Posts by Jeff Upson
WarUp on The WPIAL Podcast Returns to Preview 2019 Season with Guest Sam Hillegas
PAW16: PA Power Wrestling’s Greg Warnock @GWarnock24 and Jeff Upson @PAPowerWrestle return for Season #2 of WarUp on The WPIAL Podcast as they preview the season ahead for wrestling in the western half of Pennsylvania. The duo recaps WPIAL results from both the Super 32 and The Surge pre-season tournaments in addition to a chat with 2-time Pennsylvania State…
Read MoreThe 2019 Top Incoming Freshmen Report Released
The 8th Annual Top Incoming Freshmen Report brought to you by PA Power Wrestling has arrived just in time for the season. Compiled by PA Power Wrestling’s Jeff Upson the TIF of 2019 ranks the Top 75 freshmen and includes 36 Honorable Mentions for a total of 111 wrestlers. Pennsylvania’s Top Incoming Freshmen have faced…
Read MoreThe Open Room Previews CKLV Invitational with All-American Guest Zack Zavatsky
PAPC39: The Open Room with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee discusses a loaded Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational field hitting the mats this weekend. The pair preview all the top Pennsylvania wrestlers competing in Sin City. They sit down for an interview with 2018 NCAA All-American Zack Zavatsky (Greater Latrobe) who will be looking for success at…
Read MorePitt’s Big Win, Penn State’s Line-up and Lehigh’s Injuries all on The Open Room Podcast
PAPC38: The Open Room with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee discuss Pitt’s big win over UNI, Penn State’s line-up following the Keystone Classic and Lehigh’s nagging injuries. They also dive into recaps from Iowa, Nebraska, Arizona State and Virginia Tech. You can now listen to all of PA Power Wrestling’s podcasts on Spotify! Photo of Micky Phillippi from…
Read MorePennsylvania’s Weekend Recap of NCAA Division I Action
In dual meet competition across the week many of Pennsylvania’s top NCAA Division I wrestlers were in action and had their hands raised. During the Iowa vs. Princeton dual meet Pennsylvania wrestlers went undefeated (5-0) including four Hawkeyes headlined by National Champion Spencer Lee. At 133 lbs. #5 Luke Pletcher (Greater Latrobe/Ohio State) went (2-0)…
Read MoreThe Open Room Podcast Talks “Pennsylvania Midwest”, Lehigh vs. Michigan and Much More
PAPC37: The Open Room with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee recap action from several notable Pennsylvania wrestlers and school in Episode 37. They discuss the Iowa Hawkeyes and how they are now “Pennsylvania Midwest” loaded with talent. Looking ahead at some solid action this weekend from the Keystone Classic to Michigan vs. Lehigh. You can now listen…
Read MoreClassification Movements Will Change Pennsylvania’s Wrestling Landscape in 2019
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Read MoreThe College Podcast Returns with Redshirt Report featuring Guest Jake Woodley of Oklahoma
PAPC37: The Open Room with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee are back and they take a look at six Pennsylvania wrestlers at schools outside the Keystone State who are coming off a redshirt year. Joining them as a guest is 2-time Pennsylvania State Champion Jake Woodley (North Allegheny) who talks about what he misses most about…
Read MorePennsylvania’s Top Class of 2019 Recruits Make College Commitments
The Class of 2019 Pennsylvania Big Board is filling up quickly as seniors start to make their decisions on post-high school destinations. Over the past two weeks 14 of the Top 225 seniors in Pennsylvania have made their decisions. Check them out below! #15 Colton Camacho (Franklin Regional) – Pittsburgh A Pennsylvania State runner-up…
Read MoreFive Takeaways From The Surge Pre-Season Tournament
Below are my five takeaways from The Surge on Sunday. Although it was the first ever Tournament we ran – I was able to observe some high quality wrestling and made several notes on the day. Let me know what you think of the following on Twitter @PAPowerWrestle or comment below! #1. Freshmen Jared Keslar…
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