Mar 3, 2019 14 min read

Class AAA

Preliminary and first round pairings for the PIAA Class AAA wrestling championships which begin Thursday at the Giant Center in Hershey. Wrestlers’ names are followed by school, regional finish, grade and record. (x-denotes returning champion).

Preliminary Round

106 Pounds – Ryan Stilgenbauer, Northampton (NE-4, Sr., 24-13) vs. 

Keanu Manuel, Downingtown East (SE-4, So., 35-4); Noah Clawson, Carlisle 

(SC-4, So., 30-7) vs. Mason Prinkey, Connellsville (SW-3, So., 32-6); 

Connor Werner, Bethlehem Liberty (NE-3, So., 31-9) vs. Dominic Findora, 

Downingtown West (SE-5, Fr., 38-11); Costa Moore, Canon-McMillan (SW-4, 

So., 26-8) vs. Wyatt Fox, Red Land (SC-3, Jr., 29-8).

     113 – Marino Angelicchio, Latrobe (SW-4, Sr., 33-9) vs. Shane 

Reynolds, Spring-Ford (SE-4, Sr., 33-12); Keito Shaw, Upper Darby (SE-5, 

Jr., 38-9) vs. Karl Shindledecker, Chambersburg (SC-3, Fr., 19-10); 

Braden Bower, Williamsport (NW-3, Fr., 35-3) vs. Nick Onea, Pottsville 

(NE-4, Sr., 31-11); Gavin Richard, Daniel Boone (SC-4, Fr., 27-4) vs. 

Finn Solomon, Franklin Regional (SW-3, Fr., 36-7).

     120 – Ethan Berginc, Hempfield (SW-4, So., 27-14) vs. T.J. England, 

William Tennent (SE-4, Jr., 33-5); Corey Cope, Quakertown (SE-5, Sr., 

34-11) vs. Kody Evans, Susquehanna Township (SC-3, Jr., 27-7); Chandler 

Ho, DuBois (NW-3, So., 26-11) vs. Eamonn Logue, Father Judge (NE-4, Jr., 

42-4); Jeffrey Russell, Shippensburg (SC-4, Jr., 32-9) vs. Cole Homet, 

Waynesburg (SW-3, Fr., 41-7).

     126 – Josh Viarengo, West Chester Rustin (SE-4, So., 21-9) vs. 

Michael Torres, Bethlehem Liberty (NE-4, Sr., 32-9); Kenny Hayman, 

Canon-McMillan (SW-4, Sr., 38-11) vs. Trenton Donahue, DuBois (NW-3, 

Jr., 33-5); Corey Celenza, West Chester East (SE-3, Sr., 36-6) vs. Josh 

Groff, Garden Spot (SC-4, Jr., 31-13); Chase Barlow, Strath Haven (SE-5, 

Fr., 37-9) vs. Jared Keslar, Connellsville (SW-3, Fr., 34-6).

     132 – Travis Brown, Bethlehem Liberty (NE-4, Sr., 27-10) vs. Cade 

Zeamer, Manheim Central (SC-4, Sr., 37-7); Zach McCann, Franklin 

Regional (SW-4, Sr., 22-5) vs. Domenic DeFalco, Quakertown (SE-3, Soph., 

37-11); Drew Clearie, Nazareth (NE-3, So., 32-10) vs. Zachary Martin, 

Neshaminy (SE-5, So., 35-11); L.J. Khan, Council Rock South (SE-4, Sr., 

33-15) vs. Jason Geyer, Seneca Valley (SW-3, Sr., 36-10).

     138 – Nick Colasurdo, Southern Lehigh (NE-4, Sr., 31-5) vs. Brooks 

Gable, Dallastown (SC-4, So., 26-10); Kibwe McNair, Methacton (SE-4, 

Jr., 30-5) vs. Cole Stewart, Bellefonte (NW-3, Sr., 31-11); Steven 

Storm, Pocono Mountain East (NE-3, Jr., 34-4) vs. Roberto Lesser, 

Harriton (SE-5, Jr., 35-5); Daniel Yetsick, Ambridge (SW-4, Jr., 33-5) 

vs. Jack McGill, Spring-Ford (SE-3, So., 39-7).

