John Dutrow Council Rock North vs Daniel King Susquehanna Twp

Tied 0-0 :26 into the second period, John Dutrow is working on top trying to turn King for nearfall.  Dutrow is working a tilt, trying to secure nearfall but King is defending well.  The second period comes to an end still tied 0-0.  Juat 38 seconds into the third period, the match still remains scoreless 0-0.  Injury time is called for King as both wrestlers go out of bounds.  Dutrow gets an escape to go up 1-0 with :30 left in the third period.  An illegal hold is called on Dutrow during a scramble, tying the match 1-1.  OVERTIME.  Dutrow secures a takedown to win by 3-1.

Tyson Dippery Central Dauphin vs CJ Palmer Delaware Valley.

Into the second period scoreless.  Palmer started on bottom and is working his way through a scramble to obtain control for a reversal to take a 2-0 lead, but Dippery is maintaining control.  Stalemate is called, and they go back to the center tied 0-0 with :20 left in the second.  Very nice rideout for Tyson Dippery gaining two minutes of riding time in the second period to remain tied 0-0.  Dippery chooses down to start the third period. Injury time called for CJ Palmer.  Palmer continues to ride tough, as Dippery tripods to a Granby roll and both wrestlers go out of bounds ... a stalling warning is given to Palmer.  Back to the center for a new start tied 0-0 with :40 left in the third period.  Dippery is moving to get out as Palmer drops to an ankle.  A second stalling call  is given to Palmer, giving Dippery a 1-0 lead.  Palmer opts to let Dippery up with :15 left in the third, to give a 2-0 lead to Dippery.  Dippery wins 2-0.

Zac Ulerick Middletown vs Sam Krivus Hempfield Area

Both wrestlers are in the Neutral position.  The match remains scoreless with :15 left in the match.  Krivus in deep on a shot but defended well by Ulerick as the first period comes to a end, scoreless 0-0.

Ulerick wins the disc flip and chooses to start the second period from the bottom position.  Ulerick escapes at the edge of the mat 30 seconds into the second period.  Both wrestlers work their way to the middle in the Neutral position.  Action remains in the Neutral position with 10 seconds left in the second period.

Caution on Ulerick to start the third period from the top position.  Krivus elected to start the third period from the bottom position.  Injury time for Ulerick ... then Krivus escapes to tie the match at 1-1.  Ulerick is in deep on a double leg as both wrestlers fall out of bounds.  Back to the center for another start.  Ulerick in on another shot at the edge of the mat, but the ref calls them out of bounds.  Back to the center yet again.  The match is tied at 1-1 with :15 left.  OVERTIME.

Ulerick in deep on a takedown and secures the takedown with :37 left in the sudden victory period.  Ulerick wins 3-1 6:23 SV.

Ethan Lizak Parkland vs Dan Martoccio Council Rock South

Ethan Lizak from Parkland has built an 8-4 lead over Dan Martoccio of Council Rock South.  They are in the third period working from the Neutral position.  Lizak with a last minute takedown to win the bout, 10-4.

AAA starts at 4 PM

The AAA wrestlers have taken the floor and are in the process of warming up.  We will bring you information from the AAA session as soon as it begins throughout the tournament's Preliminary round.  Stay tuned !!

AA has completed

The AA first round consolations are coming to an end.  We will be back to cover the AAA prelims at 4:00 p.m. and then the AAA first round consolations at 7:15 p.m.

Ty Walter Mifflinburg vs Kyle Caggiano Ridgway

Ty with an early takedown to lead 2-0.  Escape allowed, and another takedown for Walter to go up 4-1.  Walter takes bottom to start the second and escapes with another quick takedown to go up 7-1 with :42 left in the second period.  Walter riding parallel with a leg ride and a stall warning given to Walter of Mifflinburg.  Mifflinburg coach calls official to the head table to argue the stall call.  With :30 into the third period, Walter reverses Caggiano to go up 9-1.  Again riding with both boots laced, the ref calls Walter for potentially dangerous and brings them to the center for a fresh start.  Walter gives Caggiano an escape, bringing the score to 9-2 with :45 left in the match.  Walter goes for a dump and gets stopped, as Caggiano is awarded a takedown, cutting the score to 9-4.  Caggiano is getting frustrated, as he gives Walter a big push out of bounds after the whistle.  Walter gets in on an ankle as time runs out to win 9-4, keeping his hopes alive for his chances of a state medal (as he will continue to work his way back through the always-tough consolations).

