Here I will be highlighting 106-145 lbs and who to look out for in one of the nations best high school tournaments. All records that are provided for the wrestlers I highlight were used from pa-wrestling.com. They do a great job of tracking PA wrestlers and provide stats, results, and up to date information on PIAA wrestling.
106 LBS
Bo Bassett (Bishop McCort)
Luke Sirianni (Abington Heights)
I’m going to start with Luke Sirianni (Abington Heights) since he was in the fold at 106 lbs last year. Sirianni comes out of District 2 AAA, and showed a ton of promise in the postseason as a Sophomore and now he’s a Junior. Sirianni placed 6th at PIAA’s last season. So far he has a career record of 49-20 and has a good chance to join the 100 wins club by the end of his Senior year.
Bo Bassett (Bishop McCort) who is coming out of District 6 AA, and is somebody that has legitimate 1st place hopes in this tournament. Don’t believe me? Well check out the results from Cadet Worlds earlier in the Summer where he dominated World competition in every match. Bassett has become a name that people in the US, that are familiar with wrestling, will know so there will be all types of eyes on him. Bassett participated in the Middle School division of Super 32 last year and took first at 95 lbs.
113 LBS
Carson Wagner (Northampton)
Vincent Kilkeary (Greater Latrobe)
Sam Herring (Bishop McCort)
Landon Bainey (West Branch)
Tyler Chappell (Seneca Valley)
Carson Wagner (Northampton), coming out of District 11 AAA, is a 2-time PIAA medalist and is an incoming Junior for Northampton. Wagner last year won both his district and his region at 106 lbs over Sirriani last season. Wagner posts a 52-19 career record and looks to improve on a 6th and 5th finish at States.
Vincent Kilkeary (Greater Latrobe), who is coming out of District 7 AAA and is a 2-time PIAA medalist as he heads into his Junior year. Kilkeary is a PIAA state champion as a Freshman and got 3rd last year after losing to Zach Jacaruso (Delaware Valley) in the Semi-Finals last year. Kilkeary post a career 56-10 record including a 26-3 record last season. Kilkeary returns to this year’s Super 32 tournament as a returning champion from 106 lbs.
Sam Herring (Bishop McCort) is another interesting wrestler coming out of District 6 AA. Herring’s most recent performance was in Fargo at the 16U National’s where he placed 2nd. Herring is a rising Middle School wrestler and is looking to dominate the high school field.
Landon Bainey (West Branch), who comes out of District 6 AA is headed into his Sophmore year as a returning state medalist. Bainey last season earned 6th at PIAA’s and before that he won his District and place 2nd at Regionals and Super Regionals. Bainey posts a career record at 23-6 and is bumping up from 106 lbs.
Tyler Chappell (Seneca Valley), who comes out of District 7 AAA is going to be a Junior this season and is a returning state medalist. Chappell improved last year from his Freshman year as he won his District, Regional, and Super Regional along with placing 3rd last year at PIAA’s. Chappell posts a 63-16 record headed into his Junior year.
120 LBS
Jaden Pepe (Wyoming Area)
Brock Weiss (Jersey Shore)
Mason Leiphart (Dover)
Jaden Pepe (Wyoming Area), coming out of District 2 AA is a incoming Junior coming off of a great 2021 campaign. Pepe is a 2-time state medalist including a 3rd and a State Championship last season. Pepe posts an impressive 69-4 record and is on track this year to possibly reach 100 wins and this tournament can cut into that.
Brock Weiss (Jersey Shore) is representing District 4 AA and is an incoming Sophomore. Weiss did not place last year but fell just short of competing at States, losing in the Super-Regionals. Weiss was 31-6 as a freshman and mostly wrestled 106 lbs for Jersey Shore but appeared in a couple matches at 113.
Mason Leiphart (Dover) out of District 3 AAA is headed into his Senior season. The Franklin & Marshall commit won his first State medal last year as he placed 3rd at 120. Leiphart has a career record of 93-11 and is, barring an injuries or other issues, going to join the 100 wins club.
126 LBS
Vince Bouzakis (Wyoming Seminary)
Dante Frinzi (Bethlehem Catholic)
Vince Bouzakis (Wyoming Seminary) is an incoming Freshman for Wyoming Seminary. Bouzakis recently competed at 16U Nationals in Fargo where he placed 6th at 126 lbs.
Dante Frinzi (Bethlehem Catholic), who comes out of District 11 AAA is heading into his Senior season. Frinzi us a 2-time state medalist placing 5th and 4th in last years state tournament. Frinzi has a 79-28 career record at Bethlehem Catholic.
132 LBS
Mac Church (Waynesburg)
Ethan Kolb (Benton)
Nic Bouzakis (Wyoming Seminary)
Mac Church (Waynesburg), coming out of District 7 AAA who is headed into his Junior year and has recently committed to Virginia Tech. Church has performed very well in National tournaments and has had some great PA success. Church is a 2-time medalist, taking 3rd and winning a state title last season. Church has a career record of 78-8 and has made the jump from 120 to 132.
Ethan Kolb (Benton), coming out of District 4 AA is going into his Junior season. Kolb is coming off of 2 consecutive 7th Place finishes at the state tournament. Kolb is coming into this year with a 52-17 career record.
Nic Bouzakis (Wyoming Seminary) is headed into his Senior year this season for Wyoming Seminary. The Ohio State commit has had great national success including a 3rd Place finish at Junior Nationals in Fargo, 2-time Super 32 Champion, and a 2020 National Prep Champion.
138 LBS
Tyler Kasak (Bethlehem Catholic)
Matthew Repos (Central Dauphin)
Dominic Findora (Downingtown West)
Tyler Kasak (Bethlehem Catholic), who comes out of District 11 AAA is headed into his Junior season. Kasak is a 2-time state medalist earning a 5th and winning the state championship last year at 126 lbs. Kasak has a 35-2 career record, including a 16-0 performance last year.
Matthew Repos (Central Dauphin) out of District 3 AAA is coming into his Junior season. Repos is a 2-time state medalist including a 4th place and a 7th Place finish last season. Repos in his 2 years has a 70-12 record and is up from 132 last season.
Dominic Findora (Downingtown West) out of District 1 AAA is heading into his Senior season. Findora earned his first medal last season with his 4th place finish at 126 lbs. Findora posts an 88-25 career record and should join the 100 wins club this year.
145 LBS
Jude Swisher (Bellefonte)
Pierson Manville (State College)
Conner Harer (Montgomery)
Jackson Arrington (Forest Hills)
Jude Swisher (Bellefonte), who comes out of District 6 AAA is headed into his Senior season. The Penn commit is a 2-time PIAA medalist which includes a 4th place finish and a 3rd Place finish at last year’s State tournament. Swisher has a career record of 96-17 through 3 seasons.
Pierson Manville (State College also comes out of District 6 AAA. Manville did not place in last years PIAA postseason but had great success at 16U Nationals, earning a 2nd place finish in Freestyle and a 1st place finish in Greco-Roman. Manville does have a career record of 18-3 heading into his Sophomore year.
Conner Harer (Montgomery) represents District 4 AA and is heading into his Sophomore season. Harer picked up a medal at his first State tournament appearance as he earned a 3rd Place finish last year. Harer bounced between 138, 145, and 152 last year and with a 37-4 record as a Freshman it shows his talent.
Jackson Arrington (Forrest Hills) who represents District 6 AA and is heading into his Senior season. The NC State commit is a 3-time state medalist including a 3rd Place finish and 2 state titles, one on 2019 and another last season. Through 3 season Arrington has a 107-6 career record.