January 14, 2026
Final Score: Avon Grove 42, Downingtown West 27
Location: Downingtown West High School

Senior Night is always one of the most meaningful evenings of the season, and this year’s celebration brought together JV and Varsity competition, family recognitions, milestone achievements, and a packed home crowd supporting our Whippets.

JV Opens the Night

Our JV wrestlers took the mat first, giving fans an energetic start and showcasing the depth and development happening within the program. Their grit and pace set a great tone for what would become a memorable evening.

Celebrating a Major Milestone

Before varsity action began, the gym erupted as we honored Brayden Sigle for earning his 100th career victory—a remarkable achievement that reflects years of dedication, commitment, and leadership. This milestone adds to Brayden’s already impressive career and made the night even more special for our entire community.

Senior Night Recognition

We then welcomed our seniors and their families to center mat for their recognition ceremony. Each senior was celebrated for their contributions on and off the mat—work ethic, leadership, resilience, and the example they've set for the younger athletes in the room. Their presence has shaped the culture of Downingtown West Wrestling, and their legacy will continue well beyond this season.

Varsity Meet Highlights

Despite strong individual performances, West ultimately fell to Avon Grove, 42–27, in a competitive Ches‑Mont matchup.

Here’s how the action unfolded, with Downingtown West wrestlers noted:

107 – Shaefer Hoffman opened the night with a dominant pin in 38 seconds. (West 6–0)
114 – Mason Sigle kept momentum rolling with a second straight pin, this time at 3:14. (West 12–0)
121 – Patrick Markey battled hard but dropped an 8–3 decision. (West 12–3)
127 – Connor Schwanke fell by tech fall, 18–0. (Tied 12–12)
133 – Michael Landrum was pinned at :46. (West trails 14–12)
139 – Ben Hall was pinned at :57. (20–12)
145 – In a big momentum swing, Brayden Sigle delivered a pin in just 51 seconds. (20–18)
152 – Merhawy Williams was pinned at 1:07. (26–18)
160 – Jackson Palacios was pinned at 3:13. (32–18)
172 – Nate Letscher wrestled a tight match, winning a 3–2 decision. (32–21)
189 – Finn McGovern was pinned at 1:11. (38–21)
215 – Dom Wood fought through a major decision loss, 10–0. (42–21)
285 – Ryder Harlan closed out the meet on a high note for West with a fall at 2:28. (Final 42–27)
https://www.pa-wrestling.com/hs/teams/downingtownwest/dual_meet_stats.htm?id=91477

Though the team result didn’t fall our way, the Whippets showed heart in multiple bouts, and several wrestlers delivered standout performances on a meaningful night for the program.

Celebration & Community

The evening concluded with cake, refreshments, and time spent together as families, coaches, teammates, and supporters reflected on the journeys of our seniors. The sense of community was undeniable—reminding everyone what makes Downingtown West Wrestling so special.