Quakertown's Ashley Stank captures second PIAA gold medal

Stank pins Curwensville freshman McKenzie Astorino in 90 seconds to defend her title

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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Quakertown senior Ashley Stank won her second consecutive PIAA gold medal at 100 pounds, pinning Curwensville freshman McKenzie Astorino in just 90 seconds at the Giant Center in Hershey.

Why it matters

Stank's dominant performance cements her status as one of the top high school wrestlers in Pennsylvania, having now won back-to-back state championships in the 100-pound weight class.

The details

Stank quickly took Astorino down and then applied a cradle hold to secure the pin in just 1 minute and 30 seconds, defending her PIAA title from the previous year.

  • The match took place on March 7, 2026 at the PIAA state wrestling championships in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

The players

Ashley Stank

A senior wrestler from Quakertown High School who won her second consecutive PIAA gold medal in the 100-pound weight class.

McKenzie Astorino

A freshman wrestler from Curwensville High School who was pinned by Stank in the 100-pound PIAA championship match.

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What they’re saying

“Stank took Astorino down early and then clamped on a cradle to get the pin. It was an impressive performance from a wrestler who has now won back-to-back state titles.”

— Drew Markol, Sports reporter (phillyburbs.com)

What’s next

Stank will look to compete at the national level this summer and potentially earn a spot on the U.S. Olympic team for the 2028 Summer Games.

The takeaway

Ashley Stank's dominant performance in defending her PIAA wrestling title demonstrates her continued excellence and potential to become one of Pennsylvania's all-time great high school wrestlers.