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2022
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Featured News / Brandon Slay / Drexel Wrestling / EIWA / Keystone Classic / NCAA Wrestling / Penn Wrestling / Pennsylvania RTC / prtc

PRTC Becomes New Host of Keystone Classic

Philadelphia, Pa – The Pennsylvania Regional Training Center (PRTC),  an official USA Wrestling organization,...
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Apr
2020
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David McFadden / Pennsylvania RTC

Pennsylvania Regional Training Center Continues Growth with Addition of Three-Time All-American David McFadden

The Pennsylvania Regional Training Center (PRTC) has announced the addition of three-time All-American David McFadden to its freestyle program. David joins Joey McKenna and Ethan Lizak as new PRTC athletes over the last year. David, who wrestled for Virginia Tech, was vying to become the program’s first four-time All-American this year, but the season was … Continued

Jan
2020
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Joey McKenna / Matteo Pellicone / Yarygin

Joey McKenna to Compete at UWW Ranking Series in Rome and Yarigan Memorial in Russia

On the heels of qualifying for the U.S. Olympics Trials, Joey McKenna of the Pennsylvania Regional Training Center, is set to compete at two prominent international freestyle tournaments this January. USA Wrestling named McKenna to its roster for the Matteo Pellicone International in Rome, Italy to be held Jan. 15-18. McKenna will compete at 65g … Continued

Dec
2019
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2020 Olympic Games / Dan Vallimont / Ethan Lizak / Joey McKenna / Mauro Correnti / Senior Nationals

Joey McKenna Qualifies for U.S. Olympic Trials; Places Second at Senior Nationals

Joey McKenna of the Pennsylvania Regional Training Center qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trials at 65g after placing second at U.S. Senior Nationals this past weekend. McKenna was dominant throughout the tournament. After winning his first three matches 29-3, he earned a spot in the semifinals against Yianni Diakomihalis and the opportunity to avenge his … Continued

Nov
2019
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Dan Vallimont / Ethan Lizak / Evan Barczak / Joey McKenna / Mauro Correnti / Nick Incontrera / Tony Tolbert

Pennsylvania RTC Bill Farrell International Recap

The Pennsylvania Regional Training Center had a successful showing at the 2019 Bill Farrell International, a highly competitive qualifying tournament for the Olympic Team Trials. The highlight of the weekend was Joey McKenna’s fourth place finish at 65kg. McKenna dominated his first three opponents, including 2x NCAA Champion Dan Heil, on his way to semifinals. … Continued

Nov
2019
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Dan Vallimont / Ethan Lizak / Evan Barczak / Joey McKenna / Lukas Richie / Mauro Correnti / Nick Incontrera / Tony Tolbert

PRTC Bill Farrell International 2019 Preview

The Pennsylvania Regional Training Center (PRTC) will send a strong group of men’s freestyle wrestlers to the Bill Farrell International this Saturday, November 16. Competition starts at 9:30a and will be at the New York Athletic Club off 58th St and 7th Avenue. The finals start at 6p. The Bill Farrell is a qualifying tournament … Continued

Aug
2019
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Joey McKenna / Pennsylvania RTC

Joey McKenna chooses PRTC

Philadelphia, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Regional Training Center is excited to announce that Joey McKenna (Towaco, N.J.) will be pursuing his post-collegiate wrestling career as a resident athlete with the PRTC. McKenna is a graduate of Ohio State University, where he majored in Business Administration with a specialization in Operations Management, and was a three-time All-American … Continued

Aug
2019
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B.J. Futrell / Pennsylvania RTC

PRTC resident athlete B.J. Futrell retires

After a 25 year career competing in wrestling, B.J. Futrell announced he is retiring from the sport. His final tournament was the 2019 U.S. Open, where he placed 8th, fighting through an ACL tear he suffered in his opening match. While Futrell planned to compete through the 2020 Olympic cycle, the injury required surgery, his … Continued

Aug
2019
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Chase Pami / Pennsylvania RTC

Chase Pami to transition to PRTC Assistant Coach

It was recently announced that Pennsylvania RTC athlete Chase Pami is retiring from competition. Pami was a two-time All-American and National Finalist for Cal Poly and has spent the last nine years competing at the Senior level. He has been with the PRTC as a resident athlete of the past three years. He also worked … Continued

Jul
2019
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BTS Philly / Penn Wrestling / Pennsylvania RTC

Pennsylvania RTC 2019 Fargo Recap

Pennsylvania Regional Training Center wrestlers brought home eight medals from the prestigious USMC/USAW National Championships in Fargo, North Dakota last week. Leading the way were Junior Greco-Roman champion Angel Garcia and Junior men’s freestyle runner-up Cole Urbas. Angel is the PRTC’s first Fargo champion and one of four Beat the Streets Philadelphia wrestlers to earn … Continued

Jul
2019
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Bryan Pearsall / Cadet Nationals

Bryan Pearsall leads Pennsylvania Cadet National Freestyle Team to their 2nd straight national championship

We want to congratulate University of Pennsylvania Head Assistant and PRTC Coach, Bryan Pearsall for leading the Pennsylvania Cadet National Freestyle Team to their 2nd straight national championship. Bryan was recently interviewed by The Open Mat about the future of Penn Wrestling and the impact of the PRTC. Bryan brings a wealth of knowledge to … Continued