Posts Tagged ‘Ryan Crookham’
Eighth-Grader Mason Gibson Makes Super 32 History
Mason Gibson may be small in stature, but he’s not short on confidence (Photo by Sam Janicki). The 14-year-old from District 6’s Forest Hills Middle School believed heading into the Super 32 tournament in Greensboro, North Carolina, that he could become just the second eighth-grader to bring home a belt from the varsity division. Gibson,…
Read MoreOffseason Motivation Has Inspired Freshman Ryan Crookham To Excel at The State Level
Ryan Crookham wasn’t happy with his offseason performance in the Cadet Freestyle Nationals in Fargo, N.D., last summer. Really, you couldn’t blame him. He is the only eighth grader to win the prestigious Super 32 Tournament— he did it in 2017 — and was the No. 1 ranked wrestler in his weight class coming into…
Read MoreBishop McDevitt’s #5 Nate Smith Comes Out Swinging Against #6 Wickard to Win District 3 Title
HERSHEY – After his semifinal match on Saturday morning Bishop McDevitt junior Nate Smith, ranked fifth in the State by PA Power Wrestling. sat in his car outside the Hersheypark Arena and mentally prepared for #6 Caydin Wickard. He ran through his head and visualized what he would do in the bout. It was an…
Read MoreIndividual Ranked Match-Ups to Watch From The PIAA State Dual Team First Round
The best part, in my opinion, of the PIAA State Dual Team Championships is the preview of ranked wrestlers going head-to-head a month from the Individual State Tournament in March. We get to see some of the State’s best wrestlers mix it up when teams clash inside the GIANT Center. 2019 will be no different…
Read MoreMyHouse Trojan Wars Fan Guide: Schedule, Seeds, Storylines to follow, and More
The Powerade has high school wrestling street cred and is considered one of the biggest tournaments of the season. But that isn’t the only event on the slate. The MyHouse Trojan Wars has gained steam since its inception is on the rise as a high-profile event that is a must-see for wrestling fans in the…
Read MorePennsylvania Claims 35 Beast of The East Medalists Including Three Champions
The Beast of The East is considered one of the toughest tournaments in the Nation for a reason – it features ten teams ranked in Intermat’s Fab 50 including the top three ranked teams; Blair Academy, Wyoming Seminary, and Bergen Catholic. The Pennsylvania contingent, in addition to National Prep power Wyoming Seminary, included nine State…
Read MorePennsylvania Pushes Seven Wrestlers into The Ironman Semifinals
Cuyahoga Fall, Ohio – Pennsylvania saw 35 wrestlers advance into Day #2 of the Walsh Jesuit Ironman Tournament, 7 in the Championship Semifinals and 28 still alive in the consolations. Things got rolling right away at 106 lbs. and 113 lbs. where three of Pennsylvania’s seven semifinalists emerged. Last season Gary Steen went (2-2) at…
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 MorePAP44: Super 32 Challenge Preview; Pennsylvania Power Edition
PAP44: You can feel it in the air – the wrestling season is upon us. One of the biggest Tournaments of the year, The Super 32 Challenge, will feature a fresh look at Pennsylvania wrestlers heading into the 2019 Season. PA Power Wrestling’s Jeff Upson @PAPowerWrestle and Eric Knopsynder @KnopsKnotes provide an in-depth look at all the Pennsylvania wrestlers who…
Read MorePAP43: Offseason Moves In District XI heat-up, can Notre Dame GP be a Threat?
PAP43: The summer may be winding down but offseason moves are heating up. PA Power Wrestling’s Jeff Upson @PAPowerWrestle and Eric Knopsynder @KnopsKnotes discuss some impactful movement by wrestlers, including the Nation’s top freshman Ryan Crookham, who will attend Notre Dame Green Pond. They also look at the recent outcry by PIAA members to separate boundary and non-boundary schools from…
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