2025-PIAA SE Regional Championship

Downingtown West sent four wrestlers to Souderton this weekend for the 2025 Southeast AAA Regionals. All four competitors advanced to day two, and ultimately, two wrestlers secured their spots at the PIAA State Championship, which kicks off this week.

A major highlight was Brayden Sigle's impressive performance, as he clinched his first Regional Champion title by standing atop the podium. Brayden began the weekend with a fall against Unionville and continued to battle closely in his remaining matches, winning three by decision, culminating in a proud moment at the podium and punching his ticket to Hershey.

Chase Sigle also continued his strong senior season by earning a spot on the podium and securing his place at Hershey. Despite a tough loss in the quarterfinals, Chase fought back through the consolation rounds to finish in 4th place. We are excited to see his final run at states!

Freshman Shaefer Hoffman faced a challenging bracket, ending the weekend with a 3-3 record and earning his first PIAA Regional medal in 6th place. Shaefer had a remarkable freshman season with a 37-8 record, and we look forward to following his journey as he becomes an upperclassman.

Senior Levi Richmond wrapped up his high school wrestling career this weekend, finishing with a 2-2 record after battling hard in narrow matches. Levi had an outstanding senior season, concluding with a 29-12 record and accumulating a total of 88 high school wins. We look forward to following Levi as he continues his career at the collegiate level.

The postseason can be tough, and we are immensely proud of all of our wrestlers for their dedication on the mat. Downingtown West placed 13th out of 55 teams at the Regionals in the Southeast Region. It was wonderful to see so many supporters, including teammates, alumni and members of our wrestling community, rally together to cheer on our team! Make sure to support Brayden Sigle, Chase Sigle, and Sarah Pearson as they compete at states in Hershey this week!

2025 District I South Championships

Whippets show up at Districts

The Downingtown Whippets showcased an impressive performance at the District 1 AAA Section South wrestling tournament, securing a commendable fourth place team finish out of 21 teams, accumulating a total of 133.5 team points. This achievement highlights the strength and dedication of the entire lineup, as every wrestler contributed to the team's success on the mat on Saturday. The Whippets walked away with four medalist and Regional Qualifiers, three finalist, two Champions!

Leading the way for Downingtown West was Brayden Sigle, who secured first place in the 121-pound weight class, completing the tournament with a perfect 4-0 record, including a pin in the championship match. This marks Brayden’s second District I Championship. Following closely, Chase Sigle excelled in the 127-pound weight class, finishing first with an impressive 4-0 record, which earned him his fourth District Championship. Levi Richmond also contributed to the Whippets' success as our third District finalist of the day. Despite a narrow defeat in the finals, he had a strong performance with a 3-1 record, earning a second-place medal, marking his third District medal. Additionally, Shaefer Hoffman competed in the challenging 107-pound bracket, finishing with a 3-1 record to take home third place and his first District medal, highlighting the team's depth of talent. All four wrestlers will proudly represent Downingtown West at the Southeast Regionals next weekend, aiming to secure their spots in Hershey.

While not every wrestler advanced, their hard work played a vital role in the team’s overall success. Connor Schwanke, Anielo Schinchirimini, Merhawy Williams, and Ryder Harlan put up a strong fight, each earning valuable points and finishing the day with a 1-2 record. Mason Sigle, Ian Moyers, and Alexander Henle demonstrated resilience with their 2-2 performances, which included impressive falls that added excitement to the event. Anno Von Heimburg wrapped up his senior season with a commendable 3-2 record, securing two falls. The team's collective effort and determination not only showcase their talent but also create an optimistic outlook for the future.

We are excited to support Shaefer, Brayden, Chase, and Levi as they get ready for Regionals next weekend!

Let’s show up to support our team!

2025 Chester County High School JV Championship

On Monday, the Downingtown West wrestling team proudly sent 13 dedicated athletes to the mats at Downingtown East for the 2025 Chester County High School JV Championship, marking the conclusion of their season. This event was a testament to the commitment these wrestlers displayed throughout the year, demonstrating resilience and determination right up to the final match.

Among the standout performances we had three medalist from the event, Patrick Markey and Dom Wood both secured first-place finishes in their respective weight classes, showcasing their skill and preparation. Markey dominated the 114-pound category with a series of impressive victories, culminating in a decisive fall in the championship match. Similarly, Wood excelled at 172 pounds, overcoming his opponents with a combination of strategy and tenacity. Michael Landrum also had a commendable outing, finishing in second place in the 121-pound class after a series of hard-fought matches.

While not every wrestler may have finished with a medal, the team's collective effort and sportsmanship were evident, highlighting their growth and camaraderie as they wrapped up a successful season. We are proud of you Whippets, keep working hard, get that off season mat time and see your growth for next season.

