Here's a listing of the returning state placewinners from Class AA with their grade levels this year. Of course, it is based on last season's weights.
106
2. Luke Karam, Bethlehem Catholic (So.)
3. Collin Glorioso, Huntingdon (So.)
4. Jacob Wasser, Palisades (So.)
5. Austin Griffiths, Southmoreland (Jr.)
6. Triston Law, Forest Hills (Jr.)
8. Cameron Newman, Line Mountain (Jr.)
NOTE - Former Saegertown wrestler Devin Brown won this weight last season, but transferred to Class AAA Franklin Regional. He was recently declared ineligible by the WPIAL for this year, though he will appeal to the PIAA. Also, Tyshawn White placed seventh here for Bishop McDevitt, but he has transferred to Central Dauphin, also in Class AAA.
113
1. George Phillippi, Derry (So.)
3. Korbin Myers, Boiling Springs (Jr.)
6. Caleb Bordner, Tri-Valley (Jr.)
7. Willie Gruver, Redbank Valley (Sr.)
8. Jacob Rothka, Bentworth (Sr.)
NOTE - Former Ligonier Valley wrestler Justin Patrick placed fourth last season, but has transferred to Kiski Prep.
120
2. Ryan Easter, Bedford (Sr.)
8. Tyler Vath, Saegertown (Jr.)
126
2. Zeke Moisey, Bethlehem Catholic (Sr.)
4. John Demaske, Jefferson-Morgan (Sr.)
6. Kent Lane, Southern Columbia (Jr.)
8. Nick Monico, Saegertown (So.)
132
1. Jason Nolf, Kittanning (Sr.)
3. Ian Brown, Hanover (Sr.)
4. Austin Harry, Lake Lehman (Sr.)
5. Mike Communale, Pius X (Jr.)
6. Dalton Zimmerman, Brookville (Jr.)
7. Cole Walter, Mifflinburg (Jr.)
8. Jake Wetzel, South Park (So.)
138
4. Brock Zacherl, Brookville (Sr.)
5. Nick Gavazzi, Charleroi (Sr.)
6. Steven Edwards, Burrell (Sr.)
8. Hunter Harner, Tri-Valley (Jr.)
145
5. Zach Vroman, Brookville (Sr.)
6. Billy Barnes, Williamson (Jr.)
7. Levi Stoyer, Reynolds (Sr.)
8. Briton Shelton, Bermudian Springs (Jr.)
152
2. Kyle Bova, Coudersport (Sr.)
3. Ryan Preisch, Milton (Sr.)
7. Andrew Doak, Blairsville (Jr.)
8. Blake Marks, Southern Columbia (Jr.)
160
2. Evan Delong, Kane (Sr.)
6. Jeric Kasunic, Benton (Sr.)
7. Jared Walker, South Fayette (Jr.)
170
2. Tristan Sponseller, Bermudian Springs (Sr.)
182
4. Dylan Reynolds, Saegertown (Jr.)
5. Stephen Loiseau, Lancaster Catholic (Sr.)
6. Terrell Fields, Valley (Sr.)
8. Garrett Wesneski, Canton (Sr.)
195
None
220
4. Jake Temple, Avella (Sr.)
285
1. Sam Breese, Lakeview (Sr.)
5. Austin Buttry, Chestnut Ridge (Sr.)
6. Andrew Dunn, Bethlehem Catholic (Jr.)
8. Morgan Selepack, West Branch (Sr.)
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Easter and Bloomsburg — The perfect match
Ryan Easter has been able to enjoy his highest wrestling accomplishments to date with family and friends nearby.
He's hoping the same will happen at the next level. Easter has announced plans to wrestle at Bloomsburg University beginning next year.
Easter projects as a 133-pounder for the Huskies.
"As soon as I got here, I knew this was the place for me," said the Bedford senior. "It had small class sizes, the campus size was what I wanted, and the coaching staff was great. It was just perfect for me. The distance from here was also a plus, because I didn't want to be too far away from home."
Easter says he considered Drexel and Pitt, and also took a visit to North Carolina State.
At Bloomsburg, he'll join a roster that currently has a number of former Pennsylvania high school standouts. That includes Saucon Valley's Bryan Israel, whom Easter owns a pair of wins at the state tournament against. He beat Israel for a fifth-place medal as a freshman.
