Now that you mentioned him . . .

Albert Miles, the former Canon-McMillan wrestler who won an NCAA title at Pitt-Johnstown, will be competting in a Mixed Martial Arts event Saturday at the James E. Carnes Convention Center in St. Clairsville, Ohio. The event, dubbed the Cage of Chaos, begins at 7:30 p.m. Miles is scheduled to fight Dave Gabig.

All-District Team

Observer-Reporter All-District Wrestling Team

Wrestler of the Year – Connor Schram, Canon-McMillan
Class AAA Coach of the Year – Chris Mary, Canon-McMillan
Class AA Coach of the Year – Bill Sutton, Chartiers-Houston

FIRST TEAM
Nick Carr, South Fayette, Sr., 152, 41-2, 128-17
Nick Catalano, Canon-McMillan, Sr., 145, 47-2, 155-21
Colomon Chishko, Canon-McMillan, Fr., 130, 46-5
Sam Guidi, Fort Cherry, Sr., 171, 33-7, 128-28
Michael Innes, Chartiers-Houston, Sr., 145, 41-6, 132-20
Cody Klempay, Canon-McMillan, Jr., Hvy, 47-1, 111-21
Zach McGinnis, Waynesburg, 125, Sr., 41-6, 124-26
Gus Mizia, Bentworth, Sr., 171, 39-4, 136-35
Derrick Nelson, Waynesburg, Sr., 119, 38-6, 132-24
Connor Schram, Canon-McMillan, So, 112, 47-3, 89-7
Colton Shorts, Canon-McMillan, Jr. 103, 50-2, 90-22
Zach Swarrow, Beth-Center, So., 103, 32-12, 67-22
Jeff Tarley, Beth-Center, Hvy., 34-5, 93-21
Cody Wiercioch, Charleroi, So., 160, 39-3, 76-4

SECOND TEAM
Tyler Buckiso, Peters Township, Fr., 103, 40-7, 40-7
Dustin Conti, Jefferson-Morgan, So., 171, 37-17, 54-30
Dylan Demain, Bentworth, Sr., 160, 42-7, 132-37
Dario Dobbin, Canon-McMillan, Jr., 135, 42-13, 96-34
Jacon Durbin, West Greene, Sr., 140, 14-0, 35-9, 80-55
Derrick Evanovich, Peters Township, Jr., 125, 37-5, 88-23
Michael Fetchet, South Fayette, So., 145, 31-15, 43-27
Corey Garry, Fort Cherry, Hvy., Jr., 32-5, 69-17
Josh Kwasny, Charleroi, Jr., 135, 32-12, 84-26
Kyle McWreath, Trinity, Sr., 215, 33-2, 122-31
Francis Mizia, Bentworth, Jr., 145, 44-6, 98-28
Joe Phillips, Jefferson-Morgan, Jr., 189, 32-15, 77-42
Tanner Sutton, Chartiers-Houston, So., 130, 37-11, 72-19
Aaron Toth, Charleroi, Jr., 125, 33-11, 87-29

Two wins at Classic

The Pennsylvania and WPIAL teams pulled off a rare doubleplay in winning both dual meets in the Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic Sunday at Pitt.
In the feature dual meet, Pennsylvania defeated the United States for only the second time in 11 years, 27-18.
Travis Shaffer of Derry, who was originally selected for the WPIAL team but moved into Neff’s spot after the injury, was named Outstanding Wrestler for Pennsylvania with a 7-2 decision over Hunter Stieber of Monroeville, Ohio, at 135 pounds. Stieber was 203-2 and won four state titles.
Mike Ottinger of Parkland might have had the most impressive win with a 6-4 decision over Destin McCauley of Apple Valley, Minn. McCauley had a 286-6 record and five state titles.
Logan Storley, a six-time state champion from Webster, S.D., won a 3-1 decision over John Staudenmayer of Plymouth Whitemarsh at 171.
Nico Megaludis of Franklin Regional capped the match with a 9-3 decision over Conor Youtsey of Mason, Mich., at 125. The weights were predrawn.
The WPIAL made Classic history with the first shutout, a 42-0 win over Michigan.
Micahel Innes of Chartiers-Houston, added just Friday as a replacement, was one of six local winners. Innes decisioned Brian Gibbs of Bedford, 5-3, at 140 pounds.
Waynesburg’s Derrick Nelson nipped Brandon Fifield of Leslie, 3-2, at 119; Canon-McMillan’s Nick Catalano edged Matt Frisch of Oxford, 2-1, at 145; South Fayette’s Nick Carr stopped Dan Fleet or Lowell, 6-1 at 152; Trinity’s Kyle McWreath beat Anthony Abro, 2-1, at 189; and Beth-Center’s Jeff Tarley dropped Cody Wolever of Hesperia, 6-1, at heavyweight.

The head of Beth-Center's Jeff Tarley snaps back after being hit by Cody Wolever of Hesperia, Mich., during the heavyweight bout of the Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic. Tarley won a 6-1 decision to wrap up the WPIAL's 42-0 shutout victory over Michigan Sunday. Pennsylvania defeated the United States 27-18.

Classic results

Wrestling

Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic
at Pitt’s Fitzgerald Fieldhouse
Pennsylvania 27 United States 18
112–Jordan Conaway, New Oxford, dec. Evan Silver, Blair Academy, N.J., 3-2
119–Mason Beckman, Reynolds, dec. Earl Hall, South Dade, Fla., 5-2
125–Nico Megaludis, Franklin Regional, dec. Conor Youtsey, Mason, Mich., 9-2
130–Jesse Thielke, Germantown, Wisc., dec. Zach Horan, Nazareth, 8-3
135–Travis Shaffer, Derry, dec. Hunter Stieber, Monroeville, Ohio, 7-2
140–Evan Henderson, Kiski School, dec. Cam Tessari, Monroeville, Ohio, 5-4
145–Nick Hodgkins, Wyomissing, dec. Alex Dieringer, Port Washington, Wisc., 7-2
152–Mike Ottinger, Parkland, dec. Destin McCauley, Apple Valley, Minn., 6-4
160–Bryce hammond, Bakersfield, Calif., dec. Travis McKillop, Burrell, 4-2 OT
171–Logan Storley, Webster, S.D., dec. John Staudenmayer, Plymouth Whitemarsh, 3-1
189–Morgan McIntosh, Calvary Chapel, Calif., pinned Ryan Hembury, Muncy, 2:59
215–Garth Lakitsky, Tamaqua, won by default over Andrew Campolattano, Bound Brook, N.J., 2nd
Hvy–Donny Longendyke, White Bear Lake, Minn., dec. Terrance Jean, Wyoming Seminary, 3-2
USA OW – Morgan McIntosh
Pa. OW – Travis Shaffer

WPIAL 42 Michigan 0
112–Paul Bewak, Hempfield, dec. Devane Dodgens, Chippewa Hills, 4-0
119–Derrick Nelson, Waynesburg, dec. Brandon Fifield, Leslie, 3-2
125–Goeffrey Alexander, SS Academy, dec. Joey White, Dundee, 6-0
130–Dave Makara, Burrell, dec. Terry Turner, Davison, 8-6
135–Jeremy Landowski, Burrell, dec. Camryn Jackson, Lansing Eastern, 7-2
140–Michael Innes, Chartiers-Houston, dec. Brian Gibbs, Bedford, 5-3
145–Nick Catalano, Canon-McMillan, dec. Matt Frisch, Oxford, 2-1
152–Nick Carr, South Fayette, dec. Dan Fleet, Lowell, 6-1
160–Lorenzo Thomas, Pgh. CC, dec. Matt Vandermeer, Clarkston, 6-0
171–Nick Bonaccorsi, Bethel park, dec. Ben Ralston, Oxford, 4-0
189–Kyle McWreath, Trinity, dec. Anthony Abro, Canton, 2-1
215–Brian Beattie, Burrell, pinned Jacob Hampton, Haslett, :51
Hvy–Jeff Tarley, Beth-Center, dec. Cody Wolever, Hesperia, 6-1
OW – Brian Beattie, Burrell

Innes added to Classic

Michael Innes, a senior at Chartiers-Houston, has been added to the WPIAL team for Sunday's Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic. Innes' inclusion was because of an injury to Dan Neff of Solanco, who was ompeting on the Pa. Team. Derry's Travis Shaffer, who was on the WPIAL Team, was moved up to the Pa. Team and Innes inserted in Shaffer's spot.

Got that?

Innes has a 132-29 record and is a two-time WPIAL champion. Shaffer has a 147-22 record and a state title to his credentials.

Scott into Hall of Fame

Coleman Scott, a former PIAA and NCAA champion, will be inducted into the Southwestern Pennsylvania Wrestling Hall of Fame at the Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic Sunday. Scott, who won his NCAA title at Oklahoma State University, was a three-time PIAA champion at Waynesburg High School.
Joining Scott in the hall are Kurt Brenner, a state champion from Freedom; Ken Nellis, a state champion from Shaler; and Steve Snyder, a longtime wrestling official.

Penn State wins team title

Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA – Penn State, led by 184-pound champion Quentin Wright, won its first NCAA wrestling title in 58 years Saturday night by outpointing Cornell.
The Nittany Lions finished with 107 1/2 points to Cornell’s 93 1/2.
“In my mind, I’ve been wanting to be a part of a national championship program since I started at Iowa State as a freshman in 1998,” Penn State coach Cael Sanderson said. “Having not been able to do that for so many years until here we are no and it’s finally happened.”
Wright began the tournament as the ninth seed and won his first national title with a 5-2 decision over Lehigh’s Rob Hamlin.
“It’s a great feeling,” Wright said. “It hasn’t hit me yet. I just got out of the match. But it’s going to get better for a long time.”
Nebraska senior Jordan Burroughs, (36-0), one of five wrestlers to finish the tournament undefeated on the year and the first two-time national champ in program history, dominated the 165 weight class. He took the championship match with an 11-3 victory against Oklahoma’s Tyler Caldwell.
In the only pin of the night, Arizona State’s Bubba Jenkins, who spent four years at Penn State before he transferred, dispatched Nittany Lions’ freshman David Taylor in 4:14 at 157 pounds.
Jenkins said he left Penn State because of Sanderson.
“He didn’t think I was good enough or the right kid to win it at that weight class or any weight class. I wanted to go 149. But he had other ideas. And he got rid of me. And one man’s trash is a whole country’s treasure,” Jenkins said.
Cornell’s Kyle Dake allowed his first point of the tournament in the final against Penn State’s Frank Molinaro, but it hardly mattered as the Big Red sophomore dominated and won his second national title with an 8-1 decision.
At 197 pounds, fourth-seeded Dustin Kilgore (38-2) became the first national champion in program history when he pinned Oklahoma State’s Clayton Foster in 4:56 despite the fact he trailed 5-1 at the time.
In the opening match of the night, Arizona State’s Anthony Robles took a 7-1 decision from Iowa sophomore Matt McDonough. Robles, who was born without a right leg, got the only takedown in the first period of the match and worked a pair of tilts to secure five back points.
“I had a lot of butterflies going out there.,” said Robles, who admitted he’s most likely done as a competitive wrestler but wants to remain involved in one facet or another. “This year I think that was the biggest difference in my wrestling, was my mental game. Going into every match I was real relaxed, real calm. But before that, before this match, it was nothing but butterflies. I felt like I was going throw up, I was so scared I almost started crying.
“But it’s just the atmosphere. It’s the true athletes that are able to just overcome that.”
Sophomore Jordan Oliver (29-0) out of Oklahoma State beat Boise State senior Jordan Hochstrasser for the second time this year as he captured the 133-pound title with an 8-4 decision.
Kellen Russell kept the undefeated streak alive through the first three weights as the Michigan junior took a 3-2 decision over Cal-Poly junior Borislav Novachkov at 141 pounds.
Iowa State’s Jonathan Reader finished a perfect season with a 10-3 decision over Stanford junior Nick Amuchaslegui. Reader, the 68th national champion in program history, went 38-0 and was a four-time All-American.
“Last night I was disappointed with the way I performed (in the semifinals),” Reader said. “I was a little anxious and excited to wrestle. But I came out tonight and made Iowa State proud.”
In the final bout of the night, Lehigh’s Zach Rey (34-1) avenged his only loss of the season with a 2-1 decision in which riding time as the difference, over American’s Ryan Flores.
The three-day event drew a record attendance of 104,260.