114, Patrick Markey, 3-0

121, Michael Landrum, 2-1

127, Gabe Scalfaro, 2-2

127, Ajoun Speers

133, Cole Harlan, 1-2

133, Landon Kline, 2-2

133, Brian Nguyen, 2-2

133, William Posner, 1-2

139, Henry Russeck, 1-2

139, Josh Pate, 1-2

172, Dom Wood, 3-0

172, Liam DeVitis, 1-2

215, Ian Stewart, 1-2

2025 PIAA District 1 & 12 Girls Championships

Sarah Pearson proudly represented the Downingtown Whippets at the PIAA District 1 and District 12 Championship held at William Tennent High School on Saturday. Demonstrating exceptional skill and determination, Sarah pinned her way to victory, ultimately securing her spot at the Southeast Regionals. This remarkable achievement not only earned her the title of District Champion but also is the first step in paving her path to Hershey.

Looking ahead, Sarah is set to compete in the Southeast Regionals at Quakertown High School on February 23rd. This next step of competition is crucial, and Sarah is eager to showcase her talent and hard work.

We encourage everyone to come out and show your support for Sarah as she continues her path to states!

2025 Whippet Duals

On February 15, 2025, Downingtown West hosted their annual Whippet Duals. The Whippets kicked off the day against Haverford High School. The Whippets delivered a strong performance, securing a 36-35 victory. The match began with an impressive series of pins by Downingtown West wrestlers, including Mason Sigle, Shaefer Hoffman, Michael Landrum, Chase Sigle, and Levi Richmond, who all set the stage for the day and secured the win against Haverford.

In their next match against Boyertown in the semifinals, Downingtown West faced a challenging defeat. Despite the tough loss, there were standout performances from Chase Sigle, who won by technical fall, and Levi Richmond, who secured a close victory by decision. Shaefer Hoffman also had a remarkable showing, pinning his opponent early in the match.

The Whippets rebounded in the consolation finals, clinching third place with a decisive 42-25 victory over Hatboro-Horsham. The team showcased their strength with several wins, including pins from key wrestlers like Levi Richmond, Merhawy Williams, Alex Henle, Anno VonHeimburg, and forfeits for Chase Sigle and Ryder Harlan. Shaefer Hoffman capped off the day with a tech fall victory.

Downingtown West had a successful day on the mat, closing their regular season with notable performances and preparing for upcoming competitions.

The junior varsity team will head to Downingtown East for their final event, while the varsity squad gears up for the Districts next Saturday.

2025- PA SEPA District 1 Championships

Downingtown Middle School concluded its wrestling season today at the PA-SEPA D1 Championships held at Quakertown High School, marking a significant achievement for the team and its individual wrestlers.

Among the highlights of the day, Madison Helms made history by claiming 1st place with an impressive 5-0 record, becoming SEPA’s first-ever female champion. Walker Hoffman also delivered a stellar performance, finishing in 1st place with a perfect 4-0 record.

The competition was fierce, with Dane Sigle securing a commendable 2nd place with a record of 3-1. Additionally, Brandon MacInnes and Joey Pearson both showcased their skills, earning 4th place with records of 6-2 and 5-2, respectively. Luke Anthony and Chase Chandler also made their mark, finishing with records of 4-2 and 3-2.

Several wrestlers displayed determination and grit, with Andrew Helms, Brayden Elingsworth, Brayden Schwanke, Connor McGeehan, and Zach Freiz each finishing with a record of 2-2. Trenton Waltman fought hard as well, concluding the day with a record of 1-2.

Congratulations to all of our placers! Achieving a spot on the SEPA podium is an impressive feat, and we are incredibly proud of every wrestler who stepped onto the mat. Your hard work, dedication, and willingness to push beyond your comfort zones are truly commendable.

As we look ahead, best of luck to those pursuing postseason qualifiers! We eagerly anticipate seeing everyone back on the mat this Spring for the Freestyle and Greco Season. Keep up the great work, and let’s continue to build on this success together!

2025 16th Annual North Penn JV Tournament

Downingtown West JV showed impressive determination and skill at the 18th Annual North Penn JV Tournament, which brought together around 30 teams competing fiercely in a variety of brackets.

Among the standout performances were wrestlers Dom Wood and Patrick Markey, each advancing to the quarterfinals with commendable records of 4-2.

In the consolation rounds, the competition faced an early end due to inclement weather, cutting short consi-8 round 2 for Cole Harlan and Michael Landrum showed with records of 4-1 and 3-1, respectively, working hard and battling in matches!

