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Signal Mountain Second To Halls In State Wrestling

Three Uhorchuk Brothers Lead Eagles With State Titles

• Saturday, February 25, 2023
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• John Hunt

FRANKLIN, Tenn. – It’s been an amazing month for those wrestlers from Knoxville Halls.

It all began three weeks ago when they nipped Signal Mountain by a point to win their first-ever State Duals title. They did it again here Saturday afternoon at the Williamson County Agricultural Exposition Center as they won their first-ever traditional state title.

The Red Devils only had one champion, but they also had one runner-up and five others in the medals to finish first with 151.5 points.

Signal Mountain was second with 136 points and six medalists while Pigeon Forge was third with 124 and also six medalists. Defending champ Greeneville was fourth with 121.5 while Fairview was a distant fifth with 85.

The Soddy Daisy Trojans finished sixth with 82.5 points and six medalists, led by 160-pound runner up Elijah Turner.  Andrew Lewis and Braylan Cosper both finished third at 126 and 138, respectively.

Greeneville was the leader in state champs with four while Signal Mountain was next with three. Seven other schools had one apiece, including Harpeth, Green Hill, Red Bank, Trousdale County, Pigeon Forge, Seymour and Halls.

Shannon Sayne was quite hesitant to talk about another state title on Friday when it was obvious that his team had the team title all but wrapped up. He was more ready to chat following Harlen Hunley’s first-period pin at 138.

“I feel good now and we can talk about that state title,” Sayne said with a smile while the championship matches continued.

“It’s been a great weekend for us as we came up here and competed. We brought 13 individuals and I felt like we had a chance, but we had to have contributions from all 13 and we got it.

“I think we caught people by surprise when the won the state dual and I think people were still overlooking us this weekend, but we just proved the naysayers wrong. I just love being the underdog, but it’s been a great ride for us,” the 1998 Halls graduate added with a smile.

Signal Mountain was hoping to even the score after getting upset in the state duals, but it just didn’t happen as the Eagles didn’t perform across the board like coach Houston Clements had hoped they would.

“I couldn’t be any more proud, but what a great way to go out,” he began shortly after Caleb Uhorchuk won his fourth state title and was the last of the three brothers to win the state’s biggest prize.

“Ethan capped an undefeated season when he beat Andy Cable and what a great win that was for him. I’m really lucky to have those guys on my team. It’s like having three Michael Jordans in your lineup.

“We took ourselves out of the running on Friday, but we finished on a great note today. Give Halls a lot of credit as they were the best team for sure, but we’ve had a great season and we’re planning to be back next year.

Greeneville’s four champions included Carson Dupill at 120 with his second title and Hunter Mason at 145, who won his fourth state title and was honored as the tournament’s Outstanding Wrestler. 

Colin Dupill won his fourth title at 152 while Morgan Lowery was the winner at 195.

Signal’s three winners included the Uhorchuk’s, freshman JoJo at 113 with his first, sophomore Ethan at 126 with his second and senior Caleb at 132 with his fourth.

Other champions included Harpeth’s Thomas Magness at 160, Green Hill’s Jake Stacey at 170, Red Bank’s Kobe Smith at 182 and Trousdale’s Robert Atwood at 220 with his second title.

Also, Caleb Wolfe of Pigeon Forge at 285, Seymour’s Samuel Comes at 106 and Hunley of Halls at 138.

The 182-pound final between Red Bank’s Smith and Sycamore’s Logan Heckert was voted Best Match after the Red Bank junior prevailed by 1-0 margin over the two-time state champ, Smith using an escape midway through the second period for the difference.

“It feels great,” the 16-year-old Red Bank junior said after winning his first state title.

“I was thinking to myself in the last minute that all I had to do was hang on to win and I was able to do that, but this is something I’ve been dreaming about for a long time,” he added.

Greeneville’s Mason was honored as the Outstanding Wrestler for the Class A tournament.

Whitwell finished with two medalists, including third-place Bennett McDougall at 170 and Wyatt Davis, who was fourth at 138.  Marion County's Keanun was third at 285 while Polk's Oleksaudr Warner was fourth at 145.

FINAL TEAM SCORES: 1. Knoxville Halls 151.5; 2. Signal Mountain 136; 3. Pigeon Forge 124; 4. Greeneville 121.5; 5. Fairview 85; 6. Soddy Daisy 82.5; 7. Gibbs 72; 8. Green Hill 71.5; 9. Sycamore 65.5; 10. Page 58.5; 26. Whitwell 31; 20. Red Bank 28; 25. East Hamilton 21; 32. Polk Co. 15.5; 33. Marion Co. 15; 40. East Ridge 7; 42. Hixson 4.

CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS

106 –Samuel Comes (Seymour) won by technical fall over Justin Muniz (Green Hill), 5:28;

113 – JoJo Uhorchuk (Signal Mountain) pinned Ethan Martin (Hillwood), 2:38;

120 – Carson Dupill (Greeneville) major dec. Henry Ribble (Fairview), 16-5;

126 – Ethan Uhorchuk (Signal Mountain) dec. Andy Cable (Pigeon Forge), 5-1;

132 – Caleb Uhorchuk (Signal Mountain) pinned Sam Hutchison (Halls), 3:57;

138 –Harlen Hunley (Halls) pinned Brody McLemore (Eagleville), 1:48;

145 – Hunter Mason (Greeneville) pinned Luke London (Sycamore), 5:40;

152 – Colin Dupill (Greeneville) won by major dec. over Seth McCoy (Forrest), 12-4

160 – Thomas Magness (Harpeth) dec. Elijah Turner (Soddy Daisy), 1-0;

170 – Jake Stacey (Green Hill) major dec. Aiden Littles (Pigeon Forge), 16-7;

182 – Kobe Smith (Red Bank) dec. Logan Heckert (Sycamore), 1-0;

195 – Morgan Lowery (Greeneville) dec. Aiden Howard (Pigeon Forge), 10-3;

220 – Robert Atwood (Trousdale Co.) pinned Tyson Click (Samuel Everett School For Innovation), 1:44;

285 – Caleb Wolfe (Pigeon Forge) pinned Ronan O’Connell (Page), 3:13.

CONSOLATION FINALS FOR THIRD PLACE

106 – John Haney (Upperman) major dec. Blake Allen (Gibbs), 13-4;

113—Kyle Nielsen (Spring Hill) dec. Ezra Finstad (Gibbs), 8-2;

120 –Landon Turner (Harpeth) dec. Nathan Simpson (Page), 3-2;

126 – Andrew Lewis (Soddy Daisy) dec. Jordan Sexton (Halls), 7-5;

132 – Keegan Seaver (Fairview) major dec. Jake Ferrell (Davy Crockett), 12-4;

138 – Braylan Cosper (Soddy Daisy) dec. Wyatt Davis (Whitwell), 4-0;

145 – Ayden Hood (Pigeon Forge) dec. Oleksaudr Warner (Polk Co), 5-3 in overtime;

152 – Jackson Davis (Signal Mountain) dec. Barrett Whaley (Halls), 10-4;

160 – Briar Whaley (Halls) dec. Malachi Bennett (Fairview), 7-4;

170 – Bennett McDougall (Whitwell) dec. Daniel White (Cheatham Co.), 12-10 in overtime;

182 –Elijah Hubbs (Gibbs) dec. Gabe Ferrell (Davy Crockett), 3-1 in overtime;

195 – Kendrick Curtis (Fairview) dec. Nathan Downey (Green Hill), 4-2;

220 – Cayden Buchannan (Spring Hill) dec. Bull Goodman (Halls), 4-1;

285 – Keanun Cummings (Marion Co) dec. Landon Brooks (Gibbs), 3-1 in overtime.

CONSOLATION FINALS FOR FIFTH PLACE

106 – Luke Higdon (Signal Mountain) dec. Aiden Smith (Tennessee), 4-2;

113 – Evan Glass (Volunteer) dec. Luke Carpenter (East Hamilton), 7-6;

120 – Zander Duncan (Soddy Daisy) dec. David Cook (Halls), 10-5;

126 – Eli Moore (Tennessee) dec. Thomas Brown (Page), 5-1;

132 – Greg Gomez (Martin Luther King) dec. Adam Alvarez (Cheatham Co.), 9-5;

138 – Cody Agnell (Tullahoma) won by forfeit over Dylan Davenport (Sycamore);

145 – Caleb Adkins (Tullahoma) major dec. Thomas Solomon (Eagleville), 11-3;

152 – Nikolas Taylor (White House-Heritage) dec. Logan Rawlinson (Soddy Daisy), 10-8;

160 – Wyatt Howard (Pigeon Forge) dec. Dawson Jones (Sullivan East), 5-2;

170 – Michael Carter (Spring Hill) dec. Tucker Ross (Soddy Daisy), 10-4;

182 – Connor Avans (Tullahoma) won by technical fall over Caleb Richardson (East Hamilton), 2:40;

195 – John Geist (Livingston Academy) dec. Isaac Chapa (Cascade), 3-2 in overtime;

220 – William Henderson (Fairview) dec. Jacob Winchester (Signal Mountain), 2-1;

285 – Caleb Turner (Halls) dec. Robert Tatum (Tullahoma), 3-2 in overtime.

(Email John Hunt at nomarathonmoose@gmail.com)
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GA coverage for those that know coach McGhee…

Mitch McGhee to be inducted into the Georgia Chapter of National Wrestling Hall of Fame

• Feb 14, 2023

Pictured above is Mitch McGhee

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Mitch McGhee (Jefferson, GA) - Starting with 13 years as a young head coach in Rockdale and Hall Counties to his two decades in administration as principal and system superintendent, where he installed and helped coach several new middle school and youth level programs, to 11 years as a retired assistant coach at Jefferson HS, helping lead teams to 7 traditional and 8 dual meet state championships, he has found ways to give back to wrestling throughout his 42 years in the sport.

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Edited February 26, 2023 by soms2

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Clarksville Coverage…

For the first time in eight years, a Clarksville school did not win this on the girls side. Cleveland High School took first place with 134 points, but Rossview was close behind with 128. Clarksville High claimed third with 120 and Montgomery Central finished in fifth place with 90.

Clarksville area wrestling: 7 state champions, Brenot named Best Wrestler, Gonzalez threepeats | PHOTOS

By Ryan Vinson 

Clarksville Now

February 26, 2023 1:47 pm

FRANKLIN, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – High school wrestling in Tennessee culminated with the TSSAA state individual tournament at the Williamson County Ag Expo Park from Thursday to Saturday.

Of the 58 wrestlers from the Clarksville area who attended, seven were crowned state champions while another 15 medaled.

Champions

Two-time State Champion, 2023 Best Wrestler Aidan Brenot (CHS senior, 182 lbs)

Since finishing 2nd in 2021, Aidan Brenot has been on a rampage. Undefeated by any other Tennessean in that time, he claimed his second straight state championship with a season record of 52-0. His first two matches at this year’s tournaments were pins, and then he won 21-6 in the semifinal.

In the final he found himself against Knox Watson of Bradley Central. Brenot controlled the match from start to finish, taking Watson down and letting him up at will. The match ended with Brenot winning,15-5. At the conclusion of the tournament, the coaches voted Brenot as the Best Wrestler for the boys’ AA tournament.

Three-time State Champion Ella-Lina Gonzalez (CHS senior, 114 lbs)

Ella-Lina Gonzalez entered this tournament looking to become the first female wrestler from CHS to win three state titles. She opened with pins in the first two rounds before things got interesting in the semifinals. Down by two going into the third period, she had a reversal and a nearfall to score five and punch her ticket to the finals. There she was up against Nataleigh Shane of Bradley Central.

Gonzalez struck first with a takedown, but her penalty and an escape by Shane tied things up 2-2. Gonzalez pulled ahead by one point in the second period, 4-3, then chose to start the third period on the bottom. Despite Shane’s best efforts, she was unable to score on Gonzalez in the final period, and Gonzalez secured her third championship with a season record of 72-5. This match was voted the Best Match of the girls’ tournament by the coaches.

Two-time State Champion Sha’niayha Wysinger (CHS junior, 235 lbs)

Wysinger looked the part of a returning champion in the early rounds, recording two pins and a 17-2 tech fall. In the final, she faced off with a familiar foe: Diamond Young of Cleveland, whom Wysinger came from behind to pin in 2022’s title match after being down 7-1.

The script was pretty similar; Young went up early with a takedown and a nearfall, then tacked on an escape in the second period to go up 6-0. But Wysinger took Young down, then pinned her for her second title and a season record of 21-5.

State Champion Ty Bryant (CA senior, 132 lbs)

Bryant made her third appearance in the state tournament and second appearance in the final. This time she was up against Haley Redmond from Gibbs High School. In the third period, Redmond slammed Bryant to the mat and Bryant remained still for several minutes. After the trainers got her back on her feet and ran through concussion protocols, the referee declared Bryant the winner. Redmond’s specific hold on Bryant did not allow Bryant to defend her head from the impact of the slam, and because Bryant was injured by this illegal move, Redmond was disqualified. Bryant finished her senior season with a record of 33-3.

State Champion Genesis Gilmore (MCHS senior, 145 lbs)

Gilmore made her fourth appearance at the state tournament, pinning her first three opponents to punch her ticket to her third finals. In the championship, she wasted no time claiming her first title, pinning Collierville’s Mercedes Standard in 50 seconds to cap off a stellar high school career and a 46-4 senior campaign.

State Champion Audrey Levendusky (MCHS freshman, 126 lbs)

Levendusky came in swinging in her first appearance at the state tournament. The freshman pinned her first three opponents to put herself into the finals. There she faced off with Verena Pate, a senior from St. Andrew’s and defending state champion. Levendusky’s takedown in the first period and a nearfall in the second were enough to seal the deal as she won, 5-0, finishing off a 43-8 debut season.

State Champion Mariana Bowen (RHS freshman, 120 lbs)

Bowen also started strong as a freshman, pinning her first two opponents early. Her semifinal match was cut short when her opponent was injured during a takedown attempt and had to forfeit. In the final, Bowen was paired up with West Creek sophomore Jes’onia Barefield. Barefield struck first, leading 5-0 after the first period. Then Bowen took over, scoring eight unanswered points, including pinning her opponent in the third period with 57 seconds left on the clock, to claim the win, 8-5. Bowen finished the year with a 46-11 record.

Finalists

Junior Alyssa Adamo (RHS 152) made her first appearance in the state finals, but found herself up against Maggie Graham, three-time state champion from Bartlett High School. Adamo did well to survive the first period, but Graham pinned her in the second to secure her fourth championship and the Best Wrestler award for the girls’ division.

Jes’onia Barefield (WCHS 120) followed up her 6th place finish as a freshman in 2022 with a much stronger showing in 2023. She made it to the final, where she fell to Rossview’s Mariana Bowen as described above.

Medalists

• 3rd place: Lilli Cobb (CHS 132), Irelynn Laurin (RHS 160), Max Landrum (RHS 138), Katie McMillan (RHS 185)
• 4th place: Jack Stein (CHS 160), Brooklyn Whiteside (CHS 138), Shyanne Michalski (NWHS 100), Evelin Ochoa (RHS 132), Eleasa Renken (WCHS 107)
• 5th place: Kayla Powers (CHS 145), Cearyona O’Conner (MCHS 165)
• 6th place: Seth Robles (CHS 145), Audra Buckley (MCHS 185)

The following wrestlers picked up two wins each before being eliminated: Peyton Langon (CHS 220), Lily Ann Blair (CHS 120), Gracie Tuberville (MCHS 107), Lily Peters (MCHS 152), Ethan Cunningham (NWHS 152), Roldon Timothy (NWHS 285), Nick Collins (RHS 113), Ava Teasley (RHS 100), Analise Jetter (RHS 138), Stitch Nikolao (RHS 145), Zahara Williams (RHS 235), Standford Thompson (WCHS 182), Joshua Ward (WCHS 195)

The following wrestlers got a taste of victory at state, picking up one win each: Ahmoyre Galbreath (CHS 170), Ava Ziegler (CHS 126), Kohana Renner (CHS 152), Autumn Lynch (CA 165), Sean Johnson (KHS 138), Frederick Ellis (KHS 195), Sally Johnson (NWHS 132), Ben Mayberry (RHS 126), Jacob Miller (RHS 132), Tristan Samuelson (RHS 182), Thomas Shipstead (RHS 220), Addie Bess (RHS 107)

The following wrestlers capped off a strong postseason with an appearance at the state tournament: A’Tiana Atkins (CHS 185), Reese Levendusky (MCHS 126), Levi Mayfield (MCHS 152), Ryan Babuscio (MCHS 160), Julie Garcia Suarez (NWHS 107), Anjolina Rosario (NWHS 165), Cruz Rodriguez (RHS 120), Anna Jenks (RHS 126), Ayden Andalon (WCHS 285), Najette Mojica-Soto (WCHS 114), Syriana Berrios (WCHS 138)

Team points

At an individual tournament, wrestlers still score points for their teams to see which program performs best overall. For the first time in eight years, a Clarksville school did not win this on the girls side. Cleveland High School took first place with 134 points, but Rossview was close behind with 128. Clarksville High claimed third with 120 and Montgomery Central finished in fifth place with 90.

Chris Smith is editor-in-chief of ClarksvilleNow.com. Reach him by email at csmith@clarksvillenow.com or call 931-648-7720.

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Oakland's Risner wins state wrestling title

• By Monte Hale Jr. mhale@mainstreetmediatn.com
• Feb 26, 2023 Updated 4 hrs ago

 

Oakland wrestler Mila Risner brought home the gold medal in her final season on Saturday at the TSSAA state championships, defeating Cleveland’s Mayka Parker 8-4 to win the 107-pound class at the Williamson County Expo Center.

Risner rolled through the tournament, defeating Payton Agnell of Tullahoma, Jenna Baines of Greenville, Eleasea Renken of West Creek and Parker in the finals.

Blackman’s Mason Sells came up just short of a state title, falling to Matt Belcher of Bradley Center. However, he became the first Blaze wrestler to medal in each of his four years.

Eagleville junior Brody McLemore finished runner-up in the 138-pound class in the Class A boys bracket.

Blackman junior Sebron Colson finished runner-up as well, falling in the finals to Jose Cordero of Cleveland.

In all, 17 wrestlers from Rutherford County — five from Riverdale (all girls), four from Oakland, three each from Blackman and Siegel, and two from Eagleville — won medals.

Riverdale’s girls sent eight wrestlers and five — Grace Von Loh (third in the 100-pound class), Kiley McNerney (fifth in 107), Morgan Sacharczyk (third in 120), Madison Newbern (fifth in 152) and Carter Grissom (fourth in 152) — all earned medals.

Siegel’s Chase Vashel finished sixth in the 126-pound class, and Annabelle Dalton of Siegel placed sixth in the 152-pound class.

In the boys’ competition, Eagleville’s Solomon Thomas (sixth in 145), Siegel’s Chase Creque (sixth in 113), Blackman’s Thomas Rubio (sixth in 126), Oakland’s Landon Beasley (fourth in 132), Oakland’s Jaxsen Nieuwsma (third in 138) and Oakland’s Zach Turk (fifth in 285) all medaled as well.

 

TSSAA STATE WRESTLING RESULTS

Rutherford County

Class A Boys

113: Zachary Lewis, Eagleville: def. Jayden Mondragon, Cocke County, fall; lost to Evan Glass, Volunteer, 2-0; def. Ricky Lester, Stone Memorial, 8-1; lost Luke Carpenter, East Hamilton, 1-0.

126: Drake Rzemieniewski, Eagleville: lost to Trey Moreland, Sycamore, 4-0; lost to Eli Moore, Tennessee High, 16-2.

132: Jacob Pennington, Eagleville: def. Owen McCall, Alcoa, 4-0, fall; lost to Adan Alvarez, Cheatham Co. Central, 6-4; lost to Keegan Seaver, Fairview, 5-1.

138: Brody McLemore, Eagleville: def. Jackson Owens, Signal Mountain, 16-6; def. Donavan Smith Peters, Sullivan East, fall; def. Braylan Cooper, Soddy Daisy, 15-5; lost to Harlen Hunley, Knoxville Halls, fall. Finished second overall.

145: Thomas Solomon, Eagleville: def. Trevor Sexton, Knoxville Halls, 10-6; lost to Luke London, Sycamore, TF; def. Alejendro Gutierrez, Millington Central, 5-1; lost to Ayden Hood, Pigeon Forge 13-7, lost to Caleb Adkins, Tullahoma, 11-3. Finished sixth overall.

160: Cole Darnell, Eagleville: lost to Thomas Magness, Harpeth, fall; lost to Conrad Morales, Cocke Co., forfeit.

170: Houston Retting, Eagleville: lost to Daniel White, Cheatham Co. Central, 9-3; lost to Gilman Reid, 11-3.

Class AA Boys

106: Sebron Colson, Blackman; def. Nolan Barton, Nolensville, TF; def. Bryce Pulitzer, Dobyns Bennett, 7-0; def. Miguel Rincon, Bradley Central, 11-3; lost to Jose Cordero, Cleveland, 11-2. Finished second overall.

113: Chase Creque, Siegel, def. Michael Johnson, Mt. Juliet, fall; lost to Coby Baltz, Houston 3-2; def. Eric Ferrer, Antioch, fall; def. Miller, Science Hill, 9-4; def. Coby Baltz, Houston, 6-2. Finished third overall.

113: Deshawn Miller, Oakland: lost to Nate Graham, Station Camp; lost to Josph Marcin, Arlington, fall.

120: Aslan Nadeau, Blackman: def. Kennedy Watterson, Dobyns Bennett, 10-5; lost to Trenton Houston, Cookeville, fall; lost to Brayden Bouman, forfeit.
 

120: Brayden Bouma, Oakland: lost to Chase Smalling, Science Hill, fall; def. Graham Stanley, Brentwood by fall; def. Aslan Nadeau, Blackman, forfiet; lost to Russell Ford, Independence, 11-4.

126: Thomas Rubio, Blackman: def. Ashton Dy, Hendersonville, 6-0; lost to Jarvis Little, Summit TF; def. Ben Mayberry, Rossview, 11-4; lost to Nicholas Mercante, Wilson Central, fall. Finished sixth overall.

126: Nate Barbee, Oakland: def. Tyler Hix, Cookeville, fall; lost to Titus Norman, Dobyns Bennett, fall; def. Allen Graham, Rhea Co., 13-1; lost to Thomas Rubio, Blackmn, fall.

132: Landon Beasley, Oakland: def. Daniel Halcomb, Maryville, 22-6; def. Jacob Miller, Rossview, 9-6; lost to Damen Pullen, Collierville, 5-2; def. James Robinson, fall; lost to Rice, Cleveland, 3-0. Finished fourth overall.

138: Jaxsen Nieuwsma, Oakland: def. Riddeck Romano, Independence, 5-4; def. Max Landrum, Rossview, 7-0; lost to Landon Desselle, 14-1; def. Riddeck Romano, Independence, 3-2; def. Arash Yazdani, Brentwood 4-2. Finished third overall.

138: Grant Myers, Oakland: lost to Arash Yazdani, Brentwood, 4-1; defeated Jeante Tate, John Overton, forfeit; def. Sean Johnson, Kenwood, forfeit; lost to Landrum, Rossview, 6-2.

138: Noah Creque, Siegel: def. Matthew Anderson, Ravenwood, 17-6; lost to Connor Warnock, Wilson Central, fall; lost to Riddeck Romano, Independence, 6-4.

145: Mason Sells, Blackman: def. Andrew Donelson, Brentwood, 14-0; def. Wendell Myers, Wilson Central, 5-2; def. Brock Wittman, 9-5; lost to Matt Belcher, Bradley Central, 7-0. Finished second overall

 

160: Gabriel Larkin, Blackman: lost to Alex Osburn, Ravenwood, 2-1; def. Kyron Fielder, Station Camp, 7-1; lost to Matthew Schutt, Hillsboro, 4-0.
 

170: James Revell, Blackman: lost to Michael Colligan, Maryville, fall; lost to Scott Ehrlich, Hendersonville, fall.

182: Nicholas Mednicino, Stewarts Creek: lost to James Robinson, Jefferson County, 10-3; lost to Nolan Hudson, Wilson Central, fall.

195: Hayven Jenkins, Oakland: def. Zach Sinner, Nolensville, 9-8; lost to Devon Medina, Science Hill, 9-5; def. William Czerniak, Mt. Juliet 3-2; lost to James Green, Franklin, fall.

195: Miles Workman, Blackman, lost to Brandon Powell, Germantown, injury; lost to Ayden Derry, Anderson Co., forfeit.

220: Tarek Aldairi, Blackman: lost to Peyton Langon, Clarksville, 7-4; lost to Luke Santell, Nolensville, fall.

285: Zach Turk, Oakland: def. Chris Harris, Dobyns Bennett, fall; def. Randy, Jefferson, Cordova, 5-2; lost to Randy Jefferson, Cordova, 5-2; lost to Will Parodi, Ravenwood, 6-4; def. Ontarrious Woodruff, Howard, fall. Finished fifth overall

Girls

100: Grace Von Loh, Riverdale: def. Mylee Goodwin, Bradley Central, fall; def. Rhyne Johnson, 12-11, Greeneville; lost to Vivian Mariscal, John Overton, 6-5; def. Alyssa Archer, Franklin Co., fall; def. Shynne Michalski, Northwest, fall. Finished third overall.

100: Molly Cole, Oakland: lost to Alyssa Archer, Franklin Co., fall; lost to Mallory Howard, Millington Central, fall.

107: Kiley McNerney, Riverdale: def. Katie McIlvain, Bradley Central, fall; lost to Elenor Underwood, Seymour, 8-6; def. Payton Agnell, Tullahoma, 4-0; def. Gracie Tuberville, Mongomery Central, fall; lost to Eleasa Renken, 4-3; def. Elenor Underwood, Seymour, 4-1. Finished fifth overall.

107: Mila Risner, Oakland: def. Payton Agnell, Tullahoma, 10-4; def. Jenna Baines, Greeneville, fall; def. Eleasa Renken, West Creek, 14-6; def. Makya Parker, Cleveland, 8-4. Finished first overall.

114: Jamilynn Burton, Oakland: def. Elizabeth Lancaster, Knoxville Halls, fall; lost to Melanie Val, St. Andrew’s-Sewanee, 6-3; lost to Kylie Reeves, Pope John Paul II, fall.

120: Morgan Sacharczyk, Riverdale: lost to Jes’onia Barefield, West Creek, 14-2; def. Olivia Collins, Cleveland, fall; def. Tori Iams, Knoxville Halls, 10-2; def. Wachipi Hamelyck, Sullivan East, fall; def. Gabriella Rincon, 9-0; def. Maddie Jones, Bartlett, fall. Finished third overall.

120: Shai Ring, Blackman: lost to Maddie Jones, Bartlett, fall; lost to Delaney Nichols, fall.

126: Chase Vashel, Siegel: def. Maddison Ellis, Baylor School, fall; def., Kristen Allsup, Dickson Co., forfeit; lost to Verena Pale, St. Andrews-Sewanee, fall; lost to Halai Cox, McGavock, 10-4; lost to Angelina Slingluff, Seymour, 11-10. Finished sixth overall.

126: Ja’Keythia Gooch, Riverdale: lost to Verena Pate, St. Andrew‘s-Sewanee, fall; def. Anna Jenks, Rossview, 6-3; lost to Ansley Reed, Science Hill, 11-4.

132: Destiny Holt, Stewart Creek: lost to Ty Bryant, Clarksville Academy, fall; lost to Lillian Deschamp, Cookeville, fall.

132: Malyn Lake, Rockvale: lost to Lilli Cobb, Clarksville, fall; lost to Kenlei Johnson, 19-6.

132: Mirah Currie, Oakland: lost to Evelin Ochoa, Rossview, fall; def. Madison Williams, forfeit; lost to Sophia Satterfield, Knoxville Halls, fall.

138: Abigail Vanderheyden, Oakland: def. Hannah Howton, Maryville, fall; lost to Brooklyn Whiteside, fall; def. Kaira Webb, fall; lost to Rylee Bennet, Summit, fall.

138: Mollie Bowman, Siegel: lost to Sawyer Ward, Science Hill, 10-1; lost to Kaira Webb, Tullahoma, 4-1.

145: Mia Sanders, Riverdale: lost to Mercedes Standard, Collierville, fall; def. Chloe Greenwell; lost to Jaelyn Patton, Stone Memorial, fall.

152: Madison Newbern, Riverdale: def. Lily Peters, Montgomery Central, fall; def. Rubie Knighten, Gibbs, fall; lost to Maggie Graham, Bartlett, fall; lost to Kara Blevins, Bearden, fall; def. Annabelle Dalton, Siegel, fall. Finished fifth overall.

152: Annabelle Dalton, Siegel: def. Kohana Renner, Clarksville, fall; def., Bethany Patton, Stone Memorial, fall; lost to Alyssa Adamo, Rossview, fall; lost to Janiya Clemmons, fall; lost to Madison Newbern, Riverdale, fall. Finished sixth overall.

165: Jaden Enos, Siegel: lost to Angel Coger, West Ridge, fall; def. Anjolina Rosario, fall; def. Savannah Davis, Livingston Academy, fall; lost to Cearyana O’Conner, Montgomery Central, fall.