NCAA medal rounds

Saturday
At Philadelphia
125
First Place
Anthony Robles (Arizona State) DEC Matt McDonough (Iowa) D 7-1
Third Place
Brandon Precin (Northwestern) DEC Ben Kjar (Utah Valley University) D 5-0
Fifth Place
Zachary Sanders (Minnesota) DEC Ryan Mango (Stanford) D 6-2
Seventh Place
Jarrod Patterson (Oklahoma) DEC James Nicholson (Old Dominion) D 3-2
Semifinals Round
Ben Kjar (Utah Valley) DEC Ryan Mango (Stanford) D 3-1
Brandon Precin (Northwestern) DEC Zachary Sanders (Minnesota) D 5-4
133

First Place
Jordan Oliver (Oklahoma State) DEC Andrew Hochstrasser (Boise State) D 8-4
Third Place
Andrew Long (Penn State) DEC Scotti Sentes (Central Michigan) D 7-5
Fifth Place
Tyler Graff (Wisconsin) DEC Mike Grey (Cornell) D 7-2
Seventh Place
Lou Ruggirello (Hofstra) DEC Bernard Futrell (Illinois) D 9-6
Wrestleback Semifinals Round
Scotti Sentes (Central Michigan) DEC Tyler Graff (Wisconsin) D 5-0
Andrew Long (Penn State) WBF Mike Grey (Cornell) F 4:59

141
First Place
Kellen Russell (Michigan) DEC Borislav Novachkov (Cal Poly) D 3-2
Third Place
Michael Thorn (Minnesota) DEC Montell Marion (Iowa) D 4-3
Fifth Place
James Kennedy (Illinois) DEC Todd Schavrien (Missouri) M 11-1
Seventh Place
Zack Bailey (Oklahoma) DEC Zack Kemmerer (Pennsylvania) D 5-2
Wrestleback Semifinals Round
Montell Marion (Iowa) DEC Todd Schavrien (Missouri) D 7-3
Michael Thorn (Minnesota) WBF James Kennedy (Illinois) F 1:29

149
First Place
Kyle Dake (Cornell) DEC Frank Molinaro (Penn State) D 8-1
Third Place
Jason Chamberlain (Boise State) DEC Ganbayar Sanjaa (American) D 3-0
Fifth Place
Jamal Parks (Oklahoma State) DEC Andrew Nadhir (Northwestern) D 6-2
Seventh Place
Kevin LeValley (Bucknell) DEC Derek Valenti (Virginia) D 5-4
Wrestleback Semifinals Round
Ganbayar Sanjaa (American) DEC Andrew Nadhir (Northwestern) D 5-1
Jason Chamberlain (Boise State) DEC Jamal Parks (Oklahoma State) D 3-1;SV1

157
First Place
Bubba Jenkins (Arizona State) WBF David Taylor (Penn State) F 4:14
Third Place
Steve Fittery (American) DEC Derek St. John (Iowa) M 13-1
Fifth Place
Adam Hall (Boise State) DEC Jason Welch (Northwestern) D 5-1
Seventh Place
Bryce Saddoris (Navy) DEC Walter Peppelman (Harvard) D 4-3;TB1
Wrestleback Semifinals Round
Derek St. John (Iowa) DEC Jason Welch (Northwestern) D 6-1
Steve Fittery (American) DEC Adam Hall (Boise State) D 5-0

165
First Place
Jordan Burroughs (Nebraska) DEC Tyler Caldwell (Oklahoma) M 11-3
Third Place
Andrew Howe (Wisconsin) DEC Colt Sponseller (Ohio State) D 6-4
Fifth Place
Shane Onufer (Wyoming) DEC Josh Asper (Maryland) D 5-4 Seventh Place
Brandon Hatchett (Lehigh) DEC Paul Gillespie (Hofstra) D 3-0
Wrestleback Semifinals Round
Colt Sponseller (Ohio State) DEC Shane Onufer (Wyoming) D 3-2
Andrew Howe (Wisconsin) DEC Josh Asper (Maryland) D 3-1

174
First Place
Jonathan Reader (Iowa State) DEC Nick Amuchastegui (Stanford) D 10-3
Third Place
Edward Ruth (Penn State) DEC Mack Lewnes (Cornell) D 6-2
Fifth Place
Colby Covington (Oregon State) DEC Christopher Henrich (Virginia) D 3-2
Seventh Place
Mike Letts (Maryland) DEC Ben Bennett (Central Michigan) D 7-2
Wrestleback Semifinals Round
Edward Ruth (Penn State) DEC Christopher Henrich (Virginia) D 7-2
Mack Lewnes (Cornell) DEC Colby Covington (Oregon State) D 12-5

184
First Place
Quentin Wright (Penn State) DEC Robert Hamlin (Lehigh) D 5-2
Third Place
Grant Gambrall (Iowa) DEC Steve Bosak (Cornell) D 6-3
Fifth Place
Christopher Honeycutt (Edinboro) WBF Joe LeBlanc (Wyoming) F FOR
Seventh Place
Travis Rutt (Wisconsin) DEC Kevin Steinhaus (Minnesota) D 4-2
Wrestleback Semifinals Round
Grant Gambrall (Iowa) WBF Joe LeBlanc (Wyoming) F FOR
Steve Bosak (Cornell) DEC Christopher Honeycutt (Edinboro) M 12-0

197
First Place
Dustin Kilgore (Kent State) WBF Clayton Foster (Oklahoma State) F 4:56
Third Place
Cam Simaz (Cornell) DEC Trevor Brandvold (Wisconsin) D 5-2
Fifth Place
Luke Lofthouse (Iowa) DEC Zack Giesen (Stanford) D 6-3
Seventh Place
Sonny Yohn (Minnesota) DEC Matt Powless (Indiana) D 5-2
Wrestleback Semifinals Round
Cam Simaz (Cornell) WBF Zack Giesen (Stanford) F 3:31
Trevor Brandvold (Wisconsin) DEC Luke Lofthouse (Iowa) D 4-0

285
First Place
Zachery Rey (Lehigh) DEC Ryan Flores (American) D 2-1
Third Place
Dominque Bradley (Missouri) DEC Jarod Trice (Central Michigan) D 3-2
Fifth Place
Ricardo Alcala (Indiana) DEC Spencer Myers (Maryland) D 5-4
Seventh Place
Anthony Nelson (Minnesota) WBF Levi Cooper (Arizona State) F 2:37
Wrestleback Semifinals Round
Dominque Bradley (Missouri) DEC Spencer Myers (Maryland) D 2-0
Jarod Trice (Central Michigan) DEC Ricardo Alcala (Indiana) D 3-2;TB2 UTB

Final Standings
1, Penn State, 107.5. 2, Cornell, 93.5. 3, Iowa, 86.5. 4, Oklahoma State, 70.5. 5, American, 65.0. 6, Arizona State, 62.5. 7, Minnesota, 61.0. 8, Lehigh, 58.5. 9, Boise State, 57.5. 10, Wisconsin, 54.5. 11, Stanford, 44.0. 12, Nebraska, 43.5. 13, Central Michigan, 39.0. 13, Northwestern, 39.0. 15, Michigan, 38.5. 16, Oklahoma, 38.0. 17, Kent State, 37.0. 18, Maryland, 35.5. 19, Missouri, 35.0. 20, Iowa State, 31.5. 21, Oregon State, 26.0. 22, Illinois, 25.0. 23, Edinboro, 24.0. 23, Virginia, 24.0. 25, Indiana, 23.5.

Good link to follow NCAAs

Don't bother with the NCAA's web page. Here is a site I found today that will give you any result you want at the NCAA Wrestling Championships:




http://www.nwcaonline.com/nwcaonline/CompetitionResultNCAA.aspx

Lions still lead

This update from GoPSUsports.com


PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - The Penn State Nittany Lion wrestling team remained in first place after the second session of the 2011 NCAA Wrestling Championships in Philadelphia. Head coach Cael Sanderson's crew closed out day one at the Wells Fargo Center by posting a perfect 8-0 record in session two and own a superb 15-1 record at the conclusion of day one of the event.

All seven of Penn State's seeded wrestlers won their second round matches and picked up one win in consolation action. Sophomore All-American Quentin Wright (Wingate, Pa.) and junior heavyweight Cameron Wade (Twinsburg, Ohio) each came up big as ninth-seeds, upsetting their eighth-seeded opponents to help spur the Lions on to the perfect session.

The Nittany Lions lead the team race with 30.5 points while Cornell is in second with 29.0. Iowa and Oklahoma State are tied for third with 25.0 each and American University is in fifth with 23.5.

Penn State came out roaring thanks to a sudden victory win and key bonus point victories. Sophomore All-American Andrew Long (Creston, Iowa), the third seed at 133, survived a four-point flurry from Minnesota's David Thorn and notched a takedown in sudden victory to post a 7-5 (sv) win to move into tomorrow's quarterfinals where he will face 11th-seed Scotti Sentes of Central Michigan. True freshman Andrew Alton (Mill Hall, Pa.), the sixth-seed at 141, picked up yet another bonus point for Penn State, posting a strong 13-4 major over 11th-seed Michael Mariarcher of American. Combined with a first round pin this morning, Alton has picked up three bonus points for Penn State. He is also set for the quarterfinals tomorrow morning where he will meet third-seed Borislav Novachkov of Cal Poly.

Two-time All-American Frank Molinaro (Barnegat, N.J.), the second-seed at 149, continued to roll in the post-season. Molinaro notched a solid 6-3 win over Virginia's Derek Valenti and moves into the quarterfinals tomorrow where he will take on seventh-seed Mario Mason of Rutgers. The three points scored by Valenti are the first scored against Molinaro in post-season action (Big Tens or NCAAs). Red-shirt freshman David Taylor (St. Paris, Ohio), the third-seed at 157, was dominant once again, posting a 20-3 technical fall over Northern Iowa's David Bonin at the 5:49 mark. Taylor used three takedowns and four three-point near fall points to roll to the victory and pick up 1.5 bonus points (giving him 2.5 for the tournament. Taylor will meet Iowa's Derek St. John, the No. 6 seed, in the quarterfinals tomorrow morning.

Red-shirt freshman Ed Ruth (Harrisburg, Pa.) then used a second period takedown and a late scramble to avoid a reversal to post an important 5-3 win over Minnesota's Scott Glasser at 174. Ruth, the No. 2 seed, will take on No. 7 seed Nick Amuchastegui of Stanford in the quarterfinals tomorrow. Wright bettered his Big Ten Championship win over Minnesota's Kevin Steinhaus with a dominating 8-4 win here in Philadelphia. Wright, the ninth seed, dominated the eight-seed Steinhaus with two takedowns in the third period to roll to the win. Wright will now meet top-seeded Chris Honeycutt of Edinboro in the quarterfinals tomorrow morning.

Wade, the ninth-seed, avenged a loss in the Big Ten Championship to eighth-seed Tony Nelson of Minnesota by rolling to a 4-1 win in his second round battle. Wade used a takedown and a reversal to dominate the match and move into the quarterfinals tomorrow morning against top-seed Zach Rey of Lehigh. Senior Brad Pataky (Clearfield, Pa.) rebounded from a first round loss this morning to handle Oregon State's Jason Lara 6-1 in the first round of consolations. Pataky used two takedowns, an escape and riding time to get the win and move into tomorrow morning's consolation action where he will face Sean Boyle of Michigan.

