EDINBORO, Pa. -
Corey Bowers (Pasadena, Md./Chesapeake) went 3-0 on his way to a conference title in the 133-pound division Saturday at the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Championships. Gannon placed fifth as a team at the event, hosted by Edinboro University.
Bowers was the top seed in his bracket and showed why he was deserving of the ranking. The senior took a 4-3 decision from second-seed Jay Ivanco of Clarion in the finals. Bowers pinned his first opponent and then took a 13-9 decision from fourth-seeded Austin Williams of Kutztown. Bowers has now won three individual titles this season and is the first Knight to win a PSAC championship.
Frank McGrath (Hammonton, N.J./St. Augustine Prep) finished third in the heavyweight division. He pinned his first round opponent before dropping his semifinal match. He won a 1-0 decision in the wrestleback semifinals and then beat Bloomsburg’s Zac Walsh 3-1 for third place in the tournament.
Kevin McElhaney (Jamestown, Pa./Jamestown Area) took fifth in the 149-pound tournament. He lost his opening match before recording two straight pinfalls in the wrestleback bracket. He lost in the wrestleback semifinals and then won a 6-4 decision in the fifth place bout.
Zack McKendree (Vandergrift, Pa./Kiski Area) also finished fifth in his bracket. As a 157-pounder, McKendree split his first two contests and then lost his first match in the consolation bracket. He rebounded with an 11-8 decision to take fifth.
Host Edinboro won the team event with 142.5 points. Bloomsburg, Clarion, Lock Haven, and Gannon rounded out the top five.
GU faces Mercyhurst in War at the Shore V Friday, December 11. The dual is set for 7:30 p.m. at the Tullio Arena. Complete results from the PSAC Championships are available
here.