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Canon-Mac survives upset bid from Governor Mifflin

CANONSBURG – If there was ever a game that epitomized the phrase “survive and advance” it was what Canon-McMillan went through against upset-minded Governor Mifflin Friday night. The Big Macs trailed after three quarters and even when they got the lead in the fourth had to sweat out a ...

Big Macs’ Collins, Dreshman celebrate in different ways

HERSHEY — If the results of the matches Brayden Collins and Lee Dreshman competed in Friday night in the PIAA Class 3A Wrestling Championships at the Giant Center were based solely on the reaction of the two, then it would be a simple task in identifying that Collins won, but Dreshman is a ...

Dolanch medals; Solomon back in state finals

HERSHEY – They laugh alike, they walk alike and at times they even talk alike. Abigail and Gabriella Dolanch, the wrestling sisters from Avella. Abby and Gabby. And there is even a Maddie at home. "They are supposed to rhyme," Abigail said. "So there is Abby, Gabby and Maddie." But only ...

West Greene’s Whyte moves into semifinals

HERSHEY – If Colin Whyte can take the next two steps, West Greene will have its first state wrestling champion. Whyte, a 260-pound heavyweight, won't have far to go to receive tips on how to handle it from a former West Greene wrestler who finished second in the tournament held at the ...

Dreshman gets Big Macs going with first-round victory

HERSHEY — Lee Dreshman has wrestled in plenty of high-pressure situations, as the Canon-McMillan freshman came into the season highly regarded after his success in junior high. The Big Macs also schedule the toughest competition, which includes the Powerade tournament that is hosted in ...

Bentworth’s McClure proves he’s a fast learner

HERSHEY – Sometimes, losing can be a very constructive experience. Just ask Drake McClure. The Bentworth 139-pound junior gained a wealth of information about his opponent in a 6-3 loss to Michael McNeal of Derry at the Class 2A Southwest Regional at Altoona last week. That information was ...