Canon McMillian High School – Jan 27

Last night the Varstiy Blue Devils took another step forward taking 2nd Place in Section 5.  They beat the Hopewell Vikings 37-29 in the opening dual meet splitting the 14 matches.  The difference was Michael Kostas, Steve Gannon, Adam Kemerer, and Jack Hnath all winning by fall.  Giancarlo Lies posted a major decision and Jeremy Hinds won by decision.  Lebo was rewarded an additional 6 teams points when Austin VanHorn won by disqualification.

In the Championship match the Blue Devils were looking to avenge a previous 52-10 loss to Canon Mac but it wasn't in the cards losing 54-15.  The Lebo victories were Adam Kemerer (9-3), Austin VanHorn (5-2), Scott Allen (10-6), and Steve Riggs (Forfeit). 

The varsity Blue Devils now head to the WPIAL Team Championships.  The opening match will be against Peters Twp in their building – February 1st (7:00) 

CLICK HERE to view the Bracket

South Side High School – Jan 23

Congratulations to Sean Perri for taking 2nd Place at the competitive South Side Beaver Jr High tournament.  In the opening round Friday Sean pinned Dan Maloney (Baldwin) at 1:21 and beat David Kreibel (Beth Center) 5-4 to close out the evening.  Saturday morning started with the Quarter Finals and he opened the day with another 5-4 victory over Richie McGinnis (Char Houston) and then went on to beat Kyle Scott (West Allegheny) by fall in the 2nd period.  He came up short in the Championship bout losing to AC Headlee (Waynesburg) but fought until the very end.

Sean was the only Mellon wrestler to place in the tournament which consisted of 30-plus teams.  Mellon Middle School had a decent showing finishing in the top 20.

Blue Devil Wrestling Families and Supporters,
 
I wanted to pass on some unfortunate news… on Tuesday evening Coach Richard "Dick" Jones passed away. As many of you know Coach Jones worked side-by-side with Coach Lamprinakos in building a wrestling dynasty here at Mt. Lebanon. They produced not only many champions on the mat but had a profound affect on the lives of many of the people who passed through their classrooms and wrestling room.
 
I am sure your support either through prayer, deed or just being there would be greatly appreciated by the family.
 
Please keep their family in your thoughts and prayer. Please see additional information about the memorial service below.
 
Sincerely,
 
bill
 
Bill Lewis
Head Wrestling Coach
Mt. Lebanon High School
 
RICHARD JONES
MEMORIAL SERVICE ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 2010 AT 10:00 AM
ST. MARK’S LUTHERN CHURCH
933 BROOKLINE BOULEVARD
PITTSBURGH, PA  15226
 
DONATIONS CAN BE MADE TO:
FAMILY HOSPICE PALLIATIVE CARE
50 MOFFET STREET
PITTSBURGH, PA  15243

Chartiers Valley High School – Jan 20

The Varsity Blue Devils beat the Chartiers Valley Colts last night 43-24 to earn a spot in the Section 5 Championships.  Lebo won 8 of the 14 weight classes – 6 by fall!

The match started at 103 with Andy Buttlar winning at 4:36 by fall to take a 6-0 lead – Lebo would not look back the rest of the night.  Michael Kostas (119) and Adam Kemerer (130) won 2 of the next 3 matches by fall and Giancarlo Lies posted a major decision with an 11-1 victory to give the Blue Devils a commanding 22-6 lead.  Char Valley fought back winning the next two matches at 140 and 145 by fall shrinking Lebo's lead to just four points 22-18, but Jack Hnath (152) sucked the air out of gym winning by fall in just :30 to put Lebo back on top 28-18.  The next match, Coach Lewis called on Marc Buda at 160 to come-up with a big win and he didn't disappoint - winning 11-6 to give Lebo 31-18 lead with just four matches remaining.  The clinching match of the evening was won by Evan Brailey pinning his opponent in just :56 to give Lebo a 16 point lead with two matches on the board.  In the closing match Steven Riggs (285) had nothing on the line but pride and he turned the lights off winning by fall at 2:20.

The Blue Devils have secured a spot in the Section and WPIAL Championships for the second consecutive year.  Location, Dates, and Times to follow.

Oak Glen High School – Saturday Jan 16

The Jr Varsity wrestlers traveled to powerhouse Oak Glen High School in West Virginia.  Lebo had 4 kids come home with awards!  Marc Buda (171) came up just short in the finals grabbing 2nd Place.  Steve Patrick (152), Matt Patrick (171), and Billy Zuppan (285) won their respective wrestle-backs to capture 3rd Place.

Trinity High School – Jan 16, 2010

Congratulations to Sean Perri!  Sean took 1st Place at the Trinity Open (12u – 85 lbs) winning 4 matches in claiming the title.

Fox Chapel High School – Jan 16, 2010

Lebo had 4 wrestlers earn "All-County" honors at the Allegheny County Championships yesterday.  Jack Hnath took 5th (152), Steve Gannon grabbed 6th (125), and Adam Kemerer (130) and Scott Allen (171) brought home 7th place awards.

The Blue Devils next match is at Chartiers Valley Wednesday, Jan 20.  It's a huge section match so come support the kids.

The youth program would like the novice and experienced wrestlers to attend the Mars tournament.  Please download and fill out the appropriate form and then contact Chip Gray (rwgray@verizon.net) to let him know you'll be attending.  You can also find additional tournaments by going in the Open & Novice sections of the web site.

Novice (1st & 2nd Year Only) – ENTRY FORM

Open (3+ years experience) – ENTRY FORM

Youth wrestler, Billy Green, is off and running in the sport of wrestling at the age of 6.  Billy took 3rd Place at the North Hills Novice tournament at 70 lbs.

Jack Austin (10u / 70 lbs) of the youth program took 1st Place at the competitive Hopewell Open Saturday.  Super job Jack…keep it up!