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Wrestling all-stars: Chestnut Ridge, Glendale well represented on first team

Glendale junior 132-pounder Brock McMillen and Bedford senior 138-pounder Kaden Cassidy would make for a heck of a 1-2 punch if they wrestled in the same lineup. McMillen captured his second state title at the PIAA Class 2A Championships less than a year after discovering he had a heart issue. Cassidy followed minutes later by winning his first state gold medal. After turning in their respective banner seasons, McMillen and Cassidy have been named Co-Wrestlers of the Year on the 37th annual Mirror All-Star Team. It’s the second straight year McMillen has garnered the honor, sharing ...

Wrestlers of the year: McMillen, Cassidy pull off rare feats in winning gold

Winning a state title is very tough to do in Pennsylvania, which is considered the best state in the country in wrestling. Bedford senior 138-pounder Kaden Cassidy and Glendale 132-pounder Brock McMillen not only won Class 2A state titles but they also accomplished their respective feats in rare fashion. Cassidy defeated Saegertown’s Kenny Kiser, 10-6, in the finals to finish the season 38-0. He is one of two Class 2A wrestlers and six overall to finish unbeaten this season. “Not many people do that,” Cassidy said. “Winning states is nice, but going undefeated is even better. ...

Wrestling coaches of the year: Deputy, Dubler share success, practice tactics

Glendale coach Billy Dubler says he’s not too proud to admit that he steals coaching and practice methods from other successful programs. So, when he heard last year that Chestnut Ridge wrestlers yell the name of the team they want to beat in a dual meet or finish ahead of at a tournament while they’re running sprints, Dubler jumped at the chance to use it with his team. “I was like ‘Man, that’s a great idea.’ You’re not thinking about how bad you feel. Psychologically, you’re thinking about the other team you want to beat, and you’re screaming their name,” ...

Amputee and cancer survivor inspire at states

We know about Glendale’s Brock McMillen’s heart problems and how he’s had to overcome adversity this season en route to a second state title. He’s an inspiration to many, but there were two other inspirational wrestlers who had to arguably overcome more adversity than McMillen. Fans at the Giant Center were pulling for West Perry sophomore Deven Jackson and Canton’s Timmy Ward. Jackson is a double leg amputee who remarkably placed fourth at 106 pounds in Class 2A. According to reports, Jackson lost both of his legs at 8 years old due to complications from ...

To coach or wrestle at Hershey, coaches discuss which is harder

HERSHEY — Terry Tate, Brad Pataky and Billy Dubler are part of a select group in the area who have both wrestled and coached in the PIAA Championships. Tate won a Class 2A state title at 275 pounds as a senior at Tyrone in 2005 and coached Hunter Walk to a sixth-place finish at 113 on ...

Mirror wrestling leaders

WINS 1. Knisely CR 43-4 2. C. Bollman CR 40-4 3. Ka. Burkett CR 40-7 4. Mills Hunt 40-8 5. Johnston Glen 39-6 6. Walk Ty 39-9 7. Dull CR 39-11 8. Cassidy Bed 38-0 9. N. Holderbaum CR 37-12 10. McMillen Glen 36-3 PINS 1. Johnston Glen 25 2. Crouch Cent 21 Jasper Glen 21 Z. Dubler Glen 21 5. Sarbo Alt 20 6. Pellegrine B-A 19 Knisely CR 19 Dull CR 19 Dudurich Glen 19 Dunsmore Hunt 19 QUICKEST PINS 1. Pellegrine B-A :06 2. Jasper Glen :08 Moore-Betres JV :08 4. Smeal MV :09 Brown C-K :09 6. Sarbo Alt :10 ...