     145 – Colin Franks, Connellsville (SW-4, Sr., 8-3) vs. Thomas 

Dressler, Spring Grove (SC-4, So., 31-7); Garrett Walsh, West Scranton 

(NE-4, Jr., 33-10) vs. Dalton Woodrow, DuBois (NW-3, Sr., 32-4); Tyler 

Rohaley, Canon-McMillan (SW-3, Jr., 21-13) vs. Brendon Stocku, Penncrest 

(SE-4, Sr., 31-8); Eric Woloshyn Council Rock South (SE-5, Sr., 34-14) 

vs. Nathan Stefanik, Nazareth (NE-3, Jr., 14-3).

     152 – Luca Augustine, Waynesburg (SW-4, So., 40-7) vs. Cole 

Flanagan, Council Rock North (SE-4, Jr., 35-13); Brett Breidor, 

Boyertown (SE-5, Sr., 33-14) vs. Colby Romjue, Susquehannock (SC-3, Jr., 

29-2); Nick Rinella, Meadville (NW-3, Sr., 31-5) vs. Jake Dressler, 

Nazareth (NE-4, Jr., 30-9); Seth Runshaw, Chambersburg (SC-4, Sr., 

27-11) vs. Coltin Jezioro, Peters Township (SW-3, Sr., 33-5).

     160 – Gaven Krazer, Easton (NE-4, Sr., 23-11) vs. Evan Mortimer, 

Boyertown (SE-4, Jr., 20-10); John Ligon, Dallastown (SC-4, Sr., 39-10) 

vs. Anthony Robinson, Williamsport (NW-3, Sr., 35-8); Luis Morales, 

Mariana Bracetti (NE-3, Sr., 27-6) vs. Ty McGeary, West Allegheny (SW-4, 

Sr., 35-6); Patrick O’Neill, North Penn (SE-5, Sr., 34-8) vs. Ethan 

Baney, South Western (SC-3, Jr., 30-6).

     170 – Rick McCutcheon, Owen J. Roberts (SE-5, Sr., 36-14) vs. 

Isaiah Reinert, Easton (NE-4, So., 26-12); Tanner Schaller, Central York 

(SC-4, Jr., 29-10) vs. Andrew DiBernardo, West Chester East (SE-3, Sr., 

35-5); Evan Bingaman, Shikellamy (NW-3, Sr., 31-9) vs. Jeff Markert, 

Peters Township (SW-4, Sr., 34-4); Chase Smith, Spring-Ford (SE-4, Sr., 

23-10) vs. Anthony Hinson, Spring Grove (SC-3, Sr., 33-3).

     182 – Giani Gilch, Council Rock South (SE-4, Jr., 28-20) vs. 

William Henderson, Delaware Valley (NE-4, So., 21-6); Daniel Keller, 

Wissahickon (SE-5, Jr., 34-13) vs. Nyiem Flucas, Hershey (SC-3, Sr., 

35-3); Tyler Mousaw, Unionville (SE-3, Jr., 36-6) vs. Brandon Matthews, 

Peters Township (SW-4, Sr., 34-4); Nick Baker, Penn Manor (SC-4, Jr., 

29-6) vs. Ethan Rossman, Bellefonte (NW-3, So., 35-6).

     195 – Jackson Talbott, Central Dauphin (SC-4, Jr., 34-8) vs. Logan 

Green, Pennridge (SE-4, Jr., 35-10); Max Russell, Quakertown (SE-5, Sr., 

27-13) vs. Jayden Bortz, Northampton (NE-3, Sr., 26-8); Hunter 

Hefflefinger, Big Spring (SC-3, So., 29-6) vs. Justin Hart, Hampton 

(SW-4, So., 29-5); Tyler Neglia, Wallenpaupack (NE-4, Sr., 31-4) vs. 

Kareem Carson, Cathedral Prep (NW-3, Jr., 37-9).

