One of the great supporters of scholastic wrestling in this area has died. Ron Garrison, who established the Brotherhood of Wrestling and was a member of the Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic committee, died July 9 at age 59. Ron also was a committee member of the Southwestern Pa. Wrestling Hall of Fame and helped in gathering statistical information in the sport.

Before his health problems, Ron was a constant figure at the postseason tournaments and came to know many of the wrestlers. He would present the Brotherhood of Wrestling certificates to those who showed not only great talent on the mat but also ability in the classroom.

He will be missed.

Jeff Breese Sr. was hired as varsity wrestling coach at McGuffey High School recently. The school finally got it right, hiring the man who was a major cog in the Highlanders' teams of the 1990s that made it to the semifinals of the WPIAL Team Tournament in each of the 10 years. Breese was the junior high head coach at the time and a lot of talent came through the system. He's well-known in the community and is perfect to put some spark back into the program.

Former Jefferson-Morgan High School wrestling standout Cary Kolat and Charles ?ÄúAce?Äù Heberling, a Washington & Jefferson College graduate and former teacher and coach at East Washington High School, will be among those honored in a June 22 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Moon Township.
?ÄúThis will be a great way to conclude our 100th anniversary year,?Äù WPIAL executive director Tim O?ÄôMalley said. ?ÄúWe started this celebration back in August, now we will conclude it with the inaugural class in the new WPIAL Hall of Fame.?Äù
Kolat, a 1992 graduate of Jefferson-Morgan, is considered by many to be the greatest high school wrestler in WPIAL history. Kolat compiled a 137-0 record in four seasons with the Rockets, winning four PIAA Class AA championships and being voted the tournament?Äôs outstanding wrestler each year.
Kolat wrestled collegiately at Penn State and Lock Haven universities, winning a pair of NCAA championships en route to a 111-7 career record. Kolat went on to a fine international career, where he was a three-time medalist at the World Championships. He also competed in the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia.
Heberling, who was also a long-time NFL official, is being inducted as a contributor.
After serving as the officials?Äô representative on the WPIAL Board of Control, in 1976, Heberling became the WPIAL?Äôs first full-time executive director.
Heberling, who retired as WPIAL executive director in 1997, also officiated three Super Bowls.

This is unbelievable.


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Wrestling

Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic
at Pitt?Äôs Fitgerald Field House
United States 22 Pennsylvania 21
(Bouts randomly selected)
145 Ryan Goodman, Latrobe, dec. Seth Vernon, Tulsa Union, Okla., 4-3 OT
112 Chris Sheets, Upper Perkiomen, dec. Eric Olanowski, Kellam, Va., 10-8
189 Clayton Foster, Kamiah, Idaho, dec. David Crowell, Nazreth, 5-3
171 Mike Benefiel, Montini Catholic, Ill., dec. Rob Waltko, North Allegheny, 5-2
130 Tyler Nauman, Middletown, dec. Kellen Russell, Blair Academy, N.J., 9-5
Hvy Dom Bradley, Blue Springs, Mo., won by default over Richie Smith, Pen Argyl, 3:44
125 John Starzyk, Providence, Ill., dec. Corey Houser, Governor Mifflin, 4-2
215 Cody Gardner, Christiansburg, Va., dec. Kellen Harris, Sharon, 13-5
135 Zach Kemmerer, Upper Perkiomen, dec. Max Shanahan, Blair Academy, N.J. 3-1
160 Matt Moore, Blairsville, dec. Ben Sarbacker, Verona,. Wisc., 3-1
140 Nick Nelson, Shaler, dec. Luke Silver, Bishop Lynch, Texas, 5-2
152 Albert White, St. Rita, Ill., dec. Tim Darling, Nazareth, 5-3
119 Troy Dolan, Derry, dec. Zach Sanders, Wabasha Kellogg, Minn., 4-1
Outstanding Wrestlers ¬ÝGardner, Nauman

