Below is a team-by-team breakdown of this weekend’s wrestling results.
If you like this type of coverage, please let us know by Following us on social media: Twitter/X – @lebcosports1 and Facebook.
For any questions, comments, or discrepancies, please reach out to dan@lebcosports.com.
Palmyra delivered one of its most impressive performances of the young season on Saturday, stunning the home team Moon Area and earning a runner-Up finish at the Moon Duals in a tournament loaded with high-level competition. The event featured 12 teams, led by a strong contingent of programs from Western Pennsylvania.
The Cougars entered the day fresh off a runner-up showing at the Solanco Mule Classic, while Moon — one of the WPIAL’s top early-season AAA programs — was coming off a championship performance at the Chartiers-Houston Invitational. The highly anticipated showdown lived up to the billing, unfolding as a dramatic, back-and-forth battle that drew the full attention of the crowd and the other teams in attendance. The match swung in Palmyra’s favor when Grayson Cisney delivered a statement moment, sealing the team victory with a stunning first-period pin in just 41 seconds.
Grayson Cisney celebrates as he leads the upset of Moon. (Photo Credit: Corbin Bryant)
Palmyra’s only loss of the day came in the finals against Derry Area, a perennial power currently ranked #7 in AA by PA Power Rankings and #4 by Keystone Caliber Wrestling. Despite a strong effort, the Cougars were unable to overcome Derry’s depth, closing the tournament with a second-place finish.
Several Cougars turned in standout individual performances throughout the day. Elijah Foltz, competing at 107 pounds, posted a 5-1 record, highlighted by a major decision over #2 PA-ranked AAA wrestler Bryce Thomas of Moon and a technical fall against #9 PA-ranked AA wrestler Angelo Boni of Central Valley. At 139 pounds, Tyler Detwiler was flawless at 6-0, earning quality wins over #11 PA-ranked AA Mason Wright of Beth-Center and #11 PA-ranked AAA Cael Yanek of Moon. Cisney also capped a perfect 6-0 day at 121 pounds, collecting four pins, including the decisive fall that capped the upset of Moon.
Palmyra will look to carry that momentum into league action on Thursday, when the Cougars travel to Carlisle for a Keystone Division showdown with the Thundering Herd.
Dual Results
- Palmyra 57, Pine-Richland 14
- Palmyra 46, Bethlehem Center 21
- Palmyra 66, Laurel Highlands 12
- Palmyra 35, Moon Area 29
- Palmyra 58, Central Valley 17
- Derry Area 50, Palmyra 15
Annville-Cleona’s varsity boys wrestling team turned in a strong performance at the James Buchanan Duals on Saturday, finishing the day with a 4-1 record against a competitive field.
The Dutchmen opened the tournament with a win over Juniata Valley before suffering their lone loss of the day against Milton Hershey. Annville-Cleona responded with three straight victories against Susquehanna Township, host James Buchanan, and Southern Huntingdon to close out the event on a strong note.
Several wrestlers delivered perfect days on the mat, led by Oliver Funck, who went 5-0 and reached a major milestone by earning his 100th career victory.
Joining Funck with unbeaten performances were Devon Englehart, Blaine Leitz, and Jaxon Speece, each finishing 5-0 for the Dutchmen.
Dual Results
- Annville-Cleona 48, Juniata Valley 27
- Milton Hershey 35, Annville-Cleona 29
- Annville-Cleona 60, Susquehanna Township 12
- Annville-Cleona 42, James Buchanan 24
- Annville-Cleona 47, Southern Huntingdon 26
Oliver Funck celebrates his 100th career victory. (Photo Credit: AC Wrestling)
Cedar Crest placed 33rd at the Penn Manor Holiday Tournament on Saturday, competing in a large, highly competitive field that featured several top programs from Pennsylvania and neighboring states (Delaware & Virginia).
Landyn Kline, competing in the 189-pound division, led the way for Cedar Crest, working his way through an extended consolation run to finish 8th place. Kline picked up multiple wins in wrestlebacks, including a major decision and a pin, before closing out the tournament in the placement round. The senior finished 3-2 on the day, bringing his record to 6-3 to start the season.
Additional consolation victories came from Eddiel Nunez (133), Aidan Smith (139), Nolan Brubaker (152), Gabriel Kaighn (160), and Quentin Martin (172), with several Falcons earning pins against quality opposition as Cedar Crest rounded out the weekend against a strong field.
ELCO turned in a strong, well-rounded performance at the Penn Manor Holiday Tournament on Saturday, finishing 13th out of a loaded 41-team field. The Raiders consistently advanced wrestlers deep into the brackets, picking up bonus-point wins and multiple podium finishes against elite competition from across Pennsylvania and neighboring states.
The highlight of the day came from Klint Miller (172), who put together an outstanding run to the championship finals. Miller recorded several pins along the way, including falls over opponents from St. Joseph’s Prep, Norwin, and William Penn Charter, before closing the tournament with a decisive 12-6 victory in the championship bout to claim the title at 172 pounds.
ELCO also saw major success at the upper weights, led by Cody Landis (285), who battled through a tough bracket to earn a third-place finish. Landis collected multiple wins, including pins and decision victories over ranked and nationally competitive opponents, finishing the tournament with a strong showing on the podium. At 127 pounds, Aleric Raihl advanced through both the championship and consolation sides to place fourth, earning several quality wins along the way, including a major decision and a forfeit victory in the consolation semifinals.
Additional deep runs came from Kane Kline (133), Ashton Kriss (139), Brinley Donmoyer (189), and Dalton Pyszka (215), all of whom picked up key wins against strong fields, with multiple matches ending by pin or technical fall. ELCO’s balance across the lineup and ability to score bonus points played a major role in the Raiders’ top-15 team finish, capping a productive day against one of the toughest tournament fields of the season.
LebCo Boys Wrestling Season Outlook: 2025
LebCo Girls Wrestling Season Outlook: 2025
ProSeal
Penn Realty
