Saturday, February 23, 2013
Locally, student interest in wrestling is growing.
Quaker Valley's wrestling program continues to grow in popularity, something local coaches don't expect to change despite a recent decision to remove wrestling from the Olympics. The International Olympic Committee announced its decision last week to eliminate wrestling from the Games as of 2020. "As much as the decision to do away with wrestling as an Olympic sport is very disappointing, I do not think it will have an impact on our younger wrestlers interest and development," said Mike Mastroianni, director of athletics and activities. Mastroianni said he believes the energy and enthusiasm generated by the coaches and team at the developmental level will continue to move youth participation forward and keep them engaged in the sport. …
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
'Foxcatcher' crews returned over the weekend to shoot scenes for the Hollywood movie based on a true story.
Camera crews returned to a Sewickley Heights property over the weekend to shoot scenes for a Hollywood movie starring Channing Tatum. Sewickley Heights police Officer Sal Arena said the Foxcatcher shoot Sunday at Wilpen Hall on Blackburn Road involved a driving scene for the movie that included vehicles marked as Haverford Township police cars. The cruisers pull into the entrance of the property responding to a call, Arena said. Based on a true story, the film is about John du Pont (Steve Carell), a chemical fortune heir who suffered from paranoid schizophrenia and went to prison for killing David Schultz (Mark Ruffalo), a 1984 gold medal winning wrestler. Tatum plays Mark, Schultz's younger brother. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer…
Sunday, December 23, 2012
The Quaker Valley youth wrestling team is doing well in its first season after posting strong results in several tournaments.
Quaker Valley Youth Wrestling kicked off its inaugural season with a bang. The team started with tournaments at Cleveland, Moon, Hopewell, Chartiers Valley and South Side and has posted strong results, particularly for such an inexperienced team, according to Coach Jason Richey. "We are off to an unbelievable start," Richey said. "I dont think any of the coaches thought we would have so much success so soon. We just need to keep the momentum going, have fun and prepare for our conferences, matches, and tournaments that will take place in early 2013." Here's a summary of the team's success so far. Cleveland—At the outset, seven Quaker valley wrestlers (six first-year wrestlers and one second-year wrestler) traveled to Cleveland, OH …
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
The agreement is now awaiting final approval from the Western Pennsylvania Inter-Athletic League.
Quaker Valley School Board approved a cooperative wrestling agreement Tuesday night that allows local students to compete together with the Moon Area School District. The Moon School Board approved the same agreement last month. The program must now receive final approval from the WPIAL and PIAA. School officials said the two-year agreement opens up the opportunity for Quaker Valley students in seventh through 12th grades to participate on the Moon Area Boys Wrestling team at no cost to the district. Board member Gianni Floro told the board Tuesday night that there are a lot of families in the district with up-and-coming wrestlers who want to participate. He should know. Floro said his son signed up this year. Wrestling is a winter …
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Wednesday, September 12, 2012
The Oscar-nominated director of “Moneyball” will be at Canon-McMillan High School casting a movie about Olympic gold-medalist wrestlers Dave and Mark Schultz—and real wrestlers are needed!
Are you a wrestler? Trainer? Coach? If so, the Pittsburgh Film Office has an opportunity for you this Saturday. Bennett Miller, Oscar-nominated director of “Moneyball,” is in town casting a movie about Olympic gold-medalist wrestlers Dave and Mark Schultz. To ensure an authentic depiction of the sport and community, producers want to cast as many real wrestlers, coaches, referees, trainers, scorekeepers and committee members as possible. This casting session will not just be for extras—there will be an opportunity to be upgraded to speaking roles. Wrestling choreography and consulting will be provided by John Giura (two-time World Cup Champion and three-time NCAA All-American), and Jesse Jantzen (Collegiate National Champion and four-time …