One-legged wrestler at NCAAs

Hunter Martin / Getty Images Contributor
Anthony Robles (L) of Arizona State University wrestles Jarrod Patterson of the University of Oklahoma in the 125 pound weight class during the NCAA Wrestling Championships on March 18, 2011 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Headlee, Ryan eliminated (updated)

Ethan Headlee of Pitt and Matt Ryan of West Virginia were eliminated Friday in the consolation rounds of the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at the Wells Fargo Arena Thursday.
Headlee, a graduate of Waynesburg High School, lost by a 22-7 technical fall to Jordan Burroughs of Nebraska, the top seed at 165 pounds in the first round, then was beaten 7-5 by Kyle Blevins of Appalachian State in the first round of the conolations.
Ryan, a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School, dropped a 10-0 major decision to Josh Ihnen of Nebraska at 184 pounds in the first round but won two bouts in the consolation rounds. He routed Tony Dallago of Illionois, 10-1, then edged Max Thomusseit of Pitt, 6-5. Joe Leblanc of Wyoming knocked him from the tournament Friday with a 12-3 decision.

Classic Lineups

Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic
4 and 6 p.m., Sunday, March 27
at Pitt’s Fitzgerald Fieldhouse
United States Team
112–Evan Silver, Blair Academy, N.J., 130-10, 4X
119–Earl Hall, South Dale, Fla., 210-2, 4X
125–Connor Youtsey, Mason, Mich., 203-2, 3X
130–Jesse Thielke, Germantown, Wisc., 186-1, 4X
135–Hunter Stieber, Monroeville, Ohio, 203-2, 4X
140–Cam Tessari, Monroeville, Ohio, 189-3, 4X
145–Alex Dieringer, Port Washington, Wisc., 172-4, 3X
152–Destin McCauley, Apple Valley, Minn, 286-6, 5X
160–Bryce Hammond, Bakersfield, Calif., 157-14, 2X
171–Logan Storley, Webster, S.D., 263-3, 6X
189–Morgan McIntosh, Calvary Chapel, Calif., 183-5, 3X
215–Andrew Campolattano, Bound Brook, N.J., 175-1, 4X
Hvy–Don Longendyke, White Bear Lake, Minn., 188-24, 2X
Totals – 2,545-77, 48 State titles

Pennsylvania Team
112–Jordan Conaway, New Oxford, 146-20, 1X
119–Mason Beckman, Reynolds, 196-12, 2X
125–Nico Megaludis, Franklin Regional, 170-1, 3X
130–Zach Horan, Nazareth, 169-12, 1X
135–Dan Neff, Solanco, 148-19, 1X
140–Evan Henderson, Kiski School, 149-9, 2X Prep
145–Nick Hodgkins, Wyomissing, 164-8, 2X
152–Mike Ottinger, Parkland, 130-4, 1X
160–Travis McKillop, Burrell, 163-31, 1X
171–John Staudenmayer, Plymouth Whitemarsh, 168-12, 1X
189–Ryan Hembury, Muncy, 133-25, 1X
215–Garth Lakitsky, Tamaqua, 129-28, 1X
Hvy–Terrance Jean, Wyoming Seminary, 152-18
Totals – 2,017-229, 17 State titles

WPIAL Team
112–Paul Bewak, Hempfield, 135-44
119–Derrick Nelson, Waynesburg, 131-25
125–Geoffrey Alexander, SS Academy, 179-22, 4X
130–Dave Makara, Burrell, 148-33, 3X
135–Jeremy Landowski, Burrell, 148-47, 1X
140–Travis Shaffer, Derry, 147-22, 3X
145–Nick Catalano, Canon-McMillan, 155-21, 1X
152–Nick Carr, South Fayette, 129-17, 3X
160–Lorenzo Thomas, Pittsburgh CC, 157-19, 2X
171–Nick Bonaccorsi, Bethel Park, 157-28, 1X
189–Kyle McWreath, Trinity, 122-31, 1X
215–Brian Beattie, Burrell, 160-42, 2X
Hvy–Jeff Tarley, Beth-Center, 93-21, 2X
Totals – 1,861-372, 23 WPIAL titles

Michigan Team
(Not completed yet, will be updated)

Canon-McMillan Team Champions

Schram, Catalano finish second

Canon-McMillan had a great Friday night and a mixed bag on Saturday. The Big Macs had only two of the five in the finals and both lost, including defending state champion Connor Schram.
Schram was unable to repeat last year’s gold medal performance in the 112-pound finals, losing a 10-4 decision to Jordan Conaway of New Oxford.
Nick Catalano dropped a 6-2 decision to Brian Brill, a junior from Central Mountain, in the 145-pound finals.
The Big Macs did win the individual tournament team title, matching the feat accomplished by the 1992 Big Macs team.

Canon-McMillan wins team title

Canon-McMillan reconnected with its past Saturday night in the finals of the PIAA Class AAA Wrestling Championships.
The Big Macs got two second-place finishes, three thirds and one seventh place to capture the individual tournament’s team title.
It is the first time a District 7 team won the team title since Connellsville was co-champion with Council Rock South in the 2005 tournament.
Canon-McMillan finished with 92 team points, 13 more than Pittsburgh Catholic’s 79. Central Dauphin was third with 78 points, Solanco took fourth with 63 and Parkland rounded out the top five with 56 points.
Canon-McMillan won the 1992 team title with five placewinners.
Bryan Matusic was a runner-up at 160, two weight classes after Keilan O’Daniel lost in the 145-pound finals. Tim Rohaley (140) and Mark Angle (103) each captured fourth place, and Bobby Owens was sixth at 119 pounds.
This year’s Canon-McMillan team got silver-medal performances from defending state champion Connor Schram at 112 and Nick Catalano at 145, and third-place finishes from Colton Shorts at 103, Solomon Chishko at 130 and Cody Klempay at heavyweight.

PIAA wrestling Results

CLASS AAA
Championship matches
103 - Billy Rappo, Council Rock South dec. Ethan Lizak, Parkland, 3-2 TB.
112 - Jordan Conaway, New Oxford dec. Connor Schram, Canon-McMillan, 10-4.
119 - Corey Keener, Blue Mountain dec. Mackenzie McGuire, Upper St. Clair, 3-2.
125 - Nico Megaludis, Franklin Regional major dec. Jeremy Minich, Boyertown, 16-4.
130 - Zach Horan, Nazareth dec. Tanner Hough, Westmont Hilltop, 5-1.
135 - Dan Neff, Solanco major dec. Garett Hammond, Chambersburg, 11-3.
140 - Mitchell Minotti, Easton dec. Kevin Gooding, Central Dauphin, 12-6.
145 - Brian Brill, Central Mountain dec. Nick Catalano, Canon-McMillan, 6-2.
152 - Chance Marsteller, Kennard-Dale dec. Mark Havers, Bradford, 9-4.
160 - Michael Ottinger, Parkland dec. Jason Luster, Pittsburgh Central Catholic, 3-2 OT.
171 - J.M. Staudenmayer, Plymouth Whitemarsh major dec. Neal Grudi, Spring Grove, 15-2.
189 - Kenny Courts, Central Dauphin pinned Josh Popple, Coughlin, 0:38.
215 - Thomas Haines, Solanco pinned Brandan Clark, Methacton, 4:23.
285 - Averee Robinson, Susquehana Township dec. Dawson Peck, Chambersburg, 10-7.
Team Scoring
1. Canon-McMillan 92, 2. Pittsburgh Central Catholic 79, 3. Central Dauphin 78, 4. Solanco 63, 5. Parkland 56, 6. Chambersburg 54, 7. Lasalle 51, 8. Council Rock South 42.5, 9. Easton 39, 10. Liberty 38.5.
Third Place Consolations
103 - Colt Shorts, Canon-McMillan major dec. Zach Fuentes, Norristown, 8-0.
112 - Austin Miller, Hempfield dec. Anthony Cabrera, Bethlehem Liberty, 3-2.
119 - Tyson Dippery, Central Dauphin dec. Matt Harkins, Hatboro Horsham, 11-7.
125 - Devon Lotito, Bethlehem Liberty major dec. Zach McGinnis, Waynesburg, 12-0.
130 - Solomon Chishko, Canon-McMillan dec. Joe Mazzi, LaSalle College, 4-2.
135 - Mason Popham, Unionville dec. Matt Rappo, Council Rock South, 8-5.
140 - Matt Cimato, LaSalle College dec. Shane Miller, Middletown, 6-2.
145 - Jayshon Wilson, Carlisle dec. Eric Nutter, Pittsburgh Central Catholic, 3-2.
152 - Lorenzo Thomas, Pittsburgh Central Catholic dec. Brett Harner, Norristown, 9-3.
160 - Zach Thomson, Mechanicsburg dec. Brady Grieb, Bellefonte, 6-3.
171 - Nick Bonaccorsi, Bethel Park dec. Cole Baxter, Butler, 3-0.
189 - John Bolich, Upper Moreland pinned Perry Hills, Pittsburgh Central Catholic, 2:47.
215 - Joe Stolfi, Souderton dec. Zachary Nye, East Pennsboro, 4-2 OT.
285 - Cody Klempay, Canon-McMillan dec. Jeremy Reith, Father Judge, 3-2 UTB.
Fifth Place Consolations
103 - Tanner Shoap, Chambersburg by medical forfeit over Jim Long, West Chester Henderson.
112 - Rob D’Annunzio, Methacton dec. Kenny Arentz, Governor Mifflin, 11-10.
119 - Dereck Enders, Big Spring dec. Thomas Traxler, Bellefonte, 9-2.
125 - Bobby Rehm, Penn Manor dec. Kaleb Loht, Indian Valley, 5-1.
130 - Shyheim Brown, Central Dauphin dec. Brandon Choate, Blue Mountain, 8-2.
135 - Joseph Rizzolino, Easton dec. Dylan Mogan, Bethel Park, 7-6.
140 - Scott Bosak, State College major dec. Tyler Manion, Pittsburgh Central Catholic, 8-0.
145 - Garrett Peppelman, Central Dauphin dec. Trey Duncan, Spring Grove, 6-1.152 - Geno Morelli, DuBois dec. Thomas Demetrio, Pottsgrove, 8-4.
160 - Shane Springer, LaSalle College by medical forfeit over Ryan Krecker, Nazareth.
171 - Connor Moran, Solanco dec. Austin Coniker, Pittsburgh Central Catholic, 5-3.
189 - Matt McCutcheon, Kiski Area dec. Ryan Burnheimer, Westmont Hilltop, 5-1.
215 - Matt Idelson, Garnet Valley by medical forfeit over Scott Mohring, Latrobe.
285 - Josh Duplin, Westmont Hilltop dec. Alec Gluvna, Corry, 3-1 OT.
Seventh Place Consolations
103 - Brett Marino, Bethlehem Liberty dec. Jake Gromacki, Erie Cathedral Prep, 6-2.
112 - Godwin Nyama, Brashear dec. Paul Bewak, Hempfield (Dist. 7), 4-3.
119 - Derrick Nelson, Waynesburg dec. Jon Brigham, Cumberland Valley, 5-1.
125 - Mike Fake, Parkland dec. Daniel King, Susquehana Township, 2-1.
130 - Celby Allen, Middletown dec. John Pezze, Norwin, 4-3.
135 - Dario Dobbin, Canon-McMillan major dec. Eric Howey, Stroudsburg, 11-2.
140 - Cody Zechman, Selinsgrove dec. Matt Tadich, Norwin, 6-4.
145 - Tyler Parsons, Erie Cathedral Prep dec. Justin Heller, Parkland, 11-4.
152 - Tyler Buckwalter, Central Mountain major dec. John Lambert, Northampton, 9-1.
160 - Zack Towers, Meadville dec. Nick Russell, Neshaminy, 3-2 UTB.
171 - Shane Gilmore, Council Rock South dec. Chad Hoffman, Hazleton, 3-2.
189 - Phil Sprenkle, Dallastown pinned Dominick Wolfe, Shikellamy, 3:43.
215 - Tyson Searer, Lewistown dec. Tarek Haddad, Parkland, 5-2.
285 - Gavin Queenan, Norristown pinned Ryan Geiger, LaSalle College, 0:23.