Ian Moyers, Merhawey Williams, and Ani Schinchirimini also contributed to the team's efforts, each securing a record of 2-2. Their performance showcased their ability to compete at a this level.

Additionally, a number of athletes fought, earning tough wins in challenging brackets, and wrapping up the day with a 1-2 record: Zach Teich, Will Posner, Luca Capodanno, Landon Lofland, Josh Pate, Jackson Palacios, Ian Stewart, and Gabe Scalfaro.

We are proud of all of our wrestlers who spent the day on the mat wrestling and supporting the team! As the JV season approaches its conclusion one week from Monday, the focus now shifts to finishing strong. With dedication and effort, the team is encouraged to give their all in these final matches to cap off the season on a high note!

Great day on the mat West!

2025 January Recap- Girls Varsity

New Year Rumble, Penn Manor, January 4th

Our girls kicked off the New Year at the Penn Manor New Year Rumble. We were down to two teammates, Sienna Landrum and Sarah Pearson, both battled their way to finals. Sienna took second place against a two time state champ and Sarah took her first first title, earning Penn Manor New Year Rumble Champion!

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Big Red Duals Invitational- Souderton, PA Jan 11th

Next up was Souderton Big Red Girls Invitational alongside the boys who were competing in the Big Red Duals. Sarah was our only girls competitor due to injuries for Sienna and Skylar. Sarah battled her way to take 3rd place going 4-1. Keep up the momentum Sarah!

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Coal Cracker, Jim Thorpe, January 17th-18th

The third event of the month for our girls team is the coveted two day event in Jim Thorpe, PA, Coal Cracker Invitational. Again Sarah is our lone competitor but traveled with Sienna by her side. Sarah had a stellar day on the mat, sweeping through with a 5-0 record with four pins climbing her way to the top of the podium and earning the Coal Cracker Champion status. We are beyond proud of Sarah for her hard work and dedication!

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Battle of the Buck, January 26th

Sarah, still holding strong as our only wrestler healthy to step on the mat continued her winning streak and captured another first place finish and bracket to hang on the wall. Sarah went 4-0 pinning her way to finals where secured her spot at the top of the podium with a decision win. Great job Sarah, way to represent West so well!

West vs. Coatesville, January 29th

Our ladies had a unique chance this season to compete at home under the lights and alongside their boys' team. Coatesville, with their impressive lineup, graciously offered our girls this opportunity. Although Coatesville won by default, our ladies secured wins for the matches wrestled. Sarah Pearson faced Avaree Clemnson first, securing a fall at 1:14, paving the way for Sienna Landrum. Sienna, who had been sidelined since January 4th due to an injury, managed to achieve a pin against Gabrielle Costa in just 1:09.

We took the time to celebrate our seniors, and it was wonderful to see Sienna and Sarah competing alongside their male teammates.

Not every season unfolds as planned. Sienna Landrum had set ambitious goals for this year, aiming for her fourth state medal, but her recent injury has cut her senior season shorter than anticipated. Unfortunately, she will not be able to join Sarah in the postseason. While this is disappointing for all who enjoy watching Sienna wrestle, we are confident that she has a bright wrestling future ahead, and we look forward to cheering her on as she competes at West Liberty University this fall.

Sarah still has one more tournament before entering the girls' postseason, and we are eager to support her journey to Hershey.

2025 Chester County Challenge

Our West Wrestling hosted the annual Chester County Challenge for local Middle School Teams this weekend. It was a great day of wrestling, thank you to all those to volunteered their time and help for a very successful day of wrestling for our middle schoolers.

At the 2025 Chester County Challenge, Downingtown's varsity team had notable performances across various weight classes:

• Walker Hoffman (80 lbs): Claimed 1st place with a total of 25.5 team points. He advanced through the rounds with a bye, two falls, and finished with a tech fall in the championship match.

• Joel Pate (87 lbs): Finished 4th, earning 15.0 team points. He had three falls for the day taking 4th, going 3-2.

• Luke Anthony (94 lbs): Took 2nd place and scored 17.5 team points. After a bye and a tech fall victory, he won by decision in the semifinals but fell to Ben Kamertz in the finals, 2-1 for the day.

• Joseph Pearson (101 lbs): Secured 1st place with 26.0 team points. He won all his matches by fall, including in the final against Sergio DiCicco, 3-0.

• Andrew Helms (108 lbs): Placed 4th with 12.0 team points. After a bye and a fall victory, he lost in the semifinals but won a major decision in the consolation semi, went 2-2.

• Conner McGeehan (115 lbs): Finished 2nd and scored 20.0 team points after winning two matches by fall and losing a close decision in the finals, going 2-1.