Nate Grandelis Chartiers Houston vs Derek Earnest Hughsville

The big guys have now taken the mat and are scoreless with 1:06 left in the first period.  Both wrestlers, locked up, Grandelis is looking for the underhooks and a big shove from Earnest takes both wrestlers out of bounds.  New start in the center with both wrestlers remaining in the neutral position trying to score the first points of the bout.  First period ends scoreless, 0-0.

Grandelis gets his choice to start the second period and selects to start from the bottom position.  Earnest riding with a tight waist ... Grandelis stands as Earnest falls out of bounds.  Back to the center for a new start.  Grandelis to his feet, but this time secures an escape to take a 1-0 lead with 1:10 left in the second period.  Stalemate called by the ref and to the center for yet another fresh start.  Earnest tired of locking up with Grandelis ... gives Nate a big shove with Grandelis going right back to the center.  Second period ends with Grandelis leading by 1-0.

Earnest starts the third period on the bottom as well.  Grandelis appears to be the bigger of the two wrestlers, maintaining an advantage when on top.  Earnest builds a base as he works for an escape with a stall warning being issued to Grandelis.  1:38 left on the clock for the fresh start in the middle.  Earnest stands and is out for an escape, tieing the match 1-1 with 1:20 left in the third.  The third period ends tied 1-1 with bloodtime called for Grandelis.

Both wrestlers come to the middle to start the 1:00 sudden victory period.  Both wrestlers dance around in the neutral position for the entire 1:00.  Blood time for Earnest as the sudden victory period ends.  When action resumes, both wrestlers will take a turn in a :30 period with each wrestler selecting which position they wish to start the period from.  Earnest starts the first :30 period from the down position and comes right out for the escape to go ahead 2-1.  Remember, Grandelis will get a turn at a :30 period as well.  If he does not escape from the bottom position (which he just chose), Earnest will win by 2-1.  Grandelis works to escape but goes out of bounds.  Caution on Earnest.  Grandelis again tries to stand for the escape, but Earnest grabs an ankle and runs him out of bounds.  Grandelis escapes with :05 left in his :30 period.  Grandelis scores first in the match, so he gets his choice and chooses down.  HE MUST escape or Earnest wins by 3-2.  Grandelis reverses Earnest and sticks Earnest for the fall with :19 left in the overtime period.  Nate Grandelis wins via fall in 8:11 OT/Ultimate Tie-Breaker !!

Alex Svetz North East vs Ray ODonnell Saucon Valley

Svetz and ODonnell scoreless after one period.  ODonnell takes bottom to start the second and secures a reversal to go up 2-0.  ODonnell riding, trying to turn Svetz but several attemps have been unsuccessful.  Svetz with a Granby roll for a reversal putting ODonnell to his back for two nearfall points.  Second period ends with Svetz leading by 4-2.  ODonnell reverses Svetz at the :30 mark of the third to tie the bout at 4-4.  Svetz with an escape to go up 5-4, but ODonnell takes him down just that quick to take a 6-5 lead.  Svetz calls injury time.  Trainers go to the mat to check on Svetz, as he lies motionless in the middle of the circle.  Let's hope Alex is okay and can continue the bout.  Trainers roll Svetz to his back and appear to be examining Svetz's right leg or knee.  The match is restarted with ODonnell riding on top.  Ray still holds a 6-5 lead with :21 left in the bout.  The encounter ends with ODonnell picking up the 6-5 decision victory.

Wes Phipps Grove City vs Jared Beckwith Tyrone

Newly-announced Penn State recruit Wesley Phipps of Grove City continues his dominating fashion, improving his record to 37-0 on the season with a fall over Jared Beckwith of Tyrone.  Wesley will continue his education and wrestling career for Coach Cael Sanderson and the Penn State Nittany Lions (repeating as Big-10 Champions). Wesley will be a great edition to "murderers' row" with current Penn Staters Andrew Alton, David Taylor, Ed Ruth and Quentin Wright.

Tristan Sponseller Bermudian Springs vs Garret Shnyder Montgomery

Tristan Sponseller looking great in his first round match-up, leading 6-0 with :52 left in the third period.  Triston with a nice cradle to Shnyder's back for three additional back points to win, 10-0.  Great win for Tristan, as his first trip to States last year ended with an 0-2 performance.  Coach McCollum of Bermudian Springs has his wrestlers performing well in the first round of this year's PIAA-AA Championships.

100th win for Ryan Todora, Bethlehem Catholic

Congratulations to Bethlehem Catholic's 145-pounder Ryan Todora, with his 6-3 win over Boe Bonzo of Freedom Area.  With this win, Ryan is the newest member of the PIAA 100-win club.  GREAT accomplishment for Ryan.

