The PIAA continues to host more of its state championships away from its previous hub of Hershey. The organization announced this week that the team wrestling championship competition will take place at the Altoona Area High School Field House.
The competition was previously held at the GIANT Center. The preliminary and first rounds of the tournament will be held at regional sites. The first round of both the Class AA and AAA competitions will be held Tuesday, Feb. 4 at local sites.
The double-elimination tournament in Altoona will feature eight regional winners. The quarterfinals will be held Friday, Feb. 7. The semifinals and championship rounds will be held the next day.
This decision is a win for Western Pennsylvania in terms of less travel. However, not having the event at the Giant Center will be a significant reduction in atmosphere for the students who participate.
The GIANT Center provided a more big-league feel and has a lot of history with the event.
Josh Rizzo is the owner and publisher of Pittsburgh Preps and Colleges. Story ideas can be submitted to [email protected] or on X @J_oshrizzo.
The competition was previously held at the GIANT Center. The preliminary and first rounds of the tournament will be held at regional sites. The first round of both the Class AA and AAA competitions will be held Tuesday, Feb. 4 at local sites.
The double-elimination tournament in Altoona will feature eight regional winners. The quarterfinals will be held Friday, Feb. 7. The semifinals and championship rounds will be held the next day.
This decision is a win for Western Pennsylvania in terms of less travel. However, not having the event at the Giant Center will be a significant reduction in atmosphere for the students who participate.
The GIANT Center provided a more big-league feel and has a lot of history with the event.
Josh Rizzo is the owner and publisher of Pittsburgh Preps and Colleges. Story ideas can be submitted to [email protected] or on X @J_oshrizzo.
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