• Tristan Pishock (122 lbs): Placed 4th with 13.0 team points going 2-2 for the day with two falls.

• Hunter Nathan (130 lbs): Hunter went 2-2 for the day winning by fall and major.

• Brandon MacInnis (138 lbs): Achieved 1st place with 26.0 team points, winning all his matches, including the final by fall, going 3-0.

• Madison Helms (145 lbs): Took 3rd place with 16.0 team points. She won her first match by fall but lost in the semifinals before securing 3rd place through a forfeit going 3-1.

The JV had a great day with some victories and many personal wins in round-robin style brackets at their weight class.

Michael Clinger placed 3rd, 1-2.

Zach Duff took 2nd place, 2-1.

Wyatt Bentley placed 3rd, 2-2.

Chase Chandler finished 2nd, 2-1.

Zach Friez claimed 1st place, 3-0.

Brayden Ellingsworth also secured 1st place, 3-0.

Brayden Schwanke placed 1st, 3-0.

Sean Gannon finished 1st, 3-0.

Trenton Waltman earned 2nd place, 2-1.

Devin Goine took 1st place, 3-0.

Caleb Starnes finished 2nd, 2-1.

Vedant Bhalerao secured 3rd place, 1-2.

Evan Doust finished 2nd, 2-1.

Drew Garthwaite placed 3rd, 1-2.

Downingtown Middle School took the team trophy earning a solid 177 points, 36 points ahead of the runner up, Avon Grove Middle School.

Overall, Downingtown had a strong showing with multiple first-place finishes and several wrestlers placing in the top three of their respective brackets. Most importantly, our wrestlers had a great day on the mat hitting personal wins!

West vs WC Henderson

The match between Downingtown West and West Chester Henderson on January 22, 2025, was a close but not the outcome Downingtown West wanted, with a final score of 36-34, Henderson.
The dual began with Brayden Sigle securing an impressive pin against Robert Smith at 0:48, giving Downingtown West an early lead of 6-0. However, West Chester Henderson quickly responded leveling the score at 6-6.
As the matches progressed, Downingtown West continued to show strength with Levi Richmond pinning Dylan Scarani in just 51 seconds, taking a 12-6 lead. Kane Dickens then brought the score closer for Henderson with a decision over Merhawy Williams, making it 12-9.
The momentum shifted as Ian Moyers delivered a dominant performance, achieving a major decision against Nathanael Garcia, extending West’ lead 16-9.
After a tough run for West in the upper weights, the final matches showcased Downingtown West's resolve, with Patrick Markey pinning Shrey Shah and Shaefer Hoffman following suit against Carter Rowe, closing the score to 36-28. Connor Schwanke’s pin of Will Hawkins brought the final score to a close 36-34.
Despite the loss and multiple injuries in the varsity lineup, Downingtown West displayed tenacity and fighting spirit throughout the match.
We are set to compete against Coatesville at home next week, featuring both our boys' JV and Varsity teams, along with our Girls' Varsity team. Additionally, we will honor our Seniors during Senior Night!

West Chester Henderson 36, Downingtown West 34

on Wednesday, January 22, 2025

at Downingtown West

133 - Brayden Sigle pinned Robert Smith, 0:48 (0-6)

139 - Alek Belfer pinned Camden Walker, 5:08 (6-6)

145 - Levi Richmond pinned Dylan Scarani, 0:51 (6-12)

152 - Kane Dickens dec. Merhawy Williams, 5-4 (9-12)

160 - Ian Moyers maj. dec. Nathanael Garcia, 13-2 (9-16)

172 - Jackson McMonagle pinned Alexander Henle, 3:22 (15-16)

189 - Hayden Baldwin pinned Julian Terry, 0:20 (21-16)

215 - Saadan Ahmad pinned Landon Loflan, 1:59 (27-16)

285 - Faizan Ahmad pinned Ian Stewart, 2:48 (33-16)

107 - Charlie Ball dec. Mason Sigle, 5-0 (36-16)

114 - Patrick Markey pinned Shrey Shah, 3:47 (36-22)

121 - Shaefer Hoffman pinned Carter Rowe, 3:21 (36-28)

127 - Connor Schwanke pinned Will Hawkins, 4:55 (36-34)

Downingtown West wrestlers in bold.

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2025- Big Red Duals

Saturday was an exciting day as our teams made their way to Souderton High School for the annual Big Red Duals for the boys Varsity and our girls competing in the Girls Big Red Invitational.

Our Varsity lineup showcased some fierce competition, finishing the day with a solid 2-2 record. Despite facing tough opponents, our wrestlers put up a fantastic fight, with losses coming by just narrow margins – a testament to their grit and determination.