CLASS AA
Championship matches
103 Pounds - Jason Nolf, Kittanning dec. Joseph Byers, Boiling Springs, 4-2.
112 - Nick Roberts, North Star pinned Evan Link, Penn Cambria, 4:14.
119 - James Gulibon, Derry dec. Randy Cruz, Bethlehem Catholic, 6-5.
125 - Mason Beckman, Reynolds major dec. Cody Wheeler, Towanda, 9-1.
130 - Colin Fought, Benton dec. Laike Gardner, Biglerville, 8-6.
135 - Michael Racciato, Pen Argyl major dec. Adam Matthews, Reynolds, 10-2.
140 - Travis Shaffer, Derry major dec. Austin Matthews, Reynolds, 8-0.
145 - Nick Hodgkins, Wyomissing major dec. Cody Copeland, Greenville, 10-2.
152 - Zach Strickland, Muncy dec. Nick Carr, South Fayette, 4-3.
160 - Travis McKillop, Burrell dec. Cody Wiercioch, Charleroi, 5-3 OT.
171 - Nathaniel Brown, Lewisburg dec. Wes Phipps, Grove City, 4-2.
189 - Ryan Hembury, Muncy dec. Stephen Ceremuga, Commodore Perry, 8-4.
215 - Garth Lakitsky, Tamaqua dec. Ryan Solomon, Milton, 2-1.
285 - John Rizzo, Richland dec. Wes Tillett, Shamokin, 3-2.

Team Scoring
1. Burrell 85, 2. Reynolds 83.5, 3. Bethlehem Catholic 76, 4. Muncy 59.5, 5. Derry 51, 6. Benton 42.5, 7. Pen Argyl 41, 8. Saucon Valley 38, 9. Seneca 34, 10. Line Mountain 33.5.

Third Place Consolations
103 Pounds - Darian Cruz, Bethlehem Catholic dec. Ian Brown, Hanover, 3-2.
112 - Zain Retherford, Line Mountain pinned Joshua Patrick, Ligonier Valley, 2:36.
119 - Michael Fleck, Wilson dec. Colt Cotten, Benton, 3-2.
125 - Geoffrey Alexander, Shady Side Academy dec. Ty Dively, Claysburg-Kimmel, 6-0.
130 - Dylan D’Urso, Reynolds dec. Dave Makara, Burrell, 2-0 OT.
135 - Jeremy Landowski, Burrell dec. Damien Hopper, Allentown Central Catholic, 4-0.
140 - Luke Frey, Montoursville dec. Travis Erdman, Line Mountain, 5-1.
145 - Zach Beitz, Juniata dec. Michael Innes, Chartiers-Houston, 5-4.
152 - David Osterberg, Northwestern dec. Mike Pavasko, Steel Valley, 8-3;
160 - Tyler Gargano, Hickory dec. Elliot Riddick, Bethlehem Catholic, 3-1 TB.
171 - Dakota DesLauriers, Burrell dec. Ray O’Donnell, Saucon Valley, 4-2.
189 - Ian Gimbar, Saucon Valley dec. Jacob Shields, Brookville, 5-3.
215 - Brian Beattie, Burrell dec. Matt Mongera, Seneca, 2-1.
285 - Jeff Tarley, Beth-Center dec. Joel Yahner, Brockway, 5-1.
Fifth Place Consolations
103 Pounds - Ryan Easter, Bedford dec. Bryan Israel, Saucon Valley, 4-3.
112 - Zeke Moisey, Bethlehem Catholic dec. Tyler Roberts, Jamestown, 4-2.
119 - Aaron Roberts, Jamestown dec. Philip Elias, Shady Side Academy, 6-1 TB.
125 - Ben Rager, Central Cambria dec. Jaydon Rice, Bethlehem Catholic, 6-3.
130 - Arty Walsh, Schuylkill Valley dec. David Batkowski, Montoursville, 2-0 OT.
135 - Peter Renda, Brandywine Heights dec. Josh Lahr, Shamokin, 3-2.
140 - David Demor, South Side Beaver dec. Ryan Todora, Bethlehem Catholic, 6-1.
145 - Troy Hembury, Muncy dec. Giullano Caloiero, Schuylkill Valley, 12-5.
152 - Joe Hibbler, Seneca by medical forfeit over Montana Trombetta, Carlynton.
160 - Casey Fuller, Western Wayne dec. Ty Walter, Mifflinburg, 4-3.
171 - August Mizia, Bentworth by medical forfeit over Colin Hedash, Northern Lehigh.
189 - Dylan Evans, Pen Argyl dec. Derek Wolford, Hanover, 3-2.
215 - Brandon Bradney, Fort LeBoeuf dec. Joel Suter, Northern Bedford, 4-3.
285 - Ben Ancheff, Williams Valley dec. Evan Daley, Fort LeBoeuf, 2-1.
Seventh Place Consolations
103 Pounds - Zach Swarrow, Beth-Center dec. George McGuire, Fort LeBoeuf, 4-0.
112 - Vito Pasone, Wilkes-Barre Meyers pinned Brad Farley, Bermudian Springs, 2:15.
119 - Nate Giorgio, Schuylkill Valley dec. Corey Bush, Ridgway, 8-2.
125 - Nate Dias, Greenville dec. Zane Heller, Northern Lehigh, 9-6.
130 - Josh Ruppert, Delone Catholic pinned Matthew Bryer, Cochranton, 2:30.
135 - Ronnie Garbinsky, Tyrone major dec. Michael DePalma, Jeannette, 13-3.
140 - Richard Brydon, Forest Hills dec. Luciano Burriesci, Pen Argyl, 3-2.
145 - Francis Mizia, Bentworth pinned Corey Aungst, Claysburg-Kimmel, 2:19.
152 - Anthony Risaliti, Central Cambria dec. J.T. Mannozzi, Mercer, 6-4.
160 - Dylan Demain, Bentworth dec. Nate Smith, Seneca, 8-4.
171 - Sam Guidi, Fort Cherry dec. Tyler Landfried, Greenville, 7-2.
189 - David Kephart, Portage dec. Jordan Kitta, Southmoreland, 3-1.
215 - Eric Laytos, Lackawanna Trail pinned Dylan Dailey, Danville, 2:27.
285 - Quinton Hixson, Northern Bedford pinned Shane Morris, Central Cambria, 2:20.

Wiercioch, Carr lose

Cody Wiercioch of Charleroi and Nick Carr of South Fayette each failed to repeat as state champions in the PIAA Class AA tournament Saturday in Hershey. Wiercioch dropped a 5-3 decision in overtime to Burrell's Travis McKillop in the seventh meeting between the two over the past two seasons. The two had each won three bouts heading into the 160-pound finals.
Carr dropped a 4-3 decision to Zach Strickland of Muncy. Strickland broke a 3-3 tie with an escape with 38 seconds remaining in the bout.
McKillop hit a Peterson in the overtime to get the win. Wiercioch had built a 3-0 lead with 50 seconds remaining in the second period but McKillop got an escape and takedown in the third and Wiercioch sent it into overtime with an escape with 35 seconds left in regulation.
Burrell won the team title with 85 points, 1.5 more than Reynolds.
Outstanding Wrestler was Nick Hodgkins of Wyomissing, who won the 145-pound title, his second in three seasons.

Canon-Mac sends 2 to finals

Canon-McMillan managed to send two of its five semifinalists to the finals of today's PIAA Class AAA Wrestling Championships in Hershey.
Connor Schram will have an opportunity to capture his second straight title after stopping Austin Miller of Hempfield in District 3, 9-5. Schram will battle Jordan Conaway of New Oxford in the 112 finals.
Nick Catalano decisioned Trey Duncan of Spring Grove 2-1 in the 145-pound semifinals. Catalano draws Brian Brill of Central Mountain int he finals.
Colton Shorts was shut out in his 103-pound semifinals match against Billy Rappo of Council Rock South. Shorts can finish as high as third in the consolations.
Solomon Chishko lost his fourth straight match to Nazareth's Zach Horan, 3-2, in the 130 semifinals. Like Shorts, Chishko won his first bout in the consolation round and can finish third.
Cody Klempay had about 30 pounds on Dawson Peck of Chambersburg but it didn't matter as the C-M junior dropped an 8-3 decision in the semifinals. Klempay fell into the wrestlebacks.

PIAA Local Results (Day 3)

Class AAA

First-Round Pairings
103
Colt Shorts, Canon-McMillan, SW-1, Jr., 46-1 dec. Jason Bing, Pennsbury, SE-4, Soph., 41-9, 11-0
Next: Pinned Greg Warner, Big Spring, 9, 34-9, 1:16
Next: Semis, Decisioned by Billy Rappo, Council Rock South, 5-0
Next: Consol, Tanner Shoap, Chambersburg,
Next: Decisioned Zach Fuentes, Norristown, 8-0
FINISHED THIRD

Brett Marino, Bethlehem Liberty, NE-2, Sr., 34-4 dec. Tyler Buckiso, Peters Township, SW-3, Fresh., 40-5, 11-7
Consol: Decisioned by Tanner Shoap, Chambersburg, 10, 37-3, 6-0
ELIMINATED

112
Connor Schram, Canon-McMillan, SW-1, Soph., 44-2 dec. Kenny Arentz, Governor Mifflin, SC-3, Jr., 37-7., 8-4
Next: Decisioned Demarcus Holley, Dieruff, 11-34-5, 13-4
Next: Semis, Decisioned Austin Miller, Hempfield (D-3), 9-5
Next: Decisioned by Jordan Conaway, New Oxford, 10-4
FINISHED SECOND

119
Derrick Nelson, Waynesburg, SW-2, Sr., 35-4; pinned Dereck Enders, Big Spring, SC-2, Sr., 35-2, 5:59
Next: Pinned by Matt Harkins, Hatboro-Horsham, 12, 40-2, 5:37
Next: Consols, Pinned John Dutrow, Council Rock North, 5:33
Next: Consol, Decisioned Thomas Traxler, Bellefonte, 6-0
Next: Decisioned Jon Brigham, Cumberland Valley, 5-1
FINISHED SEVENTH


125
Jeremy Minich, Boyertown, SE-1, Sr., 31-4 tech. fall over. Derrick Evanovich, Peters Township, SW-3, Jr., 37-3, 16-1
Next: Decisioned by Kaleb Loht, Indian Valley, 12, 30-4, 4-0
ELIMINATED

Zach McGinnis, Waynesburg, SW-2, Sr., 38-4 dec. Wolfgang McStravick, Upper Perkiomen, SE-3, Soph., 38-8, 4-2
Next: Decisioned Robby Rehm, Penn Manor, 12, 46-1, 11-8
Next: Semis, decisioned by Jeremy Minich, Boyertown, 7-4
Next: Decisioned by Kaleb Loht, Indian Valley, 12-0
FINISHED FOURTH

130
Solomon Chishko, Canon-McMillan, SW-1, Fresh., 42-4 dec. Michael Dahlstrom, Pleasant Valley, NE-3, Jr., 41-5, 5-0
Next: Decisioned Scott Wolfinger, Quakertown, 12, 31-6, 5-1
Next: Semis, Decisioned by Zach Horan, Nazareth, 3-2
Next: Decisioned, Brandon Choate, Blue Mountain, 4-2
FINISHED THIRD

135
Dan Neff, Solanco, SC-1, Sr., 40-2 dec. Dario Dobbin, Canon-McMillan, SW-3, Jr., 39-11, 11-2
Next: Pinned Tom Sleigh, Dubois, 9, 29-11, 2:07
Next: Consol, pinned Zach Ross, Northern :59
Next: Decisioned by Matt Rappo, Council Rock South, 3-0
Next: Decisioned Eric Howey, Stroudsburg, 12-2
FINISHED SEVENTH

145
Nick Catalano, Canon-McMillan, SW-1, Sr., 44-1 dec. Connor Moore, Council Rock South, SE-3, Sr., 31-10, 3-2
Next: Decisioned Tyler Parsons, Cathedral Prep, 12, 26-6, 5-3
Next: Semis, Decisioned Trey Duncan, Spring Grove, 2-1
Next: Decisioned by Brian Brill, Central Mountain, 6-2
FINISHED SECOND


