Three Strath Haven wrestlers win gold at District 1-12 champs

Panthers produce three champions at the District 1 and 12 Championships

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Saturday was a special day for Strath Haven's girls wrestling program, as the Panthers produced three champions at the District 1 and 12 Championships at William Tennent High School. Kai Czaplicki (155 pounds), Lane Harrington (170 pounds), and Kindal Bizzell-Brown (235 pounds) all won their respective weight classes, helping Strath Haven open the postseason with a strong performance.

Why it matters

Strath Haven's success highlights the growth of girls wrestling in Pennsylvania, which is now a PIAA-sanctioned sport. The District 1 and 12 Championships serve as a key qualifier for the Southeast Regional tournament, where wrestlers can earn a spot at the state championships.

The details

Czaplicki won all four of her matches by fall, with the longest bout lasting 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Harrington secured the 170-pound title with two quick pins and a tech fall, while Bizzell-Brown notched a pin and a 4-0 decision in the semifinals before winning the final by major decision.

  • The District 1 and 12 Championships took place on Saturday, February 15, 2026.
  • Czaplicki, Harrington, and Bizzell-Brown all won their respective weight class titles at the championships.

The players

Kai Czaplicki

A Strath Haven wrestler who won the 155-pound title at the District 1 and 12 Championships, winning all four of her matches by fall.

Lane Harrington

A Strath Haven wrestler who won the 170-pound title at the District 1 and 12 Championships, securing the title with two quick pins and a tech fall.

Kindal Bizzell-Brown

A Strath Haven wrestler who won the 235-pound title at the District 1 and 12 Championships, scoring a pin and a 4-0 decision in the semifinals before winning the final by major decision.

Jameson Strickland

A Sun Valley junior who won the 130-pound title, pinning her way through the tournament and earning her third district championship.

Neve O'Byrne

The reigning 124-pound state champion as a freshman, who coasted to the title at the District 1 and 12 Championships with three pins and a tech fall.

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What’s next

Finishers in the top five at the District 1 and 12 Championships advance to the Southeast Regional tournament next week at Quakertown, where they will compete for three spots in the state championships in each weight class.

The takeaway

Strath Haven's success at the District 1 and 12 Championships highlights the growing strength of the school's girls wrestling program and the continued expansion of the sport across Pennsylvania.