11 Mid-Penn wrestlers advance to PIAA Girls Wrestling Championships quarters

Central Dauphin and Gettysburg each moved three wrestlers into Friday's quarterfinal round

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Ten Mid-Penn Conference girls wrestlers, including three apiece from Central Dauphin and Gettysburg, advanced to the PIAA Girls Wrestling Tournament quarterfinals after winning their first-round matches on Thursday. Central Dauphin's Kate Hollinger, Abigail Stettler, and Ashley Hoffman all moved on, as did Gettysburg's Taylor Keckler, Myah Coleman, and Fallon Jackson. Other Mid-Penn wrestlers like Northern's Makayla Smith, Big Spring's Lily Raudabaugh, and Shippensburg's Olivia Kearns also qualified for the quarterfinals.

Why it matters

The PIAA Girls Wrestling Championships is a significant event that showcases the growing popularity and competitiveness of girls wrestling in Pennsylvania. The strong performance by Mid-Penn wrestlers highlights the talent and dedication of these young athletes, as well as the strength of the wrestling programs in the region.

The details

Central Dauphin's Kate Hollinger (100 pounds) pinned Gianna Alcade in the second period, Abigail Stettler (118 pounds) won by 15-0 technical fall, and Ashley Hoffman (190 pounds) pinned Skylynn Payne. Gettysburg's Taylor Keckler (106 pounds) won by fall, Myah Coleman (130 pounds) pinned Sydney Laboon, and Fallon Jackson (190 pounds) came from behind to win 4-1. Other qualifiers include Northern's Makayla Smith (106 pounds), Big Spring's Lily Raudabaugh (148 pounds), and Shippensburg's Olivia Kearns (118 pounds).

  • The PIAA Girls Wrestling Championships took place on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

The players

Kate Hollinger

A wrestler from Central Dauphin who won her 100-pound match by pin to advance to the quarterfinals.

Abigail Stettler

A wrestler from Central Dauphin who won her 118-pound match by 15-0 technical fall to advance to the quarterfinals.

Ashley Hoffman

A wrestler from Central Dauphin who won her 190-pound match by pin to advance to the quarterfinals.

Taylor Keckler

A wrestler from Gettysburg who won her 106-pound match by fall to advance to the quarterfinals.

Myah Coleman

A wrestler from Gettysburg who won her 130-pound match by pin to advance to the quarterfinals.

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What’s next

The PIAA Girls Wrestling Championships will continue on Friday, March 6, 2026, with the quarterfinal round.

The takeaway

The strong performance by Mid-Penn wrestlers at the PIAA Girls Wrestling Championships highlights the growing strength and competitiveness of girls wrestling in the region. These young athletes have demonstrated their dedication and skill, and their success will likely inspire more girls to take up the sport.