The Bethel Park Black Hawks wrestling team is turning heads before the first whistle of the season, earning the No. 3 spot in Class 3A in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's preseason rankings.
Coming off an impressive campaign last year that saw them advance to the WPIAL semifinals, the Black Hawks narrowly missed the finals after a dramatic 27-26 loss to eventual runner-up Trinity. This year, the team looks poised to make another deep run, with nine returning starters leading the charge.
Among the returning athletes are five standouts who recorded 20 or more wins last season: Jaden Palombine (22-11 at 107 lbs), Colton Fisher (20-13 at 121 lbs), Seth Miller (32-17 at 127 lbs), Aden Stout (26-11 at 139 lbs), and Ethan Higgins (34-10 at 145 lbs).
With a strong core and a hunger for redemption, Bethel Park is set to be a force to reckon with in the 2024 wrestling season.