The 51st annual Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic presented by U.S. Steel will take place on Saturday, March 29 at Peters Township High School in McMurray, Pennsylvania. This tradition-rich high school wrestling showcase is known as “The Rose Bowl of High School Wrestling.” This year’s event will have double-digit nationally ranked matchups and 16 different wrestlers who are ranked in the top five in their weight class.

Matchups have already been announced for the USA All-Stars vs PA All-Stars and New Jersey All-Stars vs WPIAL All-Stars. Matchups for New Jersey Women All-Stars and PA Women All-Stars will be released soon.

US All-Star Team vs PA All-Star Team

121 lbs – #12 Ethan Timar, Brunswick, OH vs #9 Gauge Botero, Faith Christian Academy

127 lbs – #6 Ronnie Ramirez, Walnut, CA vs #2 Nathan Desmond, Wyoming Seminary

133 lbs – #6 Matthew Botello, Hingham, MA vs #3 Aaron Seidel, North Lebanon

139 lbs – #3 Sergio Vega, Tucsan, AZ vs #4 Tahir Parkins, Nazareth

145 lbs – #2 Nikade Zinkin, Clovis, CA vs #4 Eren Sement, Council Rock North

152 lbs – #1 Daniel Zepeda, Gilroy, CA vs #10 Maddox Shaw, Thomas Jefferson

160 lbs – #1 Landon Robideau, St. Michael, MN vs #3 Collin Gaj, Quakertown

160 lbs – #5 Alessio Perentin, Delbarton, NJ vs #2 Kollin Rath, Bethlehem Catholic

172 lbs – #1 LaDarion Lockett, Stillwater, OK vs #5 Asher Cunningham, State College

189 lbs – #4 Lane Foard, Reva, VA vs Tyler Morrison, West Perry

215 lbs – #3 Angelo Posada, Poway, CA vs #7 Austin Johnson, Muncy

285 lbs – #4 Rocco Dellagatta, Holmdel, NJ vs #9 Rowan Holmes, Somerset

New Jersey All-Stars vs WPIAL All-Stars

121 lbs – Anthony Pellegrino, Seton Hall vs Leo Joseph, Greater Latrobe

127 lbs – Devin Ryan, New Milford vs #18 Nico Fanella, Indiana

133 lbs – #7 Carson Walsh, Pope John vs Luke Willochell, Greater Latrobe

139 lbs – Jake Zaltsman, St. John Vianney vs Dominic Ferraro, Pine-Richland

145 lbs – Donny Almeyda, Pope John vs Ramil Islamov, Baldwin

152 lbs – Luke Geleta, Phillipsburg vs Evan Petrovich, Connellsville

160 lbs – AJ Falcone, Christian Brothers vs Lonzy Vielma, Connellsville

172 lbs – #10 Jordan Chapman, Cranford vs #6 Bode Marlow, Thomas Jefferson

189 lbs – Terrence Thomas, Toms River East vs Mark Gray, Kiski Area

189 lbs – #7 Vincenzo LaValle, Hanover Park vs Braedon Welsh, Fort Cherry

215 lbs – #14 Conor Delaney, Rumson-Fair Haven vs Jake Conroy, Ringgold

285 lbs – James Lynch, Toms River East vs Shepherd Turk, Thomas Jefferson

New Jersey Women All-Stars vs PA Women All-Stars

matchups to be released soon

One of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ few silver linings this season has been the performance of their first line. Many have celebrated Sidney Crosby’s refusal to age and Rickard Rakell’s goal-heavy bounce back. Fewer have mentioned Bryan Rust’s impact on that line.

Rust has quietly pieced together a stellar season. His 25 goals are the third most, and his 54 points are fourth most of his 11-year career.

The 32-year-old forward is four goals and five points away from setting new career highs in both categories. He is also three goals away from reaching 200 in his career.

However, there is one milestone that Rust has been chasing for the past few seasons. Scoring 30 goals in a season. Last season was the closest he came, scoring 28 goals in 62 games.

It’s clear to anyone who pays attention that Rust has performed at the level of a 30-goal scorer most of his NHL career, but he has yet to reach that milestone. With ten games left, Rust needs five more goals to reach that plateau.

If it comes down to the final week, Rust has a few favorable opponents to close the season. The Penguins play the New Jersey Devils, Boston Bruins, and Washington Capitals to finish the season. Those teams are 1st, 5th, and 2nd among the teams Rust has scored the most against during his career.

It’s a small consolation for an intense competitor who will miss the playoffs for a third consecutive season, but one that sends an integral piece of the Penguins into the offseason on a positive note.

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