     220 – Trent Patrick, Greensburg Salem (SW-4, Jr., 24-6) vs. Dylan 

Rodenhaber, Red Land (SC-4, So., 28-8); Paul Pelham, Conestoga (SE-4, 

Sr., 34-4) vs. Andrew Balukas, Easton (NE-3, Sr., 25-11); Dillon 

Ferretti, Hempfield (SW-3, Jr., 32-9) vs. Bill Brosko, Marple Newtown 

(SE-5, Fr., 19-7); Steven Schott, Nazareth (NE-4, Jr., 38-7) vs. Tonee 

Ellis, Methacton (SE-3, Sr., 21-4).

     285 – Jaden Freeman, Bethlehem Liberty (NE-4, Sr., 32-4) vs. Mark 

Thompson, Wissahickon (SE-4, Sr., 33-8); Sam Blevins, Oxford (SE-5, Sr., 

30-6) vs. Isaiah Vance, Hempfield (SW-3, So., 31-4); Jase Crouse, 

Bethlehem Catholic (NE-3, Sr., 27-11) vs. Jordan Espinosa, Governor 

Mifflin (SC-4, Sr., 35-5); Quentin Franklin, South Fayette (SW-4, Jr., 

35-9) vs. Blaine Davis, Mifflin County (NW-3, Jr., 28-9).

First Round

106 – Aiden Lewis, Cedar Cliff (SC-1, So., 35-4) vs.

Stilgenbauer/Manuel winner; Carter Dibert, Franklin Regional (SW-2, So.,

37-2) vs. Jacob Van Dee, Cathedral Prep (NW-2, Fr., 34-12); Braxton

Appello, Easton (NE-1, Fr., 23-7) vs. Derek Keen, Central Mountain

(NW-3, Fr., 31-8); Kyle Hauserman, Council Rock North (SE-1, So., 37-5)

vs. Clawson/Prinkey winner; Dylan Chappell, Seneca Valley (SW-1, So.,

39-4) vs. Werner/Findora winner; Julien Maldonado, Boyertown (SE-3, So.,

35-13) vs. Mason Leiphart, Dover (SC-2, Fr., 32-3); Kyle Waterman,

Council Rock South (SE-2, Jr., 36-9) vs. Dante Frinzi, Bethlehem

Catholic (NE-2, Fr., 25-8); Nicholas Allison, Mifflin County (NW-1, Fr.,

34-3) vs. Moore/Fox winner.

113 – x-Alejandro Herrera-Rondon, Seneca Valley (SW-1, So., 44-1)

vs. Angelicchio/Reynolds winner; Josh Miller, Central Dauphin (SC-2,

So., 36-7) vs. Andrew Smith, Nazareth (NE-2, Jr., 28-7); Jude Swisher,

State College (NW-1, Fr., 27-7) vs. Matt Mayer, Bethlehem Catholic

(NE-3, So., 16-5); Maximino Mendez, Council Rock South (SE-1, Sr., 37-6)

vs. Shaw/Shindledecker winner; Ben Monn, Cumberland Valley (SC-1, Jr.,

35-7) vs. Bower/Onea winner; Nathan Lucier, Coatesville (SE-3, So.,

30-5) vs. Kyle Burkholder, Hempfield (SW-2, Sr., 30-7); Sam McMonagle,

West Chester Henderson (SE-2, So., 40-4) vs. Vincent Rinella, Meadville

(NW-2, So., 31-4); Tal-Reese Flemming, Bethlehem Liberty (NE-1, Sr.,

30-1) vs. Richard/Solomon winner.

120 – Kurtis Phipps, Norwin (SW-1, Jr., 34-2) vs. Berginc/England

winner; Cole Wilson, Northeastern (SC-2, Jr., 35-2) vs. Cameron

Enriquez, Stroudsburg (NE-2, Sr., 32-5); Lane Aikey, Bellefonte (NW-1,

So., 32-8) vs. Matthew Maloney, Bethlehem Liberty (NE-3, Sr., 33-3);

Shane Hanson-Ashworth, Council Rock South (SE-1, Sr., 39-8) vs.

Cope/Evans winner; Will Betancourt, Manheim Central (SC-1, Jr., 36-3)

vs. Ho/Logue winner; Luke Lucerne, Council Rock North (SE-3, Jr., 32-8)

vs. Logan Seliga, Belle Vernon (SW-2, Sr., 30-7); Killian Delaney, West

Chester Henderson (SE-2, Jr., 38-5) vs. Christian Fisher, Mifflin County

(NW-2, Sr., 31-8); Sean Pierson, Nazareth (NE-1, Sr., 31-3) vs.

