James Whitbred Commits To Penn State Wrestling
James Whitbred of State College Area High School has committed to Penn State wrestling, he announced Thursday.
A member of the class of 2027, Whitbred is currently ranked No. 98 by FloWrestling. Over his first two seasons, he has competed in weight classes ranging from 144 to 160 pounds.
Whitbred has compiled a 41-18 record under head coach Jason Nickal, father of former Penn State wrestler Bo Nickal.
The junior finished 6th in the state last year at 152 pounds.
Whitbred joins Gavin Mangano and Landon Sidun as part of Penn State’s 2027 recruiting class, adding another local athlete to the program’s future roster.
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