Welcome to the home of the Port Washington Pirates Wrestling Team! Under the leadership of Head Coach Angelo LaRosa, the Pirates compete in the challenging North Shore Conference and represent Port Washington in the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) at the Division I level.

The program features two levels of competition—Varsity and JV—providing opportunities for athletes to develop their technique, strength, and competitive mindset. The Pirates have a proud tradition of success, built on hard work, resilience, and a commitment to excellence on the mat.

The Port Washington wrestling program is supported by a strong feeder program, the Port Washington Piranhas, which helps develop young wrestlers and ensures continued success at the high school level.

Program Highlights

• State Championships: 1971, 1984
• Team State Qualifiers: 1970, 1971, 1984, 2003, 2007
• Conference Championships: 1963, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2017
• Individual State Champions
  Dennis Grisar | 133lbs (1963)
  Marv Lesch | 167lbs (1964)
  Chico Poull | 123lbs (1970)
  Pee Wee Mueller | 155lbs (1970)
  Len Gucciardi | 145lbs (1971)
  Joe Sigler | 126lbs (1984)
  Dan Schumacher | 125lbs (1989)
  David Arendt Jr | 275lbs (2003)
  Alex Dieringer | 103lbs (2008) | 140lbs (2010) | 145lbs (2011)
  Noah Rosado | 113lbs (2014)
  Garett Kawczynski | 215lbs (2025)

With a history of producing talented wrestlers and competitive teams, the Pirates continue to uphold their tradition of excellence. Join us in cheering on the team as they strive for success on and off the mat. Go Pirates!