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PAP46: PA Power Wrestling's Jeff Upson @PAPowerWrestle and Eric Knopsynder @KnopsKnotes bring you a preview of the 2018 POWERade Finals from Canon-McMillan High School on Saturday. They preview each of the finals matches and make predictions on winners. Joining them are Canon-McMillan junior Gerrit Nijenhuis who talks about his finals match-up with State Champion Carter Starocci (Cathedral Prep). Subscribe to the PA Power Podcast on iTunes today and give us a review! Tune in on Spotify and follow @PAPowerWrestle for all your Pennsylvania Wrestling needs!

PAW19: It's the Holiday Season and that means a ton of quality wrestling happening in The Keystone State. PA Power Wrestling's Greg Warnock @GWarnock24 and Jeff Upson @PAPowerWrestle preview one of the biggest Tournaments of the year: POWERade. The pair recaps the WPIAL Showcase Quad Meet and also Waynesburg's performance at The Beast of The East. Each weight at the POWERade is evaluated and Jeff gives his sleepers to watch. They welcome on State Champion and Shaler senior Ryan Sullivan as a guest to talk about his season and heading into POWERade. Take a listen today! You can now listen to all of PA Power Wrestling’s podcasts on Spotify!   Subscribe to the PA Power Podcast on iTunes today and give us a review! Follow @PAPowerWrestle for all your Pennsylvania Wrestling needs!

PAPC41:  The Open Room returns during the Holiday Season to deliver some much needed College Wrestling talk. Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU is joined by PA Power Wrestling's Jeff Upson, who fills in for Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee, as they recap the Wilkes Open and preview some of the best Tournaments of the year with The Midlands and Southern Scuffle. Joe returns to join a special interview with Arizona State head coach Zeke Jones. You can now listen to all of PA Power Wrestling’s podcasts on Spotify! Subscribe to the PA Power Podcast on iTunes today and give us a review! Follow @PAPowerWrestle for all your Pennsylvania Wrestling needs!

PAW18: PA Power Wrestling's Greg Warnock @GWarnock24 and Jeff Upson @PAPowerWrestle recap the King of The Mountain and Panther Holiday Classic Tournaments and speak with Seneca Valley head coach Kevin Wildrick. The duo also preview the WPIAL Quad Meet featuring four of the top teams this season taking place on Friday. Take a listen today! You can now listen to all of PA Power Wrestling’s podcasts on Spotify!  Subscribe to the PA Power Podcast on iTunes today and give us a review! Follow @PAPowerWrestle for all your Pennsylvania Wrestling needs!

PAW17: PA Power Wrestling's Greg Warnock @GWarnock24 and Jeff Upson @PAPowerWrestle recap all the action from the opening weekend - especially the major tournaments with WPIAL flavor. The duo recaps WPIAL results from the Eastern Area, Chartiers-Houston, CV Kickoff, and Ironman. They are also joined by Kiski Area senior and Eastern Area senior Darren Miller who took out PA State Runner-up Colton Camacho in the 132 lbs. finals. You can now listen to all of PA Power Wrestling’s podcasts on Spotify!  Subscribe to the PA Power Podcast on iTunes today and give us a review! Follow @PAPowerWrestle for all your Pennsylvania Wrestling needs!

PAPC40:  The Open Room with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee recap the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational and reveal who won the pick em' contest. They welcome on Pitt Panther and CKLV Finalist Micky Phillippi to talk about his progression and growing up competing against Luke Pletcher. The pair looks ahead to Arizona State vs. Penn State this weekend and also chat with Millersville head coach Kerry Regner. You can now listen to all of PA Power Wrestling’s podcasts on Spotify! Subscribe to the PA Power Podcast on iTunes today and give us a review! Follow @PAPowerWrestle for all your Pennsylvania Wrestling needs!

PAW16: PA Power Wrestling's Greg Warnock @GWarnock24 and Jeff Upson @PAPowerWrestle return for Season #2 of WarUp on The WPIAL Podcast as they preview the season ahead for wrestling in the western half of Pennsylvania. The duo recaps WPIAL results from both the Super 32 and The Surge pre-season tournaments in addition to a chat with 2-time Pennsylvania State Champion Sam Hillegas who recently made a verbal commitment to thee Virginia Tech Hokies. Thery go over the new WPIAL Section alignments with some shifting of classes for schools and take a look at opening weekend events to watch. You can now listen to all of PA Power Wrestling’s podcasts on Spotify!  Subscribe to the PA Power Podcast on iTunes today and give us a review! Follow @PAPowerWrestle for all your Pennsylvania Wrestling needs!

