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PITT-JOHNSTOWN MOUNTAIN CATS
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Women’s Wrestling Set To Compete in First NCAA Regional Tournament

Johnstown, PA

2/19/2026 9:00:00 AM

Shoemaker, LeahHumphries, TamaraAlvarez, IsabelPaclib, MakaylaHoppe, Emma







In its first season as a varsity sport, Head Coach Shane Valko's Pitt-Johnstown women's wrestling team will make its inaugural showing in the NCAA Regional Tournament in West Liberty, W.Va.  Five Mountain Cats will travel to West Liberty University's Academic, Sports and Recreation Center (ARSC) for Friday's and Saturday's tournament with a chance to advance to the NCAA National Championships.
 
The top three finishers in each of the 10 weight classes at the regional tournament will advance to Coralville, Iowa for the NCAA National Championships from March 4-7.
 
Leah Shoemaker (110 lbs.) (3-10), No. 20 Tamara Humphries (117 lbs.) (17-4, 7 Falls, 6 Technical Falls), Rome Alvarez (124 lbs.) (18-11, 6 Falls, 4 Technical Falls), Makayla Paclib (131 lbs.) (18-3, 5 Falls, 11 Technical Falls), Janayah Nobles (138 lbs.) (5-2, 1 Fall, 2 Technical Falls), and No. 20 Emma Hoppe (124 lbs.) (22-4, 12 Falls, 6 Technical Falls) are all scheduled to represent Pitt-Johnstown.
 
TICKET INFORMATION:
(Purchase Tickets On-Line)
All-Session $20
Single Session: Adult $12, Children Under12 $8 Seniors, Retirees, Armed Forces $6
* Ticket can be bought online in advance.
* Cash only on site at the ASRC. Proof of purchase required for entry
 
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, February 20
10:00 a.m. -  Doors Open for Spectator Admission
11:00 a.m. -  Session I: ASRC (3 Mats)
(Championship Rounds 1 & 2: Consolation Rounds 1 & 2) 

Saturday, February 21
10:00 a.m. - Doors Open for Spectator Admission
11:00 a.m. -  Session II: ASRC (3 Mats)
(Championship semifinals, Consolation 3rd round, consolation semifinals, placement matches (1st, 3rd, 5th)
 
Schedule is subject to change. Coaches will be notified at the Coaches Meeting if there are alterations to this schedule.
 
 
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