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2023
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Featured News / Brandon Slay / David McFadden / Drexel Wrestling / Joey McKenna / Jordan Burroughs / Mark Hall / Maximus Hale / Penn Wrestling / Pennsylvania RTC / Senior Nationals / Tyler Berger / US Open

Tyler Berger Wins US Open!

Las Vegas, NV – In a come-from-behind victory, Tyler Berger won the 70kg US...
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Sep
2022
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Brandon Slay / BTS Philly / David McFadden / Drexel Wrestling / Joey McKenna / Jordan Burroughs / Mark Hall / Penn Wrestling / Pennsylvania RTC / prtc / Richard Perry / Tyler Berger / USA Wrestling / UWW Senior World Championships

Jordan Burroughs Wins 7th Gold to Make History

Philadelphia, Pa. – Last weekend, the PRTC’s Jordan Burroughs became the first American wrestler to win seven gold medals at the World/Olympic level. Surpassing Six Time Gold Medalists Adeline Gray and John Smith, Burroughs has become, arguably, the greatest of all time in USA wrestling history. For the second year in a row, Burroughs defeated … Continued

Sep
2022
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Brandon Slay / Jordan Burroughs / Pennsylvania RTC / prtc / Tyler Berger / USA Wrestling / UWW Senior World Championships / Wrestle Belgrade

Burroughs to Compete for Record 7th Gold Medal

Belgrade, Serbia – Six time World/Olympic Champion Jordan Burroughs will take to the mat on September 15th as he begins his quest to make history while competing at the UWW Senior World Championships. No other US wrestler has ever won seven gold medals at the highest level of the sport. The senior athlete representing Team … Continued

Aug
2022
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Brandon Slay / Joey McKenna / Jordan Burroughs / Nebraska Cornhuskers / Pennsylvania RTC / prtc / Tyler Berger / USA Wrestling

Tyler Berger Joins PRTC Senior Level Team

Philadelphia, Pa. – Pennsylvania Regional Training Center Executive Director and Head Coach Brandon Slay has announced the addition of Senior Athlete Tyler Berger as a full time resident athlete. Berger will compete at 70kg while representing the PRTC at domestic and international competitions. “We are extremely thankful to be adding Tyler Berger to our PRTC … Continued

Jul
2022
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Brandon Slay / David McFadden / Drexel Wrestling / Joey McKenna / Mark Hall / Olympic Wrestling / Penn Wrestling / Pennsylvania RTC / Poland Open / prtc / USA Wrestling

McKenna and McFadden Win Bronze in Poland with Teammate Mark Hall in the Corner.

Warsaw, Poland – When the opportunity to coach his teammates in an international tournament presented itself, Senior Athlete Mark Hall jumped at the chance be in the corner for his friends. The volunteer assistant coach for the University of Pennsylvania already has a full season of folkstyle coaching on his resume. Hall is part of … Continued

Jul
2022
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Brandon Slay / David McFadden / Joey McKenna / Jordan Burroughs / Mark Hall / Pennsylvania RTC / prtc / USA Wrestling / World Team Training Camp

PRTC Travels to Colorado Springs for USA Wrestling World Team Camp

Colorado Springs, Co – The PRTC has traveled to the US Olympic Training Center this week to practice with Team USA. It is the first of two training camps to be held this summer at the OTC. “It’s exciting to spend time with USA’s best,” said the PRTC’s Mark Hall. “Everybody has their own way … Continued

Jun
2022
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Beat the Streets / Brandon Slay / BTS Philly / Jordan Burroughs / Pennsylvania RTC / prtc / Senior World Team Trials / USA Wrestling

Jordan Burroughs Earns World Team Spot and Reflects on His Impact at Beat The Streets

June 21, 2022 – Two weeks have passed since Final X fans from across the country gathered in awe at Madison Square Garden to watch PRTC resident athlete Jordan Burroughs earn his way onto an 11th World Team. This is no ordinary feat—to make a US World Team and secure the opportunity to compete for … Continued

Jun
2022
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B.J. Futrell / Brandon Slay / Bryan Pearsall / Drexel Wrestling / Matt Azevedo / Michael O'Malley / Penn Wrestling / Pennsylvania RTC / Scotty Parker / U23 World Team Trials / USA Wrestling

PRTC Finishes with Seven All-Americans at U23/U20 World Team Trials in Geneva, Ohio

Geneva, Ohio – The PRTC finished with two top 6 team placings and seven All-Americans at the U23/U20 World Team Trials this past weekend. With 34 athletes making the trip from Philadelphia to Geneva, Ohio, a full effort was given by all. “What impressed me the most was that we had 34 athletes who were … Continued

Jun
2022
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B.J. Futrell / Brandon Slay / Bryan Pearsall / Doug Zapf / Drexel Wrestling / FloWrestling / Lukas Richie / Matt Azevedo / Michael Colaiocco / Michael O'Malley / Nick Incontrera / Penn Wrestling / Pennsylvania RTC / Richard Perry / Spire Institute / U23 World Team Trials / USA Wrestling

Thirty Two PRTC U23 Athletes Ready To Compete For World Team Spots

Geneva, Ohio – The PRTC has entered a record number of athletes into the 2022 U23 World Team Trials. Thirty two student-athletes from Penn and Drexel have traveled west along with six PRTC coaches in an effort to qualify for a World Team. This national event, held at the Spire Institute located near Cleveland, is … Continued

May
2022
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Brandon Slay / David McFadden / Doug Zapf / Joey McKenna / Jordan Burroughs / Mark Hall / prtc / Senior World Team Trials / USA Wrestling

Joey McKenna and Mark Hall Qualify For National Team at 2022 World Team Trials

Coralville, Iowa – The 2022 USA World Team Trials Challenge Tournament concluded on Sunday with the PRTC placing in three of the four weight classes where they had entered athletes. As a team, the PRTC placed sixth overall against some of the top RTCs in the country. The tournament, held in Extreme Arena, is the … Continued

May
2022
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Brandon Slay / David McFadden / Doug Zapf / Joey McKenna / Jordan Burroughs / Mark Hall / Penn Wrestling / Pennsylvania RTC / prtc / Senior Nationals / Senior World Team Trials / USA Wrestling

PRTC Ready to Compete at WTT Challenge Tournament

Philadelphia, PA – The seeds are set as the PRTC heads west for the 2022 US World Team Trials Challenge Tournament. Executive Director and Head Coach Brandon Slay is optimistic about his team’s chances in Coralville, Iowa.  “With our four guys competing, two are the automatic #1 seeds,” says Slay of David McFadden(79kg) and Mark … Continued