Pitt-Johnstown women's wrestling fosters family atmosphere ahead of season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 11:32 PM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026
WrestlingPitt-Johnstown women’s wrestling, led by coach Shane Valko, is preparing for its season opener against East Stroudsburg on November 13. The program has doubled its roster from eight to 18 wrestlers since last year and aims to create a family environment, distancing from typical gendered phrases. Star wrestler Makayla Paclib returns after securing All-American honors last season. She performed strongly at the Mount Olive Trojan Open, going 5-0 and dropping weight classes. The team includes fresh talents from across the U.S., including recruits from Hawaii and Florida.
- •Pitt-Johnstown women's wrestling faces East Stroudsburg on November 13.
- •Makayla Paclib drops to 124 pounds, ranked eighth nationally.
- •Team expands roster to 18, many recruits from outside Pennsylvania.
- •Competes in dual meets looking to improve from last season's performance.
- •Valko emphasizes a family-like atmosphere among team members.
- 11:32 PMYahoo Sports — Pitt-Johnstown women's wrestling building 'family' atmosphere
"Shane Valko has done everything that he can to build the Pitt-Johnstown women’s wrestling program on the same principles that his mentor, the late Pat Pecora, did to mold the Mountain Cats men’s program into an NCAA Division II powerhouse. Hard-nosed, physical style: Check. Run-back-to-the-center-of-the-mat mindset: Definitely. Superior conditioning to wear out opponents: Always. The only ...
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