In last season's state tourney opener at 120 pounds, Easter rode Israel out in the ultimate tiebreaker for a 1-0 victory on the way to his runner-up finish and third state medal. Also on Bloomsburg's roster this winter is Conemaugh Township's Tanner Cahill.
The task is simple, in words, for Easter in college — rise to the top.
"My goal is to be an NCAA champion," he said. "That is every kid's dream, to be standing on the podium at nationals knowing you're the best in the country."
Through three varsity years at Bedford, Easter has put together quite a resume. He's 109-16 and a three-time District 5 champion, to go with his state finishes in order of 5th, 6th, and 2nd. Another state medal will make him the Bisons' only four-time medalist in history.
But there's still some other unfinished business. Aside from possibly becoming Bedford's first state champion since 1964, Easter is eyeing tournament wins in December's King of the Mountain and the Southwest Regional in early March, two events where he has been in the finals every year so far, but come up just short of a title.
In terms of individual victories, Easter needs 21 to become his school's all-time leader (Brian Gibbons, 129), and is within striking distance of the Bedford County record of 138, set by Chestnut Ridge graduate and Clarion freshman Tyler Dibert just last season.
"I would like to go undefeated this year," said Easter. "I really want to get the regional championship, being in the finals three times now, and I also want to be King of the Mountain champion to get my season off to a great start."
He's hoping the same will happen at the next level. Easter has announced plans to wrestle at Bloomsburg University beginning next year.
Easter projects as a 133-pounder for the Huskies.
"As soon as I got here, I knew this was the place for me," said the Bedford senior. "It had small class sizes, the campus size was what I wanted, and the coaching staff was great. It was just perfect for me. The distance from here was also a plus, because I didn't want to be too far away from home."
Easter says he considered Drexel and Pitt, and also took a visit to North Carolina State.
At Bloomsburg, he'll join a roster that currently has a number of former Pennsylvania high school standouts. That includes Saucon Valley's Bryan Israel, whom Easter owns a pair of wins at the state tournament against. He beat Israel for a fifth-place medal as a freshman.
In last season's state tourney opener at 120 pounds, Easter rode Israel out in the ultimate tiebreaker for a 1-0 victory on the way to his runner-up finish and third state medal. Also on Bloomsburg's roster this winter is Conemaugh Township's Tanner Cahill.
The task is simple, in words, for Easter in college — rise to the top.
"My goal is to be an NCAA champion," he said. "That is every kid's dream, to be standing on the podium at nationals knowing you're the best in the country."
Through three varsity years at Bedford, Easter has put together quite a resume. He's 109-16 and a three-time District 5 champion, to go with his state finishes in order of 5th, 6th, and 2nd. Another state medal will make him the Bisons' only four-time medalist in history.
But there's still some other unfinished business. Aside from possibly becoming Bedford's first state champion since 1964, Easter is eyeing tournament wins in December's King of the Mountain and the Southwest Regional in early March, two events where he has been in the finals every year so far, but come up just short of a title.
In terms of individual victories, Easter needs 21 to become his school's all-time leader (Brian Gibbons, 129), and is within striking distance of the Bedford County record of 138, set by Chestnut Ridge graduate and Clarion freshman Tyler Dibert just last season.
"I would like to go undefeated this year," said Easter. "I really want to get the regional championship, being in the finals three times now, and I also want to be King of the Mountain champion to get my season off to a great start."
Photo by Bedford Gazette
Bedford's Ryan Easter is seen here locking up a cradle against an opponent last season. Easter, 109-16 and a three-time state medalist, will wrestle for Bloomsburg University beginning next year.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Dates to Remember for local wrestling teams
As the wrestling season nears (Monday is official start of practice), I have broken down the schedules for each of my local teams this year and below is a look at some of the bigger duals and tournaments. I will try to have more on each as I receive schedules and more info on who may be attending:
Saturday, December 7
Claysburg Pizza Tournament
UPDATE — Hearing this tournament will not be held this year, per discussions I had this week.
Thursday, December 12
Westmont-Hilltop at Bedford
Chestnut Ridge at Philipsburg-Osceola
Central at Northern Bedford
Quick Points: Though lineups are obviously far from finalized, these three duals spark some interest for the first full week of action. Bedford and Westmont are usually two of the top programs in the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference, while Chestnut Ridge travels to Philipsburg in a independent contest. Central at Northern Bedford is intriguing from a coaching standpoint, as Mike Shippy and Jan Clark lead the Dragons into Loysburg. Shippy took over at Central last year after a successful run as Northern's junior high coach. Obviously, Clark is a living legend in NBC's hearts, having won three state titles in the late 1970's, and he also coached the Black Panthers until two seasons ago. Further, former Claysburg varsity coach Dave Marko is now running Central's junior high program.
