Altoona Area High School junior Gavin Ciampoli became the first Mountain Lion wrestler in 52 years to win a state championship with a gold medal performance in Hershey on Saturday.

Ciampoli decisioned West Scranton senior Tommy Schechterly, 9-3, in the Class 3A 160-pound championship match at the Giant Center.

Altoona’s last state champion was Steve Maurey in 1974.

The Mirror will have full details in Monday’s sports section.