A shout-out goes to Shaefer Hoffman, Brayden Sigle, and Chase Sigle, who dominated their matches, going 4-0 for the day! Their hard work and dedication paid off. Levi Richmond also had an outstanding performance, finishing 3-1. And let’s not forget Connor Schwanke, Nate Letscher, Merhawy Williams, and Ryder Harlan, who all contributed with 2-2 records, achieving some great personal victories along the way. Each match was an opportunity for growth, and our team certainly seized it!

On the girls' side, although injuries limited our participation, Sarah stepped up as the sole competitor and delivered a remarkable performance, going 4-1 and securing a 3rd place finish.

To all our athletes: your hard work, resilience, and sportsmanship is something that makes us proud.

Keep pushing yourselves, learn from every match, and remember that every challenge is a stepping stone to greatness.

We can't wait to see what you accomplish next!

Round 1 vs Kennett

Kennett 33, Downingtown West 28

on Saturday, January 11, 2025

Big Red Duals (Championship Round 1)
at Souderton HS

107 - Shaefer Hoffman pinned Vincent Wuchter, 2:52 (0-6)

114 - Mason Sigle dec. Chase Olintz, 3-1 (0-9)

121 - Connor Schwanke maj. dec. Jack Sayles, 10-0 (0-13)

127 - Brayden Sigle dec. Bryce Boyer, 6-0 (0-16)

133 - Chase Sigle pinned Caleb Myers, 0:66 (0-22)

139 - Blake Boyer maj. dec. Levi Richmond, 14-0 (4-22)

145 - Kane Lengel pinned Camden Walker, 1:18 (10-22)

152 - Gaven Ritch maj. dec. Merhawy Williams, 14-3 (14-22)

160 - Zack Jaffe pinned Jacob Barry, 0:64 (20-22)

172 - Nate Letscher pinned Ben Chandler, 2:41 (20-28)

189 - Randall Waybright pinned Anno Von Heimburg, 3:22 (26-28)

215 - William Caputo maj. dec. Ryder Harlan, 9-0 (30-28)

285 - Julio Jurado Romero dec. Landon Loflan, 7-0 (33-28)

https://www.pa-wrestling.com/hs/teams/downingtownwest/dual_meet_stats.htm?id=89314

ROUND 2

North Penn 33, Downingtown West 32

on Saturday, January 11, 2025

Big Red Duals (9th Place Quarterfinals)
at Souderton HS

114 - Shaefer Hoffman pinned Kaden Cocca, 0:23 (0-6)

121 - Colton Marjoram pinned Connor Schwanke, 1:19 (6-6)

127 - Brayden Sigle won by tech. fall over Daniel Mallitz, 2:47 (6-11)

133 - Chase Sigle pinned Tristan Lewis, 0:42 (6-17)

139 - Gabriel Fletcher maj. dec. Camden Walker, 12-1 (10-17)

145 - Levi Richmond pinned Josiah Thomas, 1:32 (10-23)

152 - Merhawy Williams pinned Andrew Watkins, 3:39 (10-29)

160 - Jonny O'Brien won by tech. fall over Ian Moyers, 2:35 (15-29)

172 - Connor Howard pinned Nate Letscher, 2:49 (21-29)

189 - Dylan Kearse dec. Anno Von Heimburg, 13-9 (24-29)

215 - Benjamin Quiles-Rosa dec. Ryder Harlan, 9-1 (27-29)

285 - Rogelio Gonzalez pinned Landon Loflan, 1:58 (33-29)

107 - Mason Sigle dec. Frank Palazzo, 8-2 (33-32)

Round 3

Downingtown West 46, Central Bucks East 13

on Saturday, January 11, 2025

Big Red Duals (13th Place Semifinals)
at Souderton HS

121 - Sam Hunter pinned Connor Schwanke, 1:10 (0-6)

127 - Brayden Sigle won by tech. fall over Jonah Mator, 2:00 (5-6)

133 - Chase Sigle pinned Jackson Watters, 0:46 (11-6)

139 - Camden Walker pinned Sean Needham, 3:39 (17-6)

145 - Levi Richmond dec. Coltan Jones, 12-8 (20-6)

152 - Merhawy Williams dec. Gabe Lorenson, 5-4 (23-6)

160 - Nate Letscher pinned Theodore Harrington, 5:13 (29-6)

172 - Alexander Henle won by tech. fall over Sam Cano Piszel, 3:20 (34-6)

189 - Christopher Imperato dec. Anno Von Heimburg, 9-6 (34-9)

215 - Ryder Harlan dec. Lorenzo Graziosi, 7-3 (37-9)

