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  1. Why Penn State Fans Can't Miss The Black Knight Invite On Sunday

    Why Penn State Fans Can't Miss The Black Knight Invite On Sunday

    Nov 22, 2024

    The Black Knight Invite goes down Sunday, November 24th on the Army’s campus in West Point, New York. You can find the entries HERE and preseeds HERE. Below are the three main reasons you can’t miss this event if you’re a Penn State fan!
  2. 2024 Black Knight Invitational Entries

    2024 Black Knight Invitational Entries

    Nov 20, 2024

    Entries for the 2024 Black Knight Invitational are out and this year's edition is more loaded than ever!
  3. Penn State Wrestling Results At The 2024 U20 World Championships

    Penn State Wrestling Results At The 2024 U20 World Championships

    Sep 8, 2024

    Half the men's freestyle squad at the 2024 U20 World Championships are affiliated with the Penn State wrestling program. One redshirt freshman (Josh Barr), three incoming freshmen (Luke Lilledahl, Zack Ryder, and Connor Mirasola) and one high school senior commit (PJ Duke) will be going for gold in Pontevedra, Spain.
  4. U20 World Championships Preview & Predictions - Men's Freestyle

    U20 World Championships Preview & Predictions - Men's Freestyle

    Aug 31, 2024

    The 2024 U20 World Championships are going down in Ponte Vedre, Spain from September 2-8 and will feature international wrestling’s future stars. Team USA is sending a loaded squad in the men’s freestyle division that will take the mats in Spain from September 6-8. Check out the below article for a full preview with predictions for USA’s men’s freestyle team at the U20 World Championships.
  5. Penn State Fan Guide To U20 World Championships

    Penn State Fan Guide To U20 World Championships

    Aug 30, 2024

    As mentioned in our College Fan Guide to U20 Worlds, Penn State wrestlers, coaches and fans will be quite busy during the men's freestyle portion of this year's age-level championship event.
  6. U20 World Team Trials Preview & Predictions

    U20 World Team Trials Preview & Predictions

    May 30, 2024

    One of my favorite age-level tournaments of the year has arrived - the Junior World Team Trials. The nation’s best high school upperclassmen and college underclassmen will put it on the line for a chance to represent their country overseas.
  7. Penn State Shuts Out Indiana 46-0

    Penn State Shuts Out Indiana 46-0

    Jan 15, 2024

    On Sunday afternoon, Penn State dominated every aspect of their Big Ten dual opener against Indiana. They won by an astonishing score of 46-0, scoring bonus points in every match but one and without giving up a single takedown across all 10 matches.
  8. Star Prospect Josh Barr Adjusting To Life In Penn State Wrestling Room

    Star Prospect Josh Barr Adjusting To Life In Penn State Wrestling Room

    Nov 29, 2023

    Josh Barr was a takedown machine back home in Michigan, where he lit up high school scoreboards and flattened opponents on his way to championship after championship.
  9. Top True Freshman To Watch This 2023-24 NCAA D1 Season

    Top True Freshman To Watch This 2023-24 NCAA D1 Season

    Oct 16, 2023

    A new NCAA collegiate wrestling season brings with it new speculation on which true freshman will have breakout seasons.
  10. US Open: U20 Ultimate Preview & Predictions

    US Open: U20 Ultimate Preview & Predictions

    Apr 29, 2023

    U20 Nationals (formerly known as UWW Junior Nationals) is one of my favorite age-level tournaments every year. The top high school upperclassmen get to test themselves against the best first or second-year college guys who are often hungry to compete coming out of redshirt. It's the first step in making the Junior World Team as the winner of this event will earn an automatic berth to the best-of-three wrestle-off series against the World Team Trials challenge tournament champion in June.
  11. US Open Wrestling Previews And Predictions for U20

    US Open Wrestling Previews And Predictions for U20

    Apr 25, 2023

    U20 Nationals (formerly known as UWW Junior Nationals) is one of my favorite age-level tournaments every year. The top high school upperclassmen get to test themselves against the best first or second-year college guys who are often hungry to compete coming out of redshirt. It's the first step in making the Junior World Team as the winner of this event will earn an automatic berth to the best-of-three wrestle-off series against the World Team Trials challenge tournament champion in June.
  12. Why Penn State Fans Can't Miss The US Open

    Why Penn State Fans Can't Miss The US Open

    Apr 24, 2023

    One month after winning their 12th NCAA team title, Penn State wrestling is already back in action. With future, current, and former wrestlers all competing at the US Open, the field in Las Vegas will be keeping Nittany Lion fans busy.
  13. Every Ranked High School Wrestler Headed To The U17 & U20 US Open

    Every Ranked High School Wrestler Headed To The U17 & U20 US Open

    Apr 23, 2023

    On the Senior level, the US Open will set the stage for Final X, but there's plenty to watch at the U17 and U20 divisions as well. The U17 division will conclude with a best-of-three series that will decide the World Team, shake up the high school rankings, and establish some wrestlers' cases to be in Who's Number One. High Schoolers in the U20 division will compete against other elite peers but will also test themselves against guys who have been seasoned in college rooms for a year or two.
  14. Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic 2023 Preview - PA vs The Nation's Best

    Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic 2023 Preview - PA vs The Nation's Best

    Mar 24, 2023

    The Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic, formerly the Dapper Dan, has a long-standing tradition of showcasing high school wrestling excellence. Every year, they pit the toughest Pennsylvania high school seniors against the highest-ranked national competitors they can find. This year's PA All-Star team includes 8 nationally ranked wrestlers, half of whom are ranked in the top ten in the country. Team USA? All 12 are ranked inside the top 7 in the country with three #1s and four #2s.
  15. Rocco Welsh versus Josh Barr in 49th Annual Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic

    Rocco Welsh versus Josh Barr in 49th Annual Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic

    Feb 6, 2023

    Pittsburgh, PA – The country's two highest-ranked 170 lbs. seniors will face one another in the Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Rocco Welsh will wrestle Josh Barr in the PA versus USA All-Star feature dual meet.