Area athletes see success at state wrestling tournament
Brandt Harer of Montgomery and Austin Johnson of Muncy smile as they pose for photos after both winning state championships during the PIAA Wrestling Championships in Hershey. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette
Austin Johnson of Muncy celebrates his state championship during the PIAA Wrestling Championships in Hershey. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette
Brandt Harer of Montgomery and his dad, coach Denny Harer celebrate Brandt’s state championship during the PIAA Wrestling Championships in Hershey. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette
CHRIS MANNING/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Zoe Furman reacts after securing a spot in the first-place final in Hershey with a semifinal victory. Furman took silver at 130 pounds, the highest-placing girls wrestling state finish so far in area history, as Montgomery won the team title in girls wrestling thanks to Jenna Houseknecht and Emily Murphy securing bronze medals at their weight.
Austin Johnson of Muncy celebrates his state championship during the PIAA Wrestling Championships in Hershey. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette
Austin Johnson of Muncy celebrates his state championship during the PIAA Wrestling Championships in Hershey. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette
Brandt Harer of Montgomery “crowns” himself as he celebrates his state championship during the PIAA Wrestling Championships in Hershey. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette
Brandt Harer of Montgomery ties up with Camden Baum of Bishop McDevitt during the PIAA Wrestling Championships in Hershey. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette
Brandt Harer of Montgomery and his dad, coach Denny Harer celebrate Brandt’s state championship during the PIAA Wrestling Championships in Hershey. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette
Brandt Harer of Montgomery and Austin Johnson of Muncy smile as they pose for photos after both winning state championships during the PIAA Wrestling Championships in Hershey. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette
Austin Johnson of Muncy celebrates his state championship during the PIAA Wrestling Championships in Hershey. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette
Brandt Harer of Montgomery and his dad, coach Denny Harer celebrate Brandt’s state championship during the PIAA Wrestling Championships in Hershey. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette
CHRIS MANNING/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Zoe Furman reacts after securing a spot in the first-place final in Hershey with a semifinal victory. Furman took silver at 130 pounds, the highest-placing girls wrestling state finish so far in area history, as Montgomery won the team title in girls wrestling thanks to Jenna Houseknecht and Emily Murphy securing bronze medals at their weight.
Austin Johnson of Muncy celebrates his state championship during the PIAA Wrestling Championships in Hershey. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette
Austin Johnson of Muncy celebrates his state championship during the PIAA Wrestling Championships in Hershey. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette
Brandt Harer of Montgomery “crowns” himself as he celebrates his state championship during the PIAA Wrestling Championships in Hershey. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette
Brandt Harer of Montgomery ties up with Camden Baum of Bishop McDevitt during the PIAA Wrestling Championships in Hershey. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette
Brandt Harer of Montgomery and his dad, coach Denny Harer celebrate Brandt’s state championship during the PIAA Wrestling Championships in Hershey. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette