Jake
Keene and Hayden Harrison Medal at PIAA Tournament
Seniors,
Jake Keene and Hayden Harrison ended their brilliant high school
wrestling careers on a high note at the PIAA state tournament,
in Hershey, PA. The duo became the 19th and 20th wrestling state
place winners in General Mclane history, Keene finished 8th
and Harrison 5th. This is the first time since the 1986-87 season
that McLane has had multiple place winners at the state tournament.
Jake
Keene pulled out a 5-3 win over Upper Perkiomen's 13th ranked,
Brandon Clemmer in the preliminary round. Keene hit his signature
duck under for the winning takedown in overtime. In the quarter
finals, Keene lost to Connellsville's Steve Bell by fall. He
bounced back to post a 5-3 OT win in the 2nd consy round to
guaranteed himself a medal. In the 3rd consy round, Keene ran
into Norristown's 2nd ranked Tim Harner, who entered the tournament
with a 47-0 record. Harner won by fall in 5:26 and sent Keene
to the 7th and 8th place bracket.
Keene
lost his final high school bout, but it may have been one of
the best he ever wrestled. Keene held a 4-3 lead over Cumberland
Valley's 8th ranked, Ryan Williams in the last half of the final
period. He appeared to be on his way to a big win, when Williams
countered a single leg attempt, and was awarded a very questionable
takedown in the final seconds.
Hayden
Harrison dominated Council Rock South's Justin Cohen in the
opening round. He nailed 10 takedowns on his way to a 20-7 major
decision. Harrison's quest for a gold medal ended when he lost
a close one to last year's state runner up, Jason Hollar, by
a 5-4 score. He bounced back in the second consolation round
and posted a 17-6 major decision over Warwick's Mike Thompson,
to guarantee himself a medal.
Harrison
lost an 11-7 shootout with Moon Area's 6th ranked, Jared Mowl.
Mowl took a 6-1 lead into the 3rd period, but Harrison came
storming back and scored 3 takedowns in less than 30 seconds
make the score 9-7. Harrison tried to tie the bout and hit another
single, but Mowl countered his shot and got the winning takedown
himself with only seconds left in the bout. That loss sent Hayden
to the 5th and 6th place bracket where he was awarded a win
by forfeit. His opponent, Jason Hollar of Red Lion was disqualified
from the tournament for flagrant misconduct, following a semi
final loss to Easton's Mike Rogers.
Hadley
Harrison decked Pennridge's Sam Paul in the opening round in
1:48. Paul attempted to takedown Harrison with a dump, but the
Lancer wrestler stepped over and took him to his back for the
fall. Hadley's season ended abruptly when he got caught in headlocks
by Exeter's Tony DeSanto in the quarter finals and by Northampton's
Billy Stenack in the 2nd consolation round.
Don
Osinski lost his opening round bout, 8-2 to 22nd ranked Mike
Tavani of West Chester East. Osinski's fine season ended when
he dropped a 6-2 decision to Spring Grove's 17th ranked, Kelin
Bidelspach in the first consolation round.
Branden
Stearns was locked in a very even battle with Gettysburg's 18th
ranked Colby Haller through most of the first period, in his
preliminary bout. Stearns turned the tide in his favor when
he caught his opponent on one knee and hit a lightning quick,
cross face. He took Haller to his back with a five point move
and held on for a 7-1 win. Stearns season ended when he suffered
back to back losses. He dropped a 17-6 major decision to Parkland's
Nick Guida, the eventual 171 pound champ, in the quarters and
suffered a 10-7 loss to Emmanus's 12th ranked, Scott Hunter,
in the 2nd consy round.