Ohio 33 WPIAL 9
112 Bo Touris, West Cheswter Lakota dec. Ken Trumbetta, Greensburg Salem, 8-2
119 Matt Scherich, McGuffey, dec. Dante Rini, Jackson, 5-0
125 Rudy Chelednik, Hempfield, dec. Brian Dean, St. Vincent-St. Mary, 6-3
130 Darrin Boing, St. Peter Chanel, dec. Grant Lowther, Trinity, 3-2
135 Jeff Pelton, Bellevue, dec. Kory Bissett, West Greene 5-3 OT
140 Jesse Byerly, Keystone Oaks, dec. Shawn Harris, St. Edward?Äôs 2-0 OT
145 Kevin Hardy, Solon, dec. Brian Letters, Fox Chapel, 4-1
152 Thomas Straughn, Perry, dec. Phil Sorrentino, South Allegheny, 2-1
160 Colt Sponseller, Millersburg W. Holmes, dec. Matt Ryan, Canon-McMillan, 4-3
171 Derek Foore, Wadsworth, dec. A.J. Brentzel, Penn-Trafford, 4-1
189 Chris Honeycutt, St. Edward?Äôs, pinned Jon Moore, Kiski, 4:29
215 Matt Clum, Galion, dec. Luke Miller, Chartiers-Houston, 2-1
Hvy Cameron Wade, St. Peter Chanel, dec. Myles Caragein, Keystone Oaks, 2-0
Outstanding Wrestlers ¬ÝByerly, Honeycutt

The following are the wrestlers selected to the Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic, which will be held Sunday, March 25 at Pitt?Äôs Fitzgerald Field House. The name, high school. career record, state titles and college are listed

Pennsylvania Team
112?ÄìChris Sheetz, Upper Perkiomen, 187-23, 1X, Bloomsburg University
119?ÄìTroy Dolan, Derry, 170-9, 3X, University of Missouri
125?ÄìCorey Houser, Governor Mifflin, 94-18, 1X, undecided
130?ÄìTyler Nauman, Middletown, 156-11, 1X, Pittsburgh
135?ÄìZack Kemmerer, Upper Perkiomen, 199-18, 2X, University of Pennsylvania
140?ÄìNick Nelson, Shaler, 167-15, 1X, University of Virginia
145?ÄìRyan Goodman, Latrobe, 142-20, 1X, West Virginia University
152?ÄìTim Darling, Nazerath,169-14, 3X, Penn State University
160?ÄìMatt Moore, Blairsville,145-14, 1X, Pitt-Johnston
171?ÄìRob Waltko, North Allegheny, 150-19, 1X, undecided
189?ÄìDavid Crowell, Nazerath, 94-42, University of Pittsburgh
215?ÄìKellan Harris, Sharon, 147-22, 2X, Marshall University
Hvy?ÄìRichie Smith, Pen Argyl, 102-18, 1X, University of Buffalo

Combined Record ?Äì¬Ý1,924-243
State Championships ?Äì¬Ý18
Coaches ?Äì¬ÝVince DeAugustine, Hempfield High School; Chris Como, Burrell


United States Team

112?ÄìEric Olanowski, Kellam, Virginia Beach, Va, 188-13, 1X
119?ÄìZach Sanders, Wabasha (Minn.) Kellogg, 223-5, 4X
125?ÄìJohn Starzyk, Providence, Oak Forest, ILL, 187-8, 3X
130?ÄìKellen Russell, Blair Academy, High Bridge, NJ,125-6, 3X
135?ÄìCorey Jantzen, Shoreham Wading River, Shoreham N.Y., 178-7, 2X
140?ÄìLuke Silver, Bishop Lynch Forney, Texas, 293-11, 4X
145?ÄìSeth Vernon, Tulsa Union, Broken Arrow, Okla.,160-17, 3X
152?ÄìAlbert White, St. Rita, Beverly, Ill. 193-4, 4X
160?ÄìMike Chaires, Christian Brothers Academy, Scotia, NY, 221-19, 2X
171?ÄìMike Benefiel, Montini Catholic, Aurora, Ill, 200-4, 4X
189?ÄìClayton Foster, Kamiah, Kooskia, Idaho, 150-11, 3X
215?ÄìCody Gardner, Christiansburg, Va.,182-6, 4X
Hvy?ÄìDom Bradley, Blue Springs, Mo., 181-28, 3X