Friday/Saturday, December 13 and 14
Bedford at King of the Mountain Tournament
Chestnut Ridge at Athens Tournament
ICC Duals at Tussey Mountain
Quick Points: The highlight here is the King of the Mountain, one of the top events annually in Pennsylvania. Bedford has done very well in its KoM appearances, though the Bisons are still looking for an individual champion at the tournament, hosted by Central Mountain. Jonathan Gabriel and Ryan Easter were finalists last December, and Easter is a three-time runner-up. This year's participants are expected to include defending champion Bethlehem Catholic, Benton, Cumberland Valley, Fort LeBoeuf, Kittanning, and Latrobe. Ridge visits the Athens Tournament, while Tussey Mountain hosts the ICC Duals that features the North and South Division teams meeting each other. Look for Moshannon Valley and West Branch to be the top teams there.
Saturday, December 21
Bedford at Chestnut Ridge
Quick Points: The annual regular season battle between these rivals takes place at Chestnut Ridge the weekend before Christmas. Last year, the Lions beat the Bisons twice, including for the D5 team title that allowed them to get to the PIAA Duals in Hershey for the first time, where they finished fourth.
Friday/Saturday, December 27 and 28
Bedford at Boiling Springs Tournament
Chestnut Ridge at Powerade Tournament
Northern Bedford at Southmoreland Holiday Classic
Quick Points: I've said that Greg Lazor has done an outstanding job of scheduling his Chestnut Ridge Lions in better and better events, and it doesn't get much better than the Powerade Tournament at Canon-McMillan late next month. A bevy of talent is here each year. Teamwise, the field for this one includes host Canon-Mac, Benton, Brookville, Franklin Regional, Kittanning, Latrobe, Westmont, and Walsh Jesuit of Ohio. Also there this year will be Collins Hill of Georgia, who is often ranked among the best teams in the nation. Individuals expected include Chance Marsteller of Kennard-Dale, an undefeated three-time Class AAA state champ who recently committed to Oklahoma State after previously verballing to Penn State. Meanwhile, Bedford goes to Boiling Springs for its annual holiday tournament, while the Southmoreland Classic features Northern Bedford from the county and a few other D5 schools, including Meyersdale, North Star, and Somerset for this year. It is a kind of a preview for the Southwest Regional, though it does have some AAA schools in it too.
Friday, January 3
Berlin at Chestnut Ridge
Quick Points: Tabbed as the two best teams in D5 this preseason, Berlin at Chestnut Ridge is a date to circle on the calendar. The Mountaineers already had a very good roster and the transfer of state qualifier Taylor Cahill and his brother Toby from Conemaugh Township only added to it.
Friday/Saturday, January 10 and 11
HOPE for Hyndman at Winner's Choice Tournament
Bloody Run Tournament at Everett (Saturday only)
Locals involved: Everett, Tussey Mountain
The others: Central Cambria, Forest Hills, James Buchanan, Juniata Valley, Marion Center, Meyersdale, United
Quick Points: There's a new look of sorts this year at Everett's tournament, where several holdovers are joined by some new teams in a mix of squads from different leagues. HOPE for Hyndman competes in the Winner's Choice Tournament in Fairmont, West Virginia over this weekend.
Saturday, January 18
Chestnut Ridge at Brookville Ultimate Duals
The others: Brookville, Boiling Springs, Burrell, Reynolds, Saegertown
Quick Points: Like previously mentioned, Lazor has upped the schedule again at Chestnut Ridge, as the Lions will attend Brookville's Ultimate Duals for the first time. All of these schools were involved in the PIAA Team Duals last year.
Friday/Saturday, January 24 and 25
Thomas Tournament
Locals involved: Bedford, Chestnut Ridge, Claysburg, Everett, Northern Bedford, Tussey Mountain
Quick Points: One of the local highlights each year is the Thomas Tournament at Bedford. Six of the local schools are involved. This year, others expected include Berlin, Central, Jefferson-Morgan, South Fayette, and West Branch. New teams I have heard will attend are Burrell and Mount Union, while North Schuylkill is back after a few years.
