Evan Whiteside

Evan Whiteside
Evan Whiteside
  • Height:
    5-6
  • Hometown:
    Monroeville, PA
  • Year:
    Sr.
  • High School:
    Gateway
  • Class:
    125
Bio

At Thiel

* Fourth-most dominant wrestler in the country at 125
* Three-time PAC Champion
* Regional place winner

At Penn State Behrend

* Majoring in business 

Personal

* Son of Monica Johnson
* Three-time WPIAL Qualifer
* Three-time All-County 
* MMA fighter 

News mentions
Trio Named NWCA Wrestling Scholar All-American
Trio Named NWCA Wrestling Scholar All-American

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team had three student-athletes named 2026 NCAA Division III Scholar All-Americans, as announced by the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA).

Six Wrestlers Place at NCAA Regionals; Lions Take Ninth
Six Wrestlers Place at NCAA Regionals; Lions Take Ninth

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team finished ninth out of 20 teams at the 2026 NCAA Division III Regionals hosted by Ithaca this weekend.

Savitz Named AMCC Wrestling Newcomer of the Year; Seven Earn All-Conference
Savitz Named AMCC Wrestling Newcomer of the Year; Seven Earn All-Conference

Penn State Behrend freshman Mason Savitz was named the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) Wrestling Newcomer of the Year, headlining the All-Conference Team announced on Tuesday.

Lions Crown Four, Secure Runner-Up at AMCC Wrestling Championships
Lions Crown Four, Secure Runner-Up at AMCC Wrestling Championships

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team placed runner up at the 2026 Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) Championships held at Pennsylvania College of Technology on Saturday.

Behrend Wrestling Sights Set on First AMCC Championship
Behrend Wrestling Sights Set on First AMCC Championship

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team will take to the mat at the 2026 Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) Championships on Saturday hosted by Pennsylvania College of Technology. Wrestling begins at 10 a.m.

Behrend Wrestling Overpowers Mercyhurst
Behrend Wrestling Overpowers Mercyhurst

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team won seven of the 10 bouts to defeat Mercyhurst 34-13 in non-conference action on Friday night.

Behrend Wrestling Earns Three Victories, Drops Dual to St. John Fisher
Behrend Wrestling Earns Three Victories, Drops Dual to St. John Fisher

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team fell to St. John Fisher 32-16 in non-conference dual-meet action on Saturday night in the Junker Center.

Behrend Wrestling Named AMCC Dual-Meet Champions
Behrend Wrestling Named AMCC Dual-Meet Champions

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team was named the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) Dual-Meet Champions, closing out the regular-season conference matches with a wins over Alfred State and Penn. Tech on Saturday.

Behrend Wrestling Places Fifth at RIT; Savitz Claims 165 Title
Behrend Wrestling Places Fifth at RIT; Savitz Claims 165 Title

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team competed at the RIT Invitational, placing 5th out of 14 teams behind five wrestlers placing including an individual champion in Mason Savitz.

Behrend Wrestling Earns Eighth at BW Invite; Four Wrestlers Place
Behrend Wrestling Earns Eighth at BW Invite; Four Wrestlers Place

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team earned eighth out of 13 teams with 51 points and had four wrestlers place in their respective weight class at the Baldwin Wallace Invitational on Saturday.

Wrestling Wins Twice at Behrend Duals
Wrestling Wins Twice at Behrend Duals

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team posted a 2-1 record, defeating No. 20 Lycoming 24-23 and earning a 39-17 decision over W&J, at the Behrend Duals held at the Junker Center on Saturday.

Strong Showing for Behrend Wrestling at W&J Invitational
Strong Showing for Behrend Wrestling at W&J Invitational

The Penn State Behrend wrestling team turned in a strong performance at the Washington & Jefferson Invitational with 18 of 21 wrestlers earning at least one victory on the day.

Behrend Wrestling Opens Season at Lycoming; Savitz 165 Champion
Behrend Wrestling Opens Season at Lycoming; Savitz 165 Champion

Freshman Mason Savitz was the individual champion at 165 to lead the Penn State Behrend wrestling team at the Lycoming Invitational held on Sunday.