The Black Bears Men’s and Women’s Wrestling Teams are proud members of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 20. Penn Highlands currently competes at the Division III level of the NJCAA.
Home matches are held inside the main gymnasium of the College’s Richland Campus.
Schedule (2026-27)
| Date | Opponent | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 31 | vs. Northampton Community College (tri-meet) | 1 PM | Johnstown, PA |
| October 31 | vs. Garrett College (tri-meet) | 2 PM | Johnstown, PA |
| November 7 | Adrian Invitational | 10 AM | Adrian, MI |
| November 21 | Shorty Hitchcock Memorial Open | 10 AM | Millersville, PA |
| December 5 | Thunderwolves Open | TBA | Sanborn, NY |
| December 22 | Wilkes Open | 9:30 AM | Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| January 12 | vs. WVU Potomac State College | 6 PM | Johnstown, PA |
| January 14 | vs. Bethany College (tri-meet at Penn State Altoona) | 11 AM | Altoona, PA |
| January 14 | at Penn State Altoona (tri-meet) | 12 PM | Altoona, PA |
| January 19 | vs. WVU Potomac State College (tri-meet at Garrett College) | TBA | McHenry, MD |
| January 19 | at Garrett College (tri-meet) | TBA | McHenry, MD |
| January 24 | Jamestown Open | TBA | Jamestown, NY |
| February 7 | University of Scranton Duals | TBA | Scranton, PA |
| TBA | Gulf Atlantic District Championships (Lackawanna College) | Scranton, PA | |
| TBA | NJCAA Wrestling Championships | Council Bluffs, IA |
Roster (2026-27)
Coaching Staff
 Willie Harris, Head Coach Email Willie Harris |  Ron Kakabar, Asst. Coach Email Ron Kakabar |  |
| Willie Harris began his tenure at Penn Highlands in 2024. Harris is a former standout wrestler for Greater Johnstown High School, where he won both a District 6 and Northwest Regional Championship at the Class 3A level. Over his three years as a Trojan, Harris compiled a 90-15 overall record. After the completion of his athletic career, Harris spent nine years as the head wrestling coach at Greater Johnstown from 2014-23. He also coached multiple youth programs in the Laurel Highlands area and served as an assistant at Westmont Hilltop High School in 2023-24. | | |
Awards & Honors
Gulf Atlantic District Place Finishers: 3
NJCAA National Qualifiers: 2