{"id":510141,"date":"2026-03-07T23:45:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T23:45:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/510141\/"},"modified":"2026-03-07T23:45:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T23:45:10","slug":"breaking-montoursvilles-wentzel-earns-first-career-state-title-as-senior-news-sports-jobs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/510141\/","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING: Montoursville\u2019s Wentzel earns first career state title as senior | News, Sports, Jobs"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Gage Wentzel of Montoursville celebrates his win over Mason Horwat of Derry area in the 172 pound championship match during the PIAA State Wrestling Championships at the Giant Center in Hershey.
\nDAVE KENNEDY\/Sun-Gazette<\/p>\n

After enduring a heartbreaking loss in last year\u2019s state final, Montoursville senior Gage Wentzel secured his run back and delivered. At the Giant Center on Saturday, he defeated No. 4 Mason Horwat (Derry) by 11-2 major decision to close his storied high school career out on the highest note possible. <\/p>\n

Upon giving up an escape early in the second, Wentzel was able to respond, securing a takedown and going into the third up 3-2. There, was able to get Horwat in a bad position before reeling him back in bounds for another takedown, going on to add bonus to the victory with four near-fall points.<\/p>\n

He had already clinched his fourth state medal heading into the match, but the title ensured he built on each, starting at fifth as a freshman and working his way down to gold.<\/p>\n

\u201cEverything happens for a reason,\u201d said Wentzel when reflecting on the title. \u201cThroughout this whole entire tournament, throughout this whole entire year, I was reminded of the times I lost, and I\u2019m so thankful for the times I lost. It\u2019s not by luck. It\u2019s not my accident. It\u2019s truly all God.\u201d <\/p>\n

The win marked the 188th of his career, as Wentzel closed out his career at No. 4 in the list of District 4 career-win leaders. Through his four seasons, the Warrior finished with a career record of 188-32, good for a win rate of just over 85 percent. <\/p>\n

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Gage Wentzel of Montoursville gets a hug from team mate Hayden Harvey after Wentzel won the 172 pound championship match during the PIAA State Wrestling Championships at the Giant Center in Hershey.
\nDAVE KENNEDY\/Sun-Gazette<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a win that propels the West Virginia commit into his college career on the highest note possible, setting the tone for what should be another storied chapter for the Warrior. <\/p>\n

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Gage Wentzel of Montoursville tries to escape the grasp of Mason Horwat of Derry area in the 172 pound championship match during the PIAA State Wrestling Championships at the Giant Center in Hershey.
\nDAVE KENNEDY\/Sun-Gazette<\/p>\n

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Gage Wentzel of Montoursville walks out as he\u2019s announced before his match with Mason Horwat of Derry area in the 172 pound championship match during the PIAA State Wrestling Championships at the Giant Center in Hershey.
\nDAVE KENNEDY\/Sun-Gazette<\/p>\n

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Gage Wentzel of Montoursville walks off the mat after defeating Mason Horwat of Derry area in the 172 pound championship match during the PIAA State Wrestling Championships at the Giant Center in Hershey.
\nDAVE KENNEDY\/Sun-Gazette<\/p>\n

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