It may not have resulted in a medal at the end of the day, as two tight losses capped his run in second-round consolations. But after strong runs at Ultimate Warrior, districts and regionals, it was further proof that the Bald Eagle sophomore has taken multiple steps forward this season.

“I’ve had about an hour to reflect upon my season and the kind words people have said to me. Looking back on it now, I really had a great season,” said Lomison.

“It’s not what I wanted. My goal is to place here and keep winning matches, but it got cut short and it is what it is. The sun’s going to rise tomorrow. I’ve just got to keep going with the days and keep getting better each day.”

To kick things off, Lomison went toe-to-toe with two-time state medalist Noah Doi of Camp Hill, a wrestler who’s since gone on to reach championship semifinals at this year’s event.

Gauge Botero, Faith Christian grapples with Tanner Guenot, Bald Eagle Area during the PIAA Wrestling Championships in Hershey. DAVE KENNEDY/For The Express

There, he’d take a 3-1 lead, flipping Doi over his back amidst a scramble to secure a takedown midway through the second. Doi bounced with a takedown a short span later, but Lomison would fight tooth and nail to try to alleviate the deficit, almost pulling off the same takedown he’d secured in the second.

Despite the loss, Lomison wasn’t dejected heading into his consolation bout.

He’d instead come out on fire, securing two takedowns and two reversals before wrapping things up with an early third-period fall. Not only did his first state win come by pin, but it also came against a wrestler that stood one slot short of a top ten ranking in Saucon Valley’s Hector Mateo.

Ultimately, his final setback followed closely, as he fell in his ensuing bout on Day Two to No. 15 Jonathon Bissell (Sharpsville) by 8-6 decision. But like his debut, it was a tight match that displayed the aforementioned strengths, one he can learn from moving forward.

“Giving up cheap points (and) finishing my shots. Knowing the situation, that’s probably the thing,” said Lomison when discussing what he hopes to build on from the run.

Caden Judice, Bald Eagle Area celebrates after defeating Cyrus Hurd, North East during the PIAA Wrestling Championships in Hershey. DAVE KENNEDY/For The Express

“I need to improve my riding ability, I probably only had about 30 seconds of riding time this whole tournament. I’m not upset about it, lot of good things to build on and keep going.”

While his freshman season showed promise, the next showed how far he could push it with an uptick in confidence. Though the season featured ups and downs to start, he really hit his stride down the stretch of January and through postseason.

He finished the season surpassing 40 winnings, eclipsing last year’s win total by 14 with 41 and heading into his junior campaign two victories short of 70. With two years left to develop, Lomison expects to continue trending upward.

“I think it clicked at the Ultimate Warrior down in West Branch that I can wrestle with anyone and be as good as anyone and beat anyone,” expressed Lomison. “I don’t want to stop now; I don’t want this to be my peak. I want to peak my junior and senior year, hopefully get into a nice college or something. That’s my goal.”

“I had a fun run (and) enjoyed this season a lot more than last year,” he added.

Tanner Guenot, Bald Eagle Area tries to pin Jayce Walter, St. Marys during the PIAA Wrestling Championships in Hershey. DAVE KENNEDY/For The Express