165: Marley Harris, Oakland: lost to Brianna Cook, Unicoi Co., TF; def. Kaitlyn Carson, Cumberland Co., fall; lost to Cearyana O’Conner, Montgomery Central.

165: Carter Grissom, Riverdale: def. Rebecca Deyo, Knoxville Catholic, fall; def. Cearyona O’Conner, Montgomery Central; fall; lost to Ailya Whaley, Maryville, fall; def. Jade Lenhart, Coffee Co., fall; lost to Irelynn Laurin, Rossview, 5-4. Finished fourth overall.

185: Sydney Grissom, Riverdale: lost to Trinity Lynn, Gibbs, fall; def. Shelby Sells, Franklin Co., fall; def. Shelby Sells, Franklin Co. fall; lost to Nyla Lee, Bartlett, fall.

185: Tessa Ball, Blackman: lost to Ella Murphey, Hardin Valley Academy, fall; lost to Shilo Bryan, Moore Co., 4-2.

235: Ashleigh Williams, Stewarts Creek: lost to Diamond Young, Cleveland, fall; lost to Macy Greenlee, West Greene, fall.
 

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TSSAA wrestling: Executive director Mark Reeves, son Connor share special moment at state championships

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• By Blaine Kellar Robertson County Connection
• Feb 24, 2023 Updated Feb 25, 2023

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Springfield sophomore Connor Reeves attempts to control his opponent at the TSSAA Class AA 132-pound state wrestling championship.

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Springfield's Connor Reeves performs a hold in the Class AA 132-pound consolation round.

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TSSAA Executive Director Mark Reeves (right) watches his son at the state wrestling championships.

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Greenbrier's Ethan White (right) faces his opponent in the consolation quarterfinals.

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White House Heritage's Nik Taylor competes in the semifinals of the TSSAA Class A 152-pound state wrestling championship.

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Brody Parnell, from White House Heritage, stares down his competition.

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Greenbrier's Harold Ward attempts to stand up against Hillwood's Isaiah Brasher.

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White House's Mason Mejia grabs hold of his opponent.

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Springfield's Jaime Sanginez lifts his competitor in the consolation round.

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Springfield junior Anson Dickerson throws his body to escape.

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Melvis Lopez-Miguel, from Greenbrier, looks to his coaches between periods.

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Springfield's Mac Gregory heads back to the center of the mat.

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Greenbrier's Jack Jones catches his breath between periods.

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Greenbrier's Will Carter waits in the bottom position.

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White House's Haden Cooper awaits the attack.

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Jesse Bullock, from Greenbrier, braces before hitting the mat.

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FRANKLIN – Mark Reeves can remember his son Connor rolling around on the black mats at the TSSAA state wrestling championships.

The father-son duo have attended the tournament yearly since Connor was about 3 years old. Some instances were with Mark’s Springfield wrestling teams. Other times the two went solely for their love of the sport.

This season, Mark entered the Williamson County Expo Center not as coach nor as fan or first-year TSSAA executive director, but as dad, watching his youngest compete for the first time in the championships.

“It was absolutely fantastic,” Mark said. “Whatever sport it is, to see your kids participating and having fun, it’s awesome.”

Connor Reeves was one of 14 Robertson County-area state championship qualifiers this season, and one of four from Springfield, snapping a three-year state tournament drought for the Yellow Jackets. He was eliminated from the Class AA 132-pound championship Friday morning after losing a consolation match to Cleveland’s Kaden Rice.

His dad was elevated to the role of executive director after a 14-year career with the TSSAA. He coached Springfield wrestling before that from 1997-2006.

Mark’s teams were the last in school history to reach the Class A-AA state dual tournament, with the 2005 squad taking state runner-up. Across his tenure as coach, Reeves sent at least one individual to the championship each year.

“He sees it in me because he knows how big of a part that was for my life, but it’s his own journey,” said Mark, a Springfield native. “It’s just fun for me to watch as a dad.”
 

Connor said Mark introduced and hooked him to the sport early after starting a wrestling program at the local YMCA.

The two watch college wrestling together and frequently grapple in their living room, Mark said, “although not as much now because he’s a whole lot harder to handle and I’m getting a lot older.”

“I can’t touch him. He’s so good,” added Connor. “It’s just fun rolling around with him. It’s always been one of my favorite parts of the day.

“He knows a lot about the sport. Him messing with me at the house, teaching me, showing me stuff and everything, it’s definitely helped me transfer it to the mat out here.”

After his son’s elimination, Mark fought back tears reflecting on Springfield's accomplishment of reaching the tournament to begin with.

He thought of his mentor and predecessor Randy Thomas, who founded the wrestling program in 1976 and won a state championship as football coach in 1993. A National Wrestling Hall of Fame member, Thomas originated the team’s skull and crossbone singlets and “Bruise Brother” identity.

“When you’re a Bruise Brother, you’re tough,” Springfield coach Christopher Holzer said. “When people see that skull and crossbones, they know that they’re in for a ride right there because you’re going to go out there and give everything that you have to win that match.

“(Mark) has got so much knowledge, and he’s got that knowledge from Coach Thomas and being a part of this program.”

White House Heritage’s Nik Taylor finishes fifth

White House Heritage junior Nik Taylor was the only Robertson County placer at the championships, earning fifth in the Class A 152-pound state tournament.

Taylor took his first two matches of the tournament against Clinton’s Riley Silk and Soddy Daisy’s Logan Rawlison before dropping a match in the semifinals to South Dakota State commit Colin Dupill.

Knoxville Halls freshman Barrett Whatley defeated Taylor in a 7-4 decision in the consolation semifinals, but Taylor ended his season on a high note by beating Rawlison for the second time in the fifth-place match Saturday.

“It’s been great,” Heritage coach Joseph Hill said. “I wish we would have gotten a few more (wrestlers) in, but they’ve really started showing up in wrestling.”

State tournament results:

Class A

Harold Ward, Greenbrier (106): Consolation second round

Will Carter, Greenbrier (120): Consolation second round

Brody Parnell, White House Heritage (120): Consolation quarterfinals

Jesse Bullock, Greenbrier (132): Consolation first round

Haden Cooper, White House (145): Consolation second round

Nik Taylor, White House Heritage (152): Fifth place

Ethan White, Greenbrier (170): Consolation quarterfinals

Mason Mejia, White House (220): Consolation first round

Melvis Lopez-Miguel, Greenbrier (220): Consolation quarterfinals

Jack Jones, Greenbrier (285): Consolation first round

Class AA

Jaime Sanginez, Springfield (106): Consolation second round

Connor Reeves, Springfield (132): Consolation first round

Anson Dickerson, Springfield (195): Consolation first round

Mac Gregory, Springfield (220): Consolation second round

Blaine Kellar

Blaine Kellar serves as the sports reporter for the Robertson County Connection. He graduated from Austin Peay State University in 2022 and has contributed for Main Street Preps since 2019.

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For anyone interested in our neighbors to the north, a little change that actually started due to a Texas transplant including some mat time with a familiar name, Bo…

Paducah Tilghman ends Union County’s 7-year run as state wrestling champions BY JARED PECK FEBRUARY 26, 2023 10:03 AM Paducah Tilghman’s Uriah Virzi celebrated his victory in the 190-pound finals of the 2023 KHSAA State Wrestling Championships at George Rogers Clark High School in Winchester on Saturday. TONIA WITT Tonia Witt Photo WINCHESTER Paducah Tilghman’s Uriah Virzi pinned his opponent with six seconds left in the final match of the KHSAA State Wrestling Championships on Saturday to put a thrilling, dramatic finish on a historic weekend for the Blue Tornado at George Rogers Clark High School. For Virzi, wrestling at 190 pounds, it was his second individual title after winning it all at 215 pounds a year ago.

For Paducah Tilghman, it was the fourth individual title for its wrestlers on the day and helped the Blue Tornado claim its first team championship and end Union County’s seven-year run at the top.

“Being an individual state champ two times, obviously, it’s going to make you feel accomplished,” Virzi said. “But the ability for our whole team to lock in and get the team title? That’s the most excited a man can be. Not only did I get it done, but I can share it with my entire team.”

Tilghman Coach Seth Livingston came to Paducah in 2020. In his first year at state, he brought three eighth-graders among his four wrestlers and finished 19th overall. They improved to fifth place in 2021 and fourth in 2022 with two of those original eighth-graders — Virzi and Malachi Rider — winning state titles. Now, those two are back-to-back state champs. That other former eighth-grader, Tilghman starting quarterback Jack James, finished third in his weight division on Saturday. Tilghman had never had an individual champion at the state meet until last year. The year before Livingston arrived, the Blue Tornado finished in a tie for 82nd — last place. “We’ve got a whole group of people, a huge support system that is committed to this goal — and it’s developing young men and women through the sport of wrestling,” said Livingston, who was recognized as the Kentucky Wrestling Coaches’ Association’s coach of the year on Saturday. “I’m excited. I’m fired up. But we’ve got a huge group of people that have submitted their lives to this end, and it came true.”

Tilghman racked up 185.5 team points to Union County’s 162. Great Crossing and Johnson Central finished in a tie for third with 119 points. Team points are awarded based on individual results. Of Tilghman’s 10 wrestlers at the meet, nine finished on the podium that recognizes the top eight finishers. “It was gritty. It was rough during the season, and it took these guys going through some stuff to come together,” Livingston said. The race between Tilghman and Union was close from the outset of the meet on Friday, but Jayden Frazier’s 13-11 sudden victory overtime win for Tilghman over Oldham County’s Miller Brown at 138 pounds clinched first place with several matches to go.

A few weeks ago, Frazier suffered a high ankle sprain against Brown. Since, in both the regional and the State First Round over the last two weeks, Frazier has been wrestling enough to advance but forfeiting other matches to lessen the chance he might aggravate his injury further. The sacrifice paid off. “I couldn’t forfeit this one,” Frazier said. “I just wanted to be part of history. I didn’t want to be left out of the moment.”
 

STRONG FINISH FOR LAFAYETTE WRESTLER During Friday’s matches, Lafayette’s Jasitin Kubwimana suffered a defeat to Great Crossing’s Ethan Sentelle, a wrestler he had beaten for the 150-pound region title two weeks ago. He was devastated. He went home and went for a run to clear his head. He came back Saturday feeling no pressure.

“I didn’t want to lose, but since I lost I was like, ‘Ain’t nothing holding me back now. My back is against the wall,’” he said. Kubwimana worked his way through the consolation bracket until he met up with Sentelle again. They battled for third place. This time Kubwimana came out on top in a 7-5 decision. “I didn’t want to go out my senior year letting down my team, my coaches, my family,” Kubwimana said. “That kept me motivated. I’ve got to do this for them and go out strong.”

Kubwimana was the top finisher among Lexington wrestlers. Frederick Douglass’ Anthony Condi finished fourth at 120. At 215 pounds, Bryan Station’s Jahvon Frazier finished fifth and Douglass’ Caleb Mpungu finished eighth.

Great Crossing’s Augustus Roberts battled Taylor County’s Leland Reeves in the 132-pound finals of the 2023 KHSAA State Wrestling Championships at George Rogers Clark High School in Winchester on Saturday.
 

Tonia Witt Tonia Witt Photo WARHAWKS KEEP IMPROVING While Paducah Tilghman has been around since 1918, Great Crossing has only been a school since 2019, which makes the Warhawks’ tie for third place pretty impressive. Great Crossing had seven podium finishes among its 11 wrestlers who qualified, including state runners-up Ren Birk at 113, Augustus Roberts at 132 and Aiden Butler at 157. Great Crossing finished 13th last year.
 

2023 KHSAA STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS At George Rogers Clark High School, Winchester. Top three finishers and Central Kentucky medalists listed. Complete results online at KHSAA.org: Orville Williams Outstanding Wrestler Award: Leland Reeves, Taylor County.

Team standings — 1. Paducah Tilghman, 185.5; 2. Union County, 162; 3. Great Crossing 119; 3. Johnson Central, 119.

106 — 1. Braden Blevins, Simon Kenton; 2. George Dennis, Harrison County; 3. Madden Brown, Oldham County; 5. Dakota Phillips, Boyle County.

113 — 1. Landen Evans, Ryle; 2. Ren Birk, Great Crossing; 3. Mason Orth, Campbell County; 4. Kaygen Roberts, Boyle County.

120 — 1. Jayden Raney, Union County; 2. TJ Meyer, Walton-Verona; 3. Amari Hardin, John Hardin; 4. Anthony Condi, Frederick Douglass.

126 — 1. Jordyn Raney, Union County; 2. Jayven Williams, Paducah Tilghman; 3. JD Morris, Johnson Central; 4. Rowdy Benner, Great Crossing; 6. Micah Thompson, Boyle County.

132 — 1. Leland Reeves, Taylor County; 2. Augustus Roberts, Great Crossing; 3. Hunter Jenkins, Union County; 6. Robert Nardelli, Madison Central.

138 — 1. Jayden Frazier, Paducah Tilghman; 2. Miller Brown, Oldham County; 3. Hunter Isaacs, Walton-Verona; 4. Isaac Johns, Woodford County; 6. Nicholas Armentano, Great Crossing.

144 — 1. Caleb Mays, Paducah Tilghman; 2. Bryant Beane, Louisville Trinity; 3. Mason Schweitzer, Walton-Verona; 4. Chris Begley, Madison Southern.

150 — 1. Malachi Rider, Paducah Tilghman; 2. Malachia Harris, Louisville Trinity; 3. Jasitin Kubwimana, Lafayette; 4. Ethan Sentelle, Great Crossing.

157 — 1. Braedon Herron, North Hardin; 2. Aiden Butler, Great Crossing; 3. Charlie McKune, Moore.

165 — 1. George Ferree, Louisville Trinity; 2. Dalton Matney, Johnson Central; 3. Brandon Burchett, Fairdale.

175 — 1. Jude Powell, Fairdale; 2. Gavin Ricketts, Union County; 3. Jack James, Paducah Tilghman; 5. Joshua Strayer, Great Crossing; 8. Jacobie White, Harrison County.

190 — 1. Uriah Virzi, Paducah Tilghman; 2. Lane Kiser, Louisville Trinity; 3. Zack Mccoart, Johnson Central.

215 — 1. Austin Silva, John Hardin; 2. Chase Price, Johnson Central; 3. Oscar “JT” Adams, Paducah Tilghman; 5. Jahvon Frazier, Bryan Station; 8. Caleb Mpungu, Frederick Douglass.

285 — 1. Carter Guillaume, St. Xavier; 2. Stephan Whitehead, Madison Southern; 3. Jimmy Mooney, Paducah Tilghman; 7. Paul McClure, Boyle County.
 

JARED PECK 859-488-2883 Jared Peck, the Herald-Leader’s Digital Sports Writer, covers high school athletics and has been with the company as a writer and editor for more than 20 years.