285 - Landon Loflan pinned Davit Darispanashvili, 1:30 (43-9)

107 - Shaefer Hoffman dec. Chase Williams, 9-6 (46-9)

114 - Austin Fox maj. dec. Mason Sigle, 12-2 (46-13)

Round 4

Downingtown West 44, Wissahickon 27

on Saturday, January 11, 2025

Big Red Duals (Placement)
at Souderton HS

127 - Brayden Sigle pinned Reid Hoover, 0:64 (6-0)

133 - Chase Sigle pinned Dohyeong Seo, 0:31 (12-0)

139 - Mason Carr pinned Camden Walker, 5:07 (12-6)

145 - Levi Richmond pinned Armeet Khokhar, 1:13 (18-6)

152 - Cooper Breinlinger dec. Merhawy Williams, 8-7 (18-9)

160 - Dan Boyle won by inj. default over Nate Letscher, (18-15)

172 - Alexander Henle won by tech. fall over Daniel Oborney, 1:56 (23-15)

189 - Michael Winter pinned Anno Von Heimburg, 2:51 (23-21)

215 - Tyler Prince pinned Landon Loflan, 1:44 (23-27)

285 - Ryder Harlan dec. Yasin Maksatov, 11-6 (26-27)

107 - Mason Sigle pinned Rafael Oguiwara, 5:11 (32-27)

114 - Shaefer Hoffman won by forfeit (38-27)

121 - Connor Schwanke pinned David Mao, 1:09 (44-27)

https://www.pa-wrestling.com/hs/teams/downingtownwest/schedule.htm

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2025- Blue and White Duals

This weekend, Downingtown West took to the mats in Reading for Exeter’s Blue and White duals, an opportunity for our Whippets to showcase their skills against tough competition. Our team showed incredible heart and determination in every match, and their effort was truly encouraging and great to watch.

We finished the day with a record of 2-3, highlighted by outstanding performances from Shaefer Hoffman, Brayden Sigle, and Levi Richmond, who all went an impressive 5-0! Chase Sigle also had a strong showing with a 4-1 record, while Mason Sigle, Connor Schwanke, and Merhawy Williams each contributed with a 3-2 record.

It was also great to see many of our JV wrestlers stepping up and getting valuable experience on the mat. We're incredibly proud of every member of our team for leaving it all out there.

This is just the beginning! Let’s carry the momentum into our match against West Chester Henderson this Wednesday!

Keep pushing, Whippets!

107, 114- Mason Sigle 3-2

114, 107- Shaefer Hoffman 5-0

121, 127- Connor Schwanke 3-2

121- Michael Landrum 1-1

127, 133- Brayden Sigle 5-0

133, 139- Chase Sigle 4-1

139, 145- Levi Richmond 5-0

145- Jacob Barry

152, 160- Ian Moyers

160, 152- Merhawy Williams 3-2

172- Alex Henle 2-3

189- Anno Von Heimburg 2-3

215- Ian Stewart 1-4

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2025- Jan 15, West -vs- Avon Grove

West traveled to Avon Grove, and while the outcome wasn't what we hoped for, the match showcased a clear division: Avon Grove excelled in the upper weights, whereas Downingtown West dominated the lower weights. West won 6 matches, while Avon Grove claimed 7, edging ahead by a single decision.

Jacob Barry kicked off the night demonstrated remarkable effort in his match against Diego Abreu. It was a fiercely contested bout that extended into sudden takedown overtime, but Jacob ultimately lost by decision.

Unfortunately, Avon Grove secured the next five matches, four by pin, shifting the momentum in their favor. The tides began to turn at 107 pounds, where Mason Sigle put on an impressive performance against Noah Smith, narrowly losing by decision with a score of 6-3, exemplifying a competitive spirit.

Patrick Markey reignited our team's enthusiasm by pinning Jack Bauman in just one minute, granting us a vital 6 points and boosting our morale.

At 121 pounds, Shaefer Hoffman stepped into the 121 weight class achieving a solid notable by decision against Noah Parsons, winning 5-0. Brayden Sigle maintained the momentum with a quick pin of Jacob McCullin, chipping away at Avon Grove's lead. Chase Sigle showcased his talent with a tech fall victory over Colin Wachs at 4:40, further narrowing the score to 35-20. Levi Richmond added to our successes with a pin against Shane Sloan in just 1:24. Finally, Camden Walker concluded the match with a pin of Gabe Kitchen in 1:01, earning us 6 more points.

Though we faced a challenging loss, it ultimately came down to one match. The standout performances from our lighter weights highlighted the determination and skill of Downingtown West. We know the talent is there in our upper weights and we will regroup and return stronger for the next match!

