Stanley L. Reggie

West Wyoming native an Assistant Surgeon General

<b>First Posted:</b> 5/9/2010<br><br>Brothers Thor and Ivan Balavage of West Avoca ended their seasons as members of the Pittston Area Elementary Wrestling program by participating in the Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling Championships.
 
Thor, a sixth grader, completed his elementary career with a 114-36 record. In his four seasons with the Patriots program, he was a Penn League Champion twice and Penn League runner-up twice. 
Thor qualified for the Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling Area X Championship with a second place finish at the Regional Qualifier in Tunkhannock. He competed at the Area X Championship where he finished third losing to the eventual state champion in the process. 
 
Ivan, a fourth grader, completed his fourth season with the Patriots, finishing with a 55-6 record. He moved his elementary career record to 135-40. 
Ivan has been a Penn League Champion twice, Most Outstanding Wrestler once, and a third-place finisher once. He was the only Pittston Area wrestler to qualify for the PJW State Wrestling Championships held last month at the Mohegan Sun Arena. Ivan was eliminated in the fourth round consolations missing the medal round by one loss. His losses at states were a 3-1 overtime decision and a 2-1 decision. 
Thor and Ivan are the sons of Darlene and Anthony Balavage, West Avoca. They also have a sister, Gwen.

Balavage brothers compete in PA Juniors