Note: Up until recently, Jason Nickal has been Assistant Principal and Athletics Director at Paducah Tilghman High School. ... One of his children is Bo, a Texas HS State champ and a graduate of Penn State University who was a three-time NCAA wrestling champion, now into UFC competition. Bo also claimed the 2019 U23 World Freestyle Championship and the US Open National championship.

Edited February 27, 2023 by soms2

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State Championship Wrestling: Desselle, Little titles lead Summit to historic 2nd-place showing

• By Charles Pulliam • Sports Editor 
• Feb 26, 2023 Updated 14 hrs ago

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Pete Miller and Landon Desselle 

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FRANKLIN – A year ago, Landon Desselle watched the state finals as Summit High School teammate Jarvis Little claimed the school’s first boys’ state wrestling title. He’s been on a mission to join Little as a state champion Spartan ever since. 

He got his Saturday, and Little repeated. So, mission accomplished; job’s done, right? Not even close.  

“Job’s not done for next year – I still need another one and I got a year, so I can get another one,” Desselle said after clinching the 138-pound Class AA state championship with a second-period pin of Wilson Central’s Connor Warnock during the TSSAA State Wrestling Championships at the Williamson County Ag Expo Center. 

Little, also a junior, doubled – well tripled – down as well. 

“Oh yeah, job’s never finished,” he said after winning the 126-pound championship. “It’s kind of like another stepping stone. It’s great to get another state title under my belt, but the job’s never finished.” 

Little recorded a takedown in overtime to defeat Cleveland senior Bentley Ellison. The two have met in each of the last three state tournaments with the Spartan winning the last two meetings – a thrilling overtime victory last year in the semifinals and Saturday’s final.

“It wasn’t as a dramatic as last year,” Little said of his 2-1 overtime victory in the semis last year against the then top-seeded Ellison. “I had the pressure to win it again this year and he’s a tough opponent, but I kind of hit the mental reset in overtime and got the takedown for the win.”

State Championship Wrestling: Indy's Lent finishes on top; 6 of 12 WillCo girls reach podium

• By Charles Pulliam • Sports Editor 
• Feb 26, 2023 Updated 14 hrs 

 

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FRANKLIN – Rylee Lent knows other girls can score points on her. That’s just the way the Independence High School senior wrestles: she gives up some 1s and 2s, but still maintains control.

Well, she controlled her last match Saturday at the Williamson County Ag Expo Center. And she gave up some points. However, after finishing short of having her hand raised as a state champion last year, she earned Williamson County’s fifth-ever girls wrestling title after a repeat run to the 100-pound final in the TSSAA Girls State Wrestling Championships.

“It feels pretty surreal right now,” Lent said smiling. “I’m still processing right now, but it’s pretty awesome.”

 

State Wrestling Photo Gallery – 2023 Championships

Here are photos featuring the nine Williamson County wrestlers that battled for state championships at the 2023 TSSAA State Wrestling Championships in Saturday's finals at the Williamson County Ag Expo Center in Franklin. 

 

 

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Desselle’s win came despite suffering a torn ACL back in November – an injury kept under wraps until after the championship win. The junior battled through strep throat about two weeks ago as well and still clinched a title. He’ll undergo surgery early this week and be back on the mats as soon as possible.

“For him to do what he did this season without being 100% with a bum leg is super special,” Summit coach Pete Miller said. “He told you last year in the interview that he wasn’t satisfied and he’s done everything he can. I’m so proud of him.” 

Summit’s Finley Jameson (152) advanced to the finals for a second time and both Brayden Leach (145) and Jensen Schreiber (182) placed third. The Spartans also reached the podium at 195 with Luke Justice’s fifth-place showing, while Blaise Masi (107), Zachery Little (120) and Michael Posey (132) placed sixth. 

Jameson fell short in his repeat trip to the title match, suffering a 3-0 decision setback against Cleveland’s Logan Fowler. 

“I’ve come a long way, but I still have a long way to go,” the Spartan senior said. “I have a lot to look forward to though wrestling in college.

"I’m just proud of our team effort because we all get into the wrestling room and push each other to be better. There’s a lot of love on this team; we’re talented and we’re tough.” 

The nine state medalists nearly matched Williamson County’s total haul from two years ago in the large schools classification. Summit finished runner-up in the team standings, scoring 152.5 points behind champion Cleveland’s 190. Wilson Central was third (138) and Dobyns Bennett was fourth (135).

The only county team to ever win the traditional state tournament team title regardless of classification was Franklin in 1989. The Admirals in 2005 and Fairview in the smaller schools’ classification in 2020 are the only other runner-up finishes.  

Miller, a Cleveland graduate and son of legendary coach Al Miller, said the Spartans' push into prominence is because of years of hard work. He pointed to the stands noting how all of the Spartan Club youth wrestlers were all painted up and still buzzing after championship Saturday concluded. They all witnessed Summit’s historic run firsthand – one that’s far from over, too. 

“We have seven returning medalists and two returning champions now,” he said. “I’m just thankful for all these families and these wrestlers that have bought into my dream and now it’s our dream and it’s coming to fruition.

"Those kids watching, they are realizing early that this is where they want to be, too. I remember that same feeling. It starts there.”

State Championship Wrestling: Indy's Lent finishes on top; 6 of 12 WillCo girls reach podium

Desselle said the Spartans will be right back in the mix. They were a match away of Cleveland in a tough state dual semifinal earlier this month and led the Blue Raiders after advancing seven wrestlers to Thursday's semifinals. 

“We are all going for a state title again next year,” Desselle said. “We took second this year, so that’s going to boost us and give us some momentum into next year. We’re confident.”

Besides the Spartans success on the mats, eight other WillCo grapplers reached the podium with Brentwood’s Wyatt Gibbs, a senior 170-pounder, and Nolensville’s Tre McTorry, a junior 160-pounder, also reaching the finals. 

Cleveland’s Lucas Szymborski scored a reversal with 25 seconds remaining in the 170-pound championship to edge Gibbs 2-1 – the Brentwood senior’s second consecutive runner-up finish in the weight class. 

“Wyatt has been our best wrestler for the last two seasons,” Brentwood coach Damon Smith said, noting Gibbs’ 100-12 record in two years. “Finishing runner-up was not his goal, but I’m really proud of him for his work ethic and determination to be successful. 

“These traits will carry on with him the rest of his life.” 

Two other Bruins reached the third-place match in juniors Arash Yazdani (138) and Clark Vaughn (152) – both took fourth – while Reed Loeffel (106) became just the third Brentwood freshman to ever medal after defeating Summit’s Masi 6-5 in a tight fifth-place All-WillCo matchup. 

“This really sets him up for success in the years to come,” Smith said. “Clark and Arash … they both will be back next season with one goal, and that’s to be a state champion.” 

McTorry was one of two Knights to reach the podium with senior Hayden Sinner placing fifth at 182. 

Nolensville coach Johnnie Melzoni was impressed with McTorry’s wrestling all tournament and the junior challenged Dobyns Bennett super sophomore Max Norman, a now two-time champion, before falling by a 9-6 decision in the final. McTorry gave up an early takedown but was never out of the match and threatened in the third period with a late reversal. 

His path to the state finals included defeating Coffee County’s Jacob Barlow with an emphatic first-period pin in the opening round rematch of last year’s third-place match won by Barlow. He also defeated another returning medalist in the semifinals in overtime when McTorry edged Cleveland’s Cy Fowler 6-4 with a takedown 23 seconds into OT. 

“I couldn’t be more proud of that young man to make the finals,” Melzoni said. “He was a region champion, sectional champion and most outstanding wrestler – all this and he’s a three-sport athlete.” 

McTorry, who also plays football, returned to the mat room in December after another Knights postseason run on the gridiron, and he’ll be on the baseball field Monday. 

“To compete at the level Tre does and not wrestle year-round is unheard of,” Melzoni said. 

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Despite not reaching the finals, Ravenwood senior Will Parodi (285) and Independence junior Spencer Kon (170) joined the Spartans Leach and Schreiber as third-place finishers, ending the season with wins. Parodi, who fell in the quarterfinals to eventual state runner-up Keimel Redford of Science Hill, won his final three matches. 

“I don’t even know what to feel at this point,” the lighter heavyweight said after hanging on for a 1-0 decision in his final match against Coffee County’s Blayne Myers. “To be at the state tournament and finally place – it means so much. I might just be the happiest man right now.” 

Kon reached the third-place match for a second consecutive season for the Eagles, who placed all three wrestlers with senior Russell Ford ending a decorated career with a fifth-place showing at 120 and sophomore Riddeck Romano closing sixth at 138.

The unique scenario for Kon is that he placed fourth back at 138 as a sophomore. That's more than 30 pounds – and about four inches ago. 

“Yep, you just don’t really see kids going from 138 to 170 and he’s already telling us he wants to be 195 next year,” Independence coach Dalton Howard said. “That’s a credit to him. He wanted to get stronger and he’s putting in the work and it shows. He’s just one match away and there’s no doubt we’ll be having conversations next year that he will be right in the thick of things to win a state championship.” 

Franklin had a pair of fourth-place finishers in seniors Brock Wittman (145) and Dominic Green (195), while Centennial’s lone representative in senior Patrick Styblo placed fifth at 220 for a second consecutive year. 

Wittman challenged Leach in another All-WillCo consolation matchup, falling 9-2 in the third-place match, a rematch of the region and sectional finals. 

“The goal today was to just go out there and have fun,” said Wittman, who suffered a heart-breaking loss to fellow returning state medalist Mason Sells of Blackman in a semifinal showdown Friday. Sells scored a takedown and near fall in the final 30 seconds of the third period to catapult in front and steal a 9-5 victory.

Wittman, who was fifth last year at the same weight, bounced back to claim a 10-1 major decision against another returning medalist in Seth Robles of Clarksville to earn a shot at third. 

“My dream was kind of over after that loss in the semis,” Wittman said. “But, I just wanted to get back out there and enjoy every moment of this.” 

Of the 17 medalists in Class AA from the county, 11 return.

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Clarksville area wrestling: 7 state champions, Brenot named Best Wrestler, Gonzalez threepeats | PHOTOS

By Ryan Vinson 

Clarksville Now

February 26, 2023 1:47 pm

FRANKLIN, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – High school wrestling in Tennessee culminated with the TSSAA state individual tournament at the Williamson County Ag Expo Park from Thursday to Saturday.

Of the 58 wrestlers from the Clarksville area who attended, seven were crowned state champions while another 15 medaled.

Champions

Two-time State Champion, 2023 Best Wrestler Aidan Brenot (CHS senior, 182 lbs)

Since finishing 2nd in 2021, Aidan Brenot has been on a rampage. Undefeated by any other Tennessean in that time, he claimed his second straight state championship with a season record of 52-0. His first two matches at this year’s tournaments were pins, and then he won 21-6 in the semifinal.

In the final he found himself against Knox Watson of Bradley Central. Brenot controlled the match from start to finish, taking Watson down and letting him up at will. The match ended with Brenot winning,15-5. At the conclusion of the tournament, the coaches voted Brenot as the Best Wrestler for the boys’ AA tournament.

Three-time State Champion Ella-Lina Gonzalez (CHS senior, 114 lbs)

Ella-Lina Gonzalez entered this tournament looking to become the first female wrestler from CHS to win three state titles. She opened with pins in the first two rounds before things got interesting in the semifinals. Down by two going into the third period, she had a reversal and a nearfall to score five and punch her ticket to the finals. There she was up against Nataleigh Shane of Bradley Central.

Gonzalez struck first with a takedown, but her penalty and an escape by Shane tied things up 2-2. Gonzalez pulled ahead by one point in the second period, 4-3, then chose to start the third period on the bottom.
 

Despite Shane’s best efforts, she was unable to score on Gonzalez in the final period, and Gonzalez secured her third championship with a season record of 46-0. This match was voted the Best Match of the girls’ tournament by the coaches.

Two-time State Champion Sha’niayha Wysinger (CHS junior, 235 lbs)

Wysinger looked the part of a returning champion in the early rounds, recording two pins and a 17-2 tech fall. In the final, she faced off with a familiar foe: Diamond Young of Cleveland, whom Wysinger came from behind to pin in 2022’s title match after being down 7-1.

The script was pretty similar; Young went up early with a takedown and a nearfall, then tacked on an escape in the second period to go up 6-0. But Wysinger took Young down, then pinned her for her second title and a season record of 14-2.

State Champion Ty Bryant (CA senior, 132 lbs)

Bryant made her third appearance in the state tournament and second appearance in the final. This time she was up against Haley Redmond from Gibbs High School. In the third period, Redmond slammed Bryant to the mat and Bryant remained still for several minutes. After the trainers got her back on her feet and ran through concussion protocols, the referee declared Bryant the winner. Redmond’s specific hold on Bryant did not allow Bryant to defend her head from the impact of the slam, and because Bryant was injured by this illegal move, Redmond was disqualified. Bryant finished her senior season with a record of 33-3.

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Pate finishes as state runner-up, Val, Archer medal in girls wrestling tourney

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Sewanee's Verena Pate intercepts a diving Audrey Levendusky in the championship match for the girls 126-pound bracket Saturday. Pate lost the match in a 5-0 decision to finish as the state runner-up for the division.

Staff Photos by Sam Cowan

Sewanee's Melanie Val grapples with Cleveland's Senna Grassman during the third-place match in the girls 114-pound bracket Saturday. Val lost the match in an 11-10 decision as she finished fourth in the bracket.

Franklin County's Alyssa Archer works to gain leverage over Dobyns-Bennett's Alivia Ryan during a fifth-place match in the girls 100-pound bracket Saturday. Archer was pinned in 2:38 as she finished in sixth place overall for the bracket.

The Division I boys and girls state wrestling championships concluded on Saturday at the Williamson County Ag Expo Park with three local wrestlers earning medals for their placements in their respective brackets.

St. Andrew’s-Sewanee senior Verena Pate had the best placement of the day among the local wrestlers as she finished as the state runner-up in the girls 126-pound division.

Pate entered the day looking to repeat as champion of the 126-pound weight class with the only opponent left in her way being freshman Audrey Levendusky of Montgomery Central.

Levendusky struck first on the scoreboard as she scored a takedown in the first round and a 3-point nearfall in the second round to take a 5-0 lead.

State Champion Genesis Gilmore (MCHS senior, 145 lbs)

Gilmore made her fourth appearance at the state tournament, pinning her first three opponents to punch her ticket to her third finals. In the championship, she wasted no time claiming her first title, pinning Collierville’s Mercedes Standard in 50 seconds to cap off a stellar high school career and a 46-4 senior campaign.

State Champion Audrey Levendusky (MCHS freshman, 126 lbs)

Levendusky came in swinging in her first appearance at the state tournament. The freshman pinned her first three opponents to put herself into the finals. There she faced off with Verena Pate, a senior from St. Andrew’s and defending state champion. Levendusky’s takedown in the first period and a nearfall in the second were enough to seal the deal as she won, 5-0, finishing off a 43-8 debut season.