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Our coaches were able to line up 11 JV matches across the weight classes, wrestlers worked hard and continue to show continued progress and grit. Keep up the hard work!

2025 Home Opener vs WC East/ Sigle 100 Wins

The Downingtown West Whippets wrestling team secured a hard-fought win against West Chester East, with several standout performances contributing to the team's success. Read the full story from the Daily Local News to learn more about the match and the Whippets' team effort.

DLN Article

Downingtown West 34, West Chester East 32

215 - Ryder Harlan pinned Alex Chappell, 1:36 (6-0)

285 - Justin Williams pinned Ian Stewart, 0:19 (6-6)

107 - Mason Sigle pinned Ian Reed, 0:35 (12-6)

114 - Shaefer Hoffman pinned Alex Blanck, 0:41 (18-6)

121 - Zach McFarlane pinned Connor Schwanke, 2:54 (18-12)

127 - Brayden Sigle pinned Cole Verbos, 1:55 (24-12)

133 - Chase Sigle pinned Kevin Polis, 0:57 (30-12)

139 - Levi Richmond maj. dec. Mu'Tazz Hussein, 14-2 (34-12)

145 - Nathan Coia maj. dec. Camden Walker, 14-3 (34-16)

152 - Finn Smith maj. dec. Merhawy Williams, 10-1 (34-20)

160 - Adam Timm dec. Nate Letscher, 3-2 (34-23)

172 - Amin Amin pinned Alexander Henle, 1:57 (34-29)

189 - Kevin Rivas dec. Anno Von Heimburg, 8-6 (34-32)

https://www.pa-wrestling.com/hs/teams/downingtownwest/dual_meet_stats.htm?id=86398

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Sigle, 100 Career Varsity Wins

Chase Sigle earns his 100th career varsity win. At our first home match of the season.

• Freshmen Year- 30/11

• Sophomore Year- 27/14

• Junior Year- 31/15

• Senior Year currently- 12/7

Congratulations, Chase, on this impressive accomplishment, we are beyond proud of your hard work and look forward to seeing what the rest of the season has in store for you.

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Check out highlights from our JV line-up against WC East.

2024 MyHouse Trojan Wars- JV

2024 MyHOUSE Trojan Wars JV Results for Downingtown West

Our JV line-up traveled alongside our Varsity to compete at the 2024 Trojan Wars JV Tournament. We sent 14 of our wrestlers, all had a great run and secured a team placement of 8th out of 36 teams. Congratulation to for Patrick Markey securing 2nd place Trojan Wars medal.

Great job to all of our wrestlers to commiting to this challenging weekend and giving your all on the mat!

Our wrestlers showed remarkable determination and skill, and their hard work truly paid off. As we move into January, we are excited to continue this momentum into the Duals. Each match is an opportunity for growth and improvement, and we are confident in our team's ability to rise to the occasion. Let's keep the energy high and the focus sharp as we prepare for the challenges ahead. Go team!

114, Patrick Markey, 2nd Place, 2-1

121, Michael Landrum, 1-2

127, William Posner

127, Aojun Speers

133, Zach Teich

133, Landon Klein, 2-2

139, Cole Harlan

139, Henry Russeck

145, Merhawey Keleta-Williams, 3-2

145, Josh Pate, 1-2

152, Ani Schinchirimini, 2-3

160, Liam DeVitis

172, Dom Wood, 4-2

172, Julian Terry, 1-2

2024 Trojan Wars- MS

DMS Lancers at the 2024 Trojan Wars

This weekend, we sent 23 of our Downingtown Middle School wrestlers to Chambersburg to join our Downingtown West Varsity and JV teams in the 3rd Annual Middle School Trojan Wars Tournament. We strongly believe that stepping beyond local competitions is crucial for the development of our wrestlers, and we are thrilled to provide our emerging athletes with the opportunity to compete at the prestigious Trojan Wars level. Additionally, this event serves as an excellent chance for team building and personal growth. We take pride in all our DMS wrestlers who dedicated extra time on the mat and committed their weekend to compete. Each experience contributes to making you a stronger and better wrestler.

Walker Hoffman, representing Downingtown finished 2nd in the championship round. He won his matches impressively: a 41-second fall against Jaxson Koons, another fall over John Casazza in one minute, and a major decision victory (15-2) against Cooper Boland in the quarterfinals. He continued with a 9-3 major decision win against Sawyer Cotto in the semifinals. Big things ahead at Trojan for Walker Hoffman!

Joseph Pearson achieved a commendable 2nd place finish. Pearson secured victories winning by fall against Emerson Bucks, Urijah Moser, Kellen Woodring, and Creu Canterbury, demonstrating impressive skills with falls in 1:30, 0:15, 0:47, and 0:54, respectively. Joey made an impressive run at his debut at Trojan Wars!