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Notes
from the PIAA Tournament:
General
McLane was in some good company at the end of the first round
of wrestling, Thursday evening. The Lancers held 3rd place,
right behind Northampton and Easton. Leader, Northampton brought
eleven wrestlers to the state tournament. The Lancers were still
in 4th place until the quarter finals, when they lost all four
bouts and dropped to 20th. Hayden's and Jake's wins in the consolations
brought the McLane squad back up to 15th place, where they remained
after Friday's sessions. The Lancers dropped out of the top
20 by Saturday afternoon when the power of greater numbers caught
up with them. The Lancers still managed to finish 23rd out of
89 teams that brought wrestlers to the tournament.
Jake
Keene won
the 103rd bout of his career in the second consolation round
and ended the season with a 38-8 record. He also holds the number
four spot in the GM record books for "Career Takedowns".
Hayden Harrison broke his brother, Hudson's record for most
wins in a season in his last bout. He finished the year with
an admirable 41-3 mark, and his won-loss record over the past
two seasons was 77-6. 47 of those wins were by fall. Hayden
also set school records for "Career Takedowns", "Season
Takedowns", Career Wins and "Career Falls".
Don
Osinski had a phenomenal season. He placed 3rd at Districts
and Regionals to qualify for the state tourney and Osinski entered
the GM record books with his 35 wins. Not bad for a sophomore
who wrestled up a weight class most of the year.
Branden
Stearns had a great year, posting a 32-5 record. He won
District and Regional titles and came within one bout of placing
at states. Stearns now has 74 career wins. That's an amazing
accomplishment, considering the fact that he has missed part
of the past two seasons due to football injuries.
Hadley
Harrison also had a very successful season considering he
had to return from a painful injury, more than halfway through
the year. Hadley won 19 matches, a NW Regional title and came
within one bout of placing at states.
Five
other District 10 AAA wrestlers also won medals at the state
tourmnament. 145 pounder, Bryan Kuhn, McDowell (5th), 160 pounder
Jake Lauffenburger, Warren (7th), 215 pounders, Josh Cherish,
Oil City (5th), and Ben McMillin, Conneaut Lake (8th), 275 pounder,
Stephan Tighe, Erie Prep (6th). Congratulations to all of the
AA and AAA place winners. Special congratulations to Ft. LeBoeuf's
Cody Hiner, who became that school's fourth state champion.
Hiner won the AA title at 103 pounds.
GM Wrestlers
Complete Results from the PIAA Tournament in Hershey
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119-Jake
Keene
Preliminary
Round:
Keene dec. Brandon Clemmer (Upper Perk) 5-3 OT
Quarter
Finals:
Steve Bell (Connellsville) pinned Keene 4:41
Second
Consolation Round:
Keene dec Dillon Evans (Council Rock So) 5-3 OT ***
Third
Consolation Round:
Tim Harner (Norristown) pinned Keene 5:26
7th/8th
Place Bout:
Ryan Williams (Cumb Valley) dec Keene 5-4
Tournament
Record: (2-3) (PLACED 8TH)
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125-Hadley
Harrison
Preliminary
Round:
Harrison pinned Sam Paul (Pennrdg) 1:48
Quarter
Finals:
Tony DeSanto (Exeter) pinned Harrison :47
Second
Consolation Round:
Billy Stenack (Northampton) pinned Harrison :34
Tournament
Record: 1-2
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130-Donald
Osinski
Preliminary
Round:
Mike Tavani (W Chester E) dec Osinski 8-2
First
Consolation Round:
Kelin Bidelspach (Spr Grove) dec Osinski 6-2
Tournament
Record: 0-2
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152-Hayden
Harrison
Preliminary
Round:
Harrison maj dec Austin Carter (Coun Rock So) 20-7
Quarter
Finals:
Jason Hollar (Red Lion) dec Harrison 5-4
Second
Consolation Round:
Harrison maj dec Mike Thompson (Warwick) 17-6 ***
Third
Consolation Round:
Harrison dec Brian Rowan (Neshaminy) 4-3
Fourth
Consolation Round:
Jared Mowl (Moon Area) dec Harrison 11-7
5th/6th
Place Bout:
Harrison won by forfeit over Jason Hollar (Red Lion)
Tournament Record: 4-2 (PLACED
5TH)
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171-Branden
Stearns
Preliminary
Round:
Stearns dec Colby Haller (Gettysbrg) 7-1
Quarter
Finals:
Nick Guida (Parkland) maj dec Stearns 17-6
Second
Consolation Round:
Scott Hunter (Emmanus) dec Stearns 10-7
Tournament
Record: 1-2
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***A
win in this round put the wrestler into the medal rounds.