Russell/Homet winner.

126 – Colton Camacho, Franklin Regional (SW-1, Sr., 37-3) vs.

Viarengo/Torres winner; Owen Woolcott, State College (NW-2, So., 30-9)

vs. Rafael Portilla, Carlisle (SC-2, Jr., 24-6); Braden Ricchini,

Council Rock South (SE-1, Sr., 36-14) vs. Cole Grove, Chambersburg

(SC-3, Sr., 25-11); Patrick Noonan, Stroudsburg (NE-1, Jr., 34-6) vs.

Hayman/Donahue winner; Matt Sarbo, Altoona (NW-1, So., 35-3) vs.

Celenza/Groff winner; David Krokowski, Wyoming Valley West (NE-3, Sr.,

39-3) vs. Darren Miller, Kiski Area (SW-2, Sr., 41-2); Patrick Gould,

East Stroudsburg South (NE-2, Sr., 27-2) vs. Colton Jordan, Neshaminy

(SE-2, Sr., 36-5); J.J. Wilson, Cedar Cliff (SC-1, Sr., 37-2) vs.

Barlow/Keslar winner.

132 – x-Sam Hillegas, North Hills (SW-1, Jr., 38-0) vs.

Brown/Zeamer winner; Gunnar Fuss, Harry S. Truman (SE-2, Sr., 34-4) vs.

Tyler Dilley, St. Mary’s (NW-2, Sr., 32-5); Julian Chlebove, Northampton

(NE-1, Sr., 31-3) vs. Hayden Butterfield, Erie McDowell (NW-3, Jr.,

23-11); Michael Cassidy, Cedar Cliff (SC-1, Sr., 35-4) vs.

McCann/DeFalco winner; Lukas Richie, Downingtown East (SE-1, Sr., 33-3)

vs. Clearie/Martin winner; Nick Tewell, Mechanicsburg (SC-3, Sr., 30-7)

vs. Gabe Willochell, Latrobe (SW-2, Jr., 33-4); Bryce Brennan, Red Land

(SC-2, Jr., 30-5) vs. Kenny Herrmann, Bethlehem Catholic (NE-2, Jr.,

22-6); Cade Balestrini, Shikellamy (NW-1, Jr., 32-2) vs. Khan/Geyer winner.

138 – Tyler Williams, Souderton (SE-1, Sr., 36-2) vs.

Colasurdo/Gable winner; x-Jeffrey Boyd, Erie McDowell (NW-2, Sr., 26-1)

vs. Ty Linsenbigler, Hempfield (SW-2, So., 35-5); DeShawn Farber,

Nazareth (NE-1, Jr., 31-6) vs. Nathan Lukez, Pine-Richland (SW-3, Jr.,

36-5); Troy-Thomas Elhajj, Lower Dauphin (SC-1, Jr., 30-4) vs.

McNair/Stewart winner; Ed Scott, DuBois (NW-1, Jr., 35-0) vs.

Storm/Lessner winner; Tye Weathersby, Central Dauphin (SC-3, Jr., 32-12)

vs. Antonio Petrucelli, Owen J. Roberts (SE-2, Jr., 40-8); Matt McCann,

Waynesboro (SC-2, Sr., 30-10) vs. Devon Britton, Northampton (NE-2, Sr.,

22-5); Nick Coy, Penn-Trafford (SW-1, Sr., 34-4) vs. Yetsick/McGill winner.

145 – x-Ryan Anderson, Bethlehem Catholic (NE-1, Sr., 31-0) vs.

Franks/Dressler winner; Joe Mwete, Brashear (NW-2, Sr., 30-3) vs. A.J.

Tamburrino, William Tennent (SE-2, Jr., 33-4); Antonio Amelio, Seneca

Valley (SW-1, So., 30-13) vs. Nick Barnhart, Avon Grove (SE-3, Sr.,

36-4); Tate Nichter, Chambersburg (SC-1, So., 31-4) vs. Walsh/Woodrow

winner; Paniro Johnson, Cathedral Prep (NW-1, So., 35-5) vs.

