The PIAAÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ board of directors unanimously approved the reduction in wrestling weight classes, from 14 to 13, during its meeting Wednesday afternoon.As for the future of football and other fall sports, no action was taken or guidance given, which means preseason workouts are to continue as ...
P.J. Tasser is part of a great wrestling legacy, following in the footsteps of his father Don and his older brother Donnie, starting in high school at Belle Vernon Area and then in college at the University of Pittsburgh.TasserÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ wrestling journey started at a young age.“My dad just sent us ...
Belle Vernon Area High School wrestling standout Donnie Tasser has the distinction of being the first Leopard wrestler to capture a WPIAL championship. He parlayed his high school success into a solid college career and used his athleticism to embark on an interesting career working in ...
CONNELLSVILLE — The Connellsville wrestling team is looking to make some big strides to be part of the conversation when there is talk of the top teams in the WPIAL and the state.The Falcons had two state qualifiers last year with returning sophomore Jared Keslar (145) and junior Mason ...
Connellsville won six of seven matches that were wrestled and took advantage of six forfeit wins in slamming host Belle Vernon, 63-6, in a Section 2A-AAA wrestling match Tuesday.Winning by fall for the Falcons were Ayden Henry over Aniya Sails at 120, Jared Keslar over Jake Thompson at 145, ...
WAYNESBURG — Spencer Lesinski thought about joining the Army but decided on the Marines after he graduates this summer.He just felt that the corps had the type of men he wanted to become: tough, strong, dependable.Those characteristics were on display Wednesday night for Lesinski, when he ...