Combined Record ?Äì¬Ý2,481-139
State Championships ?Äì¬Ý40
Honorary Coach ?Äì¬ÝKenny Monday, Olympic Gold Medalist


WPIAL Team
112?ÄìKen Trumbetta, Greensburg Salem, 38-5, 80-16, 1st in WPIAL
119?ÄìMatt Scherich, McGuffey, 37-6, 131-26, 2nd, 1st, 4th
125?ÄìRudy Chelednik, Hempfield, 40-11, 142-33, 2nd, 3rd, 3rd, 3rd
130?ÄìGrant Lowther, Trinity, 18-4, 118-31, 1st, 1st, 3rd, 3rd
135?ÄìKory Bissett, West Greene, 17-3, 134-32, 1st, 1st, 1st
140?ÄìJesse Byerly, Keystone Oaks, 29-4, 99-13, 2nd, 1st
145?ÄìBrian Letters, Fox Chapel, 42-5, 157-18, 3rd,
152?ÄìPhil Sorrentino, South Allegheny, 43-1, 117-27, 1st
160?ÄìMatt Ryan, Canon McMillan, 38-3, 134-29, 1st, 3rd, 4th
171?ÄìA.J. Brentzel, Penn Traffor, 47-1, 116-30, 1st, 2nd
189?ÄìJon Moore, Kiski, 34-10, 73-27, 1st
215?ÄìLuke Miller, Chartiers-Houston, 38-5, 122-37, 1st,
Hvy?ÄìMyles Caregin, Keystone Oaks, 40-1, 138-18, 1st, 1st, 4th

Combined Record ?Äì¬Ý1,561-337
WPIAL Titles ?Äì¬Ý15
Coaches ?Äì¬ÝVince DeAugustine, Hempfield High School; Chris Como, Burrell


Ohio Team

112?ÄìBo Touris, West Chester Lakota, West Chester, 140-23, 1X
119?ÄìDante Rini, Jackson, Massillon, 108-18
125?ÄìBrian Dean, St. Vincent-St. Mary, Norton, 144-40, 1X
130?ÄìDarrin Boing, St. Peter Chanel, Northfield, 158-24
135?ÄìJeff Pelton, Bellvue (Record not available)
140?ÄìShawn Harris, St. Edwards, Fairview Park, 138-30, 1X
145?ÄìKevin Hardy, Solon,169-14, 3X
152?ÄìThomas Straughn, Perry, Massillon, 164-22, 2X
160?ÄìColt Sponseller, Millersburg W. Holmes, Glenmont, 158-13, 3X
171?ÄìDerek Foore, Wadsworth, Medina, 170-18
189?ÄìChris Honeycutt, St. Edwards, North Ridgeville, 176-9, 2X
215?ÄìMatt Clum, Galion, 129-27, 1X
Hvy?ÄìCameron Wade, St. Peter Chanel, Twinsburg, 150-26, 2X

Combined Record ?Äì¬Ý1,804-264
State Championships ?Äì 17
Coach ?Äì¬ÝBill Barger, Walsh Jesuit High School

Colin Johnston failed to repeat as champion and Matt Ryan repeated his second-place finish Saturday night in the PIAA Class AAA Wrestling Championships.
Johnston dropped a 13-8 decision to Chris Houser of Governor Mifflin while Ryan lost a 6-3 decision to Quentin Wright of Bald Eagle Area.
Johnston fell behind early as Wright used one his two tilts for a 5-2 lead after one period. Johnston, who won at 112 last season, was down, 7-3, after two periods. Houser's lead ballooned to 12-3 with 1:27 remaining.
Wright took control of his match when he rolled out of a first-period takedown attempt and scooted around for a takedown and 2-0 lead. Ryan gave up an escape in the second period and a takedown in the third.
Other area Class AAA placewinners included Matt Scherich of McGuffey, who finished fourth at 125; Waynesburg's Ethan Headlee, who was seventh at 152; and Nick Garber, who was sixth at 130; and Trinity's Grant Lowther, who took fourth at 130.

