Mirror Co-Wrestlers of the Year: Workouts pay off for friends Kyle Scott, Gavin Ciampoli

Altoona junior Gavin Ciampoli and Tyrone senior Kyle Scott share the Altoona Mirror's all-star honors after standout seasons.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 4:05am

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Altoona junior Gavin Ciampoli and Tyrone senior Kyle Scott have been named the Co-Wrestlers of the Year on the Altoona Mirror's 43rd annual All-Star Team. Both wrestlers had impressive postseason runs, with Ciampoli capturing a PIAA Class 3A state championship and Scott finishing as the state runner-up. The two have been close friends for years, training together and pushing each other to new heights.

Why it matters

Ciampoli's state title was the first for Altoona in 52 years, a significant accomplishment for the program. Scott also broke his school's and Blair County's career wins record. The success of these two wrestlers highlights the dedication and year-round commitment required to reach the top levels of high school wrestling in Pennsylvania.

The details

Ciampoli defeated West Scranton's Tommy Schecterly 9-3 in the 160-pound finals to win Altoona's first state title since 1974. Scott, meanwhile, found himself tied 1-1 with three-time state champion Adam Waters of Faith Christian Academy in the third period of the finals before Waters pulled away for a 4-1 victory. Despite the heartbreaking loss, Scott finished his career with a record of 163-27.

  • Ciampoli won the PIAA Class 3A 160-pound state championship on March 15, 2026.
  • Scott finished as the state runner-up in the 160-pound class on March 15, 2026.
  • Scott broke the Tyrone and Blair County career wins record in his first bout at the state tournament.

The players

Gavin Ciampoli

An Altoona junior who won the PIAA Class 3A 160-pound state championship, Altoona's first state title in 52 years.

Kyle Scott

A Tyrone senior who finished as the state runner-up in the 160-pound class, breaking his school's and Blair County's career wins record with a final tally of 163-27.

Tommy Schecterly

A wrestler from West Scranton who Ciampoli defeated 9-3 in the 160-pound state finals.

Adam Waters

A three-time state champion from Faith Christian Academy who defeated Scott 4-1 in the 160-pound state finals.

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What they’re saying

“That's awesome. It's kind of funny. I was thinking today about whether I would get it or not. I think it's cool, especially sharing it with Gavin. I'm pretty close with him. We travel a lot together. We're pretty good friends. We go to the same wrestling club (M2 Training Center) and sometimes I take him to Johnstown (to train at The Compound).”

— Kyle Scott, Tyrone senior

“It's cool. I'm pretty good friends with Kyle. We both work pretty hard together.”

— Gavin Ciampoli, Altoona junior

“I got pumped up when I saw that he won. I got a picture with him before I actually wrestled. I was super happy for him. He deserves it. He works just as hard as I do.”

— Kyle Scott, Tyrone senior

What’s next

Scott said he might wrestle in the Fargo Nationals this summer before going to wrestle for the University of Pittsburgh.

The takeaway

The success of Ciampoli and Scott highlights the dedication and year-round commitment required to reach the top levels of high school wrestling in Pennsylvania. Their close friendship and shared training regimen have pushed both wrestlers to new heights, culminating in a state title for Ciampoli and a state runner-up finish for Scott.