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Results
From the 2004 PIAA Wrestling Tournament-AAA
Championship
Finals
103-Rick
Rappo, Council Rock South DEC Matt Moley, Springford 7-3
112-Brad Pataky, Clearfield DEC Josh Oliver, Easton 6-3
119-Joe Kemmerer, Crestwood DEC Seth Ciasulli, Easton 5-2
125-Coleman Scott, Waynesburg DEC Charles Griffin, Reading 7-3
130-Jared Royer, Cedar Cliff DEC Dave Morgan, West Scranton
6-4
135-Joe Caramanica, Nazareth DEC Darren Kern, Upper Perkiomen
9-8
140-Donnie Jones, Greensburg Salem DEC Jay Morrison, Whitehall
3-2
145-Joey Ecklof, Northampton DEC Andrew Sherry, Central Catholic
7-3
152-Mike Rogers, Easton DEC Dan Geib, Pennridge 5-3
160-Jarrod King, Connellsville DEC Mickey Moran, Shaler 3-1
(OT)
171-Nick Guida, Parkland DEC Nate Rock, Ephrata 5-3 (OT)
189-Josh Haines, Northampton DEC Josh Arnone, Honesdale 3-1
215-Jon Oplinger, Northampton DEC Scott McKillop, Kiski Area
6-4
275-Mike Spaid, Boyertown FALL Doug Weidner, Pennridge Fall:
4:56
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3rd/4th
Place Bouts
103-Matt
Kyler, Clearfield DEC Jay Ivanco, Gateway 4-3
112-Tim Darling, Nazareth DEC Steve Mytych, Northampton 1-0
119-Tim Harner, Norristown DEC Steve Bell, Connellsville 6-0
125-Ricci Bass, Liberty DEC Nate Nauroth, Quakertown 1-0 (2OT)
130-Mark Throckmorton, Waynesburg FOR Ashtin Primus, Connellsville
Forfeit
135-Clint Shirk, Bald Eagle Area DEC Dan Burkholder, Trinity
2-0
140-Archie McConnell, Hempfield DEC Mike DePellegrini, Lewistown
6-2
145-Chris Ramos, Governor Mifflin DEC Corey Scherin, Hempfield
3-1
152-Jared Mowl, Moon Area MAJOR Austin Carter, Council Rock
South 12-4
160-Billy Haydt, Northampton DEC Sean Richmond, Easton 8-5
171-Logan Downes, Valley FALL Frankie Colletta, Delaware Valley
Fall: 0:55
189-Monty Rockey, Bald Eagle Area FALL Justin Terhune, Dallastown
Fall: 2:43
215-John Laboranti, Pittston DEC Nick Hursky, Chartiers Valley
5-4
275-Zach Sheaffer, Cumberland Valley DEC Kyle Sprenkle, Spring
Grove 5-0
~~~~~
5th/6th
Place Bouts
103-Chris
Neidermeier, Waynesburg FALL Chris Sheetz, Upper Perkiomen Fall:
2:06
112-Zack Kemmerer, Upper Perkiomen FOR Josh Proctor, Shippensburg
Forfeit
119-Joe Coughlin, Hatboro Horsham DEC Sean Clair, Plum 8-5
125-Jerry Balasco, Council Rock South DEC Tony DeSanto, Exeter
5-1
130-Tommy Wambold, Carlisle DEC Mike Moley, Springford 8-3
135-John Paukovits, Northampton DEC Brian Lisko, Waynesoro 3-2
140-Bill Trimble, Pennsbury DEC Joe Ortiz, Reading 5-1
145-Bryan Kuhn, McDowell DEC Brad Steinbach, St. Marys