103 Shane Young, Penn-Trafford dce. Mark Rappo, Council Rock South, 5-2.
112 Kegan Handlovic, Easton dec. Taylor Brown, Emmaus, 7-4.
119 Jordan Oliver, Easton dec. Nic Bedelyon, Indian Valley, 4-1.
125 Corey Houser, Governor Mifflin dec. Colin Johnston, Canon-McMillan, 13-8.
130 Tyler Nauman, Middletown pinned Marshall Peppelman, Central Dauphin, 5:00.
135 Walter Peppelman, Central Dauphin dec. Mike Greck, Nazareth, 7-2.
140 Zach Kemmerer, Upper Perkiomen dec. Tony Dallago, Central Dauphin, 13-6.
145 Nick Nelson, Shaler dec. Steve Bozak, State College, 7-3.
152 Tim Darling, Nazareth dec. Ryan Goodman, Greater Latrobe, 2-1 2OT.
160 Quentin Wright, Bald Eagle Area dec. Matt Ryan, CanonMcMillan, 6-3.
171 Rob Waltko, North Allegheny dec. A.J. Brentzel, Penn-Trafford, 6-3.
189 Nate Eachus, Hazleton dec. David Crowell, Nazareth, 9-7.
215 Justin Wieller, Northampton dec. Jordan Enck, Manheim Central, 6-4.
Hvy Steve Santia, Hempfield (Dist. 7) pinned Marcus Zimmerman, Manheim Central, 1:54.

103 Frank Martellotti, Shady Side Academy dec. A.J. Schopp, Tyrone, 4-3.
112 Dane Johnson, Shady Side Academy dec. Evan Yenolevich, Northwestern Lehigh, 9-7 OT.
119 Troy Dolan, Derry Area dec. Cody Myers, Southern Huntingdon, 6-1.
125 Andrew Arnold, Northern Lehigh dec. Tyler Hain, Warrior Run, 5-4.
130 Jordan Shields, Burrell dec. Nathan Link, Penn Cambria, 4-3.
135 Steve Waite, Fort LeBoeuf dec. Colby Pisani, Ridgway, 8-6 OT.
140 Scott Davis, Lake-Lehman dec. Joey Anceravage, Bloomsburg, 4-2.
145 Jesse Byerly, Keystone Oaks dec. Micah Bollinger, Mifflinburg, 5-4.
152 Phil Sorrentino, South Allegheny dec. Chad Sindoni, Athens, 4-2.
160 Matt Moore, Blairsville dec. Jon Fausey, Line Mountain, 3-0.
171 Cory Beaver, Littllestown dec. Shawn Fausey, Line Mountain, 6-5.
189 Zac Bennett, Westmont Hilltop dec. Aaron Karns, Berwick, 11-7.
215 Kellen Harris, Sharon pinned Ziad Haddad, Bethlehem Catholic, 0:28.
Hvy Richie Smith, Pen Argyl dec. Myles Caragein, Keystone Oaks, 3-1.

Results from the final round of the Class AA session Friday night have been posted. Their delay was because of technical difficulties at the Giant Arena last night. Also, Class AAA semifinals results have been updated through 130 pounds.

The Johnston-Ryan story will be updated with the results of all Class AAA area wrestlers. Class AA placewinners from the area will appear on a separate entry Saturday afternoon.

Colin Johnston, a junior from Canon-McMillan, will have an opportunity to win a second state title after shutting out Zach Oberlander of Dallastown 3-0 at 125 pounds. Johnston scored all three points in the second period to move his record to 37-2. He will take on Corey Houser of Governer Mifflin in the finals. Houser edged Jonathan Crawford of Lower Dauphin in the semifinals.

Matt Ryan, a senior from Canon-McMillan, will get another shot at winning a state title. Ryan dominated Brad Clark of Methacton, 7-0, in the 160-pound semifinals. Ryan will take on Quentin Wright of Bald Eagle Area, who stopped Ed Ruth of Susquehanna Township, 7-4, in the other semifinal bout. Wright has ties to Waynesburg. His father was a graduate and uncle still lives in that area.

