Why Choose WU? Athlete Spotlight Series

Sophomore wrestler ready for season with new appreciation for competition

By: Erin Onderko For the Yellow Jacket With athletics finally beginning to get underway, Waynesburg student-athletes are working harder than ever to prepare for a season that is unlike any other. While every sport has different protocols to protect its athletes, the excitement is there nonetheless, and sophomore wrestler Rocky McGeary is no exception. McGeary, … Continue reading

Why Choose WU? Athlete Spotlight series

From Michigan to Pennsylvania, Sophomore wrestler finds a home at Waynesburg

Sophomore wrestler Luke LaVanway might be far from home, but he has made a new one at Waynesburg University. Over five hours from his hometown in Monroe, Michigan, LaVanway enjoys being a member of the wrestling team and spending time with his teammates off the mat. Even though he’s a solid distance from home, LaVanway … Continue reading

Do-it-all Dan

At Waynesburg University, Dan Verhovsek was a three-sport athlete and is a pretty Dan good one

Dan Verhovsek is one of the rare Waynesburg University athletes to reach All-PAC honors for football and wrestling. The senior’s accolades this year include an all-conference honorable mention for football as a linebacker and a Presidents’ Athletic Conference championship at the 184-pound weight class for wrestling. Verhovsek decided to play tennis this spring until the … Continue reading

Orbin wins 174 lb PAC championship

Jesse Orbin continued a dominant showing for Waynesburg wrestling with his second Presidents’ Athletic Conference wrestling championship. Orbin won the championship at 174lbs this past Saturday. Orbin believes this is not the end to his big season and that he still has a lot left to accomplish.  “Obviously there is always room to improve but we’re … Continue reading

Orbin with encouraging words toward Patensky

Waynesburg University men’s wrestling has a new head coach for the 2025-2026 season who has quite the background. His name is Bobby Patnesky. The 48-year-old began wrestling at the age of five in the Canon-McMillan. Patnesky’s coaching career began at NCAA Division I Davidson for 12 seasons, where he led his team to 68 dual … Continue reading