Faith Christian and Bishop McCort to Meet in PIAA 2A Wrestling Final for Third Straight Year

The three-time defending champion Lions rallied to beat Bishop McDevitt in the semifinals.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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The Class 2A final at the PIAA Team Wrestling Championships will feature a familiar matchup, as Faith Christian and Bishop McCort will meet for the third consecutive year. Faith Christian, the three-time defending champion, rallied from an early deficit to defeat District 3 champion Bishop McDevitt 39-17 in the semifinals.

Why it matters

The annual clash between Faith Christian and Bishop McCort has become one of the marquee events at the PIAA Team Wrestling Championships, as the two powerhouse programs have dominated the 2A division in recent years.

The details

In the semifinal matchup, Faith Christian overcame an early deficit to pull away from Bishop McDevitt and secure their spot in the championship round. The Lions, who have won the 2A title three years in a row, will now face off against Bishop McCort, setting up a highly anticipated rubber match between the two rivals.

  • The PIAA Team Wrestling Championships are taking place this weekend at 1st Summit Arena in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
  • The Class 2A final is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

The players

Faith Christian

The three-time defending champion in the Class 2A division of the PIAA Team Wrestling Championships.

Bishop McCort

A perennial powerhouse program that has faced off against Faith Christian in the 2A final for the past two years.

Bishop McDevitt

The District 3 champion that was defeated by Faith Christian in the semifinals.

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What’s next

The championship final between Faith Christian and Bishop McCort is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 1st Summit Arena in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

The takeaway

The annual clash between Faith Christian and Bishop McCort has become a must-see event at the PIAA Team Wrestling Championships, as the two programs have established themselves as the dominant forces in the 2A division in recent years.