Grant Lowther, a senior from Trinity, had his run to gold stopped by the talented Tyler Nauman of Middletown in the 130-pound semifinals. Lowther opened a 2-0 lead in the first period on a double-leg takedown but Nauman dominated the rest of the way. Lowther beat Waynesburg's Nick Garber and will wrestle for third.

Garber fell back into the battle for fifth place. He has to beat Brandon Bucher of Northern. Ethan Headlee can finish seventh if he beats Rob Robinson of Pittston.

In one of the key semifinals matchups of Saturday morning, Jordan Oliver, a defending champion from Easton, decisioned Chris Sheetz of Upper Perkiomen, 5-3, at 119 pounds. Sheetz won a state title two seasons ago.

In Class AA, West Greene's Kory Bissett finished seventh at 140 pounds after pinning Derek Schmelyun of Bermudian Springs in 3:00. Washington's Alex Evans took sixth place at 160 after losing 1-0 to Zeke Drake of Oswayo Valley. Bentworth's Charlie Wonsettler ended up fifth at 171 after a 14-12 decision over Chris Daniels of Harbor Creek. Jefferson-Morgan's Ethan Virgili placed eighth at 189 after dropping a 6-4 overtime decision to Brand Palik of Saucon Valley. Chartiers-Houston's Luke Miller was fourth at 215 after falling to Jeremy Gross of Bloomsburg 3-2. Avella's Codie Noga took fifth after beating Darren Rockwell of Towanda 2-1 in four OTs.

Class AA

Kory Bissett, West Greene, 140 pounds
First round decisioned Derek Schmelyun, Bernudian Springs, 5-0
Quarters decisioned by Nikko Leitzel, Ridgway, 3-1
(Leitzel is defending state champion)
Consols decisioned Eric Weaver, Greenville, 5-2
Consols decisioned by Dirk Cowburn, Coudersport, 7-5
Consols final pinned Derek Schmelyun, Bermudian Springs
(Finishes in 7th place)

Vinnie DeStefano, Charleroi, 145 pounds
First round pinned by Kyle John, Bethlehem Catholic, 1:56
Consols lost to Zac Cerrone, Wellsboro 9-2
(Eliminated)

Chris Stay, Beth-Center, 152 pounds
First round pinned by Jonathan Brothers, Redbank Valley, 5:48
Consols decisioned Jason Foor, Southern Huntingdon, 5-1
Consols pinned by Shaun Ferguson, Greenville, 3:48
(Eliminated)

Alex Evans, Washinngton, 160 pounds
First round decisioned Phil Slaugh, Hanover, 11-3
Quarters decisioned by Brett Snyder, Mifflinburg, 9-7
Consols decisioned Steve DePew, Wilson, 5-1
Consols decisioned Scott Sechler, Northern Lehigh, 7-5
Consols decisioned by Zak Klinvex, SS Academy, 2-1 OT RO
Consols finals decisioned by Zeke Drake, Oswayo Valley 1-0
(Finishes in 6th place)

Aaron Hrutkay, Beth-Center, 160 pounds
First round lost to Scott Sechler, Northern Lehigh, 8-5
Consols lost by default to Caleb Kolb, Grove City, 4:28
(Eliminated)

Charlie Wonsettler, Bentworth, 171 pounds
First round decisioned Kasey Lyon, Canton, 4-2
Quarters decisioned Josh Smith, Octorara, 5-1
Semis decisioned by Shawn Fausey, Line Mountain, 7-5 OT
Consols decisioned by Lawrence Beckman, Reynolds, 4-0
Consols finals decisioned Chris Daniels, Harbor Creek, 14-12
(Finishes in 5th place)

Ethan Virgili, Jefferson-Morgan, 189 pounds
First round decisioned Joe Jospeh, Sharpsville, 12-3
Quarters pinned by Aaron Karns, Berwick, :44
Consols decisioned Tyler Stambaugh, Bermudian Springs, 2-1
Consols decisioned by Garrett Sukanic, Northwestern Lehigh, 6-1
Next decisioned by Brand Palik, Saucon Valley 6-4 OT
(Finishes in 8th place)

