Joe Newara

Joe Newara
Joe Newara
  • Height:
    6-3
  • Weight:
    HWT
  • Hometown:
    Harborcreek, PA
  • Year:
    Sr.
  • High School:
    Harbor Creek
Bio

Career Highlights

2020-21

* No official season due to covid

2019-20

* Posted three wins at heavyweight
* Tallied a pair of victories to open the season, one by pinfall

2018-19

* Joins the Behrend Lions wrestling program as a sophomore in 2018-19

At Penn State Behrend

* Majoring in economics

Personal

* Son of Joe and Kelly Newara
* Transfer from Gannon University in Erie, Pa.
* Two-sport athlete at Harbor Creek High School
* Three-year letterwinner in wrestling and football
* Two-Time Regional Qualifier
* First-Team District 10 at 220 lbs.
* Second-Team District 10 at 285 lbs.
* Captain

News mentions
Wrestling Concludes Season at NCAA Southeast Regional
Wrestling Concludes Season at NCAA Southeast Regional

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team competed in the 2022 NCAA Southeast Regional at Lycoming on Friday.

Wrestling Heads to NCAA Southeast Regional
Wrestling Heads to NCAA Southeast Regional

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team travels to Williamsport, Pa. and Lycoming College to participate in the 2022 NCAA Southeast Regional.

Wrestling Heads to Pitt-Bradford Tonight
Wrestling Heads to Pitt-Bradford Tonight

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team hits the road to battle the Pitt-Bradford Panthers on Monday night. The dual match begins at 7 p.m.

Newara, Ruffo Collect Wins on Senior Night
Newara, Ruffo Collect Wins on Senior Night

Seniors Joe Newara and Cole Ruffo each recorded a win in their final home match tonight against non-conference Hiram.

Lions Take on Hiram Thursday for Senior Night
Lions Take on Hiram Thursday for Senior Night

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team will celebrate Senior Day on Thursday when the Lions battle the Hiram Terriers in the Junker Center. The dual match begins at 7 p.m.

Case Western Defeats Behrend Wrestling
Case Western Defeats Behrend Wrestling

The Case Western Reserve wrestling team shut out Penn State Behrend 53-0 in non-conference action on Saturday night in the Junker Center.

Wrestling Set to Battle Case Western Reserve, Defiance This Weekend
Wrestling Set to Battle Case Western Reserve, Defiance This Weekend

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team will compete in back-to-back dual meets this weekend. The Lions will host Case Western Reserve on Saturday night and head to Defiance on Sunday evening.

Pitt-Bradford Outlasts Behrend Wrestling; Newara Wins Again
Pitt-Bradford Outlasts Behrend Wrestling; Newara Wins Again

The Pitt-Bradford Panthers wrestling team defeated Penn State Behrend 33-15 in dual-meet action on Wednesday night.

Wrestling Falls to Ohio Wesleyan
Wrestling Falls to Ohio Wesleyan

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team hosted Ohio Wesleyan on Saturday night, falling to the non-conference foe 50-3 in the Junker Center.

Newara Records Pin; Lions Compete at ECWC Championships
Newara Records Pin; Lions Compete at ECWC Championships

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team competed in their first Empire Collegiate Wrestling Conference (ECWC) Championships on Sunday.

Wrestling Set to Compete at ECWC Championships Sunday
Wrestling Set to Compete at ECWC Championships Sunday

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team will travel to Ithaca College and Glazer Arena for the 2022 Empire Collegiate Wrestling Conference (ECWC) Championships on Sunday.

Oswego Defeats Wrestling; Newara Records 10th Pin
Oswego Defeats Wrestling; Newara Records 10th Pin

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team fell to Oswego 45-6 in their first dual match of the season at the Junker Center on Saturday.

Behrend Wrestling Hosts Oswego in Home Opener Saturday
Behrend Wrestling Hosts Oswego in Home Opener Saturday

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team will host Oswego in non-conference action on Saturday in the Junker Center at 10 a.m.

Newara, DiCesare Place at RIT Invitational
Newara, DiCesare Place at RIT Invitational

Heavyweight Joe Newara placed fifth and Reno DiCesare took eighth at 184 to lead the Penn State Behrend wrestling team at the RIT Invitational on Saturday.

Wrestling Back in Action at RIT Saturday
Wrestling Back in Action at RIT Saturday

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team will travel to Rochester, New York, and the Gordon Field House to compete in the RIT Invitational held on Saturday.

Newara, Ruffo Lead Wrestling at Washington & Jefferson Invitational
Newara, Ruffo Lead Wrestling at Washington & Jefferson Invitational

Senior Joe Newara pinned two opponents and made his way to the sixth-place bout at heavyweight to lead the Penn State Behrend wrestling team at the Washington & Jefferson Invitational on Sunday.

Wrestling Travels to W&J Invitational on Saturday
Wrestling Travels to W&J Invitational on Saturday

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team will travel to Washington & Jefferson and the Ross Recreation Center to compete in the Presidents Invitational held on Saturday.

Wrestling Competes at Mt. Union Invitational
Wrestling Competes at Mt. Union Invitational

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team had four wrestlers each pick up at least one win at the 2021 Mt.  Union Invitational held on Saturday.

Wrestling Back in Action; Lions Open Season at Mt. Union
Wrestling Back in Action; Lions Open Season at Mt. Union

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team will travel to Alliance, Ohio to compete in the 2021 Mt. Union Invitational held on Saturday.