Who would win this match?
By having a WPIAL-record eight medalists and winning two state titles, Canon-McMillan had one of the most dominating performances by any team competing in the state tournaments.
The Big Macs were unique in having wrestlers finish first through eighth in the PIAA Class AAA Championships in Hershey. Cody Wiercioch led the way, winning his second state title when he decisioned Shane Springer of Norristown in the 170-pound finals.
That success opened debate about whether Canon-McMillan is the best team ever to emerge from the WPIAL.
Five other WPIAL teams shared the record of six PIAA placewinners: Canon-McMillan and Pittsburgh Central Catholic last year, Shady Side Academy in 2008, Hempfield in 2007 and North Allegheny in 1990.
The only team that matches the Big Macs in overall talent is North Allegheny. That team had four champions in Ty Moore (119), Jamie Kyriazis (135), Ray Brinzer (160) and Kenny Bauer (171). Jeff Alexander was second at 103, and Mike Johns was sixth at 130.
Who do you think would win a dual meet between these two teams?
posted by Joe Tuscano at
9:47 AM
8 Comments:
No doubt, NA! One of the best teams ever assembled (4, I repeat 4 State Champions)! Gus D. had a powerhouse!
I'm not sure NA could win under the current injury time-out rules...no unlimited finger-wagging in this dual meet...
I'm going with Canon-Mac here. If they couldn't beat NA, they would go and recruit until they could.
I would say NA but don't forget Ty Moore went to Seneca Valley until 8th grade. His Father got a job as a custodian at NA...Hmmm Recruiting.
Who cares!!!
Id vote for canon mcmillan. That NA team was not as solid as this CM team throughout the lineup.
Maybe someone on here can guess which are team beat that 1990 NA team in a reguilar season dual meet, later losing to them in a close match in the WPIAL tournament
NA had some holes in 1990. But Canon MAC couldn't touch the 1988 team, arguably the best dual team ever.
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