Jan 20, 2017 3 min read

Though both teams split seven matches, South Fayette edged Mt. Lebanon, 34-33, in high school wrestling. The Lions won on most falls, registering four to Lebo’s three pins.

“It was a very exciting match for the fans,” Lebo mat boss Marc Allemang said.

A large crowd was on hand for youth night as well as a special ceremony. The Lamprinakos family was recognized for its generous donation to the wrestling program. When their father, George, the legendary Lebo coach, passed away, John, RoseAnn and Chris Lamprinakos established a memorial fund in his honor. Last Janurary, the family donated almost $26,000 and the monies were put toward various projects agreed to by the family and the school district.

“We continue to be thankful for the generosity of the Lamprinakos family and proud of what we have been able to provide our wrestlers, alumni and future generations,” Allemang said. “It was a very nice night for Lebo wrestling.”

Except for the loss. In defeat, Parker Reed (138), Turner Gray (160) and Regis Wintermantel picked up pins. Gray’s fall set the school record for pins in a career.

Jackson Gray scored a technical fall to win at 132 while Brian Perri registered a major decision at 126. Luke Stout (152) and Nathaniel Hoaglund (220) won by decisions.

For the Lions, Quentin Franklin (285), Nah Broyle (106) and Colin Dunn (113) strung together pins to start the match. Mike Cusick (145) also had a fall for South Fayette. Gary Loeffler (120) and Joe Bastaroli (170) scored one-point decisions while Mark Kurchena won, 5-1, at 195.

South Fayette is 9-1 overall after winning, 66-16, against Ellwood City during the South Side Beaver Wrestling Duals.

County Meet set

In other wrestling news, the Allegheny County Championships will be held Jan. 20-21 at Fox Chapel. Action begins at 9 a.m. Friday with championships and consolation matches to be held Saturday evening.

Nino Bonaccorsi is a defending champion. The Bethel Park senior and Pitt recruit is seeded No. 1 at 182. Bonaccorsi’s teammate, Hunter Kernan, is the top seed at 152.

Eli Grape is also a defending champion. The Upper St. Clair senior is seeded No. 2 at 195. North Allegheny’s Jake Woodley is the top seed in the weight class.

USC’s Jake Slinger is seeded second to Shaler’s Ron D’Amico at 220 while BP’s Noah Seeberger is No. 2 to Montour’s Dante Presutti at 170.

Other top seeds include: BP’s Luke Montgomery (eighth, 145) and Jason Montgomery (fifth, 160); USC’s Jay Pollock (third, 285), Grant Walnoha (fourth, 132) and Thomas Kyle (fifth, 145); Lebo’s Sean McKinney (sixth, 120), Brian Perri (fourth, 126), Alim Kapitonov (seventh, 145), Luke Stout (sixth, 152); Turner Gray (fourth, 160) and Nathan Hoglund (fifth, 220), Chartiers Valley’s Zachary Macy (third, 113), Collin Eger (fifth, 170) and Shamil Zaynullaev (third, 220); South Park’s Dallas Bulsak (second, 145); Keystone Oaks’ Cameron Willson (sixth, 113), Nick Whittington (sixth, 170) and Dan Black (seventh, 195)

PT beats NH

Pins from Bryce Wilkes (106), Colton Jezioro (132), Dan Florentino (145) and Luke Mary (160) propelled Peters Township to victory, 35-33, against North Hills. Will Kail (113) and Jacob Hurley (152) won with major decisions. Jordan Marosz (126) also won for the Indians.