Rohaley/Stocku winner; Luke Sainato, Gettysburg (SC-3, Jr., 37-9) vs.

Jagger Condomitti, Northampton (NE-2, So., 33-6); Brandon Connor, Wilson

(SC-2, Sr., 36-4) vs. Trey Howard, Waynesburg (SW-2, Sr., 35-6); Cameron

Robinson, Council Rock North (SE-1, Jr., 33-4) vs. Woloshyn/Stefanik winner.

152 – Cam Connor, Kiski Area (SW-1, Sr., 46-2) vs.

Augustine/Flanagan winner; Colton Zimmerman, Carlisle (SC-2, So., 31-8)

vs. Jeremiah Oakes, Scranton (NE-2, Sr., 36-3); Ethan Richner,

Bellefonte (NW-1, So., 35-4) vs. Michael Kistler, Northampton (NE-3,

Sr., 35-7); Dillon Sheehy, Council Rock North (SE-1, Jr., 34-9) vs.

Breidor/Romjue winner; Tanner Updegraf, Hershey (SC-1, Jr., 28-2) vs.

Rinella/Dressler winner; Daniel Mancini, Owen J. Roberts (SE-3, Sr.,

33-3) vs. Alex Weber, Thomas Jefferson (SW-2, Sr., 38-3); Jackson Erb,

Neshaminy (SE-2, Sr., 37-7) vs. Mark McGonigal, Clearfield (NW-2, Fr.,

30-8); Cole Handlovic, Bethlehem Catholic (NE-1, Jr., 32-5) vs.

Runshaw/Jezioro winner.

160 – Clayton Ulrey, Lower Dauphin (SC-1, Jr., 37-1) vs.

Krazer/Mortimer winner; Tyler Wileman, Juniata (NW-2, Sr., 27-5) vs.

Jake Richardson, Mars (SW-2, Jr., 27-3); Connor Herceg, Nazareth (NE-1,

Jr., 33-3) vs. Colby Morris, Waynesburg (SW-3, Sr., 39-6); John

Crawford, Strath Haven (SE-1, Sr., 35-2) vs. Ligon/Robinson winner; Trey

Kibe, Mifflin County (NW-1, So., 37-1) vs. Morales/McGeary winner;

Connor Quinn, Owen J. Roberts (SE-3, Jr., 22-2) vs. Dylan Reinert,

Gettysburg (SC-2, Jr., 43-3); Matt Colajezzi, Council Rock South (SE-2,

Fr., 38-10) vs. Luca Frinzi, Bethlehem Catholic (NE-2, Sr., 28-8); Jack

Blumer, Kiski Area (SW-1, Jr., 41-3) vs. O’Neill/Baney winner.

170 – x-Edmond Ruth, Susquehanna Township (SC-1, Sr., 30-0) vs.

McCutcheon/Reinert winner; James Lledo, Lower Merion (SE-2, Jr., 26-3)

vs. Jon Hoover, North Allegheny (SW-2, Sr., 39-2); Dillon Keane,

Bradford (NW-1, Sr., 35-0) vs. Nick Delp, Kiski Area (SW-3, Jr., 42-5);

Lenny Pinto, Stroudsburg (NE-1, So., 35-5) vs. Schaller/DiBernaro

winner; Maximus Hale, Downingtown West (SE-1, Jr., 39-2) vs.

Bingaman/Markert winner; Angel Garcia, Mariana Bracetti (NE-3, Jr.,

31-5) vs. Luke Nichter, Chambersburg (SC-2, Jr., 36-3); Caden Wright,

Emmaus (NE-2, Jr., 24-4) vs. Coy Bastian, Selinsgrove (NW-2, So., 34-7);

Gerrit Nijenhuis, Canon-McMillan (SW-1, Jr., 40-3) vs. Smith/Hinson winner.

182 – x-Carter Starocci, Cathedral Prep (NW-1, Sr., 39-0) vs.