Codie Noga, Avella, 215 pounds
First round decisioned Chris Labatch, Wilson, 6-0
Quarters decisioned Ed Klock, Line Mountain, 1-0
Semis decisioned by Ziad Haddad, Bethlehem Catholic, 9-7
Consols decisioned by Luke Miller, Chartiers-Houston, 3-1
Consols finals decisioned Darren Rockwell, Towanda, 2-1 OT TB
(Finishes in 5th place)

Luke Miller, Chartiers-Houston, 215 pounds
First round decisioned Casey Hedash, Northern Lehigh, 8-6
Quarters pinned by Kellen Harris, Sharon, 4:24
(Harris is defending state champion)
Consols decisioned Ron Oswald, Marion Center, 5-2
Consols decisioned Justin Peterson, Palmerton, 4-2
Consols decisioned Codie Noga, Avella, 3-1
Consols finals decisioned by Jeremy Gross, Bloomsburg, 3-2
(Finishes in 4th place)

Matt Kosarik, Fort Cherry, heavyweight
First round lost to Roman Husam, Lewisburg, 3-1 TB
Consols lost to Levi Stern, Lehighton, 1-0
(Eliminated)

Sam Miller, Washington, heavyweight
First round pinned by Richie Smith, Pen Argyl, 4:41
Consols decisioned Jed Ritter, Hughesville, 13-7
Consols decisioned by Gabe Murtoff, Boiling Springs, 10-6
(Eliminated)

Class AAA

Colin Johnston, Canon-McMillan, 125 pounds
First round decisioned Jake O?ÄôHara, Crestwood, 7-2
Quarters decisioned Matt Bonson, Lewistown, 6-2
Semis decisioned Zach Oberlander, Dallastown, 3-0
Finals decisioned by Corey House, Governor Mifflin, 13-8
(Finished in 2nd place)

Matt Scherich, McGuffey, 125 pounds
First round decisioned Chad Frankhouser, Indian Valley, 6-5
Quarters decisioned by Jonathan Crawford, Lower Dauphin, 9-3
Consols decisioned D.J. Evans, Downingtown West, 3-0
Consols decisioned Jake O?ÄôHara, Crestwood, 5-0
Consols decisioned Zach Oberlander, Dallastown, 6-5
Consols finals decisioned by Jonathan Crawford, Lower Dauphin, 6-1
(Finishes in 4th place)


Grant Lowther, Trinity, 130 pounds
First round decisioned Andrew Walmsley, Upper Darby, 10-3
Quarters decisioned Mike Robinson, Lewistown, 6-4 OT TB
Semis decisioned by Tyler Nauman, Middletown, 9-2
Consols decisioned Nick Garber, Waynesburg, 6-0
Consols finals pinned by Andrew Alton, Central Mountain, :17
(Finishes in 3rd place)

Nick Garber, Waynesburg, 130 pounds
First round lost by technical fall to Tyler Nauman, Waynesburg, 19-4
Consols pinned Matt Evangelisti, Crestwood, :55
Consols decisioned Bobby Ward, Nazareth, 2-1 OT TB
Consols decisioned Dexter Lederer, Neshaminy, 6-5 OT RO
Consols decisioned by Grant Lowther, Trinity, 6-0
Consols finals decisioned by Brandon Bucher, Northern, 5-3 OT
(Finishes in 6th place)

Ethan Headlee, Waynesburg, 152 pounds
First round pinned by Matt Gregg, Lewistown, 3:36
Consols decisioned Jim Norley, West Chester Henderson, 8-4
Consols pinned Mike Evans, Cumberland Valley, 2:44
Consols decisioned by Brian Letters, Fox Chapel, 3-1 OT
Consolos finals decisioned Robbie Robertson, Pittston, 4-2
(Finishes in 7th place)

Matt Ryan, Canon-McMillan, 160 pounds
First round decisioned Dillon Evans, Council Rock South, 3-2
Quarters decisioned Zach Lundgren, Dubois, 6-1
Semis decisioned Brad Clark, Methacton, 7-0
Finals decisioned by Quentin Wright, Bald Eagle Area, 6-3
(Finishes in 2nd place)