WINCHESTER, Va. – The Pennsylvania Highlands Community College men’s wrestling team kicked off its inaugural campaign Sunday afternoon with a tri-meet at Shenandoah University, facing tough competition from two NCAA Division III opponents.

Despite a valiant effort, the Black Bears came up short in both matches, falling to the University of Scranton 41-18 before being defeated by host Shenandoah 49-6.

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