Wrestling

Overbrook: High School Wrestler Reflects on Career, Friends, and Future

May 18, 2020 Jonathan Michalski and Winston Harris 0

With the help of Beat the Streets, Daishawn Tilghman found a passion that will carry him on to college. […]

Amateur Sports: Beat The Streets Developing Wrestlers On And Off the Mat

April 18, 2017 Gregory Frank and Chris Stewart 0

Beat The Streets Philadelphia aids student-athletes in more ways than one. The organization prides itself on giving academic and athletic support to underprivileged wrestlers. “Whether they need transportation, new uniforms, food for tournaments, accommodations for overnight […]

South Philadelphia: Roger Artigiani Brings Change to 2300 Arena

October 31, 2016 Kelley L Hey and Hayley Chenoweth 0

Roger Artigiani talks about his arena like he is showing off a prized possession. “This is what we have planned for the one wall,” he said while proudly showing a picture of a mural of […]

Amateur Sports: Philly Wrestler ‘Living the Dream’ He’s Had Since Childhood

April 2, 2015 2

Contrary to the impression viewers might get from primetime television every Monday night, professional wrestling is not a self-sustaining job. Beyond the television screen are thousands of independent wrestlers across the country, each with their […]