Times News sports staff are covering all the action at the PIAA Southeast Regional wrestling tournament.

Five local wrestlers made it to the finals of the event, which are currently underway.

At 106 lbs., Kevan Gentile of Jim Thorpe defended his regional title.

As of 6:30 p.m., Northern Lehigh's Ryan Barber (160), Lehighton's Connor Frey (195), and Northern Lehigh's Cameron Kates (285) were awaiting their final matchups.

In all 12 local wrestlers will be headed to Hershey for the PIAA state wrestling tournament.

Follow @patmat01 on twitter for up to the minute information on the tournament.