State Champion Mariana Bowen (RHS freshman, 120 lbs)

Bowen also started strong as a freshman, pinning her first two opponents early. Her semifinal match was cut short when her opponent was injured during a takedown attempt and had to forfeit. In the final, Bowen was paired up with West Creek sophomore Jes’onia Barefield. Barefield struck first, leading 5-0 after the first period. Then Bowen took over, scoring eight unanswered points, including pinning her opponent in the third period with 57 seconds left on the clock, to claim the win, 8-5. Bowen finished the year with a 46-11 record
 

Finalists

Junior Alyssa Adamo (RHS 152) made her first appearance in the state finals, but found herself up against Maggie Graham, three-time state champion from Bartlett High School. Adamo did well to survive the first period, but Graham pinned her in the second to secure her fourth championship and the Best Wrestler award for the girls’ division.

Jes’onia Barefield (WCHS 120) followed up her 6th place finish as a freshman in 2022 with a much stronger showing in 2023. She made it to the final, where she fell to Rossview’s Mariana Bowen as described above.

Medalists

• 3rd place: Lilli Cobb (CHS 132), Irelynn Laurin (RHS 160), Max Landrum (RHS 138), Katie McMillan (RHS 185)
• 4th place: Jack Stein (CHS 160), Brooklyn Whiteside (CHS 138), Shyanne Michalski (NWHS 100), Evelin Ochoa (RHS 132), Eleasa Renken (WCHS 107)
• 5th place: Kayla Powers (CHS 145), Cearyona O’Conner (MCHS 165)
• 6th place: Seth Robles (CHS 145), Audra Buckley (MCHS 185)

The following wrestlers picked up two wins each before being eliminated: Peyton Langon (CHS 220), Lily Ann Blair (CHS 120), Gracie Tuberville (MCHS 107), Lily Peters (MCHS 152), Ethan Cunningham (NWHS 152), Roldon Timothy (NWHS 285), Nick Collins (RHS 113), Ava Teasley (RHS 100), Analise Jetter (RHS 138), Stitch Nikolao (RHS 145), Zahara Williams (RHS 235), Standford Thompson (WCHS 182), Joshua Ward (WCHS 195)

The following wrestlers got a taste of victory at state, picking up one win each: Ahmoyre Galbreath (CHS 170), Ava Ziegler (CHS 126), Kohana Renner (CHS 152), Autumn Lynch (CA 165), Sean Johnson (KHS 138), Frederick Ellis (KHS 195), Sally Johnson (NWHS 132), Ben Mayberry (RHS 126), Jacob Miller (RHS 132), Tristan Samuelson (RHS 182), Thomas Shipstead (RHS 220), Addie Bess (RHS 107)

The following wrestlers capped off a strong postseason with an appearance at the state tournament: A’Tiana Atkins (CHS 185), Reese Levendusky (MCHS 126), Levi Mayfield (MCHS 152), Ryan Babuscio (MCHS 160), Julie Garcia Suarez (NWHS 107), Anjolina Rosario (NWHS 165), Cruz Rodriguez (RHS 120), Anna Jenks (RHS 126), Ayden Andalon (WCHS 285), Najette Mojica-Soto (WCHS 114), Syriana Berrios (WCHS 138)

Team points

At an individual tournament, wrestlers still score points for their teams to see which program performs best overall. For the first time in eight years, a Clarksville school did not win this on the girls side. Cleveland High School took first place with 134 points, but Rossview was close behind with 128. Clarksville High claimed third with 120 and Montgomery Central finished in fifth place with 90.

Correction: Due to an incomplete database, several individual season records were initially incorrect. Also, the sequence of points for Bowen’s win was incorrect. The article has been updated. 

Chris Smith 

Chris Smith is editor-in-chief of ClarksvilleNow.com. Reach him by email at csmith@clarksvillenow.com or call 931-648-7720.

Edited February 28, 2023 by soms2

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National Press for JoJo…

JoJo Uhorchuk, Signal Mountain (Tennessee)

Uhorchuk was the Class A state runner-up at 106 pounds as an eighth-grader last season. He won a middle school national championship later in the year and is the favorite to win his first state title as a freshman.

https://news.scorebooklive.com/wrestling/2023/02/26/vote-now-who-is-the-best-high-school-boys-wrestler-in-the-nation-at-113-pounds

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Nearby states’ results…

Kentucky Boys State Championships
at Winchester, Ky., Feb. 24-25
106 - Braden Blevins (Simon Kenton) 59-10, Fr. 
113 - Landen Evans (Ryle) 46-3, So. 
120 - Jayden Raney (Union County) 12-0, Fr. 
126 - Jordyn Raney (Union County) 11-0, Fr. 
132 - Leland Reeves (Taylor County) 38-2, Jr. 
138 - Jayden Frazier (Paducah Tilghman) 42-8, Sr. 
144 - Caleb Mays (Paducah Tilghman) 46-5, Sr. 
150 - Malachi Rider (Paducah Tilghman) 34-1, Jr
157 - Braedon Herron (North Hardin) 66-0, Sr. 
165 - George Ferree (Trinity (Louisville)) 50-4, Sr. 
175 - Jude Powell (Fairdale) 50-1, Sr. 
190 - Uriah Virzi (Paducah Tilghman) 43-4, Jr. 
215 - Austin Silva (John Hardin) 68-0, Sr. 
285 - Carter Guillaume (St. Xavier) 46-6, Jr. 
Team Champions - Paducah Tilghman 
 

KENTUCKY GIRLS STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
at Lexington, Ky., Feb. 4
100 - Mia Green (North Hardin) 26-4, Fr. 
107 - Jordan Muncy (Bell County) 19-2, Sr. 
114 - Talynn Clark (Ohio County) 22-10, Fr. 
120 - Tatum Millet (Oldham County) 5-0, Fr. 
126 - Olivia Messerly (Grant County) 4-0, Sr. 
132 - Lauren Walton (Woodford County) 4-0, Jr. 
138 - Addison Messerly (Grant County) 4-0, Sr. 
145 - Emily Hendricks (Bullitt East) 31-2, Sr. 
152 - Sierra Young (Madison Southern) 21-2, Jr. 
165 - Trinity Gottler (Tates Creek) 18-0, Sr. 
185 - Kendra Johnston (Paducah Tilghman) 10-0, Sr. 
235 - Haley Young (Madison Southern) 17-5, Jr. 
285 - Gabby Wilson (Fern Creek) 15-0, Jr. 
Team champions - Taylor County 
 

Georgia State Championships
at Macon, Ga., Feb. 16-18

1A Boys
106 - Conner Doherty (Mt. Pisgah Christian School) 57-9, So. 
113 - Braydon Mitchell (Social Circle) 48-2, Jr. 
120 - Connor Castillo (Social Circle) 51-4, Jr. 
126 - Curtis Duren (Social Circle) 43-7, So. 
132 - Brady Nardella (Mt. Pisgah Christian School) 36-9, Sr. 
138 - Marley Washington (Mt. Pisgah Christian School) 69-5, Jr. 
144 - Braderick Bennett (Temple) 10-0, Sr. 
150 - Tyler Nelson (Mt. Pisgah Christian School) 50-4, Sr. 
157 - Joey Bertrand (Mt. Pisgah Christian School) 50-5, Sr. 
165 - Toby Maddux (Trion) 40-0, Jr. 
175 - Matthew Waddell (Pepperell) 42-1, Sr. 
190 - Logan Eller (Trion) 39-0, Sr. 
215 - Landon Williams (Dade County) 34-2, Jr
285 - Clint Williamson (Lamar County) 38-5, Jr. 
Team Champions - Social Circle

2A Boys
106 - Brandon Locke (North Murray) 9-1, Fr
113 - Hagen Sharp (Rockmart) 40-4, Fr. 
120 - TK Davis (Rockmart) 52-0, Sr. 
126 - Gunner Chambers (Rockmart) 37-1, Sr. 
132 - James Murray (Rockmart) 53-7, Sr. 
138 - Taylor Collis (Fannin County) 26-4, Sr. 
144 - Carson Collis (Fannin County) 27-4, Sr
150 - Ben Lampe (East Jackson) 33-3, Sr. 
157 - Kellon Walley (Banks County) 13-4, Sr
165 - Nahzir Turner (Rockmart) 50-2, Jr. 
175 - Corbin Davenport (Fannin County) 33-1, Sr
190 - Noah Allmon (Model) 48-4, Sr. 
215 - Jaden Lyons (Pierce County HS) 35-3, Sr. 
285 - Jase Davis (Rockmart) 55-1, Sr. 
Team Champions - Rockmart

3A Boys
106 - Juan Rafael (Gilmer County) 45-3, Sr. 
113 - Mason Persons (Columbus) 41-4, So. 
120 - Jonathan McDaniel (Columbus) 49-3, Sr
126 - Pierce Pennington (Ringgold) 55-5, So. 
132 - Austin Marshall (Lumpkin Co.) 41-12, Jr. 
138 - Nathan Neilson (Lumpkin Co.) 32-14, So. 
144 - Tristan Busch (Ringgold) 56-0, So. 
150 - Nathan Bowen (Oconee County) 39-3, Jr. 
157 - Anthony Mannella (Mary Persons) 48-1, Sr. 
165 - Zillion Hammond (Monroe Area) 29-2, Sr. 
175 - Tyler Secoy (Columbus) 41-3, Jr. 
190 - Diego Jacinto (Gilmer County) 42-3, Sr. 
215 - Kaleb Nicholson (Pickens) 23-1, Sr. 
285 - Tyranny McGowan (Columbus) 34-3, Jr
Team Champions - Gilmer County

4A Boys
106 - Gabe Swann (Central (Carroll)) 8-0, Fr. 
113 - Alex Hyman (Lovett School) 36-3, Sr. 
120 - Ty Murray (Central (Carroll)) 9-0, Fr. 
126 - Cael Kusky (Lovett School) 36-7, So. 
132 - Adam Payton (Cedartown) 49-8, Jr. 
138 - Braydon Bowen (Troup) 59-9,
144 - Dom Lasher (North Oconee) 38-8, Sr. 
150 - JT Bowers (West Laurens) 61-9, So. 
157 - Dharrin Smith (Southwest Dekalb) 26-2, Sr. 
165 - Chris Mance (Lovett School) 27-4, So. 
175 - Jerrel Baskins (Southwest Dekalb) 24-0, Sr
190 - Landen Moss (Walnut Grove) 46-1, Sr. 
215 - Isaiah Scott (Southwest Dekalb) 31-0, Jr. 
285 - Caleb Pruitt (East Hall) 56-0, Sr.
Team Champions - Lovett School

5A Boys
106 - Lee Camp (Cass) 40-1, Jr
113 - Roman Belardo (Jefferson) 40-5, Fr. 
120 - Chaz McDonald (Jefferson) 33-5, Sr. 
126 - Jake Crapps (Cass) 37-0, Jr. 
132 - Dallas Russell (Jefferson) 43-6, Fr. 
138 - Davis Dollar (Jefferson) 35-14, Sr. 
144 - Tyler McKnight (Cass) 37-1, Sr
150 - Cullen Kane (Cambridge) 42-3, Sr. 
157 - Seth Larson (Flowery Branch) 10-0, Jr. 
165 - Zach McKnight (Cass) 33-2, Sr. 
175 - Creed Thomas (Jefferson) 30-6, Jr. 
190 - Luke Cochran (Jefferson) 42-2, Sr. 
215 - Charles Higdon (Woodland, Cartersville) 27-3, Sr. 
285 - Sammy Brown (Jefferson) 23-2, Jr. 
Team Champions - Jefferson

6A Boys
106 - Jose Pacheco (Jackson County) 55-5, Sr. 
113 - Riley McElligott (Lassiter H.S.) 48-4, Jr. 
120 - Damien Johnson (Veteran`s) 48-2, Sr.
126 - Tanner Spalding (Woodward Academy) 49-0, Jr. 
132 - Josh Sanders (Sprayberry High School) 38-1, Sr. 
138 - Thomas Rhodes (Roswell) 32-3, Sr. 
144 - Dmitriy Vostrikov (North Forsyth) 42-5, Jr. 
150 - Aidan Karpinski (Pope) 32-0, Sr.
157 - Thomas Riordan (Blessed Trinity Catholic) 48-4, Sr. 
165 - Robby DeHaven (Woodward Academy) 55-3, So. 
175 - Latrell Schafer (Veteran`s) 51-0, Jr
190 - Brock Hacker (Johns Creek) 48-4, Jr
215 - Anthony Lowe (Brunswick) 50-0, Jr. 
285 - Ashton Anderson (South Effingham) 53-4, Jr. 
Team Champions - Woodward Academy

7A Boys
106 - Bradley Patterson (Camden County) 9-0, So
113 - Antonio Mills (Mill Creek) 46-1, Fr. 
120 - Hunter Prosen (Camden County) 9-0, Fr. 
126 - Blue Stiffler (Mill Creek) 34-6, So
132 - Amantee Mills (Mill Creek) 48-2, Sr
138 - Drew Gorman (Buford HS) 50-1, So. 
144 - Gavin Pope (Buford HS) 50-11, Jr. 
150 - Malachi Sanders (Marietta) 37-4, Sr. 
157 - Caide Daltro (West Forsyth) 46-7, Sr. 
165 - Dominic Bambinelli (Mill Creek) 50-0, So
175 - Ryder Wilder (Camden County) 9-0, Fr. 
190 - Connor Cooper (Hillgrove) 42-5, Sr. 
215 - Zion Rutledge (Hillgrove) 45-1, Sr. 
285 - John Levy (Carrollton) 31-0, So. 
Team Champions - Camden County

Girls
100 - Artemis Eaton (North Forsyth) 18-0, Fr. 
105 - Ollie Kate Weiland (White County) 39-11, So. 
110 - Delialah Betances (Lee County) 26-2, Fr. 
115 - Vera Spencer (North Oconee) 22-0, So. 
120 - Kaitlyn Fields (Cedartown) 19-11, So. 
125 - Jasmine Jenkins-Bey (Columbus) 33-1, Jr. 
130 - Elle Kaufmann (Lovett School) 20-3, Fr. 
135 - May Prado (Lassiter H.S.) 13-6, Jr. 
140 - Greta Garbuzovas (Lumpkin Co.) 48-0, Fr. 
145 - Raven Cook (Jackson County) 32-0, Sr. 
155 - Ashley Godinez (Chestatee) 33-1, Sr. 
170 - Genevieve An (Kennesaw Mountain) 10-1, Jr. 
190 - Taylor Schiesser (Gilmer County) 47-1, Jr. 
235 - Lilly Chavis (Jackson County) 31-3, Sr. 
Team Champions - Chestatee

GEORGIA INDEPENDENT STATES
at Americus, Ga., Feb. 4
Boys champions
106 - Josh White (Bethlehem Christian), 8th. 
113 - Daniel Sapp (Westfield School), So. 
120 - David Parrish (Strong Rock Christian), So.
126 - Adam Denhardt (George Walton Academy), So. 
132 - Parker Mertens (St Anne Pacelli Catholic School), Jr. 
138 - Armand La Douceur (Riverside Military Academy), Jr. 
144 - Ethan Beck (Southland Academy), So. 
150 - Brooks Barbour (Westfield School), Sr. 
157 - Coleman Williams (Westfield School), Sr.
165 - Carson Craig (Mount de Sales), Sr. 
175 - Dean Massey (Westfield School), Jr. 
190 - Hayden Hulett (John Milledge Academy), Sr.
215 - Dallas Hatfield (Valwood School), Jr.
285 - Jacob Miles (The Heritage School), Sr. 
Girls champions 
Weight 1 - Sophia Chervenak (Pacelli Girls), Fr. 
Weight 2 - Mary Claire Clark (Mt. de Sales Girls). So. 
Weight 3 - Makayla Batchelor (Mt. de Sales Girls) So. 
Weight 4 - Katelyn Perazzola (Mt. de Sales Girls), Jr. 
Weight 5 - Katelyn Kotterman (Georgia Christian Girls), Jr. 
Weight 6 - Gracie Thiel (Windsor Girls), 8th.