Tuesday, February 11
Latrobe at Bedford
Quick Points: One last chance to catch a bunch of good kids in a dual meet before the postseason begins. Gabriel and Easter highlight Bedford, while Latrobe features studs Luke Pletcher and Zack Zavatsky, and has some other high level talent on its roster.
Friday/Saturday, February 14 and 15
District 6-AA Tournament at Altoona
Friday/Saturday, February 21 and 22
District 5 Tournament at Windber
Friday/Saturday, February 28 and March 1
Southwest Regional Tournament at Johnstown
Thursday/Friday/Saturday, March 6, 7, and 8
PIAA State Tournament at Hershey
Saturday, December 7
Claysburg Pizza Tournament
UPDATE — Hearing this tournament will not be held this year, per discussions I had this week.
Thursday, December 12
Westmont-Hilltop at Bedford
Chestnut Ridge at Philipsburg-Osceola
Central at Northern Bedford
Quick Points: Though lineups are obviously far from finalized, these three duals spark some interest for the first full week of action. Bedford and Westmont are usually two of the top programs in the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference, while Chestnut Ridge travels to Philipsburg in a independent contest. Central at Northern Bedford is intriguing from a coaching standpoint, as Mike Shippy and Jan Clark lead the Dragons into Loysburg. Shippy took over at Central last year after a successful run as Northern's junior high coach. Obviously, Clark is a living legend in NBC's hearts, having won three state titles in the late 1970's, and he also coached the Black Panthers until two seasons ago. Further, former Claysburg varsity coach Dave Marko is now running Central's junior high program.
Friday/Saturday, December 13 and 14
Bedford at King of the Mountain Tournament
Chestnut Ridge at Athens Tournament
ICC Duals at Tussey Mountain
Quick Points: The highlight here is the King of the Mountain, one of the top events annually in Pennsylvania. Bedford has done very well in its KoM appearances, though the Bisons are still looking for an individual champion at the tournament, hosted by Central Mountain. Jonathan Gabriel and Ryan Easter were finalists last December, and Easter is a three-time runner-up. This year's participants are expected to include defending champion Bethlehem Catholic, Benton, Cumberland Valley, Fort LeBoeuf, Kittanning, and Latrobe. Ridge visits the Athens Tournament, while Tussey Mountain hosts the ICC Duals that features the North and South Division teams meeting each other. Look for Moshannon Valley and West Branch to be the top teams there.
Saturday, December 21
Bedford at Chestnut Ridge
Quick Points: The annual regular season battle between these rivals takes place at Chestnut Ridge the weekend before Christmas. Last year, the Lions beat the Bisons twice, including for the D5 team title that allowed them to get to the PIAA Duals in Hershey for the first time, where they finished fourth.
Friday/Saturday, December 27 and 28
Bedford at Boiling Springs Tournament
Chestnut Ridge at Powerade Tournament
Northern Bedford at Southmoreland Holiday Classic
Quick Points: I've said that Greg Lazor has done an outstanding job of scheduling his Chestnut Ridge Lions in better and better events, and it doesn't get much better than the Powerade Tournament at Canon-McMillan late next month. A bevy of talent is here each year. Teamwise, the field for this one includes host Canon-Mac, Benton, Brookville, Franklin Regional, Kittanning, Latrobe, Westmont, and Walsh Jesuit of Ohio. Also there this year will be Collins Hill of Georgia, who is often ranked among the best teams in the nation. Individuals expected include Chance Marsteller of Kennard-Dale, an undefeated three-time Class AAA state champ who recently committed to Oklahoma State after previously verballing to Penn State. Meanwhile, Bedford goes to Boiling Springs for its annual holiday tournament, while the Southmoreland Classic features Northern Bedford from the county and a few other D5 schools, including Meyersdale, North Star, and Somerset for this year. It is a kind of a preview for the Southwest Regional, though it does have some AAA schools in it too.
Friday, January 3
Berlin at Chestnut Ridge
Quick Points: Tabbed as the two best teams in D5 this preseason, Berlin at Chestnut Ridge is a date to circle on the calendar. The Mountaineers already had a very good roster and the transfer of state qualifier Taylor Cahill and his brother Toby from Conemaugh Township only added to it.
Friday/Saturday, January 10 and 11
HOPE for Hyndman at Winner's Choice Tournament
Bloody Run Tournament at Everett (Saturday only)
Locals involved: Everett, Tussey Mountain
The others: Central Cambria, Forest Hills, James Buchanan, Juniata Valley, Marion Center, Meyersdale, United
Quick Points: There's a new look of sorts this year at Everett's tournament, where several holdovers are joined by some new teams in a mix of squads from different leagues. HOPE for Hyndman competes in the Winner's Choice Tournament in Fairmont, West Virginia over this weekend.