Joe Hibbler Seneca vs Adam Kritzer Line Mountain

Kritzer from Line Mountain scores a takedown :10 into the first period.  Hibbler attempts to escape securing a escape to cut the lead to 2-1.  Kritzer again gets a takedown to go up 4-1 with Hibbler securing an escape going down 4-2.  The first period ends 4-2 with Kritzer holding a slim lead.

Kritzer takes down Hibbler to start the second period and escapes immediately to go up 6-2.  Injury time for Kritzer at the :28 mark of the second period.  Kritzer is riding looking to turn Hibbler.  Hibbler escapes at the :52 of the second period to cut the lead to 6-3.  Both men working to secure a takedown.  Kritzer holds onto a 6-3 lead with :14 left in the second.  The third period ends 6-3 Kritzer.

Hibbler starts the third period in the defensive position.  Hibbler escapes to cut the lead to 6-4.  Kritzer gets in deep with Hibbler defending.  Both wrestlers funk but neither can gain control.  Kritzer locked tight on the leg of Hibbler as the ref calls stalemate and then blood time for Kritzer.  Inside trip attempted by Hibbler with no success.  Stalling warning on Kritzer for backing up as the match comes to an end, with Kritzer securing a 6-4 win.

Cody Copeland Greenville vs Jared Walker South Fayette

Copeland gets the fall in 8 seconds to advance.

Wow and just that quick, Copeland in for a take down and immediately hammers Walker with a cross face cradle to secure the fall in :08.  What an accomplishment for Cody Copeland of Greenville in obtaining over 100 falls in his career.  Alot of wrestlers dream of obtaining 100 wins let alone 100 falls.  Copeland is one of the favorites to make it to the finals in attempt for the state championship.

Action overall to this point.

Wresting is very intense this morning in the AA first round.  A lot of great wrestling action.  This is going to lead to some very interesting quarter-final rounds.  A couple bouts (I would call them upsets) have occurred.  At this point, not a single wrestler can be taken for granted, as every scholastic grappler here is a quality, very talented athlete ... simply qualifying for the State Championships is indeed a major feat !!

Ryan Easter Bedford vs Matt Williams Pen Argyl

Lots of hand flurries, to start the match.  Wrestlers go out of bounds, into the center for a new start.  Bedford in deep on a shot as both wrestlers go out of bounds.  Easter seems to be the aggressor as they go out of bounds again.  Williams will soon be warned for stalling from backing up.  Now Williams is pressuring as both wrestlers go out of bounds again.  :25 left in the first with the score tied 0-0.  Stalemate called.  Pretty even match up in the first round.  First period comes to an end tied 0-0.

Easter of Bedford chooses the defensive position to start the second.  Easter quickly escapes six seconds into the start of the second period to score the bout's first point and take a one point lead.  Easter in again on a shot with Williams sprawling and catching Easter in an attempted front headlock.  Second period ends 1-0 in favor of Easter.  Williams goes down to start the third period.

Williams comes to his feet with Easter bringing him back down and out of bounds.  Back to the center for a fresh start.  Easter with an attempted tilt but no near fall awarded.  Williams back to his feet but quickly driven out of bounds by Easter to maintain his 1-0 lead.  On the restart, Williams explodes from the bottom for an escape to tie the match 1-0 with 35 seconds left.  Williams in deep on a take down as both wrestlers go out of bounds.  The third period ends tied 1-1.

Both wrestlers to the middle for a 1:00 sudden victory period.  This match is one of the best first period matches of the tourney so far.  Easter shoots in and secures the takedown with :17 left in the SV period to secure a 3-1 victory in overtime.

Ben Rager Central Cambria vs Arty Walsh Schuylkill Valley

Walsh in on a shot but countered very well by Rager.  Back to the center for a fresh shot.  Walsh with a dump to score the first points and take a 2-0 lead with :57 left in the first period.  Walsh lets Rager up for an escape, bringing the score to 2-1 with :20 left in the first period.  The first period ends 2-1 in favor of Arty Walsh.

Ben Rager selects to start the second period from the down position and is automatically given one point for an escape as Walsh has elected to start from the Neutral position, tieing the match 2-2.  Walsh hits another dump straight to Rager's back for three nearfall points, securing the fall 1:01 into the second period.  Walsh wins by fall in a time of 3:01

Wrestlers are warming up...

The AA wrestlers are warming up now on the 6 mats on the floor of the Giant Center.  Wrestling is scheduled to begin at 9 AM...  Check our brackets for updates throughout the next 3 days.