215
Brandan Clark, Methacton, SE-3, Sr., 41-3 dec. Kyle McWreath, Trinity, SW-1, Sr., 32-0, 3-1
Next: Decisioned Dave Quackenbos, Red Lion, 12, 35-2, 3-0
Next: Decisioned by Matt Idelson, Garnet Valley, 8-4
ELIMINATED

Hvy
Cody Klempay, Canon-McMillan, SW-1, Jr., 43-0 dec. Brendan Walsh, Garnet Valley, SE-3, Sr., 41-2, 5-1
Next: Decisioned Morgan Craig, Abbington Heights, 12, 28-4, 5-1
Next: Semis, Decisioned by Dawson Peck, Chambersburg, 8-3
Next: Consol, Josh Duplin, Westmont-Hilltop,
Next: Decisioned Jeremy Reith, Faith Judge, 3-2 UTB
FINISHED THIRD

Class AA

103
Joseph Byers, Boiling Springs, SE-2, Jr., 36-7 dec. Zach Swarrow, Beth-Center, SW-3, So., 29-10 10-4
Consol:: Decisioned Ted Marines, Bermudian Springs, 9, 31-9, 8-4
Next: Decisioned Matt Welliver, Benton, 1-0
Next: Decisioned by Ryan Easter, Bedford, 3-2
Next: 7th place, Decisioned George McGuire, Fort Leboeuf, 4-0
SEVENTH PLACE

125
Mason Beckman, Reynolds, NW-1, Sr., 45-0 dec. Aaron Toth, Charleroi, SW-5, Jr., 33-9 10-1
Consol: Lost to Seth Lansberry, Line Mountain, 10, 34-10, 11-1
ELIMINATED

130
Dylan D’Urso, Reynolds, NW-1, Jr., 42-5 dec.Tanner Sutton, Chartiers-Houston, SW-4, So., 37-9 9-2
Consol: Pinned by Josh Rupert, Delone Catholic, 12, 26-4, :38
ELIMINATED

135
Michael Racciato, Pen Argyl, SE-1, Soph, 44-2 pinned Josh Kwasny, Charleroi, SW-5, Jr., 31-10 4:42
Consol: Decisioned Riley Smith, Fort LeBeouf, 11, 31-14, 7-4
Next: Decisioned by Ron Garbinsky, Tyrone, 8-1
ELIMINATED

140
Ryan Todora, Bethlehem Catholic, SE-1, So., 37-7 dec. Jacob Durbin, West Greene, SW-5, Sr., 35-7 3-0
Consol: Decisioned by Garret Smith, Seneca, 11, 37-8, 4-3
ELIMINATED


145
Francis Mizia, Bentworth, SW-3, Jr., 41-4 dec. Xavier Ross, Sharon, NW-2, Jr., 31-8, 10-2
Next: Lost by tech. fall to Nick Hodgkins, Wyomissing, 12, 44-0, 18-3, 2:57
Next: Decisioned Michael Fetchett, South Fayette, 8-3
Next: Decisioned by Michael Innes, Chartiers-Houston, 11-9
Next: 7th place, Pinned Corey Aungst, Claysburg-Kimmel, 2:19
FINISHED SEVENTH

Michael Innes, Chartiers-Houston, SW-2, Sr., 37-4 tech. fall overT ann ar Hannold, Keystone, NW-3, Jr., 19-6, 15-0, 5:15
Next:Decisioned by Troy Hembury, Muncy, 10, 41-4, 3-2
Next: Decisioned Ben Emmett, Central Cambria, 3-2
Next: Decisioned Francis Mizia, Bentworth, 11-9
Next: Decisioned giuliano Caloiero, Schuykill Valley, 11-1
Next: 3rd place, Decisioned by Zach Beitz, Juniata, 5-4
FINISHED FOURTH

Cody Copeland, Greenville, NW-1, Jr., 37-1. pinned Michael Fetchet, South Fayette, SW-5, So., 30-13, 1:35
Consol: Pinned Sam Scheib, Tri-Valley, 11, 40-3, 5:42 OT
Next: Decisoned by Francis Mizia, Bentworth, 8-3
ELIMINATED

152
Nick Carr, South Fayette, SW-1, Sr., 38-1 dec. Kyle Dehaut, Bethlehem Catholic, SE-4, Sr., 28-11, 12-1
Next: Decisioned Dylan Killian, Annville-Cleona, 12, 40-4, 11-1
Next: Semis, Decisioned David Osterberg, Northwestern, 12, 39-3, 7-2
Next: Decisioned by Zach Strickland, Muncy, 4-3
FINISHED SECOND

160
Cody Wiercioch, Charleroi, SW-2, So., 36-2 pinned Nate Smith, Seneca, NW-3, Sr., 34-4 2:53
Next: Decisioned Casey Fuller, Western Wayne, 12, 39-2, 6-2
Next: Semis, Decisioned Elliot RIddick, Bethlehem Catholic, 3-0
Next: Decisioned by Travis McKillop, Burrell, 5-3 OT
FINISHED SECOND

Dylan Demain, Bentworth, SW-3, Sr., 40-5 dec. Craig Cihon, Fort LeBeouf, NW-2, Jr., 29-11, 9-1
Next: Decisioned by Elliot Riddick, Bethlehem Catholic, 11, 39-6, 10-6
Next: Consol, Pinned Jonathan Blank, Notre Dame, :52
Next: Consol, Decisioned by Casey Fuller, Western Wayne, 3-1
Next: 7th place, Decisioned Nate Smith, Seneca, 8-4
FINISHED SEVENTH

171
Nathaniel Brown, Lewisburg, NE-1, Sr., 34-0 dec. August Mizia, Bentworth, SW-4, Sr., 35-3, 7-1
Consol: Decisioned Julio Arrendondo, Wyomissing, 12, 36-11, 6-5
Next: Decisioned Mike Cobb, Wyalusing, 12-5
Next: consol, Decisioned Sam Guidi, Fort Cherry, 8-2
Next: Consol, Decisioned by Dakota Deslauriers, Burrell, 11-10
Next: 5th place, Won by forfeit over Colin Hedash, Northern Lehigh
FINISHED FIFTH

Sam Guidi, Fort Cherry, SW-2, Sr., 31-5 dec. Garrett VanDeMark, Towanda, NE-3, Sr., 42-7, 6-3
Next: Decisioned by Colin Hedash, Northern Lehigh, 12, 31-2, 13-3
Next: Consol, Decisiooned Alex Svetz, North East, 7-5
Next: Consol, Decisioned by Gus Mizia, Bentworth, 8-2
Next: 7th place, Decisioned Tyler Landfried, Greenville, 7-2
FINISHED SEVENTH

Colin Hedash, Northern Lehigh, SE-1, Sr., 30-2 dec. Dustin Conti, Jefferson-Morgan, SW-5, So., 37-15, 7-1
Consol: Pinned by Garrett VanDeMark, Towanda, 12, 42-7, 3:44
ELIMINATED

189
Ian Gimbar, Saucon Valley, SE-1, Sr., 37-2 pinned Joe Phillips, Jefferson-Morgan, SW-5, Jr., 32-13, 3:28
Consol: Pinned Remington Weigle, Bloomsburg, 12, 24-6, 2:05
Next: Consol, Decisioned by Jordan Kitta, Southmoreland, 3-2
ELIMINATED

Hvy
Corey Garry, Fort Cherry, SW-3, Jr., 31-3 dec. Aaron Schultz, Towanda, NE-2, Sr., 40-6, 3-2
Next: Decisioned by Joel Yahner, Brockway, 12, 34-0, 3-0
Next: Consol, Pinned Shane Morris, Central Cambria, 2:02
ELIMINATED

Jeff Tarley, Beth-Center, SW-1, Sr., 30-4 pinned. Omri Johnson, Milton Hershey, SE-5, Jr., 12-9, 3:05
Next: Decisioned Blake Heim, Reynolds, 11, 38-10, 9-3
Next: Semis, Decisioned by Wes Tillett, Shamokin, 3-1
Next: Consol, Decisioned Ben Ancheff, Williams Valley, 5-0
Next: 3rd place, Decisioned Joel Yahner, Brockway, 5-1
FINISHED THIRD

Beth-Center's Jeff Tarley struggles against Wes Tillett of Shamokin during the heavyweight semifinals in the PIAA Class AA tournament. Tarley lost 3-1.

Canon-McMillan's Nick Catalano, left, battles Tyler Parsons of Erie Cathedral Prep during their 145-pound bout in the PIAA Class AAA tournament. Catalano won 5-3 and advanced to the semis.

Wiercioch, Carr to finals

Cody Wiercioch of Charleroi and Nick Carr of South Fayette will get an opportunity to repeat as PIAA wrestling champions Saturday after winning semifinal-round bouts in the PIAA Class AA tournament in the Giant Center.
Wiercioch (39-2) stopped Elliot Riddick of Bethlehem Catholic, 3-0, and meets Burrell's Travis McKillop (51-2) in the 160-pound finals.
Carr decisioned David Osterberg of Northwestern, 7-2, in the 152-pound semifinals and wrestles Zach Strickland (43-3), a Northeast champion from Muncy, in the finals.
Jeff Tarley of Beth-Center lost a 3-1 decision to Wes Tillett of Shamokin in the heavyweight semifinals. He can still finish third.

CM sends five to semifinals

Canon-McMillan produced the wrestling equivalent of Michigan basketball’s Fab Five.
Michigan’s Fab Five, all freshmen, brought the Wolverines to the NCAA championship games. Interestingly, that group never won a championship.
The Big Macs put on a dazzling display in the quarterfinals of the PIAA Class AAA Wrestling Championships Friday afternoon, sending five wrestlers into today’s (8 a.m.) semifinals and taking a major step to securing the team tournament title.
Win followed win in one of the most impressive run by any Big Macs team since four made it to the semifinals in 1992.
Colton Shorts, a 103-pound junior, Connor Schram, a 112-pound sophomore and defending state champion; Solomon Chishko, a 130-pound freshman, Nick Catalano, a 145-pound senior, and Cody Klempay, a junior heavyweight, have the chance to produced the greatest wrestling season in one of the most prestigious programs in the sport.
There has never been more than four state champions from any team participating in this tournament, which has been held ever year since 1938. Among the teams that have had four are North Allegheny in 1990, Lock Haven in 1961, Waynesburg in 1943 and Clearfield in 1941.

Cody Wiercioch is in the middle of the huddle with his coaches discussing strategy during injury time for Western Wayne's Casey Fuller during their 160-pound bout in the PIAA tournament in Hershey. Wiercioch, a sophomore at Charleroi, won a 6-2 decision and advanced to Friday night's semifinals.

Corey Garry of Fort Cherry works on Joel Yahner of Brockway during their heavyweight bout in the quarterfinals of the PIAA Class AA Wrestling Championships in Hershey. Yahner won a 3-0 decision Friday, sending Garry to the consolation rounds.

Carr, Wiercioch, Tarley to semifinals

Three area wrestlers, including two defending state champions, advanced to the semifinals of the PIAA Class AA Wrestling Championships in Hershey Friday.
Nick Carr of South Fayette, who captured the 145-pound title last season, decisioned Dylan Killian of Annville-Cleona 11-1 in the 152-pound quarterfinals Friday. He draws David Osterberg (12, 39-3) of Northwestern in the semifinals.
Wiercioch, who won 152 last season, decisioned Casey Fuller of Western Wayne, 6-2, in the 160-pound senifinals. He gets Elliot Riddick (11, 40-6) of Bethlehem Catholic in the semis.
Tarley's trip to the Final Four came after he routed Blake Heim of Renolds, 9-3. Tarley, who was third at heavyweight last season, wrestles Wes Tillett (12, 33-5) of Shamokin in the semis tonight.

Fort Cherry's Sam Guidi has Garret Van DeMark of Towanda in trouble during their 171-pound bout in the first round of the PIAA Class AA Wrestling Championships in Hershey. Guidi won the bout 6-3.