Saturday, January 18
Chestnut Ridge at Brookville Ultimate Duals
The others: Brookville, Boiling Springs, Burrell, Reynolds, Saegertown
Quick Points: Like previously mentioned, Lazor has upped the schedule again at Chestnut Ridge, as the Lions will attend Brookville's Ultimate Duals for the first time. All of these schools were involved in the PIAA Team Duals last year.
Friday/Saturday, January 24 and 25
Thomas Tournament
Locals involved: Bedford, Chestnut Ridge, Claysburg, Everett, Northern Bedford, Tussey Mountain
Quick Points: One of the local highlights each year is the Thomas Tournament at Bedford. Six of the local schools are involved. This year, others expected include Berlin, Central, Jefferson-Morgan, South Fayette, and West Branch. New teams I have heard will attend are Burrell and Mount Union, while North Schuylkill is back after a few years.
Tuesday, February 11
Latrobe at Bedford
Quick Points: One last chance to catch a bunch of good kids in a dual meet before the postseason begins. Gabriel and Easter highlight Bedford, while Latrobe features studs Luke Pletcher and Zack Zavatsky, and has some other high level talent on its roster.
Friday/Saturday, February 14 and 15
District 6-AA Tournament at Altoona
Friday/Saturday, February 21 and 22
District 5 Tournament at Windber
Friday/Saturday, February 28 and March 1
Southwest Regional Tournament at Johnstown
Thursday/Friday/Saturday, March 6, 7, and 8
PIAA State Tournament at Hershey
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Donations accepted for injured Somerset player
At Saturday’s District 5/8-AA semifinal game between Bedford and Everett, the Bison Quarterback Club will be accepting donations to benefit Marcus Hart, a junior wide receiver and defensive back for Somerset. Hart suffered a spinal cord injury in a game on October 25 and underwent surgery. Marcus has shown improvement, but he is facing a long recovery and is currently in a rehabilitation facility in Pittsburgh. Volunteers will be soliciting donations to help with his medical bills during halftime of Saturday’s game. Donations can also be made to:
Marcus Hart Recovery Fund, Somerset Trust Co.
Attn: Betty Anderson
P.O. Box 777
Somerset, PA 15501
Somerset junior Marcus Hart
Monday, November 4, 2013
'A dream come true' future for Buttry at West Point
Austin Buttry's next step after high school can really only be described as a win-win scenario.
The Chestnut Ridge senior will get to do two things he's known he's wanted to most of his life — serve his country, and be able to wrestle. Buttry recently signed to attend West Point and wrestle for the Black Knights of Army.
"It's really where I've always wanted to go," he said. "Growing up, I told my parents I wanted to be an Army man. And I'll be able to wrestle too which is exciting. First and foremost, the job placement is something you can't beat."
He's not sure exactly sure of a career path yet, but says he's open to being in the military long term.
As for the wrestling side of West Point, Buttry is just as enthused. He'll wrestle for Joe Heskett, who was an NCAA champion in 2002 at Iowa State. Heskett became the Black Knights' coach in 2010.
"Coach Heskett means what he says about the program," said Buttry. "He's definitely someone I want to wrestle for. Army told me to keep my options open in case something doesn't work out, but this is the place I've wanted to go."
Buttry, who also considered Bloomsburg and the Naval Academy, has lofty goals from an athletic standpoint also.
"I want to be a national champion. That's a big goal that I hope to put a lot of work into to achieve."
Before all of that, though, is another promising high school wrestling season, where official practice begins two weeks from today. Buttry had a breakout year as a junior by going 40-8 and qualifying for the state tournament for the first time. In Hershey, the Lions' heavyweight knocked off 2012-13 nemesis Mitchell Hall of Tussey Mountain and came within a whisker of reaching the state finals. Buttry eventually finished fifth and is ranked second preseason by PA Power Rankings at 285.
He owns 86 career wins at Chestnut Ridge, and also helped the Lions to a fourth place finish in the state team duals last winter.
"I just want to be a well-known name around here and be a good senior for my teammates," he said. "Hopefully, I'll leave a good impression on my school and family, because that's whats important."
