Delone Catholic's Gavin Green takes silver in PIAA 2A 139-pound final

Green came up just short of a gold medal after a 7-1 loss in the championship bout.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Delone Catholic's Gavin Green, a year after finishing fifth at states as a sophomore, brought home a silver medal in his third states appearance at the PIAA Championships. In the championship bout against Bishop McDevitt's Camden Baum, who committed to Purdue, Green came just shy of a gold medal after a 7-1 loss by decision to the two-time state runner-up.

Why it matters

Green's impressive run to the state finals, a year after placing fifth, showcases his continued growth and development as a wrestler. His silver medal performance highlights the competitive nature of the PIAA wrestling championships and the high level of talent in the 2A division.

The details

Green notched an escape in the third period but was hampered by a pair of takedowns from Baum earlier in the match. The Delone Catholic standout came close to the finals the year prior, falling in the championship semifinals and then again in the consolation semifinals before winning out in his fifth place match. Green entered the 2026 PIAA Championships with a 38-7 record overall, winning 23 of those matches by tech fall and all seven of his losses coming by decisions.

  • Green placed second at sectionals and third at both the district and regional tournaments.
  • Green won his first-round bout by 5-0 decision and his quarterfinal match by 17-1 tech fall.
  • Green's biggest test of the weekend came in the semifinals against fellow YAIAA wrestler Hayden Yacoviello-Andrus out of Bermudian Springs, where he outlasted Andrus in a 4-3 decision in an ultimate tiebreaker.

The players

Gavin Green

A wrestler for Delone Catholic who took home a silver medal in the PIAA Class 2A championship at 139 pounds.

Camden Baum

A wrestler for Bishop McDevitt who defeated Green 7-1 in the championship bout and is committed to Purdue.

Hayden Yacoviello-Andrus

A wrestler for Bermudian Springs who faced Green in the semifinals of the PIAA Championships.

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The takeaway

Green's silver medal performance at the PIAA Championships, a year after finishing fifth, demonstrates his continued growth and development as a wrestler. His impressive run to the state finals highlights the high level of talent in the 2A division and the competitive nature of the PIAA wrestling championships.