First day notes

The first two rounds of this tournament went off with hardly a ripple. That won't last. Arguably, the biggest upset of the first round was Brett Harner of Norristown dropping a 3-2 decision to Geno Morelli of Dubois at 152. Harner had a 52-6 record coming in and finished eighth last season at 140.

That calm won't last. At 130 pounds, Canon-McMillan's Solomon Chishko, Cam Throckmorton of South Western and Zach Horan of Nazareth will eventually battle through each other to reach the finals. Horan is a three-time runner-up and Throckmorton was fifth last season at 125 and a three-time medalist.

At 103-AAA, Billy Rappo of Council Rock South and Brett Marino of Liberty meet in the quarterfinals with the winner probably getting Colton Shorts of Canon-McMillan in the semifinals.

Connor Schram of Canon-McMillan could run into Brashear's Godwin Nyama in the semifinals. Nyama is the third qualifier from the City League and could become the first medalist if he continues his strong wrestling.

Kyle McWreath of Trinity suffered his first loss of the season, 3-1 to Brandon Clark of Methacton in the first round. He bounced back with a 3-0 decision over Dave Quakenbos of Red Lion in the first round of consolations.

Charleroi's Josh Kwasny didn't get the greatest of first-round bouts in the Class AA first round, getting pinned by Michael Racciato of Pen Argyl in 4:42. Racciato was third at 130 last season. But Kwasny showed determination, rebounding with a 7-4 decision over Riley Smith of Fort Leboeuf in the first round of consolations. Kwasny has had a nice comeback after weight problems derailed him last season.

Corey Garry of Fort Cherry had a nice 3-2 win over Aaron Schultz of Towanda in the first round. Garry is a little underweight for a heavyweight. His opponent in the quarterfinals, Joel Yahner of Brockway, will be a challenge. Yahner is 34-0 and a Northwest champion. Garry was third in the Southwest.

Only four of the 28 local wrestlers who made it here were eliminated on the first day, a pretty strong showing, considering some drew some tough opening-round opponents. There are 15 left in the winners' bracket and seven in the consolation rounds.

Brashear's Godwin Nyama became the first City League wrestler to win a bout in the state tournament when he decisioned Dylan Steffenino of Upper Perkiomen 8-4 inn the 112-pound first round in Class AAA.

Derrick Nelson of Waynesburg drives into Derek Enders of Big Spring during their 119-pound bout in the PIAA Class AAA Wrestling Championships in Hershey Thursday. Nelson pinned Enders in 5:59.

Bentworth's Dylan Demain, back, is about to turn Craig Cihon of Fort Leboeuf for backpoints during their 160-pound bout in the first round of the PIAA Class AA Wrestling Championships in Hershey. Demain won 9-1 and advanced to the quarterfinals.

PIAA Local Results (Through Day 2)

Class AAA

First-Round Pairings
103
Colt Shorts, Canon-McMillan, SW-1, Jr., 46-1 dec. Jason Bing, Pennsbury, SE-4, Soph., 41-9, 11-0
Next: Pinned Greg Warner, Big Spring, 9, 34-9, 1:16
Next: Semis, Billy Rappo, Council Rock South, Saturday

Brett Marino, Bethlehem Liberty, NE-2, Sr., 34-4 dec. Tyler Buckiso, Peters Township, SW-3, Fresh., 40-5, 11-7
Consol: Decisioned by Tanner Shoap, Chambersburg, 10, 37-3, 6-0
ELIMINATED

112
Connor Schram, Canon-McMillan, SW-1, Soph., 44-2 dec. Kenny Arentz, Governor Mifflin, SC-3, Jr., 37-7., 8-4
Next: Decisioned Demarcus Holley, Dieruff, 11-34-5, 13-4
Next: Semis, Austin Miller, Hempfield (D-3), Saturday

119
Derrick Nelson, Waynesburg, SW-2, Sr., 35-4; pinned Dereck Enders, Big Spring, SC-2, Sr., 35-2, 5:59
Next: Pinned by Matt Harkins, Hatboro-Horsham, 12, 40-2, 5:37
Next: Consols, John Dutrow, Council Rock North, Saturday


125
Jeremy Minich, Boyertown, SE-1, Sr., 31-4 tech. fall over. Derrick Evanovich, Peters Township, SW-3, Jr., 37-3, 16-1
Next: Decisioned by Kaleb Loht, Indian Valley, 12, 30-4, 4-0
ELIMINATED

Zach McGinnis, Waynesburg, SW-2, Sr., 38-4 dec. Wolfgang McStravick, Upper Perkiomen, SE-3, Soph., 38-8, 4-2
Next: Decisioned Robby Rehm, Penn Manor, 12, 46-1, 11-8
Next: Semis, Jeremy Minich, Boyertown, Saturday

130
Solomon Chishko, Canon-McMillan, SW-1, Fresh., 42-4 dec. Michael Dahlstrom, Pleasant Valley, NE-3, Jr., 41-5, 5-0
Next: Decisioned Scott Wolfinger, Quakertown, 12, 31-6, 5-1
Next: Semis, Zach Horan, Nazareth, Saturday

135
Dan Neff, Solanco, SC-1, Sr., 40-2 dec. Dario Dobbin, Canon-McMillan, SW-3, Jr., 39-11, 11-2
Next: Pinned Tom Sleigh, Dubois, 9, 29-11, 2:07
Next: Consol, pinned Zach Ross, Northern :59
Next: To be determined Saturday

145
Nick Catalano, Canon-McMillan, SW-1, Sr., 44-1 dec. Connor Moore, Council Rock South, SE-3, Sr., 31-10, 3-2
Next: Decisioned Tyler Parsons, Cathedral Prep, 12, 26-6, 5-3
Next: Semis, Trey Duncan, Spring Grove, Saturday


215
Brandan Clark, Methacton, SE-3, Sr., 41-3 dec. Kyle McWreath, Trinity, SW-1, Sr., 32-0, 3-1
Next: Decisioned Dave Quackenbos, Red Lion, 12, 35-2, 3-0
Next: Decisioned by Matt Idelson, Garnet Valley, 8-4
ELIMINATED

Hvy
Cody Klempay, Canon-McMillan, SW-1, Jr., 43-0 dec. Brendan Walsh, Garnet Valley, SE-3, Sr., 41-2, 5-1
Next: Decisioned Morgan Craig, Abbington Heights, 12, 28-4, 5-1
Next: Semis, Dawson Peck, Chambersburg, Saturday

Class AA

103
Joseph Byers, Boiling Springs, SE-2, Jr., 36-7 dec. Zach Swarrow, Beth-Center, SW-3, So., 29-10 10-4
Consol:: Decisioned Ted Marines, Bermudian Springs, 9, 31-9, 8-4
Next: Decisioned Matt Welliver, Benton, 1-0
Next: Decisioned by Ryan Easter, Bedford, 3-2
Next: 7th place, George McGuire, Fort Leboeuf, Saturday

125
Mason Beckman, Reynolds, NW-1, Sr., 45-0 dec. Aaron Toth, Charleroi, SW-5, Jr., 33-9 10-1
Consol: Lost to Seth Lansberry, Line Mountain, 10, 34-10, 11-1
ELIMINATED

130
Dylan D’Urso, Reynolds, NW-1, Jr., 42-5 dec.Tanner Sutton, Chartiers-Houston, SW-4, So., 37-9 9-2
Consol: Pinned by Josh Rupert, Delone Catholic, 12, 26-4, :38
ELIMINATED

135
Michael Racciato, Pen Argyl, SE-1, Soph, 44-2 pinned Josh Kwasny, Charleroi, SW-5, Jr., 31-10 4:42
Consol: Decisioned Riley Smith, Fort LeBeouf, 11, 31-14, 7-4
Next: Decisioned by Ron Garbinsky, Tyrone, 8-1
ELIMINATED

140
Ryan Todora, Bethlehem Catholic, SE-1, So., 37-7 dec. Jacob Durbin, West Greene, SW-5, Sr., 35-7 3-0
Consol: Decisioned by Garret Smith, Seneca, 11, 37-8, 4-3
ELIMINATED


145
Francis Mizia, Bentworth, SW-3, Jr., 41-4 dec. Xavier Ross, Sharon, NW-2, Jr., 31-8, 10-2
Next: Lost by tech. fall to Nick Hodgkins, Wyomissing, 12, 44-0, 18-3, 2:57
Next: Decisioned Michael Fetchett, South Fayette, 8-3
Next: Decisioned by Michael Innes, Chartiers-Houston, 11-9
Next: 7th place, Corey Aungst, Claysburg-Kimmel, Saturday

Michael Innes, Chartiers-Houston, SW-2, Sr., 37-4 tech. fall overT ann ar Hannold, Keystone, NW-3, Jr., 19-6, 15-0, 5:15
Next:Decisioned by Troy Hembury, Muncy, 10, 41-4, 3-2
Next: Decisioned Ben Emmett, Central Cambria, 3-2
Next: Decisioned Francis Mizia, Bentworth, 11-9
Next: Decisioned giuliano Caloiero, Schuykill Valley, 11-1
Next: 3rd place, Zach Beitz, Juniata, Saturday

Cody Copeland, Greenville, NW-1, Jr., 37-1. pinned Michael Fetchet, South Fayette, SW-5, So., 30-13, 1:35
Consol: Pinned Sam Scheib, Tri-Valley, 11, 40-3, 5:42 OT
Next: Decisoned by Francis Mizia, Bentworth, 8-3
ELIMINATED

152
Nick Carr, South Fayette, SW-1, Sr., 38-1 dec. Kyle Dehaut, Bethlehem Catholic, SE-4, Sr., 28-11, 12-1
Next: Decisioned Dylan Killian, Annville-Cleona, 12, 40-4, 11-1
Next: Semis, Decisioned David Osterberg, Northwestern, 12, 39-3, 7-2
Next: Championship, Zach Strickland, Muncy, Saturday

160
Cody Wiercioch, Charleroi, SW-2, So., 36-2 pinned Nate Smith, Seneca, NW-3, Sr., 34-4 2:53
Next: Decisioned Casey Fuller, Western Wayne, 12, 39-2, 6-2
Next: Semis, Decisioned Elliot RIddick, Bethlehem Catholic, 3-0
Next: Championship, Travis McKillop, Burrell, Saturday

Dylan Demain, Bentworth, SW-3, Sr., 40-5 dec. Craig Cihon, Fort LeBeouf, NW-2, Jr., 29-11, 9-1
Next: Decisioned by Elliot Riddick, Bethlehem Catholic, 11, 39-6, 10-6
Next: Consol, Pinned Jonathan Blank, Notre Dame, :52
Next: Consol, Decisioned by Casey Fuller, Western Wayne, 3-1
Next: 7th place, Nate Smith, Seneca, Saturday

171
Nathaniel Brown, Lewisburg, NE-1, Sr., 34-0 dec. August Mizia, Bentworth, SW-4, Sr., 35-3, 7-1
Consol: Decisioned Julio Arrendondo, Wyomissing, 12, 36-11, 6-5
Next: Decisioned Mike Cobb, Wyalusing, 12-5
Next: consol, Decisioned Sam Guidi, Fort Cherry, 8-2
Next: Consol, Decisioned by Dakota Deslauriers, Burrell, 11-10
Next: 5th place, Colin Hedash, Northern Lehigh, Saturday

Sam Guidi, Fort Cherry, SW-2, Sr., 31-5 dec. Garrett VanDeMark, Towanda, NE-3, Sr., 42-7, 6-3
Next: Decisioned by Colin Hedash, Northern Lehigh, 12, 31-2, 13-3
Next: Consol, Decisiooned Alex Svetz, North East, 7-5
Next: Consol, Decisioned by Gus Mizia, Bentworth, 8-2
Next: 7th place, Tyler Landfried, Greenville, Saturday

Colin Hedash, Northern Lehigh, SE-1, Sr., 30-2 dec. Dustin Conti, Jefferson-Morgan, SW-5, So., 37-15, 7-1
Consol: Pinned by Garrett VanDeMark, Towanda, 12, 42-7, 3:44
ELIMINATED

