State College Wrestling

Today, Pennsylvania USA Wrestling pauses to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to honor the families, first responders, and communities forever impacted by that day.

A great example of the grit and determination our team shows every day.
This one is about one of our seniors, Sam Davidson, who has battled back from two significant injuries to make his way back onto the mat.
Sam’s journey is a great reminder that wrestling is about so much more than what happens on competition day. It’s about perseverance, patience, hard work, and refusing to give up.
We’re proud of you, Sam!

Read more about Sam’s journey:

Slow is the Key - State College Magazine For Sam Davidson, the past two wrestling seasons have been defined not by victories and medals, but by resilience. The State College Area High School wrestler had two significant injuries in less than a year, each capable of ending his career. Instead, with persistence, expert care, and a commitment...

Good luck Jayden!

This one could get WILD! U17 World teamer Jayden O’Farrill and Fargo champ Zack Aquila are set for Who’s Number One at 175 lbs! Who you got?

Presented by Cliff Keen Athletic

State College Wrestling mourns the loss of Matt Suhey, one of the all-time great athletes in State High history.
Matt was a standout football player for State College in the mid-1970s and went on to a distinguished college career at Penn State. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears and was a member of the Bears’ Super Bowl XX championship team in 1985, alongside Walter Payton.
While Matt is best remembered for his accomplishments on the football field, he was also an outstanding wrestler. In 1976, Matt placed third at the PIAA Championships for State College and was a District champion at heavyweight.
Matt’s accomplishments on both the football field and the wrestling mat are a testament to his incredible athletic ability and his place among State College’s all-time great athletes.
Our deepest condolences go out to the Suhey family and all who knew and loved Matt. He will be greatly missed.

State College Wrestling mourns the loss of Matt Suhey, one of the all-time great athletes in State High history.

Matt was a standout football player for State College in the mid-1970s and went on to a distinguished college career at Penn State. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears and was a member of the Bears’ Super Bowl XX championship team in 1985, alongside Walter Payton.

While Matt is best remembered for his accomplishments on the football field, he was also an outstanding wrestler. In 1976, Matt placed third at the PIAA Championships for State College and was a District champion at heavyweight.

Matt’s accomplishments on both the football field and the wrestling mat are a testament to his incredible athletic ability and his place among State College’s all-time great athletes.

Our deepest condolences go out to the Suhey family and all who knew and loved Matt. He will be greatly missed.

🔥 WHICH TEAMS HAVE THE MOST REPRESENTATION IN THE CLASS OF 2028 RECRUITING RANKINGS?

The PA Power Wrestling Class of 2028 Recruiting Rankings are here! 👀

Wyoming Seminary and State College lead the way with 6 wrestlers each, followed by Cathedral Prep with 5. Six additional programs have 4 wrestlers represented in the rankings.

👉 VIEW THE FULL RANKINGS ON Rokfin

https://rokfin.com/ranking/5771?affiliate_id=16344

Welcome back, wrestlers! Happy first day of school!
Heads up...optional pre-season practices for high school boys start up on September 8th!

🚨 BREAKING NEWS: LOCATION #15 IS OFFICIAL! 🚨

The Best Wrestler is coming to State College, Pennsylvania—and Coach Jason Nickal will lead the way!

This is not just another location. This is a major step forward.

Coach Nickal brings 30 years of experience, has helped lead teams to six state championships, mentored more than 40 individual state champions, and earned 11 Coach of the Year awards.

He is a proven leader. A teacher. A developer of champions.

As the head boys wrestling coach at State College Area High School—and the father of former Penn State standout and MMA athlete Bo Nickal —Jason understands what it takes to develop athletes at the highest level. But more importantly, he understands that wrestling is about more than winning matches.

It is about determination.
Teamwork.
Discipline.
Continuous improvement.

Through this partnership, wrestlers in the State College area will gain expanded access to elite club training, world-class camps, high-level competition, and overseas wrestling tours.

Jason sent us this personally:

“State College Wrestling Club is excited to join The Best Wrestler in a new partnership. Together, we will provide expanded opportunities for wrestlers in the State College area, including club training, camps, and overseas tours.

We look forward to helping athletes grow on and off the mat through high-level coaching, competition, and memorable experiences.”

Fifteen locations. One system. One mission.

To serve and develop people, so that we can live in a better world.

State College, Pennsylvania—welcome to The Best Wrestler family!

Let’s build something special. Let’s develop champions. Let’s change lives.

BE THE BEST. 🏆

🔥 Good Luck to our SC wrestlers entered in today's SUPER 32 Early Entry Tournament🔥

Nate Kasak - 106
Evan Restivo - 120
Noah Young - 120
James Yonushonis 126
Luke Young - 126
Scott Young - 132
Nico Diaz - 152
Matteo Noronha - 220

Super 32 Challenge - Watch on Rokfin here!
📍 Canon-McMillan
📅 Saturday, August 15 @ 9 AM
🎥 LIVE on Rokfin

https://rokfin.com/stack/2483?affiliate_id=16344&fbclid=IwY2xjawTtSMNwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6-QAkiQ3yv9kLrLs_3SpJTI7eqiYBMoCNTMQsLJv4VnonWuR7sGeX9MKTOdA_aem_TpIkqivNSMRJTk7m7jkvHg

2026 Super 32 Early Entry | PA Power Wrestling on Rokfin Live event: 2026 Super 32 Early Entry with 1 day(s) and 6 mat(s)