PAPC39:  The Open Room with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee discusses a loaded Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational field hitting the mats this weekend. The pair preview all the top Pennsylvania wrestlers competing in Sin City. They sit down for an interview with 2018 NCAA All-American Zack Zavatsky (Greater Latrobe) who will be looking for success at the CKLV for Virginia Tech. You can now listen to all of PA Power Wrestling’s podcasts on Spotify! Subscribe to the PA Power Podcast on iTunes today and give us a review! Follow @PAPowerWrestle for all your Pennsylvania Wrestling needs!

PAPC38:  The Open Room with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee discuss Pitt's big win over UNI, Penn State's line-up following the Keystone Classic and Lehigh's nagging injuries. They also dive into recaps from Iowa, Nebraska, Arizona State and Virginia Tech. You can now listen to all of PA Power Wrestling’s podcasts on Spotify!  

PAPC37:  The Open Room with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee recap action from several notable Pennsylvania wrestlers and school in Episode 37. They discuss the Iowa Hawkeyes and how they are now "Pennsylvania Midwest" loaded with talent. Looking ahead at some solid action this weekend from the Keystone Classic to Michigan vs. Lehigh. You can now listen to all of PA Power Wrestling’s podcasts on Spotify!   Show Breakdown 00:59 – Never to Early to Promote The 2019 Surge 02:25 – Rob has a Fantasy Football Addiction 04:00 – Iowa aka "Pennsylvania Midwest" 13:13 – Lehigh's Lineup vs. Michigan 23:14 – Lock Haven at Journeymen  34:08 – Keystone Classic Preview 41:56 – True Freshmen Sammy Sasso and Trent Hidlay Going Hard 47:00 – #1 Carter Starocci Signs with Penn State   Subscribe to the PA Power Podcast on iTunes today and give us a review! Follow @PAPowerWrestle for all your Pennsylvania Wrestling needs!

PAPC37:  The Open Room with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee are back and they take a look at some of the Pennsylvania wrestlers at schools outside the Keystone State who are coming off a redshirt year. Joining them as a guest is 2-time Pennsylvania State Champion Jake Woodley (North Allegheny) who talks about what he misses most about Pennsylvania and his expectations for the 2019 season. You can now listen to all of PA Power Wrestling's podcasts on Spotify! Subscribe to the PA Power Podcast on iTunes today and give us a review! Follow @PAPowerWrestle for all your Pennsylvania Wrestling needs!

PAP45: The wait is over! PA Power Wrestling's first annual pre-season tournament The Surge is upon us. Taking place on Sunday November 4th at the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown, PA Power Wrestling's Jeff Upson @PAPowerWrestle and Eric Knopsynder @KnopsKnotes provide an in-depth look at all the participants who will look to grab their first ever Surge Power Hammer! Subscribe to the PA Power Podcast on iTunes today and give us a review! Tune in on Spotify and follow @PAPowerWrestle for all your Pennsylvania Wrestling needs!

PAP44: You can feel it in the air - the wrestling season is upon us. One of the biggest Tournaments of the year, The Super 32 Challenge, will feature a fresh look at Pennsylvania wrestlers heading into the 2019 Season. PA Power Wrestling's Jeff Upson @PAPowerWrestle and Eric Knopsynder @KnopsKnotes provide an in-depth look at all the Pennsylvania wrestlers who are slated to compete in Greensboro, NC. They also make predictions on some of the Keystone State's top grapplers. Take a listen below! Subscribe to the PA Power Podcast on iTunes today and give us a review! Tune in on Spotify and follow @PAPowerWrestle for all your Pennsylvania Wrestling needs!

PAPC36:  The Open Room with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee close out their team previews of Pennsylvania programs with a look at Clarion, Bloomsburg, and Franklin & Marshall. They make bold predictions for all three teams and are joined by Clarion head coach Keith Ferraro for a special interview. You can now listen to all of PA Power Wrestling's podcasts on Spotify! Show Breakdown 00:05 – Steelers and Eagles are struggling 01:30 – Clarion 2019 Line-up Preview 16:40 – Predicting Clarion's Postseason Success  17:35 – Richard Perry Health Update 19:40 – Bloomsburg Season Preview 35:24 – Holy Matt Moley 36:45 – Franklin & Marshall Season Outlook 53:00 – Clarion Head Coach Keith Ferraro Subscribe to the PA Power Podcast on iTunes today and give us a review! Follow @PAPowerWrestle for all your Pennsylvania Wrestling needs!

