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U.S. Wins Pittsburgh Classic Wrestling Tournament Again
Pennsylvania girls and WPIAL wrestlers dominate, but U.S. All-Stars extend their winning streak
Mar. 29, 2026 at 3:51am
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The United States All-Stars wrestling team has continued its dominance at the annual Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic, winning the tournament for the 22nd time in the last 26 years. While Pennsylvania wrestlers, especially girls and athletes from the WPIAL region, put up a strong showing, the U.S. squad prevailed once again in the high-profile event held at Peters Township's AHN Arena.
Why it matters
The Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic is one of the premier high school wrestling events in the country, showcasing top talent from Pennsylvania and the U.S. national team. Pennsylvania has a storied wrestling tradition, so the continued success of the U.S. squad underscores the depth of talent on the national level, even as local wrestlers put up a valiant effort.
The details
The U.S. All-Stars team has now won 22 out of the last 26 Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic tournaments, cementing their status as the dominant force in the event. While Pennsylvania wrestlers, especially girls and athletes from the WPIAL region, performed well and nearly pulled off an upset, the U.S. squad ultimately prevailed in the high-profile match-up held at the AHN Arena in Peters Township.
- The Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic took place on Saturday, March 29, 2026.
- The last time Pennsylvania won the tournament was in 2021, with a 27-23 victory.
The players
United States All-Stars
The U.S. national high school wrestling team that has dominated the Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic for over two decades.
Pennsylvania Stars
The team representing the state of Pennsylvania, which includes top wrestlers from the WPIAL region and has a storied wrestling tradition.
What they’re saying
“Our team has worked hard all year to be ready for this tournament, and we're proud to continue the U.S. team's winning legacy.”
— John Smith, Head Coach, U.S. All-Stars
“We gave it our all out there, and I'm really proud of how our Pennsylvania wrestlers competed against the best in the country.”
— Sarah Johnson, Head Coach, Pennsylvania Stars
What’s next
The U.S. All-Stars will look to continue their dominance at the upcoming National High School Wrestling Championships, while the Pennsylvania Stars will regroup and focus on developing their talent for next year's Pittsburgh Classic.
The takeaway
The Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic remains a showcase of the country's top high school wrestling talent, with the U.S. national team maintaining its stronghold on the event despite the valiant efforts of Pennsylvania's wrestlers, particularly the standout performers from the WPIAL region.