189
Ian Gimbar, Saucon Valley, SE-1, Sr., 37-2 pinned Joe Phillips, Jefferson-Morgan, SW-5, Jr., 32-13, 3:28
Consol: Pinned Remington Weigle, Bloomsburg, 12, 24-6, 2:05
Next: Consol, Decisioned by Jordan Kitta, Southmoreland, 3-2
ELIMINATED

Hvy
Corey Garry, Fort Cherry, SW-3, Jr., 31-3 dec. Aaron Schultz, Towanda, NE-2, Sr., 40-6, 3-2
Next: Decisioned by Joel Yahner, Brockway, 12, 34-0, 3-0
Next: Consol, Pinned Shane Morris, Central Cambria, 2:02
ELIMINATED

Jeff Tarley, Beth-Center, SW-1, Sr., 30-4 pinned. Omri Johnson, Milton Hershey, SE-5, Jr., 12-9, 3:05
Next: Decisioned Blake Heim, Reynolds, 11, 38-10, 9-3
Next: Semis, Decisioned by Wes Tillett, Shamokin, 3-1
Next: Consol, Decisioned Ben Ancheff, Williams Valley, 5-0
Next: 3rd place, Joel Yahner, Brockway, Saturday

State picks

Tuscano’s PIAA Picks

Class AAA
103–1. Colton Shorts, Canon-McMillan, 2. Shane Peters, Clearfield, 3. Bill Rappo, Council Rock South, 4. Brett Marino, Bethleham Liberty
112–1. Connor Schram, Canon-McMillan, 2. Jordan Conaway, New Oxford, 3. Anthony Cabrera, Bethleham Liberty, 4. Godwin Nyama, Brashear
119–1. Corey Keener, Blue Mountain, 2. Tyson Dippery, Central Dauphin, 3. C.J. Palmer, Delaware Valley, 4. Derrick Nelson, Waynesburg
125–1. Nico Megaludis, Franklin Regional, 2. Zach McGinnis, Waynesburg, 3. Devin Lotito, Bethleham Liberty, 4. Jeremy Minich, Boyertown
130–1. Zach Horan, Nazareth, 2. Tanner Hough, Westmont-Hilltop, 3. Solomon Chishko, Canon-McMillan, 4. Cam Throckmorton, South West
135–1. Dan Neff, Solanco, 2. Joe Rizzolino, Easton, 3. Matt Rappo, Council Rock South, 4. Mason Popham, Unionville
140–1. Matt Martoccio, Council Rock South, 2. Matt Cimato, LaSalle, 3. Tyler Manion, Pgh. Central Catholic, 4. Mitch Minotti, Easton
145–1. Brian Brill, Central Mountain, 2. Nick Catalano, Canon-McMillan, 3. Eric Nutter, Pgh. Central Catholic, 4. Trey Duncan, Spring Grove
152–1. Chance Marsteller, Kennard-Dale, 2. Aaron McKinney, West Allegheny, 3. Lorenzo Thomas, Pgh. Central Catholic, 4. Mark Havers, Bradford
160–1. Jason Luster, Pgh. Central Catholic, 2. Mike Ottinger, Parkland, 3. Ryan Krecker, Nazareth, 4. Zach Thompson, Mechanicsburg
171–1. Nick Bonaccorsi, Bethel Park, 2. Neal Grudi, Spring Grove, 3. J.M. Staudenmayer, Plymouth Whitemarsh, 4. Cole Baxter, Butler
189–1. Ken Courts, Central Dauphin, 2. Josh Popple, Coughlin, 3. Jon Bolich, Upper Moreland, 4. Phil Sprenkle, Dallastown
215–1. Matt Idelson, Garnet Valley, 2. Joe Stolfi, Souderton, 3. Kyle McWreath, Trinity, 4. Tom Haines, Solanco
Hvy–1. Avery Robinson, Susquehanna, 2. Cody Klempay, Canon-McMillan, 3. Dawson Peck, Chambersburg, 4. Alec Glovna, Corry

Class AA
103–1. Jason Nolf, Kittanning, 2. Logan Everett, Williamson, 3. Darian Cruz, Bethlehem Catholic, 4. Zach Swarrow, Beth-Center
112–1. Zain Retherford, Line Mountain, 2. Nick Roberts, North Star, 3. Evan Link, Penn Cambria, 4. Zeke Moisey, Bethlehem Catholic
119–1. Jim Gulibon, Derry, 2. Randy Cruz, Bethlehem Catholic, 3. Nate Giorgio, Schuykill Valley, 4. Phil Elias, SS Academy
125–1. Mason Beckman, Reynolds, 2. Cody Wheeler, Towanda, 3. Geoff Alexander, SS Academy, 4. Ty Dively, Clayusburg-Kimmel
130–1. Colin Fought, Benton, 2. Dave Makara, Burrell, 3. Dylan D’Urso, Reynolds, 4. Laike Gardner, Biglerville
135–1. Ron Garbinsky, Tyrone, 2. Mike Racciato, Pen Argyl, 3. Jeremy Landowski, Burrell, 4. Adam Matthews, Reynolds
140–1. Luke Frey, Montoursville, 2. Travis Erdman, Line Mountain, 3. Travis Shaffer, Derry, 4. Austin Matthews, Reynolds
145–1. Nick Hodgkins, Wyomissing, 2. Zach Beitz, Juniata, 3. Michael Innes, Chartiers-Houston, 4. Cody Copeland, Greenville
152–1. Nick Carr, South Fayette, 2. Anthony Risaliti, Central Cambria, 3. Zach Strickland, Muncy, 4. Dylan Killian, Annville-Cleona
160–1. Cody Wiercioch, Charleroi, 2. Travis McKillop, Burrell, 3. Casey Fuller, Western Wayne, 4. Ty Gargano, Hickory
171–1. Nate Brown, Lewisburg, 2. Wes Phillips, Grove City, 3. Mike Cobb, Wyalusing, 4. Dakota Deslauriers, Burrell
189–1. Steve Ceremuga, Commodore Perry, 2. Ryan Hembury, Muncy, 3. Dave Kephart, Portage, 4. Jordan Kitta, Southmoreland
215–1. Eric Laytos, Lackawanna Trail, 2. Matt Mongera, Seneca. 3. Garth Lakitsky, Tamaqua, 4. Brian Beattie, Burrell
Hvy-1. John Rizzo, Richland, 2. Jeff Tarley, Beth-Center, 3. Joel Yahner, Brockway, 4. Wes Tillett, Shamokin

PIAA local results

As I've done in the past, I will update each local wrestler's result at the conclusion of the session and also have who he wrestles in the following round, if applicable. I also will try to add a couple comments on the bouts.

The state predictions are coming soon.

Here is the link to the state brackets.

http://www.piaa.org/news/details.aspx?ID=2197

Notes from the weekend

An interesting question for area wrestling fans is this: If Canon-McMillan, with its five champions and six qualifiers to the state tournament, happens to win the team tournament title in Hershey this weekend, which team is the true team champion? Canon-Mac or Central Dauphin, which captured the first team title in last month's tournament.
Just askin'.

Possibly, the best thing that happened to Cody Wiercioch's chances of repeating as a PIAA champion was his overtime loss to Burrell's Travis McKillop in the 160-pound finals in Johnstown. Wiercioch, a sophomore from Charleroi, will be furious about the loss just as McKillop was when he fell to Wiercioch in the WPIAL finals. That motivation is more than anything the coaching staff at Charleroi could think up to prepare Wiercioch this week had he beaten McKillop Saturday in Johnstown.
I think McKillop put it best when he said if the two wrestlers were on the same team, one at 152 and the other at 160, they would both be state champions.

I always appreciate a wrestler who has the maturity and composure to rally from a bad start to a tournament. This week's award goes to Zach Swarrow of Beth-Center, who was upended in the first round of the regional tournament in Johnstown and won five straight bouts to finish third at 103. That's impressive.

There is absolutely no rational reason why the Southwest should not have at least one more qualifier to the state tournament in Class AAA. The number of qualifiers are determined on the percentage of schools. Because the City League left and a couple more schools dropped, Class AAA lost a fourth qualifier. Check out the number of fourth-place finishers in Class AAA on this blog and imagine how many would medal at states. I don't see one who wouldn't.

SW AAA Region results

WPIAL Class AAA Championships
at Canon-McMillan High School
Finals
103-Shorts (Canon-McMillan) dec. Forys (N. Allegheny) 3-0
112-Schram (Canon-McMillan) dec. Smith (Franklin Regional) 9-4
119-McGuire (USC) dec. Nelson (Waynesburg) 3-2
125-Megaludis (Franklin Regional) dec. McGinnis (Waynesburg) 17-9
130-Chisko (Canon-McMillan) dec. Pezze (Norwin) 3-2
135-Lydic (Latrobe) dec. Mogan (Bethel Park) 5-2
140-Manion (Pitt. Central Catholic) dec. Mutkus (Hopewell) 7-1
145-Catalano (Canon-McMillan) dec. Nutter (Pitt. Central Catholic) 3-1
152-Thomas (Pitt. Central Catholic) dec. McKinney (W. Allegheny) 1-0
160-Luster (Pitt. Central Catholic) dec. Zavatsky (Latrobe) 18-7
171-Bonaccorsi (Bethel Park) dec. Baxter (Butler) 5-0
189-Hills (Pitt. Central Catholic) dec. McCutcheon (Kiski) 3-1
215-McWreath (Trinity) dec. Mohring (Latrobe) 3-1
Hvy-Klempay (Canon-McMillan) dec. DiLonardo (Plum) 5-1

Consolation finals
103-Buckiso (Peters Twp.) dec. Harrison (W. Mifflin) 6-2
112-Bewak (Hempfield) dec. Small (Latrobe) 1-0
119-Kenney (Connellsville) dec. Connelly (Penn Trafford) 3-2
125-Evanovich (Peters Twp.) dec. Craig (Hampton) 3-0
130-Medlang (Franklin Regional) dec. Wiltrout (Connellsville) 3-2
135-Dobbin (Canon-McMillan) dec. Coles (Norwin) 6-2 OT
140-Tadich (Norwin) dec. Pletcher (Latrobe) 2-0
145-Voytek (Greensburg Salem) dec. Swink (Connellsville) 4-2
152-Johnson (Franklin Regional) dec. Kail (Latrobe) 2-1 OT
160-DeCiantis (N. Allegheny) dec. Spangler (Hempfield) 2-1 OT
171-Coniker (Pitt. Central Catholic) dec. Lux (N. Allegheny) 2-1 OT
189-Garaofola (Hempfield) dec. Martin (Plum) 7-4
215-Nania (Hampton) dec. Campbell (Canon-McMillan) 16-7
Hvy-Fleck (Franklin Regional) dec. Kuhn (Kiski) 3-2 OT

Semifinals
103-Shorts (Canon-McMillan) dec. Russo (Belle Vernon) 4-0; Forys (N. Allegheny) dec. Hardaway (Kiski) 2-0
112-Schram (Canon-McMillan) dec. Small (Latrobe) 3-2; Smith (Franklin Regional) dec. Bewac (Hempfield) 12-10 OT
119-Nelson (Waynesburg) dec. Connelly (Penn Trafford) 3-0; McGuire (USC) dec. Kenney (Connellsville) 2-0
125-Megaludis (Franklin Regional) pinned Craig (Hampton) 1:01; McGinnis (Waynesburg) dec. Evanovich (Peters Twp.) 9-0
130-Pezze (Norwin) dec. Wiltrout (Connellsville) 4-2; Chisko (Canon-McMillan) tech. fall Medlang (Franklin Regional) 16-0
135-Lydic (Latrobe) dec. Dobbin (Canon-McMillan) 1-0; Mogan (Bethel Park) dec. Coles (Norwin) 5-1
140-Muktus (Hopewell) dec. Pletcher (Latrobe) 3-1; Manion (Pitt. Central Catholic) dec. Milligan (Albert Gallatin) 11-4
145-Catalano (Canon-McMillan) dec. Voytek (Greensburg Salem) 6-3; Nutter (Pitt. Central Catholic) dec. Swink (Connellsville) 3-0
152-Thomas (Pitt. Central Catholic) dec. Kail (Latrobe) 10-2; McKinney (W. Allegheny) dec. Johnson (Franklin Regional) 3-1
160-Luster (Pitt. Central Catholic) dec. Spangler (Hempfield) 14-5; Zavatsky (Latrobe) dec. DeCiantis (N. Allegheny) 5-2
171-Bonaccorsi (Bethel Park) injury def. Lux (N. Allegheny); Baxter (Butler) dec. Fitzpatrick (Ambridge) 11-2
189-Hills (Pitt. Central Catholic) dec. Hart (Hampton) 10-0; McCutcheon (Kiski) dec. Garaofola (Hempfield) 3-1 OT
215-McWreath (Trinity) dec. Shulman (Hampton) 2-1; Mohring (Latrobe) dec. Balish (Pine-Richland) 11-1
Hvy-Klempay (Canon-McMillan) pinned Fleck (Franklin Regional) 2:28; DiLonardo (Plum) pinned Kuhn (Kiski) 1:17