Illinois Boys State Championships
at Champaign, Ill., Feb. 16-18

3A Boys
106 - Dom Munaretto (St. Charles East) 50-0, Fr. 
113 - Seth Mendoza (Chicago (Mt. Carmel)) 37-2, So. 
120 - Massey Odiotti (Wilmette (Loyola Academy)) 40-6, Sr. 
126 - Ben Davino (St. Charles (East)) 50-0, Jr. 
132 - Sergio Lemley (Chicago (Mt. Carmel)) 35-1, Sr. 
138 - Nasir Bailey (Richton Park (Rich Township)) 43-1, Sr. 
145 - Jayden Colon (St. Charles (East)) 41-5, Jr. 
152 - Nolan Allen (West Chicago) 30-0, Sr. 
160 - Ethan Stiles (Hoffman Estates (Conant)) 32-0, Sr. 
170 - Chris Moore (McHenry) 43-0, Sr. 
182 - Jack Lesher (Aurora (Marmion Academy)) 34-6, Jr. 
195 - Cole Matulenko (Libertyville) 44-4, Sr. 
220 - Ben Alvarez (Yorkville) 38-8, Jr. 
285 - Ben Bielawski (Downers Grove (North)) 45-1, Sr.

2A 
106 - Anthony Alanis (Grayslake (Central)) 44-1, Jr
113 - Drew Davis (Chatham (Glenwood)) 49-2, Jr. 
120 - Gylon Sims (Joliet (Catholic Academy)) 41-6, Sr. 
126 - Bobby Conway (Chicago (Brother Rice)) 23-1, So. 
132 - Santino Robinson (Mascoutah) 41-0, Sr. 
138 - Gauge Shipp (Galesburg) 50-0, Jr. 
145 - Kannon Webster (Washington) 50-0, Sr. 
152 - Taythan Silva (Aurora (A. Christian)) 39-7, Sr. 
160 - Mason Alessio (Joliet (Catholic Academy)) 43-3, Sr. 
170 - Abe Wojcikiewicz (Bethalto (Civic Memorial)) 47-2, Sr. 
182 - Matty Jens (Grayslake (Central)) 32-0, Jr. 
195 - Mateo Casillas (Mahomet (M.-Seymour)) 52-1, Sr. 
220 - Justin Hoffer (Washington) 43-1, Sr. 
285 - Dillan Johnson (Joliet (Catholic Academy)) 43-0, Jr. 

1A
106 - Dean Wainwright (Port Byron (Riverdale)) 49-1, Fr. 
113 - Tyson Waughtel (Carlyle) 50-1, So. 
120 - Anthony Ruzic (Auburn) 51-2, Jr. 
126 - TJ Silva (Dakota) 38-2, So. 
132 - Phoenix Blakely (Dakota) 42-1, Sr. 
138 - Mason Tieffel (Benton) 52-2, Jr. 
145 - Paul Ishikawa (Glasford (Illini Bluffs)) 51-0, Sr. 
152 - Marco Spinazzola (Peotone) 40-3, Sr. 
160 - Dax Gentes (El Paso (E.P.-Gridley)) 52-1, Sr. 
170 - Joseph Norton (Canton) 51-1, Sr. 
182 - Griffin Luke (Lena (L.-Winslow)) 51-1, Sr. 
195 - Nick Nosler (Tolono (Unity)) 52-2, Sr. 
220 - Noah Wenzel (Dakota) 42-3, Jr. 
285 - Isaiah Gonzalez (Elmhurst (IC Catholic)) 17-1, Sr
 

Mississippi Boys and Girls Boys States
at Ridgeland, Miss., Feb. 24-25
106 - Quinton Carroll (Vancleave High School) 31-7, 8th. 
113 - Braden Carroll (Vancleave High School) 19-7, 8th. 
120 - Gabe Shanks (Ocean Springs High School) 5-0, Jr. 
126 - Logan Bradley (Lewisburg High School) 22-1, So
132 - Lucas Hall (Ocean Springs High School) 6-0, Jr. 
138 - Cole Daugherty (Vancleave High School) 27-10, Jr. 
145 - Blayne Patrick (Vancleave High School) 15-8, Jr. 
152 - Landon Ward (North Pontotoc High School) 14-0, Jr. 
160 - Eli Carwyle (North Pontotoc High School) 12-1, Jr. 
170 - Maison Kleist (Vancleave High School) 26-13, Jr. 
182 - Kamar Houston (Oxford High School Wrestling ) 12-4, So. 
195 - Nate Taylor (Center Hill High School) 22-3, Sr. 
220 - Jordan Sherrod (Vancleave High School) 29-7, Fr
285 - Damarious Sanders (Center Hill High School) 18-7, Jr. 
State Champions - Vancleave High School 262.0

Girls
107 - Jaylah Anderson (Ocean Springs Girls) 3-0, 7th
120 - Annika Mortenson (Ocean Springs Girls) 4-0, So. 
132 - Alora Hindman (Ocean Springs Girls) 3-0, Fr. 
138 - Arianna McCullum (Mendenhall Girls) 2-0, Sr. 
152 - Promise Parlett (St. Martin Girls) 3-0, 
165 - Keleigh Kincade (Saltillo Girls) 7-0, Jr. 
235 - Nhari Jones (Oxford Girls) 3-0
Team Champions - Ocean Springs 

LOUISIANA BOYS STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
at Bossier City, La., Feb. 10-11

D 1 
106 - Samuel Favaza (Fontainebleau) 49-9, So. 
113 - Bodi Harris (Jesuit) 40-3, So. 
120 - Landon Reaux (Southside) 49-5, Sr. 
126 - Ernie Perry III (Airline) 30-4, Sr. 
132 - Richie Clementi (Brother Martin) 60-2, So. 
138 - Wiley Boudreaux (Southside) 50-4, Sr. 
145 - Kent Burandt (Brother Martin) 51-4, Sr. 
152 - Aiden Lindsey (Fontainebleau) 56-8, Sr. 
160 - Nick DiGeralamo (Holy Cross) 29-2, So. 
170 - Landry Barker (St. Pauls) 41-0, Sr. 
182 - Thomas Domangue (Catholic, BR) 31-4, Sr. 
195 - Jacob Schexnaydre (East Ascension) 55-3, Sr. 
220 - Blayden Laidlaw (Sulphur) 24-5, Sr. 
285 - Spencer Lanosga (Jesuit) 10-0, Jr. 
Team Champions - Jesuit 

D 2 
106 - Alex Rozas (Teurlings Catholic) 55-0, Fr. 
113 - Kaiden Triche (Archbishop Rummel) 49-7, So. 
120 - Pollex Coleman (Sam Houston), 44-13, Sr. 
126 - Tyson Roach (Sam Houston) 58-5, Jr. 
132 - Layne Rivette (Teurlings Catholic) 26-5, Sr. 
138 - Ethan Boudreaux (Teurlings Catholic) 46-0, Sr. 
145 - Dalton Compton (North Desoto) 49-11, Fr. 
152 - Hudson Sharon (Teurlings Catholic) 38-6, Jr. 
160 - Lake Bates (North Desoto) 37-9, Jr. 
170 - Braeden Simoneaux (Teurlings Catholic) 55-7, Fr. 
182 - Anthony Denova (Brusly) 45-7, Sr. 
195 - Ledgerrick Collins (Carencro) 27-2, Sr. 
220 - Kristofer Mesloh (Parkway) 42-6, Sr. 
285 - Kole Hayes (Teurlings Catholic) 20-4, Sr. 
Team Champions - Teurlings Catholic 

D 3 
106 - Caden Judice (Archbishop Shaw) 47-7, Fr. 
113 - Dylan Duvernay (DeLaSalle) 46-6, Jr. 
120 - Shane Barbarin (DeLaSalle) 30-9, Sr. 
126 - Michael Brame II (Evangel Christian Academy) 48-11, Jr. 
132 - Antonio Barraza (St. Michael The Archangel) 27-14, Sr. 
138 - Camden Gautreaux (DeQuincy) 20-6, Sr. 
145 - Luc Johnson (Basile) 38-1, Sr. 
152 - Preston Gautier (Archbishop Hannan) 36-7, Sr. 
160 - Michael Gilreath (Evangel Christian Academy) 56-12, Jr. 
170 - Luke Robertson (DeLaSalle) 23-0, Sr. 
182 - Christian Bergeron (Basile) 26-4, Sr. 
195 - Anthony `AJ` Smith (John Curtis Christian School) 39-1, So. 
220 - James Baldwin (Dunham) 19-1, Sr. 
285 - Ryan Fobbs (Erath) 18-2, Jr. 
Team Champions - Archbishop Shaw 

LOUISIANA GIRLS STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
at Baton Rouge, La., Feb. 4
106 - Chevy Coleman (Sam Houston) 50-20, So. 
113 - Gabriella Cook (Hahnville) 7-6, Sr. 
120 - Natalie Davis (Haughton) 20-16, So. 
126 - Sarah Cervenka (South Beauregard) 11-7, 8th
132 - Addison Mayers (Zachary) 8-7, Fr
138 - Sara Daley (Brusly) 29-4, Jr. 
145 - Toni Jarreau (Walker) 11-4, Jr. 
152 - Lea Leduff (Baton Rouge) 16-0, Jr. 
160 - A`niyah Veal (Brusly) 7-1, Sr. 
170 - Makayla Holiday (Zachary) 5-3, Jr. 
182 - Olivia Maxie (Baton Rouge) 12-4, Fr. 
195 - Andrea Camberos (Baton Rouge) 5-8, So. 
285 - Hailey Wheeler (Brusly) 9-2, Jr. 
Team Champions – Brusly

Indiana Boys State Championships
At Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 17-18
106 - Revin Dickman (Brownsburg) 41-5, Fr. 
113 - Charlie LaRocca (Center Grove) 42-2, Jr. 
120 - Jake Hockaday (Brownsburg) 33-4, So. 
126 - Tylin Thrine (New Castle) 42-0, Fr. 
132 - Joey Buttler (Whiteland Community) 45-0, Sr. 
138 - Cole Solomey (Kankakee Valley) 48-1, Sr. 
145 - Aidan Torres (Chesterton) 52-0, Sr. 
152 - Bryce Lowery (Roncalli) 44-0, Sr
160 - Sam Goin (Crown Point) 39-2, Sr. 
170 - Cody Goodwin (Crown Point) 25-4, Sr. 
182 - Orlando Cruz (Crown Point) 35-2, Sr. 
195 - John Purdy (Castle) 44-1, Sr. 
220 - Will Clark (Crown Point) 38-3, Jr. 
285 - Leighton Jones (Brownsburg) 37-5, Sr. 
Team Champions - Crown Point

INDIANA GIRLS STATES 
At Mooresville, Ind., January 13
98 - Kendall Moe (Hamilton Heights) 
106 - Julianna Ocampo (Fort Wayne Snider) 
113 - Emma Pillion (Frankfort) 
120 - Rose Kaplan (West Lafayette) 
126 - Aleksandra Bastaic (Highland) 
132 - Ella Gahl (Northfield) 
138 - Aulani Davis (Kokomo) 
145 - Elly Janovsky (Lake Central) 
152 - Ava Allen (Silver Creek) 
160 - Mallory Winner (Jay County) 
170 - Kenzie Konanz (Penn) 
182 - Hannah West (Mount Vernon) 
195 - Varzidy Batchelor (Northview) 
250 - Chrissy True (Jeffersonville) 
Team Champions – Penn

NORTH CAROLINA GIRLS STATE INVITATIONAL
at Greenboro, N.C., Feb. 4
100 - Jeulenea Khang (Freedom) 43-6, Sr. 
107 - Omarzria (Ria) Wright (West Caldwell) 27-13, Jr. 
114 - Leah Edwards (East Rowan) 42-2, So. 
120 - Anabel Rodriquez (Dixon) 25-3, So. 
126 - Alfa G. Dominguez Gutierrez (Cary) 45-0, Jr. 
132 - Brianna Deleon (Weddington) 20-0, So. 
138 - Angelica Steffy (Croatan) 28-2, Sr. 
145 - Caleigh Suddreth (Lake Norman) 16-1, Jr. 
152 - Natalie Titus (Havelock) 24-2, Jr. 
165 - Savannah Bramhall (Parkwood) 33-0, Sr. 
185 - Elaina Pollock (Laney) 28-2, So. 
235 - Dream Walker (Northwood) 12-10, Sr. 
Team champions - Lumberton 

North Carolina Boys State Championships
at Greensboro, N.C., Feb. 16-18

1A Boys
106 - Cooper Foster (Avery County) 49-0, So 
113 - Alexis Panama (Robbinsville) 38-5, Jr. 
120 - Benjamin Jordan (Avery County) 46-3, Jr. 
126 - Carlos Vasquez (Thomasville) 50-0, Sr. 
132 - Grant Reece (Avery County) 41-2, Jr. 
138 - Aldo Hernandez (Uwharrie Charter Academy) 52-2, Sr. 
145 - Lorenzo Alston (Uwharrie Charter Academy) 54-2, Fr. 
152 - Tristan Adams (Avery County) 36-2, Sr. 
160 - Suhaib Hatamleh (Bradford Preparatory School) 33-5, Sr. 
170 - Cael Dunn (Avery County) 51-1, Fr. 
182 - Kage Williams (Robbinsville) 57-0, Jr. 
195 - Seth Blackledge (Avery County) 50-2, Sr. 
220 - Koleson Dooley (Robbinsville) 30-8, Jr. 
285 - Kohlton Neadeau (Swain County) 49-7, Sr. 
Team Champions - Avery County