8-5
152-Hayden Harrison, General McLane
FOR Jason Hollar, Red Lion Forfeit
160-Dave Schreiner, William Tennent MAJOR Corbin Semple, Waynesburg
11-3
171-Pat Flynn, Quakertown DEC Kyle Deliere, Canon McMillan 2-1
(2OT)
189-Andrew Haile, Greensburg Salem MAJOR Pat Hellmann, Hempfield
11-0
215-Josh Cherish, Oil City DEC Joe Bergen, Pennsbury
5-4
275-Bryan Reiss, Emmaus MAJOR Stefan Tighe, Erie Cathedral
Prep 10-1
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7th/8th
Place Bouts
103-Tyler
Nauman, Middletown DEC Andrew Winters, Indian Valley 9-4
112-Jason Weslager, Belle Vernon DEC Kyle Fluke, State College
10-8
119-Ryan Williams, Cumberland Valley DEC Jake
Keene, General McLane 5-4
125-Billy Stenack, Northampton DEC Matt Nelson, Shaler 5-2
130-Mike Tavani, West Chester East DEC Dave Gilio, Northampton
7-5 (OT)
135-Joe Ciampoli, Altoona DEC Nick Nelson, Shaler 1-0
140-Mark Powell, Trinity DEC Mike Parisi, Northampton 8-7
145-Mazen Kholi, Parkland DEC Mike Catalano, Canon McMillan
4-0
152-Brian Rowan, Neshaminy DEC Kyle Martin, Connellsville 4-1
160-Jake Lauffenburger, Warren DEC Pat Detweiler, Ephrata
3-1
171-Scott Hunter, Emmaus DEC Isaac Katz, Lower Merion 8-6
189-Nick Padezan, Penn Trafford DEC Garrett Hunter, McGuffey
5-2
215-Steve Busch, Exeter DEC Ben McMillin, Conneaut Lake
7-1
275-Andrew Joseph, Kiski Area DEC Matt Snyder, Northampton 5-3
~~~~~
AAA
Outstanding Wrestler- Coleman Scott (Waynesburg)
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Team
Scores (top 50): 1) Northampton-124.4,
2) Easton-83.5, 3) Waynesburg-68, 4) Connellsville-57, 5) Council
Rock So.-47.5, 6)Nazareth-42.5, 7) Upper Perkiomen-42, 8) Clearfield-41,
8) Pennridge-41, 10) Greensburg-Salem-36, 11) Hempfield-34.5,
12) Bald Eagle Area-34, 13) Springford-29, 14) Parkland-28,
15) Boyertown-27, 15) Cumberland Valley-27, 15) Kiski Area-27,
15) Reading-27, 19) Ephrata-25, 19) Shaler-25, 21) Cedar Cliff-24,
21) Crestwood-24, 23) General McLane-23,
23) Quakertown-23, 23) West Scranton-23, 26) Norristown-22,
27) Honesdale-19, 27) Valley-19, 29) Central Catholic-18, 29)
Trinity-18, 29) Whitehall-18, 32) Moon Area-17.5, 33) Liberty-16,
33) Pennsbury-16, 35) Pittston-15.5, 36) Exeter-15, 36) Emmanus-15,
38) Dallastown-14, 38) Governor Mifflin-14, Lewistown-14, 38)
Spring Grove-14, 42) Canon McMillan-13, 42) Gateway-13, 44)
Chartiers Valley-12, 44) Delaware Valley-12, 46) Hatboro Horsham-11,
46) William Tennent-11, 48) Carlisle-10, 48) Oil City-10, 50)
Erie Cathedral Prep-9, 50) McDowell-9.
03-08-04
