Posts by Jeff Upson
Class AAA Championship Semifinal Results and Medal Round Match Ups from Hershey
Semifinal Results 106 lbs. 106 #1 Kurtis Phipps (Norwin) DEC #2 Ben Monn (Cumberland Valley), 4-1 106 #4 Alejandro Herrera (Seneca Valley) DEC #3 Kyle Waterman (Council Rock South), 4-1 113 lbs. 113 #1 Ryan Sullivan (Shaler Area) DEC #10 Matthew Maloney (Liberty), 5-2 113 #6 Killian Delaney (W.C. Henderson) DEC #8 Kyle…
Read MoreFrom Third at Regionals Henderson’s Killian Delaney advances into the 113 pound State Finals
When the PIAA State Tournament brackets were released West Chester Henderson sophomore Killian Delaney had a good feeling – all this despite coming in as the third place finisher out of the Southeast Regional at 113 pounds. He showed the Giant Center why on Saturday morning – winning in the semifinals 5-1 over Kyle Burkholder…
Read MorePennsylvania Class AA State Finals & Medal Round Matches Set in Hershey
Championship Semifinals 106 lbs. 106 #1 Gary Steen (Reynolds) DEC #4 Sheldon Seymour (Troy), 7-0 106 #6 Patrick Demark (Trinity) DEC #2 Conner Redinger (Quaker Valley), 5-0 113 lbs. 113 #6 Brock McMillen (Glendale) DEC #1 Beau Bayless (Reynolds), 3-1 SV 113 #5 Josh Boozel (Mount Union) DEC #2 Wyatt Lutz (Montoursville), 11-4…
Read MoreHeavyweight Michael Wolfgram turns the table on Gerald Brown in the Class AAA Quarterfinals
HERSHEY: Central York junior Michael Wolfgram enjoys having fun and scoring points – he says it makes the sport more entertaining. This, coming from a heavyweight. Wolfgram had a lot fun in the quarterfinals where he won by major decision (13-2) over the No. 2 ranked wrestler in the State by PA Power Wrestling. Last…
Read MoreSophomore Hunter Catka gets revenge, upends Nate Schon in Class AAA 220 lbs. Quarterfinals
It was a match that kept Hunter Catka motivated throughout the season and was the driving force in the Sun Valley sophomore’s run to 30 straight wins. The outcome was an (8-3) win in the State quarterfinals. In the finals of the 2017 Penn Manor Tournament at 220 pounds, Catka, a returning PIAA State Qualifier,…
Read MoreClass AAA State Quarterfinal Results from Hershey
Championship Quarterfinals 106 lbs. 106 #1 Kurtis Phipps (Norwin) F #15 Brennan McBride (Coatesville), 3:02 106 #2 Ben Monn (Cumberland Valley) DEC #7 Matt Mayer (Bethlehem Cath), 6-4 SV 106 #4 Alejandro Herrera (Seneca Valley) DEC #10 Tal-Reese Flemming (Liberty), 2-0 106 #3 Kyle Waterman (Council Rock South) DEC #8 David Evans (Tunkannock), 4-3…
Read MoreClass AA State Semifinals will feature entertaining, unexpected matches
106 lbs. 106 #4 Sheldon Seymour (Troy) vs. #1 Gary Steen (Reynolds)* 106 #2 Conner Redinger (Quaker Valley) vs. #6 Patrick DeMark (Trinity) Sophomore Sheldon Seymour will give rookie Gary Steen all he can handle on the top half. Redinger has been a beast from his feet. Upson’s Pick: Steen vs. Redinger 113 lbs.…
Read MoreClass AA Championship Quarterfinal Results from Hershey
106 lbs. 106 #4 Sheldon Seymour (Troy) DEC #7 Joseph Fischer (South Park), 1-0 106 #1 Gary Steen (Reynolds) DEC #3 Amonn Ohl (St. Joseph’s), 7-3 106 #2 Conner Redinger (Quaker Valley) MD #5 Gable Strickland (Benton), 14-3 106 #6 Patrick DeMark (Trinity) MD #12 Chase McLaughlin (Jamestown), 10-0 113 lbs. 113 #1 Beau…
Read MoreA long time spectator, Zack Witmer finds himself in the State Tournament Semifinals
Saint Joseph’s Academy freshman Zack Witmer has been on several stages in his wrestling career but not one like the PIAA State Tournament. The rookie, a highly touted wrestler who came into the season ranked #2 on PA Power’s Top Incoming Freshman Report and is No. 7 in the state, took care of business in the…
Read MoreNine Class AAA State Quarterfinals You Should Not Miss on Friday
106 lbs. #10 Tal-Reese Flemming (Liberty) vs. #4 Alejandro Herrera (Seneca Valley) 126 lbs. #7 Gunnar Fuss (Harry S. Truman) vs. #15 Jacob Ealy (Hopewell) Jacob Ealy of Hopewell had a great first round match against PIAA State Medalist Kenny Herrmann and will have his hands full with regional Champion…
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