2A Boys
106 - Elijah Horton (Morehead) 42-2, Fr. 
113 - Sumter Horton (Rutherfordton-Spindale) 52-4, Sr 
120 - Jared Thomas (Morehead) 34-5, Jr. 
126 - Rayshun James (Reidsville) 37-2, Jr. 
132 - David McEachern (Mt Pleasant) 47-8, Jr. 
138 - Will Nix (Bandys) 47-5, Sr. 
145 - John david Curtis (Burns) 33-3, Sr. 
152 - Jeremiah Price (Surry Central) 43-2, Sr. 
160 - Jacob Price (Surry Central) 19-1, Jr. 
170 - Jaxon Turner (Brevard) 37-6, Jr. 
182 - Mason Avery (West Lincoln) 44-2, Sr. 
195 - Owen Clark (Newton Conover) 53-2, Sr
220 - Jose Flores (Southwestern Randolph) 30-2, So. 
285 - Dj Spring (Maiden) 30-1, Sr. 
Team Champions - Bandys

3A Boys
106 - Samuel Aponte (Cape Fear) 34-3, Jr
113 - Jacob Kresicki (First Flight) 38-3, Sr. 
120 - Bently Sly (Stuart Cramer) 51-3, Fr.
126 - Charleston Baglio (Central Cabarrus) 46-2, Jr. 
132 - Charlie Sly (Stuart Cramer) 53-2, Sr
138 - Bray Trivette (North Iredell) 46-0, So. 
145 - Brock Carey (Fred T Foard) 51-0, Sr
152 - Brayden Mejia (Fred T Foard) 44-1, Jr. 
160 - Matt Karagias (Stuart Cramer) 49-2, Sr. 
170 - Zane Birtchet (Fred T Foard) 48-2, Sr. 
182 - Nicholas Mascolino (Union Pines) 50-3, Jr. 
195 - Dylan Smith (Fred T Foard) 49-0, Sr. 
220 - Edison Flores (North Iredell) 50-0, Sr. 
285 - Christian Hercules (West Rowan) 47-1, Sr. 
Team Champions - Fred T Ford

4A Boys
106 - Grant McCord (Grimsley) 41-2, So. 
113 - Trevor Freeman (A.L. Brown) 49-6, Jr. 
120 - Cameron Stinson (Mallard Creek) 62-0, Jr
126 - Cooper Davis (Cox Mill) 49-2, Jr. 
132 - Ian Fritz (Topsail) 51-2, So. 
138 - Avery Buonocore (Laney) 48-2, Sr. 
145 - Tyler Tracy (Cardinal Gibbons) 49-1, Sr. 
152 - Davis Freeze (Mooresville Senior) 42-1, Sr. 
160 - Drew Pepin (Northwest Guilford) 58-1, Sr. 
170 - Greg Merriman (Mooresville Senior) 41-1, Sr. 
182 - Alex Hopper (Laney) 49-1, Sr. 
195 - Tomas Brooker (Hickory Ridge) 58-0, Sr. 
220 - Caleb Beaty (Corinth-Holders) 44-0, Sr. 
285 - Nathan Carnes (Porter Ridge) 51-1, Sr. 
Team Champions – Laney

North Carolina Independent Boys State Championships
at Raleigh, N.C., Feb. 17-18
108 - Joshua Stonebraker (Cary Christian School) 21-0, 8th. 
115 - Gavin Ulrich (Metrolina Christian Academy) 36-2, Fr. 
122 - Ethan Randall (Charlotte Latin School) 22-5, Jr. 
128 - Henry Kopf (Ravenscroft School) 3-0, Sr. 
134 - Mason Hagler (Providence Day School) 33-9, Jr. 
140 - Fisher Bejnerowicz (Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School) 33-3, Sr. 
146 - Dillon Kercher (Charlotte Country Day School) 47-6, Sr. 
152 - Chris Rivera (North Raleigh Christian Academy) 4-0, Sr. 
159 - Pearce Phillips (Providence Day School) 41-3, Sr. 
167 - Tre Wilfong (Charlotte Christian School) 3-0, Jr. 
177 - Anderson Colantuoni (Cary Academy) 3-0, Sr
192 - Alex Lahners (Cannon School) 29-5, Sr. 
217 - Hardin Massey (Forsyth Country Day School) 3-0, Sr. 
287 - Derrick Boskie (Charlotte Country Day School) 39-4, Sr. 
Champion - Charlotte Latin School
 

Virginia Class 4, 5, 6 Boys State Championships
at Virginia Beach, Va., Feb. 17-18

Class 4 Boys
106 - Waylon Rogers (Orange County) 49-1, Jr. 
113 - Justin Jones (Orange County) 46-1, So. 
120 - Colton Bendure (James Wood) 14-1, So. 
126 - Anthony Lucchiani (Sherando) 15-0, So. 
132 - Myrin Nixon (Great Bridge) 40-5, Jr. 
138 - Caleb Neal (Great Bridge) 41-6, So. 
144 - Luke Roberts (Loudoun County) 27-0, Sr. 
150 - Keagan Judd (Sherando) 15-0, Sr. 
157 - Aaron Turner (Great Bridge) 35-6, Sr
165 - Noah Hall (Liberty (Bealeton)) 14-1, Jr. 
175 - Noah Lawrence (Great Bridge) 34-4, Sr. 
190 - Kingsley Menifee (Fauquier) 12-0, Sr. 
215 - Brett Clatterbaugh (Eastern View) 40-3, So
285 - Brayden Walker (Eastern View) 38-5, Sr. 
Team Champions - Great Bridge

Class 5 Boys
106 - Anthony Ciotoli (Independence) 48-4, Fr. 
113 - Cadell Lee (Brooke Point) 44-3, So. 
120 - Mohammed Zanganeh (Glen Allen) 37-3, Sr
126 - Owen Rawls (Nansemond River) 50-2, Sr. 
132 - Parker Trahan (Brooke Point) 45-7, Sr. 
138 - Chase Van Hoven (Brooke Point) 45-3, So. 
144 - Tyler Traves (Mountain View) 44-5, Fr. 
150 - Cameron Mckay (Deep Run) 35-5, Sr. 
157 - Thomas Stofka (First Colonial) 34-1, Jr. 
165 - Rafael Hipolito (Independence) 45-2, Sr. 
175 - Corey Bell (Mountain View) 34-1, Jr. 
190 - Remus Montalvo (Brooke Point) 35-9, Sr. 
215 - Issac Castrejon (Mountain View) 40-8, Sr. 
285 - Colin Pedersen (First Colonial) 38-1, Sr. 
Team Champions - Mountain View

Class 6 Boys
106 - Caden Smith (James W. Robinson) 41-6, Jr. 
113 - Ezekiel Keel (Chantilly) 41-5, So
120 - Eli Cramer (Cosby) 51-1, Jr. 
126 - Jahleel Armstrong (Grassfield) 50-4, Sr. 
132 - Yuta Otero (Landstown) 55-5, Sr. 
138 - Tristan Corbin (James W. Robinson) 38-6, Jr. 
144 - Benjamin Weader (Chantilly) 21-1, So. 
150 - Isaac Hegg (Oakton) 43-6, Sr. 
157 - Owen Lebkisher (George C. Marshall) 33-5, Sr. 
165 - Liam Gil-Swiger (Yorktown) 40-4, Sr. 
175 - Robert Kucharczk (James W. Robinson) 40-6, So. 
190 - Lorenzo Pellot-Vazquez (Fairfax) 13-0, Sr
215 - Tyler Stewart (Forest Park) 30-2, Sr. 
285 - James Bland (Cosby) 47-5, So. over Naasir Edmonds (Landstown) 45-8, Jr. (Dec 4-2)
Team Champions - James W. Robinson

Virginia 1A, 2A, 3A Boys State Championships
at Salem, Va., Feb. 17-18

1A
106 - Caleb Gibson (Rural Retreat) 5-0, Fr. 
113 - Bryce Looney (Grundy) 5-1, So
120 - Parker Stone (Rural Retreat) 6-1, Sr. 
126 - Jake Yowell (Riverheads) 43-5, Jr. 
132 - Eli Blevins (Rural Retreat) 5-0, Sr. 
138 - Carson Griffey (Grundy) 6-0, Jr. 
144 - Adrian Gordon (Grundy) 6-0, So. 
150 - Mason Via (Rural Retreat) 6-0, Sr. 
157 - Carson Deel (Grundy) 6-0, So
165 - Cody Cash (Riverheads) 11-1, Sr. 
175 - Ian Scammell (Grundy) 6-0, Sr. 
190 - Luke Bryant (Riverheads) 44-5, Sr. 
215 - Wyatt Bush (Grundy) 6-0, So
285 - Jacob Carter (Buffalo Gap) 54-3, Sr.
Team Champions - Grundy

2A 
106 - Xaiden Wynn (James River) 36-2, So. 
113 - Jared Goodson (Poquoson) 38-5, Fr. 
120 - Canaan Spears (Union) 44-2, Fr
126 - Heath Burks (Strasburg) 25-0, Jr. 
132 - Isaac Dodd (Central (Woodstock)) 38-3, Sr. 
138 - Ethan Asher (Strasburg) 26-2, Sr. 
144 - Austin Weeks (King William) 45-1, Sr. 
150 - David Burks (Strasburg) 49-1, Jr. 
157 - Jake Cline (Glenvar) 32-0, Sr. 
165 - Thomas Potter (Union) 43-3, Jr. 
175 - Ethan Flowers (Glenvar) 34-3, Jr
190 - Chase Miller (Glenvar) 15-0, So. 
215 - Chuck Fake (Strasburg) 35-9, Sr. 
285 - Nathan Lopez (Central (Woodstock)) 29-1, Jr. 
Team Champions - Strasburg

3A
106 - Tristan Carter (Colonial Heights) 51-2, Fr. 
113 - Colin Martin (Staunton River) 33-2, So. 
120 - Brady Hand (Christiansburg) 37-4, Fr. 
126 - Kyle Gibson (New Kent) 33-9, Jr. 
132 - Noah Nininger (Staunton River) 21-1, So. 
138 - Matthew Eberly (New Kent) 16-3, Sr. 
144 - Patrick Jordon (New Kent) 47-3, Sr
150 - Bo Ice (Staunton River) 20-1, Sr. 
157 - Brady Barns (Staunton River) 26-6, So. 
165 - Macon Ayers (Staunton River) 33-5, So. 
175 - Xavier Preston (William Byrd) 17-1, Sr. 
190 - Toby Schoffstall (Liberty Christian Academy) 7-0, Sr. 
215 - Jose Alvarez-Portillo (Manassas Park) 27-0, Sr. 
285 - Malique Tunstall (Caroline) 22-3, Sr.
Team Champions - Staunton River

Virginia Independent Boys State Championships
at Richmond, Va., Feb. 17-18
106 - Caleb Haney (St. Christophers) 26-8, So. 
113 - Drew Roggie (St. Christophers) 30-9, Fr. 
120 - Jack Parker (St. Christophers) 27-11, Sr. 
126 - Daniel Cozzolino (Grace Christian School) 37-4, Sr
132 - Brycen Arbogast (Benedictine College Preparatory) 23-5, Jr. 
138 - Cale Roggie (St. Christophers) 40-9, Sr. 
144 - Tyler Hood (St. Christophers) 32-12, So. 
150 - Mitchell Faglioni (St. Christophers) 28-11, Jr. 
157 - Logan Pausch (Norfolk Academy) 44-3, Sr. 
165 - Nolan O`Boyle (Norfolk Academy) 44-2, Sr. 
175 - Riley Finck (St. Christophers) 37-7, Sr.
190 - Cash Colbert (Paul VI) 52-7, Fr. 
215 - Brady Colbert (Paul VI) 43-1, Sr. 
285 - John Custis (Catholic High School) 21-6, Sr. 
Team Champions - St. Christophers

Oklahoma Boys and Girls State Championships
at Oklahoma City, Okla., Feb. 24-25

3A
106 - Tommy Miller (Marlow) 39-5, Fr. 
113 - Zane Donley (Vinita) 43-3, Jr. 
120 - Colt Collett (Checotah) 41-1, So. 
126 - Kaiden Ailey (Blackwell) 31-10, Sr. 
132 - Jake Miller (Blackwell) 33-7, Fr. 
138 - Grady Mittasch (Pawnee) 45-1, So. 
144 - Cade Gilbert (Marlow) 45-4, Jr. 
150 - Cole Mayfield (Warner) 38-2, So. 
157 - Brady Benham (Sperry) 31-2, Jr. 
165 - Jaxen Wright (Morris) 38-0, Sr. 
175 - Kaleb Owen (Perry) 46-2, Sr. 
190 - Kruz Goff (Blackwell) 37-4, So. 
215 - Kooper Doucet (Comanche) 34-4, Sr. 
285 - Maverick Williamson (Salina) 9-0, Jr. 
Team Champions - Blackwell 

4A
106 - Jarrett Patty (Chickasha) 33-0, Fr. 
113 - TreShaun Tecson (Cascia Hall) 30-0, Jr. 
120 - Gerald Harris III (Cascia Hall) 31-2, So. 
126 - Blade Walden (Fort Gibson) 22-0, Jr. 
132 - Corban Zugelder (Catoosa) 30-2, Sr. 
138 - Beau Hickman (Tuttle) 44-4, So. 
144 - Kaiser Simpson (Cushing) 16-0, Sr. 
150 - KJ Evans (Heritage Hall School) 29-1, Sr. 
157 - Ethan Teague (Tuttle) 37-4, So. 
165 - Tucker Waitman (Tuttle) 25-3, Sr. 
175 - Sam Schmidt (Tuttle) 35-8, Sr. 
190 - Luke Eschenheimer (Cascia Hall) 33-1, Sr. 
215 - Gunner Wilson (Catoosa) 38-2, So. 
285 - Roman Garcia (Wagoner) 30-1, Sr. 
Team Champions - Tuttle 

5A
106 - Kaiden Herendeen (Guthrie) 31-6, So. 
113 - Toby Shipman (Coweta Public School) 33-3, Fr. 
120 - Canon Acklin (Collinsville) 35-2, Jr. 
126 - Eli Kirk (Guthrie) 33-1, Sr. 
132 - Dailey Jennings (El Reno) 40-5, Sr. 
138 - Will Heger (El Reno) 37-2, Sr
144 - Cole Brooks (Collinsville) 43-3, Sr. 
150 - Braden Hall (Guthrie) 37-7, Sr. 
157 - Eli Ramirez (Duncan) 32-6, So. 
165 - Braden Brown (MacArthur) 37-3, Jr. 
175 - Jayden Moore (Tahlequah Senior Hs) 32-4, Jr. 
190 - Ritson Meyer (Elgin Public Schools) 34-1, Fr. 
215 - Alex Sutterfield (Carl Albert) 39-3, Sr. 
285 - Logan Cash (Shawnee) 31-5, Sr. 
Team Champions - Carl Albert 

