BRIAN BELL

Athlete
, Wrestling and Football

Houston, PA & Chartiers-Houston High School

Bell was a key member of the 1981 and 1982 PIAA Class AAA and WPIAL Class AAA Wrestling Team Champions. He won the 145-pound PIAA Class AAA State Championship in 1981, finishing a 35-7 season. Bell also earned third-place PIAA honors in 1982, compiling a 29-4 season. In football, Bell was a standout running back for the 1981 undefeated conference champions. The 1981 Observer-Reporter Offensive Player of the Year, he rushed for over 1,200 yards and 16 touchdowns, including a 260-yard performance against Washington. Bell earned All-WPIAL and All-State honors, including seven games with over 100 yards rushing.