![]() ![]() “I didn’t have a good angle because I was on bottom trying to pin him,” MacKay said. He almost had a defensive pin at the end. ![]() MacKay said he’ll use the loss as a learning experience. The other WPIAL finalist looking to repeat was Laurel junior Grant MacKay, but he dropped a 2-1 decision to Notre Dame-Green Pond junior Holden Garcia. I knew he couldn’t get to my legs, and if I could get to my stuff, I wouldn’t worry about him.” “There is obviously stuff I could have done better, but overall I was pleased. “This feels great, just a sweet as the first one,” Lawrence said. It was his second title, tying his brother Thayne for most titles at the school. The other WPIAL wrestler to win a state title Saturday was Frazier sophomore Rune Lawrence (37-3, 66-4), who pinned Saucon Valley junior Jake Jones at 4:43 to win the 172 title. Pleasant are Justin Spates (1999, 2000), Robbie Waller (1998) and Donnie Ament (2005). Pleasant’s first three-time state champion. “I put more pressure on myself with training than I do competing. “It feels good to be a three-time champion,” Pitzer said. He won 68 consecutive matches to end his high school career. Only three opponents made it out of the first period, and only one - Thomas Stewart of Blair Academy (N.J.) in the Powerade finals - went the distance. Dayton Pitzer wins his third PIAA 2A title with his 100th career pin. It was nice for her to come and see this. “It’s the least I can do but wrestle hard for her. “The past two seasons, she’s been through a lot,” Pitzer said. Pitzer doesn’t celebrate after a win, but he did point to cousin Autumn Zundel in the stands and his family. Pitzer yanked him over, and it took the official only a second to slam the mat. Once he locked in the cradle, the match was over. It took Pitzer 44 seconds to take down Morrison (47-2). I tried to stay in position and look for a fall.” “The plan going in was to hand fight a little bit, get that first takedown and work for the fall. “This has as much meaning as becoming a three-time champion. Smith Most Falls in Least Time Award in Class 2A. Craig Outstanding Wrestler Award and the Michael L. ![]() It was his 100th career pin and his fourth first-period pin in the state tournament. In the 215-pound final, he pinned West Perry senior Brad Morrison at 1 minute, 7 seconds. Pitzer (45-0, 130-3) doesn’t waste time, on or off the mat. The Pennsylvania team will be announced Sunday, but Pitzer acknowledged he is on it. “I have to keep my cardio up for the (Pittsburgh) classic,” Pitzer said. HERSHEY - A ritual for Dayton Pitzer after a match is to run sprints.Įven after he captured his third PIAA Class 2A title with a first-period pin Saturday at Giant Center, Pitzer was in the hallway running. ![]()
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