Burrell coach Chris Como felt it was quite appropriate that the Dapper Dan Wrestling Classic selection committee chose a trio of Buccaneers for its WPIAL All-Star team.

"They have been wrestling together since they started in our midget program," said Como, referring to Shane Welsh, Jordan Shields and Bobby Speer. "All three have had the type of career that deserves this honor."

Welsh, Shields and Speer combined for a 444-94 record in their careers at Burrell. They will compete at 135, 140 and 145 pounds in the Classic's preliminary match against the Wisconsin All-Stars Saturday at Fitzgerald Field House.

Welsh (178-28) is a four-time PIAA Class AA place-winner, two-time WPIAL champion and one-time PIAA runner-up. His opponent in the 135-pound bout is Nick Hucke (161-30), a three-time Wisconsin champion.

Shields (162-27) is a four-time WPIAL champion who won a state title in 2007 and placed second this year. Shields will wrestle in the 140-pound bout against Cole Schmitt (170-7), a three-time state champion.

Speer (104-39) is a WPIAL and Southwest Region champion who claimed both titles at 145 pounds. His opponent is Dillon Bera (131-22).

Albert Gallatin has two entries on the WPIAL All-Stars, Jeff Dulaney and Lance Bryson.

Dulaney (91-30) is a WPIAL Class AAA runner-up at 152 pounds. He will face Zac Sibula (195-11), a four-time Wisconsin champion.

Bryson (138-20) is a two-time WPIAL runner-up and two-time PIAA third-place finisher at 171 pounds. He is matched with Sam Engelland (148-21).

Kiski School will be represented on the WPIAL All-Star team for the first time, by Brock LiVorio at 119 pounds. LiVorio (132-21) is a two-time National Prep Tournament finalist who won last year and placed second this year.

LiVorio will face Malachi Root (176-8).

LiVorio will be joined in the lower weights by Zach Cecchetti, Nico Cortese and Zack Zummo.

Cecchetti (128-49) is a two-time WPIAL runner-up from Kiski Area. His opponent in the 112-pound bout is Grant Sutter (167-20), a two-time Wisconsin champion.

Cortese (157-16), a four-time PIAA place-winner and two-time WPIAL champion, wrestled for Hempfield. His opponent in the 119-pound bout is Thane Antczak (171-11), a two-time Wisconsin champ.

Zummo (106-14) is a two-time WPIAL champion from Plum. His opponent in the bout at 130 is Matt Gaffney (165-17).

Also wrestling for the WPIAL All-Star team are North Hills' Adam Harold, Norwin's Mike Salopek, Chartiers Valley's Dan Utchel and Connellsville's Justin Haines.

Harold (121-42), a WPIAL Class AAA runner-up, will face Cody Friedmoth (181-14) at 160 pounds.

Salopek (112-18), a WPIAL Class AAA champion, will wrestle Joe Budi (170-20), a two-time Wisconsin champ, at 189 pounds.

Utchel (106-26) is a two-time WPIAL champion who placed second in the PIAA this season at 215 pounds. He will face Nick Lloyd (137-37), a two-time Wisconsin champ.

Haines (126-32) is a two-time WPIAL champion and two-time PIAA third-place finisher at heavyweight. He will be facing Zak Saerve (160-20).