The wrestling State Championships are every high school wrestler’s dream to even wrestle in, but to place means you’re on another level–you’re one of the best.
There are many wrestlers that do make it to states, but the hardest part of wrestling is the mindset you need to have. You need to focus on yourself and set up your own shots and don’t get in your head. When you wrestle it’s not for anything else other than to win.
This year’s winners in the PIAA State Wrestling Championships at the lower weight classes are: Arav Pandey – 107 lbs from Trinity, Braiden Lotier-114lbs from Bishop McDevitt, Sam Wolford -121lbs from Northern Lebanon, and Zane Crous -127lbs from Bishop McDevitt.
The middle weight consists of: Will Detar -139lbs from Trinity, Camden Baum–145lbs from Bishop McDevitt, Bo “Machine Gun’ Basset –152lbs from Bishop McCort (our 3 time state champion at the 145 weight class), Cole Byler –152 lbs from Pequea Valley.
The higher weight class winners are, Melvin Miller –160lbs from Bishop McCort, Johannes Gilfiol 172lbs from Bishop McDevitt, Gavin Boyd- 189 from Biglerville, Kaj Miller- 215lbs from Newport, and Caleb Tyler- 285lbs from Fairfield.
These are all stars who have dedicated their lives to wrestling, and they stand out not because of their strength, but because of their mindset. They are dedicated to this sport, and are confidently consistent.
It’s when you step on that line with your mind right, straps up, headgear on and not worrying about who you wrestle. When you step to that line, shake the guy’s hand and set up your shots and enter flow state.
For example, Bo “machine gun” Basset wrestles with intent. He functions faster than you can process, even when he’s tired he pushes himself to be his best he can be. When he wins matches he is humble and isn’t concerned with the future, but masters the moment.
The Pennsylvania wrestling state championships are placed at the Bryce Jordan Center, and were held on March 5-7. States take place after regionals. The tournament is a double elimination bracket with 64 kids from the state in each bracket from 107 – 285.
Championship wrestlers stand out and take pride in what they do. Although, champions are truly humble in their victory.
