9-4
189–San Doval (SS Academy) dec. Dudley (Valley) 7-3; Virgili (Jefferson-Morgan) dec. Krouse (Richland) 3-2 TB OT
215–McDannell (Chestnut Ridge) dec. Roussos (Carlynton) 5-2; Conely (Burgettstown) dec. Corden (Somerset) 7-1
Hvy–Miller (Washington) dec. Ezell (Steel Valley) 4-3; Reefer (Elderton) pinned Covalt (Penns Valley) 4:23

AA Reg 3rd through 5th

Third & Fourth
103–Tanner Hough (Westmont-Hilltop) dec. Trey Easter (Bedford) 5-2
112–Evan Henderson (United) dec. Frank Martellotti (SS Academy) 4-2 OT
119–Joe Lascari (North Star) dec. Devin Cook (Bedford) 1-0 2 OTs
125–Ryan Link (Penn Cambria) dec. Travis Shaffer (Derry) 6-1
130–Mitch Spencer (Avella) dec. Rob Henderson (United) 7-5
135–David Ivashchenko (South Park) dec. Logan Sheldon (Hyndman) 4-2
140–Gary Pfahler (Chestnut Ridge) dec. Kevin Ryan (Mt. Union) 7-2
145–Dave Brown (SS Academy) dec. Matt Aungst (Claysburg-Kimmel) 4-1
152–Joseph Leppert (Cambria Heights) pinned Eli Snyder (Southern Huntingdon) 2:45
160–Aaron Hrutkay (Beth-Center) won by forfeit over Sam Guidi (Fort Cherry)
171–Kurt Brendel (SS Academy) dec. Zach Hicks (Mt. Union) 7-2
189–Don Miller (Cambria Heights) dec. Eric Herrold (Penns Valley) 13-2
215–Jordon Rousson (Carlynton) dec. John Kazalas (Keystone Oaks)
Hvy–Josh Krupa (Bedford) dec. Brian Beattie (Burrell) 5-1

Fifth & Sixth
103–Brian Scritchfield (Jefferson-Morgan) dec. Adam Weinell (Blairsville) 6-0
112–Jeremy Landowski (Burrell) dec. Luke Lohr (Somerset) 5-2
119–Patrick Myers (Penn Cambria) dec. Trevor Kushner (Westmont-Hilltop) 2-1 OT RO
125–John Mort (North Star) dec. Tyler Berger (Burrell) 1-0
130–Colin Sheridan (Mt. Pleasant) dec. Cody Feathers (Claysburg-Kimmel) 3-1
135–Shawn Perich (Portage) dec. Garrett Johnston (West Greene) 4-2
140–Dan Knott (Claysburg-Kimmel) won by forfeit over Patrick Connah (Central Cambria)
145–T.J. Polacek (Westmont-Hilltop) dec. Matt Aungst (Claysburg-Kimmel) 4-2
152–Chris Stay (Beth-Center) dec. Kyle Appleby (Avella) 7-3
160–Myers Miller (Ligonier Valley) pinned Mike Kuhns (Valley) 2:33
171–Jeff Beal (Southmoreland) dec. Patrick Morris (West Greene) 4-3
189–Ryan Krouse (Richland) dec. Kyle Dudley (Valley) 5-3
215–Vincent Corden (Somerset) dec. Jamel Fortson (Mt. Union) 7-2
Hvy–Ethan Covalt (Penns Valley) pinned Tyrone Ezell (Steel Valley) 1:09

Partial AA Reg. update

Three area wrestlers – Jefferson-Morgan's Ethan Virgili (189), Burgettstown's Dan Conely (215) and Washington's Sam Miller (Hvy) – have advanced to the PIAA Class AA Regional finals. Five other area wrestlers were eliminated: Andrew Lucarini of Fort Cherry, Colton Blumer of West Greene, Ty Basinger of Jefferson-Morgan, and Dave Grillo and Ray Campbell of Charleroi.

AA Regional Semifinals

Semifinals
103–Alexander (SS Academy) dec. Hough (Westmont-Hilltop0 4-0; Garbinsky (Tyrone) dec. Easter (Bedford) 3-1
112–Schopp (Tyrone) dec. Martellotti (SS Academy) 3-0; Zanetta (Keystone Oaks) dec. Henderson (United) 4-1
119–Fogle (Forest Hills) dec. Lascari (North Star) 4-2; McKillop (Burrell) dec. Cook (Bedford) 5-1
125–Johnson (SS Academy) dec. Mort (North Star) 3-2; McVicker (Forest Hills) dec. Berger (Burrell) 4-1
130–Blotzer (South Allegheny) dec. Feathers (Claysburg-Kimmel) 7-5; Winslow (Cambria Heights) dec. Henderson (United) 5-2
135–Welsh (Burrell) pinned Sheldon (Hyndman) 1:44; Steinberg (Central Cambria) dec. Ivashchenko (South Park) 6-4 OT
140–Shields (Burrell) won by forfeit over Connah (Central Cambria);
145–Speer (Burrell) dec. Polacek (Westmont-Hilltop) 2-1 OT; Ryan (Mt. Union) pinned Atwood (Kittanning) 3:14
152–Cunningham (SS Academy) dec. Leppert (Cambria Heights) 3-1; Brant (Westmont-Hilltop) dec. Appleby (Avella) 13-1
160–Drake (Mt. Union) dec. Guidi (Fort Cherry) 8-3; Frund (Southmoreland) dec. Hrutkay (Beth-Center) 3-1 3 OTs
171–Pecora (Richland) pinned Beal (Southmoreland) :36; Mort (Huntingdon) dec. Brendel (SS Academy) 9-4
189–San Doval (SS Academy) dec. Dudley (Valley) 7-3; Virgili (Jefferson-Morgan) dec. Krouse (Richland) 3-2 TB OT
215–McDannell (Chestnut Ridge) dec. Roussos (Carlynton) 5-2; Conely (Burgettstown) dec. Corden (Somerset) 7-1
Hvy–Miller (Washington) dec. Ezell (Steel Valley) 4-3; Reefer (Elderton) pinned Covalt (Penns Valley) 4:23