Brandon MacInnis, competing in the 130 weight class, finished in 6th place. Throughout the championship rounds, he secured victories by fall in the first four matches, defeating opponents Parker Watkins, Parker Reed, Robbie Farland, and Conner Moll. Great 8th grade run at Trojan Brandon, we are so proud of you!

It was a great weekend of wrestling, DMS heads into a full January of competition before the season begins to close out. Keep working hard Lancers!

DMS Line Up

80, Walker Hoffman, Trojan Wars Finalist, 2nd Place, 4-1

80, Dane Sigle, 3-2

87, Joel Pate, 2-2

94, Luke Anthony

94, Ryen Resnick, 1-2

101, Joseph Pearson, Trojan Wars Finalist, 2nd Place, 4-1

101, Andrew Helms, 2-2

101, Zach Duff

101, Wyatt Bentley

108, Brayden Schwanke, 2-2

115, Conner Mcgeehan, 5-2

115, Brayden Ellingsworth, 4-2

122, Zach Friez

122, Tristan Pishock, 2-2

130, Brandon MacInnis, Trojan Wars Medalist, 6th Place, 4-3

130, Hunter Nathan, 2-2

130, Caleb Starnes

130, Vedant Bhalerao

138, Madison Helms, 3-2

145, Brennan Sbei

145, Andrew Garthwaite

210, Logan Iwanowski

250, Gabe Dijiacomo, 1-2

2024 Trojan Wars- Varsity

2024 MyHOUSE Trojan Wars High School Results for Downingtown West

This past weekend, our wrestlers journeyed to Chambersburg, PA, for their annual participation in the MyHouse Trojan Wars. Our Varsity lineup kicked off Day 1 bright and early Saturday morning, where our athletes secured victories and advanced throughout the day. We had four wrestlers continue to day two securing three spots on the podium and one in finals.

Shafer Hoffman, who earned an impressive 2nd place finish. During the championship rounds, Shafer demonstrated his prowess with a stunning tech fall victory over Nolan Coryell, concluding the match at 19-2. His tournament journey included a quick fall against Donavan Evans in just 1 minute and 34 seconds during Round 3, followed by a decisive win by decision against Jacob Carr, where he triumphed 10-5 in the quarterfinals. In the semifinals, Shafer continued to shine with a 6-2 decision over Jason Foutz. Although he faced challenging competition in the final match against Royce Wetzler, losing by tech fall with a score of 17-1, Shafer’s performance throughout the tournament showcased his dedication and grit he gives every time he steps on the mat.

Brayden Sigle secured 6th place. He began with a technical fall victory against Quinn Carr. Following that, he won by decision over Noah Rankin but faced a narrow defeat by Dallas Owens in the quarterfinals. During the consolation rounds, Brayden claimed victories over Jacob Lauby and Luca Schinelli, but ultimately lost to Zach Sherman in the semifinals and again to Noah Rankin in the 5th place match. Brayden battled through every match to the very last seconds of each round, leaving it all on the mat.

Levi Richmond finished 8th, securing his first Trojan meda, he kicked off his weekend with a victory by fall over Dylan Hagen in 1:41. After a close match loss in the third round, he rebounded in the consolation rounds with wins by fall against Michael Segata, a major decision over Jackson Lininger, and a decision against Miles Hinson. Unfortunately, he was narrowly defeated in sudden victory by Dawson Lomison and lost the 7th place match to Colin Walther by decision. Levi wrestled hard and demonstrated remarkable resilience throughout the tournament. His ability to bounce back after a tough loss and continue pushing forward in the consolation rounds speaks volumes about his determination and skill.

As a team, we achieved 18th place among 47 schools from Pennsylvania and neighboring states. The weekend was filled with outstanding wrestling, opportunities for personal growth, and strong team bonding. We are extremely proud of all our Varsity wrestlers. After a brief break, the team will return to the mat for their first home match of the season on January 8th.

107, Shaefer Hoffman, Trojan War Finalist, 2nd Place, 4-1

114, Mason Sigle, 1-2

121, Connor Schwanke, 2-2

127 Brayden Sigle, Trojan Wars Medalist, 4-3

133, Chase Sigle, 3-2

139- Levi Richmond, Trojan Wars Medalist, 8th, 4-3

145, Cam Walker, 1-2

152, Jake Barry, 0-2

160, Nate Letscher, 2-2

172, Alex Henle, 2-2

189, Anno Von Heimburg, 2-2

285, Conrad Longstreth, 1-2