PAPC35:  The Open Room with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee take a look at 2018-2019 season outlooks for UPenn and Bucknell. Rob, a Bucknell alum, tries to make an unbiased prediction for the Bison.  The pair evaluate both line-ups and make predictions on number of NCAA Qualifiers for each. You can now listen to all of PA Power Wrestling's podcasts on Spotify! Show Breakdown 01:05 – Kevin LeValley: an underrated 2x All-America? 01:30 – UPenn Quakers Line-up Preview 10:00 – Can true-freshmen take starting spots at Penn? 18:00 – To start or not to start? 24:40 – Joe makes a bold UPenn NCAA Qualifier prediction 29:14 – Bucknell brings in a talented c/o 2018 group. 50:24 – Rob's boy Kevin LeValley talks Bucknell Wrestling! Subscribe to the PA Power Podcast on iTunes today and give us a review! Follow @PAPowerWrestle for all your Pennsylvania Wrestling needs!

PAP43: The summer may be winding down but offseason moves are heating up. PA Power Wrestling's Jeff Upson @PAPowerWrestle and Eric Knopsynder @KnopsKnotes discuss some impactful movement by wrestlers, including the Nation's top freshman Ryan Crookham, who will attend Notre Dame Green Pond. They also look at the recent outcry by PIAA members to separate boundary and non-boundary schools from the State Championships and its impact on Wrestling. Take a listen! Show Breakdown 01:0 – PA Power Wins the Team Tyler Kickball Championship 07:00 – The Surge is coming 18:05 – Kaden Cassidy is back in Bedford  22:30 – Jonathan Miers leaves Easton for Wyoming Seminary 26:05 – 2x Georgia State Champion Dashawn Farber comes home! 29:50 – The Nation's #1 Freshman Ryan Crookham lands at Notre Dame 33:15 – In Notre Dame Green Pond the new BECAHI? 43:15 – The Public vs. Private school debate going on in Pennsylvania 01:00:50 – Get ready for kickball and The Surge! Subscribe to the PA Power Podcast on iTunes today and give us a r

PAPC34:  The Open Room with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee continues their preview of the Pennsylvania College programs heading into the 2018-2019 season. This week they preview the Drexel Dragons and the Edinboro Scotsman. They welcome on as a guest Drexel head coach Matt Azevedo who talks about building a program in Philadelphia. Each make predictions on how the programs will perform in 2019. You can now listen to all of PA Power Wrestling's podcasts on Spotify! Show Breakdown 01:05 – Upward Swing in the City of Brotherly Love?  04:00 – Analyzing Drexel's line-up  08:40 – Drexel's c/0 2018 is really good 23:40 – Rob predicts an All-American for Drexel in 2019 25:20 – Everyone left Edinboro 38:22 – Can the Scotsman bounce back? 45:30 – Drexel Head Coach Matt Azevedo joins the show! Subscribe to the PA Power Podcast on iTunes today and give us a review! Follow @PAPowerWrestle for all your Pennsylvania Wrestling needs!

PAPC33:  The Open Room with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee returns for another shot at podcasting. This time they preview Lock Haven and Pittsburgh for the upcoming season. Joining them as a guest is Pitt Head Coach Keith Gavin who talks about his Panther line-up. Each make their predictions on All-American finishes for each squad so don't miss out and take a listen. You can now listen to all of PA Power Wrestling's podcasts on Spotify!    Show Breakdown 01:20 – Bo Nickal's moving up (allegedly) 03:45 – Lock Haven returns a ton of talent in 2019  18:00 – Chance Marsteller is already a senior 20:15 – Most Lock Haven wrestlers had over 40 matches last year 35:20 – Rob pulls a cop-out and predicts 2.5 All-Americans for Lock Haven 37:35 – Pitt Panther Team Preview 01:00:00 – Joe makes realistic Pitt All-American prediction 01:04:00 – Pitt Head Coach Keith Gavin joins the podcast Subscribe to the PA Power Podcast on iTunes today and give us a review! Follow @PAPowerWrestle for all your Pen

PAP42: The month of July is for one thing only; Fargo, North Dakota. That is where some of the Nation's best wrestlers will converge for a grueling and impressive event. PA Power Wrestling's Jeff Upson @PAPowerWrestle and Eric Knopsynder @KnopsKnotes preview Pennsylvania's Freestyle teams analyzing both the Cadet and Junior rosters in addition to the PA Women's. They welcome on guests Carter Starocci, Carter Tuttle, Doug Zapf, and coach Bryan Pearsall. Take a listen!

CLARION - Soon to be senior Cole Urbas (State College, PA) is busy getting ready to head out to his first ever Fargo experience competing in the USMC/USAW Junior Freestyle Nationals but stops by the PA Power Podcast. Cole, a 2-time PIAA State Medalist who was third in 2017 and runner-up in 2018, talks about the recruiting process, his trip to Fargo, and makes his college commitment! Listen below to find out who landed the #4 ranked wrestler in the Nation at 195 pounds according to FloWrestling.