Gilch/Henderson winner; Jake Lucas, Cumberland Valley (SC-2, So., 38-7)

vs. Scott Joll, Belle Vernon (SW-2, Sr., 32-7); Joey Milano, Spring-Ford

(SE-1, So., 42-2) vs. Cole Whitmer, Trinity (SW-3, Jr., 35-3); Dominic

Falcone, Easton (NE-1, So., 23-7) vs. Keller/Flucas winner; Neamiah

Diggs, Harrisburg (SC-1, Sr., 26-4) vs. Mousaw/Matthews winner; Jeremy

Seymour, West Scranton (NE-3, Sr., 36-3) vs. Mason McCready,

Hollidaysburg (NW-2, Sr., 29-5); Steven Newell, Dallas (NE-2, Sr., 38-2)

vs. Chase Mielnik, Downingtown West (SE-2, Jr., 33-7); Luke Stout, Mt.

Lebanon (SW-1, Jr., 39-1) vs. Baker/Rossman winner.

195 – Cole Urbas, State College (NW-1, Sr., 33-0) vs. Talbott/Green

winner; Jameel Coles, Northeast (NE-2, Sr., 40-1) vs. Luke Montgomery,

Bethel Park (SW-2, Jr., 20-4); Kyle Swartz, Northern York (SC-1, Jr.,

36-1) vs. John Meyers, Greensburg Salem (SW-3, Jr., 29-8); Jacob Miller,

Boyertown (SE-1, Sr., 36-6) vs. Russell/Bortz winner; Damen Moyer,

Bethlehem Liberty (NE-1, Sr., 32-3) vs. Hefflefinger/Hart winner; Bruno

Stolfi, Souderton (SE-3, Sr., 24-8) vs. Brayden Crocker, Cranberry

(NW-2, Fr., 29-2); Ethan Seeley, Great Valley (SE-2, Sr., 35-1) vs.

Donovon Ball, Cedar Cliff (SC-2, Sr., 33-6); Max Shaw, Thomas Jefferson

(SW-1, Sr., 33-0) vs. Neglia/Carson winner.

220 – Hunter Catka, Sun Valley (SE-1, Jr., 12-0) vs.

Patrick/Rodenhaber winner; Nick Nittoli, Bangor (NE-2, Sr., 29-4) vs.

Dorian Crosby, Cathedral Prep (NW-2, Sr., 43-5); Ryan Weinzen, Norwin

(SW-1, Jr., 32-4) vs. Augustus Dellinger, Hollidaysburg (NW-3, Sr.,

27-7); Jamal Brandon, Dallastown (SC-1, Sr., 41-3) vs. Pelham/Balukas

winner; Shane Noonan, Hazleton (NE-1, Sr., 41-0) vs. Ferretti/Brosko

winner; T.J. Moore, Cedar Crest (SC-3, Jr., 36-8) vs. Paolo DiSanto,

Plymouth Whitemarsh (SE-2, Jr., 28-5); Marques Holten, Central Dauphin

(SC-2, Jr., 30-7) vs. Ogden Atwood, Armstrong (SW-2, Sr., 25-1); Nate

Schon, Selinsgrove (NW-1, So., 36-1) vs. Schott/Ellis winner.

285 – Kawaun DeBoe, Cathedral Prep (NW-1, Sr., 36-0) vs.

Freeman/Thompson winner; Nathan Hoaglund, Mt. Lebanon (SW-2, Sr., 31-8)

vs. Raymond Christas, Dallastown (SC-2, Sr., 38-2); Sammy Khamis,

Stroudsburg (NE-1, Sr., 33-5) vs. Kyler Wuestner, Lower Dauphin (SC-3,

Sr., 35-2); Coltin Deery, Garnet Valley (SE-1, So., 39-5) vs.

Blevins/Vance winner; Jake Slinger, Upper St. Clair (SW-1, Sr., 36-0)

vs. Crouse/Espinosa winner; John Klewin, Bensalem (SE-3, Jr., 38-1) vs.

Nate Simmers, Altoona (NW-2, Sr., 22-3); Tom Bramwell, Ridley (SE-2,

Sr., 31-6) vs. Shawn Henninger, Dallas (NE-2, Sr., 33-9); Michael

Wolfgram, Central York (SC-1, Sr., 32-0) vs. Franklin/Davis winner.