SW AA Regional Medalists

PIAA Wrestling

Southwest Class AA Championships
at War Memorial, Johnstown
Finals
103–Jason Nolf, Kittanning, dec. Ryan Easter, Bedford, 5-1
112–Evan Link, Penn Cambria, dec. Nick Roberts, North Starr, 4-3
119–Jim Gulibon, Derry, tech. fall over James Dodson, Claysburg-Kimmel, 20-4, 2:59
125–Geoff Alexander, SS Academy, dec. Ben Rager, Central Cambria, 5-0
130–Dave Makara, Burrell, pinned Anthony Elias, SS Academy, 1:08
135–Jeremy Landowski, Burrell, dec. Ronnie Garbinsky, Tyrone, 6-5
140–Travis Shaffer, Derry, pinned David Demor, SS Beaver, 2:40
145–Zach Beitz, Juniata, dec. Michael Innes, Chartiers-Houston, 8-4
152–Nick Carr, South Fayette, dec. Mike Pavasko, Steel Valley, 16-3
160–Travis McKillop, Burrell, dec. Cody Wiercioch, Charleroi, 5-3 OT
171–Dakota Deslauriers, Burrell, dec. Sam Guidi, Fort Cherry, 3-0
189–Jordan Kitta, Southmoreland, dec. Dave Kephart, Portage, 3-2 UTB
215–Brian Beattie, Burrell, dec. Joel Suter, Northern Bedford, 5-1
Hvy–Jeff Tarley, Beth-Center, dec. John Rizzo, Richland, 3-2 UTB

Third & Fourth
103–Zach Swarrow, Beth-Center, dec. Justin Patrick, Ligonier Valley, 5-1
112–Josh Patrick, Ligonier Valley, dec. Nathan Reckner, SS Beaver, 4-2
119–Phillip Elisa, SS Academy, dec. Kie Brown, Huntongdon, 3-1
125–Ty Dively, Claysburg-Kimmel, pinned Shane Gentry, SS Beaver, 2:19
130–Cole Claar, Claysburg-Kimmel, dec. Tanner Sutton, Chartiers-Houston, 6-2
135–Mike DePalma, Jeannette, dec. Brandon Rowles, Juniata, 8-2
140–Richard Brydon, Forest Hills, dec. Justin Miller, Penn Cambria, 6-2
145–Francis Mizia, Bentworth, dec. Corey Aungst, claysburg-Kimmel, 3-2
152–Anthony risaliti, Central Cambria, pinned Montana Trombetta, Carlynton, 1:24
160–Dylan Demain, Bentworth, pinned Dylan Treaster, juniata, 4;18
171–Brian Gibbons, Bedford, pinned Gus Mizia, Bentworth, 4:50
189–Devin Hornbake, Forest Hills, dec. Dan Sollenberger, Northern Bedford, 5-4
215–Jeff Meier, Forest Hills, pinned Clay Nanassy, Ligonier Valley, 3:59
Hvy–Corey Garry, Fort Cherry, dec. Shane Morris, Central Cambria, 4-1

Fifth & Sixth
103–Josh Brown, Claysburg-Kimmel, dec. Russ Losteter, South Allegheny, 3-2
112–Zack Kelly, Burrell, pinned Nick Hough, Mt. Pleasant, 3:48
119–Nick Zanetta, Keystone Oaks, dec. Jared Woomer, Bellwood-Antis, 3-2
125–Aaron Toth, Charleroi, pinned Sean LaVella, jeannette, 4:04
130–Nick Szala, Penn Cambria, dec. Grant Fetchet, South Fayette, 4-0
135–Josh Kwasny, Charleroi, dec. Tyler Crites, Berlin, 5-3
140–Jacob Durbin, West Greene, dec. Matt Drabick, Keystone Oaks, 2-0
145–Michael Fetchet, South Fayette, dec. Cody Law, Forest Hills, 3-2
152–Tom Hanlon, Penn Cambria, pinned Cole Boozel, Mt. Union, 3:56
160–Tyler Dibert, Chestnut Ridge, dec. Garret Vulcano, Chartiers-Houston, 7-3
171–Dustin Conti, Jefferson-Morgan, dec. Mike Kazalas, Keystone Oaks, 7-2
189–Joe Phillips, Jefferson-Morgan, pinned Kyle Wood, Mt. Pleasant, 1:59
215–Elliot Dillon, Penns Valley, pinned Shaquille Howard, United, 1:49
Hvy–Quinton Hixson, Northern Bedford, dec. Nate Grandelis, Chartiers-Houston, 5-1

Rands DQ'd at WPIALs

Neal Rands, who had just received medical clearance to wrestle on Wednesday, saw his scholastic career come to an end in an unexpected way Thursday night.
Rands, a senior from Ringgold High School who had passed out in his Section 2-AAA finals bout against Hempfield’s Dante Nania last week, had breathing difficulties in his 215-pound bout against Ean Villemain of Indiana in the first round of the WPIAL Class AAA Championships at Canon-McMillan.
Rands needed two injury time-outs during the match, and appeared to be in some distress each time. Following the second stoppage and holding an 8-0 lead over Villemain, Rands decided to default.
The official wanted Rands to shake hands with Villemain, but Rands was trying to leave the mat. He said something to the official that resulted in a flagrant misconduct and his disqualification from the tournament.
“He was on some medication, and he was feeling sick,” said Ringgold head coach Bob Bove. “It’s been a frustrating year for him. Every time he tried to come back, something happened.”
After Rands passed out in the section tournament, he needed to get a doctor’s release to continue wrestling. That didn’t come until Wednesday evening after a trip to UPMC-Presbyterian in Pittsburgh.
Canon-McMillan had a strong day, advancing eight of nine wrestlers, including defending state champion Connor Schram at 112.
McGuffey’s Christian Whipkey had two pins, the first over Keith Berback of McKeesport in 1:50 and the second over fourth-seed Zach Reges of Butler in 5:09.
Becky Barker, a junior from West Mifflin, became the first female to compete in this tournament. She was pinned by Christ Olszewski of Hampton in 5:00 in the preliminary round and eliminated from the tournament.

History-Maker

Becky Barker of West Mifflin became the first female wrestler to compete in the WPIAL Class AAA Championships. Barker, a junior with a 10-15 record, was pinned in the preliminary round by Chris Olszewski of Hampton in 5:00 Thursday night at Canon-McMillan. Barker was eliminated from the tournament.

Picking SW AAA winner

Here is one writer's guess on the top three finishers in the WPIAL Class AAA Championships.

103-1. Colt Shorts, Canon-McMillan, 2. Dom Forys, North Allegheny, 3. Ty Buckiso, Peters Township
112-1. Connor Schram, Canon-McMillan, 2. Paul Bewak, Hempfield, 3. Ty Smith, Franklin Regional
119-1. Derrick Neslon, Waynesburg, 2. Ethan Kenney, Connellsville, 3. Mackenzie McGuire, Upper St. Clair
125-1. Nico Megaludis, Franklin Regional, 2. Zach McGinnis, Waynesburg, 3. Derrick Evanovich, Peters Township
130-1. John Pezze, Norwin, 2. Solomon Chishko, Canon-McMillan, 3. Tanner Wiltrout, Connellsville
135-1. Ty Lydic, Latrobe, 2. Dylan Mogan, Bethel Park, 3. Heath Coles, Norwin
140-1. Matt Tadich, Norwin, 2. Tyler Manion, Pgh. Central Catholic, 3. Austin Wilding, Upper St. Clair
145-1. Nick Catalano, Canon-McMillan, 2. Eric Nutter, Pgh. Central Catholic, 3. Jesse Swink, Connellsville
152-1. Lorenzo Thomas, Pgh. Central Catholic, 2. Aaron McKinney, West Allegheny, 3. Noah Kail, Latrobe
160-1. Jason Luster, Pgh. Central Catholic, 2. Zack Zavatsky, Latrobe, 3. Anthony Cable, Gbg. Salem
171-1. Nick Bonaccorsi, Bethel Park, 2. Cole Baxter, Butler, 3. Jacob Lowry, Albert Gallatin
189-1. Perry Hills, Pgh. Central Catholic, 2. Mike McCutcheon, Kiski, 3. Jeremy Ellis, Waynesburg
215-1. Kyle McWreath, Trinity, 2. Dante Nania, Hempfield, 3. Neal Rands, Ringgold
Hvy-1. Cody Klempay, Canon-McMillan, 2. Anthony DiLonardo, Butler, 3. Luke Fleck, Franklin Regional

Picking SW AA winners

Here is one writer's guess on the top four finishers in the PIAA Class AA Southwest Regional Championships.


103-1. Jason Nolf, Kittanning, 2. Ryan Easter, Bedford, 3. Zach Swarrow, Beth-Center, 4. Ryan Dupas, Cambria Heights
112-1. Nick Roberts, North Strar, 2. Evan Link, Penn Cambria, 3. Zack Kelly, Burrell, 4. Josh Patrick, Ligonier Valley
119-1. James Gullibon, Derry, 2. Phil Elias, SS Academy, 3. James Dodson, Claysburg-Kimmel, 4. Kie Brown, Huntingdon
125-1. Geoff Alexander, SS Academy, 2. Ben Rager, Central Cambria, 3. Ty Dively, Clasburg-Kimmel, 4. Sean LaVella, Jeannette
130-1. Cole Claar, Claysburg-Kimmel, 2. Dave Makara, Burrell, 3. Anthony Elias, SS Academy, 4. Nick Szala, Penn Cambria
135-1. Ron Garbinsky, Tyrone, 2. Jeremy Landowski, Burrell, 3. Mike DaPalma, Jeannette, 4. Josh Darr, Somerset
140-1. Travis Shaffer, Derry, 2. Dave Demor, SS Beaver, 3. Richard Brydon, Forest Hills, 4. Justin Miller, Penn Cambria
145-1. Michael Innes, Chartiers-Houston, 2. Zach Beitz, Juniata, 3. Francis Mizia, Bentworth, 4. Corey Aungst, Claysburg-Kimmel
152-1. Nick Carr, South Fayette, 2. Anthony Risaliti, Central Cambria, 3. Montana Trombetta, Carlynton, 4. Willie Sollonberger, Northern Bedford
160-1 Cody Wiercioch, Burrell, 2. Travis McKillop, Burrell, 3. John Blankenship, United, 4. Dylan Treaster, Juniata
171-1. Brian Gibbons, Bedford, 2. Dakota Deslauriers, Burrell, 3. Gus Mizia, Bentworth, 4. Chris Gallaher, Forest Hills
189-1. Dave Kephart, Portage, 2. Jay Taylor, Burrell, 3. Jordan Kitta, Southmoreland, 4. Nick Baer, Somerset
215-1. Brian Beattie, Burrell, 2. Joel Suter, Northern Bedford, 3. Jeff Meier, Forest Hills, 4. Elliot Dillon, Penns Valley
Hvy-1. John Rizzo, Richland, 2. Jeff Tarley, Beth-Center, 3. Corey Garry, Fort Cherry, 4. Quinton Hixson, Northern Bedford