Posts Tagged ‘Virginia’
Previewing The Keystone Classic From The University of Pennsylvania
This Sunday, November 24th, the University of Pennsylvania will host their annual Keystone Classic. In its 24th year; the Classic will feature ten teams from the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions of the country. This year’s field consists of – Penn, Appalachian State, Drexel, Duke, Franklin & Marshall, Harvard, Rider, Sacred Heart, Virginia and Virginia Military…
Read MoreWrestling Recess Podcast #1 The Boys Recap Worlds and Chat with UVA’s Justin McCoy
PAWR01: The PA Power Wrestling Recess Podcast hosted by two young wrestlers from Pennsylvania – Dysen Gould and Dom Deputy – drops Episode #1! The pair recaps Team USA’s performance from the 2019 World Championships and they host guest Justin McCoy – a Chestnut Ridge graduate who is a redshirt freshman at the University of Virginia. Take…
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 MoreState Champion #8 Justin McCoy Makes his College Commitment
Justin McCoy had seen enough. The state champion from Chestnut Ridge, who is the No. 8 ranked senior in Pennsylvania, could have kept taking official visits, but he decided there was no reason to do so. The University of Virginia is the place for him. McCoy decided that after an official visit to Virginia Tech…
Read MoreNo. 12 Robert Patrick Explains Why He Chose Virginia
Robert Patrick was pretty sure that he wanted to wrestle for the University of Virginia. The No. 12 recruit in Pennsylvania just wanted to be sure. A camp on the Charlottesville campus was more than enough for him to make the decision. The Ligonier Valley rising senior told PA Power Wrestling on Monday that he…
Read MoreGrading the Schools Selected by Pennsylvania's Class of 2017
Which schools successfully dipped into the Pennsylvania Wrestling recruiting pool for the Class of 2017? Several programs across the Nation will be welcoming in multiple studs from the Keystone State. Virginia comes in at #1 with four hammers committing to coach Steve Garland and the Cavaliers. See who else stacks up below and view the…
Read MoreKeith Gavin Ready to Begin 'Dream Job' at Pitt
Keith Gavin saw what was being written about the head coach position at Pitt. He heard his alma mater being called cheap and that Pitt’s administration wasn’t committed to the program. He watched as an established head coach back away from the opportunity. Then another. And another. Eventually, Pitt decided to give Gavin his first…
Read MorePA Recruiting: Several Big Names Make College Commitments
Many of Pennsylvania’s top recruits have made their college choices over the last week including six ranked in the Top 100 of 2017 seniors. Leading the charge are PIAA State Runner-up Jimmy Hoffman (Hazleton Area) and Zack Trampe (Council Rock South) in addition to 2016 FloNationals Champion Travis Stefanik and Super 32 Champion Brian Kennerly.…
Read MoreNo. 4 Brian Courtney to Wrestle at Virginia
Six months after his incredible run to a PIAA Class AA title, No. 4 Brian Courtney continues to surprise. The Athens Area senior caught most observers off guard on Friday night, when he announced his commitment to the University of Virginia. “Honestly, I love the coaches,” said Courtney, who became the first wrestler to defeat…
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