Top High School Wrestlers Face Off at Pittsburgh Classic

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The 52nd annual Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic is set to take place on March 28th at Peters Township High School, featuring a stacked lineup of the country's top high school wrestlers. The main event will be a 189-pound showdown between #1 Michael White of Indiana and #2 Adam Waters of Pennsylvania. The event will also include dual meets between Pennsylvania and Oklahoma All-Stars, as well as the first-ever women's dual between the two states.

Why it matters

The Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic is considered one of the premier high school wrestling events in the nation, providing a platform for the sport's rising stars to showcase their talents on a national stage. The inclusion of a women's dual meet also highlights the growing prominence of female wrestlers and the event's commitment to expanding opportunities in the sport.

The details

The Pennsylvania All-Star team features several nationally ranked wrestlers, including #2 Adam Waters at 189 lbs, the state's all-time wins leader Brandt Harer, #4 Keanu Dillard at 133 lbs, and #4 Dean Bechtold at 285 lbs. The USA All-Star squad is equally impressive, led by #1 Michael White at 189 lbs, #2 Nicholas Garcia at 133 lbs, #1 Kellen Wolbert at 145 lbs, and #1 Jayden James at 160 lbs.

• The 52nd annual Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic will take place on March 28, 2026.
• The women's dual between Pennsylvania and Oklahoma All-Stars will begin at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.
• The WPIAL All-Stars vs. Oklahoma All-Stars dual meet will start at 4:15 PM Eastern Time.
• The main event, the Pennsylvania All-Stars vs. USA All-Stars dual, will begin at 6:00 PM Eastern Time.

What’s next

The judges will determine the winners of the various dual meets at the conclusion of the Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic on March 28th.