The Waynesburg University wrestling team [11-4, 2-0] takes on the Thiel College Tomcats [6-2, 1-0] at 7 p.m. Friday inside the Rudy Marisa Fieldhouse. Waynesburg is riding a six match winning streak, and the Yellow Jackets won the last three against the Tomcats. Thiel, however, is on a winning streak of its own and the … Continue reading
The Waynesburg University wrestling team had a statement 22-21 win Thursday night against rival Washington and Jefferson College. Adversities The Yellow Jackets had a lot to worry about injury wise. Waynesburg was missing reigning PAC Champion Dylan Williams, as well as teammates Caleb Baxter and Adam Rigney. As a result, the Yellow Jackets had to … Continue reading
The Waynesburg University wrestling team took part in the Will Abele Invitational Saturday at Ursinus College. Waynesburg had a productive day, finishing 6th out of 16 teams by scoring 76 team points. The Yellow Jackets had two champions from the day as well as two other place winners. The first of the Yellow Jacket placers … Continue reading
Waynesburg University women’s assistant basketball coach Matt Pioch is a versatile and busy man. Between his days he has to balance coaching with his duties as a professor, a resident director of Thayer Hall, and director of housing for the entire campus. QUESTION: Is Waynesburg your first stint coaching basketball? ANSWER: “At the collegiate level, … Continue reading
Waynesburg University hosted McDaniel College and Washington & Jefferson for a tri-match Wednesday evening in the Rudy Marisa Fieldhouse. The Yellow Jackets didn’t wrestle their I-79 rival, but they won’t wait long and will be wresting the Presidents Jan. 23. Instead, Waynesburg focused on McDaniel, who came into the match on a four-match losing streak. … Continue reading
The ninth annual Waynesburg University wrestling invitational took place Saturday in the Rudy Marisa Fieldhouse. The tournament was an uphill climb for the Yellow Jackets. Waynesburg wasn’t at full strength, as many key contributors were out because of injuries and weight issues. The Yellow Jackets only filled wrestlers in seven out of the 10 weight … Continue reading
The Waynesburg University wrestling team lost several key pieces at the end of last season. The Yellow Jackets will need to atone for the losses of, two-time national qualifier Ken Burrs, Presidents’ Athletic Conference Champion Tony Welsh and, most significantly heavyweight NCAA National Champion Jake Evans coach Ron Headlee needs performers to step up, and … Continue reading
This Saturday, the Waynesburg University wrestling team opened its season with the annual intrasquad Orange vs Black wrestle-offs. Team Orange won the match 27-26, but the outcome was irrelevant, as the purpose of the meet was for the coaching staff as they were able to identify some of the top wrestlers for the upcoming season, … Continue reading
The Waynesburg University Yellow Jackets [1-6, 1-5] and the Saint Vincent College Bearcats [1-5, 1-4] have had similar struggles in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference this season, and will face off with each other at John F. Wiley stadium this Saturday at 1.30 p.m. 2019 hasn’t been kind to Waynesburg or Saint Vincent. Both sit near … Continue reading
