Council Rock South’s Cary Palmer says he’s not finished with wrestling
SOUTHAMPTON – The high school wrestling career of Council Rock South senior Cary Palmer could never be classified as typical. While injuries caused the middleweight to...
Head coach Pete Ventresca, assistants Cooley, Haley step away from Boyertown
They presided over nine years of excellence by Boyertown High School wrestling. Now, the coaching staff’s three principals — head coach Pete Ventresca, assistants...
Trampe, Doyle recount PIAA medals their last time around in states
SOUTHAMPTON – Council Rock South senior Zack Trampe became Lower Bucks County’s all-time wins leader when he opened districts with a tech fall win...
Column: DWest’s Zapf joins elite company; DeSanto creates moment of a lifetime
My favorite part of watching an athlete accomplish something great is seeing the reactions afterwards. When Downingtown West’s Doug Zapf won the 106-pound...
Council Rock South’s Zack Trampe captures PIAA wrestling gold
HERSHEY – Winning a state championship belt on his third try, Council Rock South senior Zack Trampe finally got the monkey off his back...
Exeter’s DeSanto dethrones three-time champ Lee in final for the ages
It will undoubtably qualify as one the greatest state-championship bouts in PIAA wrestling history. Austin DeSanto was determined to drop down to the 126-pound...
Downingtown West’s Doug Zapf wins state title; Coatesville’s Stephens, Stoga’s Hutchinson medal
HERSHEY — During the parade of champions, Downingtown West’s Doug Zapf couldn’t help but squint his eyes as the spotlight shone down on him....
Duliakas, Resnick continue quest for PIAA gold; Boyertown qualifies three to medal round
HERSHEY >> It’s the round where dreams are renewed … or shattered. The third consolation round of the PIAA Championship tournament — also dubbed...
DWest’s Zapf reaches state semis, Stephens, Hutchinson on their way to the medal stand
HERSHEY — Downingtown West’s Doug Zapf’s facial expression hardly changes. When he’s warming up, it’s stoic and focused. When he’s in the heat...
Pennridge’s Parker, Stillings, North Penn’s Shannon still alive for PIAA gold
HERSHEY >> Fridays at the PIAA wrestling championships are an emotional roller coaster. For many, a win means knowing you’re coming home with a...