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Pat Pecora, Dr. Ray Wrabley Honored as Part of PSAC 75th Anniversary Celebration

FULL ‘DISTINGUISHED KEYNOTES’ RELEASE     |     FULL LIST OF HONOREES

Legendary Pitt-Johnstown wrestling coach and athletic director Pat Pecora and Pitt-Johnstown Faculty Athletic Representative Dr. Ray Wrabley were honored on Wednesday by being named “Distinguished Keynotes” as the part of the PSAC’s 75th Anniversary celebration.  The Distinguished Keynotes are Individuals that have been historically influential in the PSAC, whether it be staff, coaches, or administrators.
Throughout September, the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference celebrated its 75th anniversary season and honored 300 of its most prominent contributors.  Four groups of honorees, with 75 in each group, were honored.  The groups include:  “Made in the PSAC” (released Sept. 3) , “75 Greatest Female Athletes,” (released Sept. 10), “75 Greatest Male Athletes,” (released Sept. 17) and “Distinguished Keynotes” (release date Sept. 24).
“Every great structure relies on keystones, which are essential elements that hold everything together,” said Steve Murray, PSAC Commissioner. “The individuals we recognize as our Distinguished Keystones have been just that: the steady hands, bold voices, and visionary leaders who helped shape the foundation of our conference. They may or may not have worn a uniform, but their fingerprints are all over our history. Their legacy reminds us that success isn’t only measured in points or trophies but in leadership, dedication, and a lifelong commitment to something greater than oneself.”
“For 75 years, the PSAC has been more than a conference–it’s been a proving ground for excellence, leadership, and lifelong impact,” said PSAC Commissioner Steve Murray. “The ‘Made in the PSAC’ honorees reflect the very best of what our institutions represent. Their achievements stand as a testament to the transformative power of Division II athletics and the values that define the PSAC: integrity, resilience, and a commitment to something greater than oneself.”

Pat Pecora – Pitt-Johnstown, Wrestling Coach, 1976-24
Winningest coach in college wrestling history; all-time leader in dual meet victories with 661; 4-time National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) National Coach of the Year; led team to NCAA Division II National Championships in 1996 and 1999; 25 NCAA Regional Championships; inducted into nine Halls of Fame … more at … https://pittjohnstownathletics.com/news/2025/9/24/general-pat-pecora-dr-ray-wrabley-honored-as-part-of-psac-75th-anniversary-celebration.aspx

September 28, 2025 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Hall of Fame 2025: Dad’s Advice Led Sentes to Life-Changing Decision

Two-Time All-American Scotti Sentes to be inducted into Marcy Weston CMU Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday
By: Andy Sneddon
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – Father knows best?
Scotti Sentes lived it.
At the insistence of his dad, Sentes attended a wrestling camp at Central Michigan University in the summer of 2007, ahead of his senior year at Riverdale High School in North Fort Myers, Fla. “I didn’t want to go, wasn’t really interested, never heard of Central,” Sentes said. “I even told the guys when I visited, ‘My dad’s making me come here; I’m not really interested,’ and they were like, ‘Ah, it’s OK, just come and check things out.’ “I got to meet some of the wrestlers, got to meet coach (Tom) Borrelli …”
That camp, that meeting with the legendary Borrelli, and the subsequent decision to enroll at CMU changed Sentes’ life. On Friday, Sentes will be inducted into the Central Michigan University Marcy Weston Athletics Hall of Fame during a ceremony in McGuirk Arena in the Kulhavi Events Center.
Sentes and other members of the Class of 2025 will then be introduced during the CMU-Eastern Michigan football game on Kramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 27.
Sentes quickly went from not knowing CMU to buying into Borrelli’s program. Shortly thereafter, he became the first freshman All-American in program history. … more at … https://cmuchippewas.com/news/2025/9/24/wrestling-hall-of-fame-2025-dads-advice-led-sentes-to-life-changing-decision

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