CANONSBURG – The unthinkable has happened.Gavin Teasdale, the three-time state champion from Jefferson-Morgan High School, suffered his first loss of his varsity career, 4-3, to Beau Bartlett of Wyoming Seminary in the 126-pound finals Powerade Christmas Wrestling Tournament Saturday.Teasdale ...
CANONSBURG – Gavin Teasdale did exactly what his head coach expected.Wrestled well under the bright lights.Looking strong and determined, the three-time undefeated PIAA Class AA champion from Jefferson-Morgan High School breezed through four opponents Friday in the Powerade Christmas ...
When the seeds for the Powerade Christmas Wrestling Tournament were released Tuesday, one thing became obvious.An undefeated state champion will be leaving the 126-pound weight class with a loss.The question is: Will it be Gavin Teasdale or Sam Hillegas?Teasdale, a three-time undefeated PIAA ...
Joe Throckmorton has always considered himself a coach, motivator, inspirational leader and teacher to the boys in Waynesburg High School’s wrestling room.Now, maybe he deserves another moniker: father figure.Throckmorton has a unique family situation with this year’s team. For the first ...
CANONSBURG – There is nothing like beating the No. 1 Class AAA high school wrestling team in the WPIAL to make a good first impression.That’s what Jeff Havelka managed to do in the first major dual meet since he was named head coach at Canon-McMillan this summer.Behind some pressure-packed ...