Waynesburg<\/a>\u00a0said rising senior Jessie Orbin died in the crash. The university said it was “deeply saddened” to learn about his death.\u00a0<\/p>\n ![\"default-2026-06-16t214101-898.png](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/default-2026-06-16t214101-898.png#.png\")
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Jessie Orbin, a member of the Waynesburg University wrestling team, died in a motorcycle crash, the university said. \u00a0<\/p>\n
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“Jessie Orbin will be greatly missed,” the news release said. We are sending prayers for God to lift up and comfort his family at this difficult time.”<\/p>\n
Orbin, who graduated from Chartiers-Houston High School, was a standout wrestler at Waynesburg. He won more than 100 matches and two Presidents’ Athletic Conference titles in his three seasons on the team. He had an overall record of 107-25 with the Yellow Jackets.\u00a0<\/p>\n
During the 2025-26 season, he was named a team captain on his way to leading the squad in total wins, pins, technical falls and major decisions, the university said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Washington County native was named Waynesburg University Male Athlete of the Year twice. The 20-year-old also played football for Waynesburg.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
“Viewing and funeral arrangements will be released in the near future,” the news release said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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