Altoona’s Gavin Ciampoli gets a leg up on Nazareth’s Dominick Tunison in the 3A quarterfinals on Friday. Photo for the Mirror by Chris Wechtenhiser

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.

Tyrone senior Kyle Scott came up short in his quest for a gold medal and an undefeated season.

Scott battled, but lost to now four-time state champion Adam Waters of Faith Christian, 4-1, in the Class 2A 189-pound championship match.

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