The Chestnut Ridge senior will get to do two things he's known he's wanted to most of his life — serve his country, and be able to wrestle. Buttry recently signed to attend West Point and wrestle for the Black Knights of Army.
"It's really where I've always wanted to go," he said. "Growing up, I told my parents I wanted to be an Army man. And I'll be able to wrestle too which is exciting. First and foremost, the job placement is something you can't beat."
He's not sure exactly sure of a career path yet, but says he's open to being in the military long term.
As for the wrestling side of West Point, Buttry is just as enthused. He'll wrestle for Joe Heskett, who was an NCAA champion in 2002 at Iowa State. Heskett became the Black Knights' coach in 2010.
"Coach Heskett means what he says about the program," said Buttry. "He's definitely someone I want to wrestle for. Army told me to keep my options open in case something doesn't work out, but this is the place I've wanted to go."
Buttry, who also considered Bloomsburg and the Naval Academy, has lofty goals from an athletic standpoint also.
"I want to be a national champion. That's a big goal that I hope to put a lot of work into to achieve."
Before all of that, though, is another promising high school wrestling season, where official practice begins two weeks from today. Buttry had a breakout year as a junior by going 40-8 and qualifying for the state tournament for the first time. In Hershey, the Lions' heavyweight knocked off 2012-13 nemesis Mitchell Hall of Tussey Mountain and came within a whisker of reaching the state finals. Buttry eventually finished fifth and is ranked second preseason by PA Power Rankings at 285.
He owns 86 career wins at Chestnut Ridge, and also helped the Lions to a fourth place finish in the state team duals last winter.
"I just want to be a well-known name around here and be a good senior for my teammates," he said. "Hopefully, I'll leave a good impression on my school and family, because that's whats important."
Photo by Bedford Gazette
Chestnut Ridge heavyweight Austin Buttry works for a pin during the state team duals last season. Buttry has announced his plans to attend Army and wrestle for the Black Knights.
Locals at Clarion Open
The Clarion Open was held this weekend and a few local wrestlers to my coverage area were involved. I also listed any wrestlers from District 5. Here's a quick synopsis:
125 - Nick Roberts of Ohio State finished third after losing in overtime in the quarterfinals. Roberts won three state titles at North Star.
NOTE: An interesting result from this bracket was a first round bout featuring Lehigh's Darian Cruz and Rutgers' Josh Patrick. Cruz defeated Patrick, 6-1. In last season's 120-pound state semifinals, Cruz (Bethlehem Catholic) beat Patrick (Ligonier Valley) 10-5 on the way to his second state title.
141 - Tanner Cahill of Bloomsburg was 0-2. The former Conemaugh Township wrestler lost to former Bethlehem Catholic standout Randy Cruz in the first round.
157 - Two UPJ wrestlers, Corey Aungst of Claysburg and Drew Gartland of Northern Bedford, were here. Aungst went 0-2, while Gartland was 1-2.
165 - James Otten of UPJ was 0-2. Otten wrestled at Shade and originally attended Edinboro before transferring closer to home.
184 - Tyler Dibert of Clarion had the best tournament of the Bedford County locals, going 2-2 and finishing fourth. His semifinal loss was to Ohio State's Kenny Courts, a former PIAA champion from Central Dauphin. Dibert was a state placewinner in March for Chestnut Ridge.
125 - Nick Roberts of Ohio State finished third after losing in overtime in the quarterfinals. Roberts won three state titles at North Star.
NOTE: An interesting result from this bracket was a first round bout featuring Lehigh's Darian Cruz and Rutgers' Josh Patrick. Cruz defeated Patrick, 6-1. In last season's 120-pound state semifinals, Cruz (Bethlehem Catholic) beat Patrick (Ligonier Valley) 10-5 on the way to his second state title.
141 - Tanner Cahill of Bloomsburg was 0-2. The former Conemaugh Township wrestler lost to former Bethlehem Catholic standout Randy Cruz in the first round.
157 - Two UPJ wrestlers, Corey Aungst of Claysburg and Drew Gartland of Northern Bedford, were here. Aungst went 0-2, while Gartland was 1-2.
165 - James Otten of UPJ was 0-2. Otten wrestled at Shade and originally attended Edinboro before transferring closer to home.
184 - Tyler Dibert of Clarion had the best tournament of the Bedford County locals, going 2-2 and finishing fourth. His semifinal loss was to Ohio State's Kenny Courts, a former PIAA champion from Central Dauphin. Dibert was a state placewinner in March for Chestnut Ridge.
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