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 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

Women’s and Men’s Wrestling continue to shine despite team losses

Ethan Spozarski - The Yellow Jacket

On Thursday, Jan.16, Waynesburg held home wrestling matches for both the men’s and women’s teams. The women’s meet marked the first-ever women’s wrestling meet held at Waynesburg University. The tri-meet against Buffalo State University and Bethany College. The Women ended up losing to Buffalo State 30-10 and Bethany 40-10. Amid the two losses, there were … Continue reading