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    Indiana Invited to 2016 Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic

    IndianaMat is proud to announce the participation of an Indiana All-Star team at the 2016 Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic(formerly Dapper Dan) on March 26<sup class='bbc'>th</sup>, 2016! This is the most prestigious and tradition rich wrestling All-Star event in the country. The main event pits a team of USA All-Stars against the top wrestlers from Pennsylvania. This year Indiana will be featured in the preliminary meet against a team of wrestlers from the tradition rich WPIAL.

     

    This event is for seniors and will showcase the best that Indiana has to offer on a national stage like never before. This year’s senior class will arguably be one of the best ever in terms of accomplishments and depth. Currently there are five seniors ranked in the top 7 in their respective weight classes. Look for this year’s class to continue to make an impact on the history books throughout the year. This will mark the first time Indiana has been invited to participate in the event.

     

    Indiana will face a tough group of wrestlers from the WPIAL, which is short for the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League. The WPIAL is made up of nine counties: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Lawrence, Washington, and Westmoreland. This area is regarded as THE hotbed for wrestling in the whole country. Wrestlers that have wrestled in this league include Cary Kolat, Coleman Scott, Jake Herbert, Nico Megaludis, amongst many others.

     

    The Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic is more than just an All-Star dual meet. The weekend will include a dinner social with guest speakers along with other activities. The wrestling portion will occur on Saturday at the University of Pittsburgh. The event will feature the top USA wrestlers against the Pennsylvania All-Stars. Along with the 13 wrestlers from 113lbs-285lbs, Indiana will also be represented by four coaches from around the state.

     

    We will have more details as to who will be chosen for this team and the coaching staff as the season progresses.

     

    The event website is http://wrestlingclassic.com/and it will have all the event information.

     

    Past Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic participants and their results

    2014 126 - Stevan Micic Hanover Central, Indiana MD Zeke Moisey, Bethlehem Catholic 13-4

    *Micic was selected as the Outstanding Wrestler for Team USA

    2012 113 Jarred Brooks Warsaw, Indiana DEC Billy Rappo, Council Rock South 8-5

    145 Jason Tsirtsis Crown Point, Indiana MD Zach Beitz, Juniata 13-4

    2004 140 Alex Tsirtsis Griffith, Indiana DEC Isaiah Britton, Loyalsock 6-4

    171 Blake Maurer Mater Dei, Indiana DEC Kurt Brenner, Freedom 8-6

    1998 130 Steven Bradley, Beech Grove, Indiana, DEC. Mark Conley, Dningtn, 5-3

     

    Past Five Year WPIAL Results

    Illinois 33 WPIAL 10

    Oklahoma 37 WPIAL 10

    WPIAL 28 Virginia 19

    Maryland 34 WPIAL 10

    WPIAL 42 Michigan 0

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    Data from Tackwrestling from the State Finals

     

     

    Davis, Geoffrey Fort Wayne Wayne 106

    Diep, Cameron New Palestine 106

    Streeter, Ben Fort Wayne North Side 106

     

    Glogouski, Blake Fairfield 113

    Hildebrandt, Drew Penn 113

    Holmes, Austin Hamilton Southeastern 113

     

    Bocock, Caleb Lebanon 120

    Gomez, Isaac Plainfield 120

    Hardesty, Ryan Mishawaka 120

    Hudkins, Brock Danville 120

    Langeloh, Hunter Columbia City 120

     

    Doster, Owen New Haven 126

    Gunsett, Daniel Bellmont 126

    McGhee, Joel Warren Central 126

    Molloy, Elliott Danville 126

    Raypole, Kobe Carroll (Fort Wayne) 126

    Red, Chad New Palestine 126

    Torres, Gaige Portage 126

     

    Coy, Sage Delta 132

    Eldred, Evan Westfield 132

    Ellis, Nick Roncalli 132

    Laughlin, Austen South Bend Riley 132

    McCoy, Cale Northview 132

    Strawsma, Blake Benton Central 132

    Vaughn, Jordan Franklin Central 132

     

    Eicher, Isaac Leo 138

    Moore, Connor Southmont 138

    Rodriguez, Triston Culver Community 138

     

    Covaciu, Jacob Merrillville 145

    Herrin, Andrew Jennings County 145

    Jourdan, Blake Evansville Mater Dei 145

    Lawrence, Steven Portage 145

    Levitz, Doug Prairie Heights 145

    McCormick, Cael Yorktown 145

    Pruitt, Trent Warren Central 145

    Schurg, Daylan Crown Point 145

    Schurg, Daylan Crown Point 145

     

    Dunn, Elijah Indian Creek 152

    Garman, Josh Carroll (Fort Wayne) 152

    Herrick, Dominic Warren Central 152

    Herrick, Dominic Warren Central 152

    Michaels, Isaiah Centerville 152

    Sturgill, Peyton Peru 152

    Whitaker, Cayden Martinsville 152

     

    Goddard, Dezmen Warren Central 160

    Hughes, Drew Lowell 160

    Davis, Zachary Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran 170

    Irick, Spencer Hamilton Southeastern 170

    Jones, Cameron Lawrence North 170

    Mote, Hunter Delphi 170

    Worm, Zachary Southmont 170

     

    Hoots, Caleb New Castle 182

    Kleimola, Jake Lake Central 182

    Kohler, Andy Jay County 182

     

    Evans, Scottie Delta 195

    Friedt, Carter Bellmont 195

    Fuller, Scott Zionsville 195

    Hipple, Sam Carmel 195

    Redmond, Christian Jennings County 195

    Rypel, Blake Indianapolis Cathedral 195

     

    Choate, Tristin Mt. Vernon 220

    Davis, Blake Garrett 220

    Guhl, Ryan Indianapolis Cathedral 220

    Woods, Kobe Penn 220

     

    Brogan, Jasion Warren Central 285

    Streck, Shawn Merrillville 285

    York, Quinn Franklin Community 285

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    Red, Woods, Streck, Rypel, and Hughes are all in the top 5 in the USA that could be considered for the main event. They will all probably get preliminary invites. It's highly unlikely that all five will be chosen, but I could see two of them representing the USA against Pennsylvania.

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