Vulcano, Carr second

Garrett Vulcano of Chartiers-Houston and Seth Carr of South Fayette each took second place in their respective weight classes in the PIAA Class AA Wrestling Championships at the Giant Center in Hershey Saturday afternoon.
Vulcano lost a 7-0 decision to Ryan Solomon of Milton, who won his second straight title and became a four-time state medalist.
Carr lost a 1-0 decision to George Phillippi of Derry at 113 pounds in a rematch of the WPIAL finals of two weeks ago. Interestingly, Phillippi won that bout 1-0.

Bethlehem Catholic easily won the team title with 94.5 points, 24.5 more than Benton (70). Saegertown was third at 46 and Burrell and Trinity tied for fourth at 44.5.

Mike Racciato of Pen Argyl, who won his third gold medal, was named Outstanding Wrestler.

The area had 10 of 16 wrestlers medal. Joining Carr and Vulcano were Jake Rothka of Bentworth, who was eighth at 113; John Demaske (4^th at 126) and Dustin Conti (3^rd at 170) of Jefferson-Morgan; Nick Gavazzi (5^th at 138); Jared Walker (7^th at 160) and Mike Fetchet (4^th at 170) of South Fayette; Cody Jacobs (6^th at 220) of West Greene; and Jake Temple (4^th at 220) of Avella.