6A
106 - Aydan Thomas (Stillwater) 37-2, So. 
113 - Christopher Kiser (Ponca City Senior) 34-1, Jr. 
120 - Cash Donnell (Piedmont) 33-3, Jr. 
126 - Gage Walker (Bixby) 42-3, Jr. 
132 - Cael Hughes (Stillwater) 38-0, Sr. 
138 - Jace Roller (Bixby) 32-2, Jr. 
144 - Layton Schneider (Edmond North) 34-3, Jr. 
150 - Clay Giddens-Buttram (Bixby) 33-5, Jr. 
157 - LaDarion Lockett (Stillwater) 40-1, So. 
165 - Landyn Sommer (Stillwater) 33-0, Jr. 
175 - Talon McCollom (Edmond North) 32-6, Jr. 
190 - Payton Thomas (Moore) 35-0, Sr. 
215 - Jersey Robb (Bixby) 38-2, Sr
285 - Ricky Thomas (Edmond North) 42-2, Jr. 
Team Champions - Stillwater 

Girls
100 - Jadyn Roller (Bixby) 37-3, So. 
105 - Hannah Lopez (Moore) 35-1, Fr. 
110 - Chanelle Alburg (Union) 43-4, Sr
115- Peyton Hand (Choctaw) 28-0, Sr. 
120 - Bella Williams (Edmond North) 39-0, So
125 - Khaleah Kirk (Guthrie) 19-0, Sr. 
130 - Aubrianna Smith (Westmoore) 28-1, Sr. 
135 - Shelby Kemp (Moore) 34-4, Jr. 
140 - Ryleigh Lefkowitz (Putnam City) 27-2, Fr. 
145 - Kaylee Davis (El Reno) 20-0, Jr. 
155 - Millie Azlin (Bixby) 33-2, Fr. 
170 - Symphony Veloz (Elgin Public Schools) 23-0, Jr. 
190 - Kali Hayden (Union) 38-1, Jr
235 - Sorrell Hurd (Del City) 32-3, So. 
Team Champions - Union 63.5

South Carolina Boys and Girls States
at Anderson, S.C., Feb. 24-25
Girls 
Lower 106 - Annalise Maralit (Ashley Ridge Girls), Jr. 
Upper 106 - Jillian Lackey (Greer Girls) Sr. 
113 - Aajia Jones (Greenwood Girls), Sr
120 - Claira Hannon (Gaffney Girls), So. 
126 - Lillie Costilla (Ashley Ridge Girls), Sr. 
132 - Tiyanna Mack (Blythewood Girls), So. 
138 - Caroline Gilstrap (Summerville Girls), Sr. 
145 - Jada Lawrence (Bluffton Girls), So. 
152 - Bianca Connell (Mauldin Girls), Fr
160 - Ta`Niya Roberts (Rock Hill Girls), Sr. 
170 - Alyssa Wildes (Ashley Ridge Girls), Sr. 
182 - Kalijah Campos (Rock Hill Girls), Sr. 
195 - Rylee Berghorn (Hartsville Girls), Fr. 
220 - Kennedi Washington (Greenwood Girls), Jr. 
285 - Kennedy Williams (South Florence Girls), Sr.
Team Champion - Rock Hill 

1A/2A 
106 - Alex Allison (High Point) 45-4, Fr. 
113 - Alex Rush (Timberland) 3-0, 
120 - Charlie Spires (Pelion) 39-3, Jr. 
126 - Blake Chandler (Liberty) 40-3, Sr. 
132 - Sam Cherichello (Bishop England) 
138 - Thadeus Gerstenacker (Chesnee) 42-3, Fr
145 - Lukas Crosby (High Point) 55-2, Sr. 
152 - Drue Shipman (Lewisville) 33-4, Sr. 
160 - Frank Taylor (Ninety Six) 45-5, Jr. 
170 - JT Spence (Liberty) 56-4, So. 
182 - Garrett Williams (Chesnee) 42-1, Sr. 
195 - Addison Nickles (Abbeville) 28-0, Sr. 
220 - Justin Pardue (Buford) 
285 - Amonte McCray (Cross) 

3A 
106 - AJ DeLaCruz (West Oak) 34-0, Fr. 
113 - Teague Strobel (West Oak) 36-1, Jr. 
120 - Genaro De La Garza (Woodruff) 41-2, Sr. 
126 - Jayden Morris (Belton-Honea Path) 52-1, So. 
132 - Jaxton Freeman (West Oak) 35-1, Sr. 
138 - JoJo Morris (Belton-Honea Path) 52-2, Jr. 
145 - Marcus Thaxton (West Oak) 34-4, So. 
152 - Gunner DeGroat (Battery Creek) 28-1, Jr. 
160 - George Cody (Clinton) 40-1, 
170 - Cason Young (Belton-Honea Path) 41-10, 
182 - Colton Phares (Beaufort) 31-0, Sr. 
195 - Colton Travis (Gilbert) 46-9, Jr. 
220 - Emmanuel Deas (Aynor) 49-3, Sr. 
285 - Qwentin Welborn (Daniel) 36-3, 

4A 
106 - Josh Horn (Indian Land) 6-0, Fr. 
113 - Corey Dye (Northwestern) 6-0, Jr. 
120 - Tyler Tice (Eastside) 14-3, Sr. 
126 - Peyton Schrader (Eastside) 15-3, Fr. 
132 - Colt Schrader (Eastside) 14-3, Sr. 
138 - Isaiah Wysong (May River) 46-1, Jr. 
145 - George Maholtz (Eastside) 15-6, So. 
152 - Jack Wyland (Eastside) 18-4, Jr. 
160 - Lane Schrader (Eastside) 12-5, Sr. 
170 - Carson Miles (Lugoff-Elgin) 43-7, Sr. 
182 - Cason Howle (Greenwood) 6-0, So. 
195 - Baron Leonard (Eastside) 12-5, Jr. 
220 - Jonathan Sirard (Lugoff-Elgin) 38-3, Sr. 
285 - John Burke (Midland Valley) 7-0, Sr. 

5A
106 - Preston White (Chapin) 52-5, Fr. 
113 - Richard Springs (Fort Dorchester) 35-1, 
120 - Jermaine Peace (Cane Bay) 39-0, 
126 - Conner Beaudin (James F. Byrnes) 34-6, Fr. 
132 - Braedon Bailey (Carolina Forest) 45-1, 
138 - Ben Guilliam (Summerville) 41-3, 
145 - Noah Kitchton (Fort Mill) 30-3, Sr. 
152 - Keith Grace (Ashley Ridge) 30-3, 
160 - Noah Nichols (Stratford) 40-4, 
170 - Pierce Carpenter-Kydd (Wando) 36-2, 
182 - Mason Ayers (Summerville) 41-4, . 
195 - Peyton Fisher (Mauldin) 54-3, Sr. 
220 - Grayson Gollie (St. James) 40-0, 
285 - Nahjay Fowler (Dorman) 28-10, So. 
 

Arkansas Boys and Girls States
at Little Rock, Feb. 24-25

4A Boys
106 - Jack Hooe (Shiloh Christian) 39-3, Fr. 
113 - Logan Miller (Gravette) 33-9, So. 
120 - Phoenix Simcox (Pottsville) 28-8, Jr. 
126 - Caleb Mccollum (Southside Batesville) 38-4, So
132 - Justin Allen (Berryville) 33-4, So. 
138 - Ryan Rogers (Arkadelphia) 18-4, So. 
144 - Caden Pipes (Pottsville) 47-1, Sr. 
150 - Dax Widger (Shiloh Christian) 23-2, Jr. 
157 - Roland Pruden (Southside Batesville) 27-2, Sr. 
165 - Brayden Phillips (Glen Rose) 36-1, Sr. 
175 - Tripp Price (Pottsville) 46-2, So. 
190 - Tun Oo (Berryville) 28-4, Sr. 
215 - Kyle Vocque (Bauxite) 26-3, Jr. 
285 - Lance Moats (Pottsville) 40-6, Sr. 
Team Champions - Pottsville 

5A Boys
106 - Don O`Kelley (Van Buren) 39-5, So. 
113 - Dakota Fenwick (Van Buren) 20-3, So. 
120 - Xavion Floyd (Searcy) 41-2, Jr. 
126 - Alex Reed (Van Buren) 41-1, Fr. 
132 - Shiloh Summers (Van Buren) 27-2, Sr. 
138 - Haven Owens (Benton) 30-3, Jr. 
144 - Gage Mccartney (Russellville) 29-6, Sr. 
150 - Grant Lawson (Searcy) 48-3, Sr. 
157 - Austin Callies (Mountain Home) 39-0, Sr. 
165 - Izic Clenney (Lake Hamilton) 6-0, Sr. 
175 - Ethyn Gibson (Russellville) 25-3, Sr. 
190 - Justin Crutchmer (Lake Hamilton) 6-0, Sr. 
215 - Grant King (Van Buren) 38-2, Sr. 
285 - Elijah Lagg (Mountain Home) 36-0, Sr. 
Team Champions - Van Buren 

6A Boys
106 - Xander Graves (Bentonville) 50-7, So. 
113 - Salomon Raya (Fort Smith Northside) 28-4, Jr. 
120 - Cooper Claussen (Springdale) 25-15, Jr. 
126 - Zayne Lewis (Heritage) 44-3, Sr. 
132 - Zander Payne (Bentonville) 49-7, Sr. 
138 - Joaquin Moralez (Bentonville West) 47-5, Fr. 
144 - Jackson Sportsman (Springdale) 33-12, So. 
150 - Benjamin Smith (Bentonville) 51-5, So. 
157 - Cooper Tillman (Rogers) 36-12, Sr. 
165 - Josh Mercado (Cabot) 50-8, Sr. 
175 - Deylin Pippins (North Little Rock) 14-6, 
190 - Logan Eason (Cabot) 39-1, Jr. 
215 - Gavin Reardon (Cabot) 8-0, Jr. 
285 - Briar Goodwin (Heritage) 11-1, Sr. 
Team Champions - Cabot 138.0

Girls 5A 
100 - Roselyn Amaya (Searcy) 41-4, Sr. 
105 - Farah Crossno (Greenwood) 20-9, Fr. 
110 - Adeline Jackson (Lake Hamilton) 3-0, Fr. 
115 - Alena Williams (Searcy) 46-0, So. 
120 - Raylee Hunter (Lake Hamilton) 4-1, Fr. 
125 - Jaelyn Gibson (Russellville) 21-5, So. 
130 - Alexis Schmotzer (Van Buren) 26-7, Jr
135 - Avrey Taylor (Russellville) 23-0, Fr. 
140 - Ava Garcia (Van Buren) 24-11, Fr. 
145 - Vivi Edwards (Searcy) 39-6, Sr. 
155 - Amelia Frounfelter (Mountain Home) 32-0, Sr. 
170 - Harley Seymore (Searcy) 46-3, Sr. 
190 - Shay Allen (Acorn) 16-1, Jr. 
235 - D`mysha James (Sylvan Hills) 45-6, Jr. 
Team Champions - Searcy 

6A Girls
100 - Mackenzie Graves (Bentonville) 39-8, Jr
105 - Kaleigh Smith (Rogers) 38-8, Sr. 
110 - Emily Ashby (Springdale) 34-11, Jr. 
115 - Ka`liyia Chism (North Little Rock) 17-4, Jr. 
120 - Aniyah Dinwiddie (Jonesboro) 23-2, Sr. 
125 - Abi Kelly (Springdale Har-Ber) 56-5, Sr
130 - Molly Mounce (Rogers) 29-9, Sr. 
135 - Malia Kehne (Heritage) 40-6, Sr. 
140 - Katie Palmer (Fayetteville) 36-3, Sr. 
145 - Presley Givens (Bryant) 24-1, Sr
155 - Skylur Lewis (Heritage) 32-4, Jr
170 - Margaret Jordan (Fayetteville) 39-6, Sr
190 - Alissa Castro (Springdale Har-Ber) 44-8, Jr. 
235 - Ar`kiya Taylor (Little Rock Central) 34-1, So. 
Team Champions - Springdale Har-Ber 
 

Illinois Girls State Championships
at Bloomington, Ill., Feb. 24-25
100- Emma Engels (Bartlett) 37-12, So. 
105 - Harlee Hiller (Wilmette (Loyola Academy)) 32-5, So. 
110 - Ayane Jasinski (Fox Lake (Grant)) 21-3, Jr. 
115 - Gabriella Gomez (Carol Stream (Glenbard North)) 33-0, So. 
120 - Angelina Cassioppi (Rockton (Hononegah)) 27-6, So. 
125 - Cadence Diduch (Freeport (H.S.)) 11-0, Jr. 
130 - Attalia Watson-Castro (Flossmoor (Homewood-F.)) 38-1, Sr. 
135 - Netavia Wickson (Rockford (Boylan Catholic)) 19-5, Jr. 
140 - Mackenzie Pratt (Edwardsville (H.S.)) 30-1, So. 
145 - Sydney Perry (Batavia) 34-0, Jr. 
155 - Alicia Tucker (Plainfield (Central)) 34-2, So. 
170 - August Rottmann (Highland) 21-1, So. 
190 - Ini Odumosu (Flossmoor (Homewood-F.)) 36-4, Jr. 
235 - Kiara Ganey (Belleville (East)) 18-1, Sr.
 

Missouri State Championships
at Columbia, Mo., April 22-25

Girls Class 1 
100 - Jade Brundige (Savannah) 42-4, Fr. 
105 - Delanie Smith (Mid-Buchanan) 46-3, So. 
110 - Jayden Keller (Brookfield) 55-1, Fr. 
115 - Callie Bergthold (Southern Boone) 42-2, Jr. 
120 - Cassidy Benwell (North Point) 27-0, Jr. 
125 - Addison Geiler (Ste. Genevieve) 32-17, Jr. 
130 - Alexis Dunwiddie (Jefferson City) 53-3, So. 
135 - Kalli Schuster (Mid-Buchanan) 46-6, Sr. 
140 - Amitria McNack (Clinton) 49-1, So. 
145 - Breanne Gibbs (Moberly) 47-0, Fr. 
155 - Justice Brewer (Cameron) 55-1, Jr. 
170 - Iasiah Turrentine (Harrisonville) 19-1, Sr. 
190 - Isabella Renfro (Seneca) 47-0, Jr. 
235 - Alayna Ray (Sikeston) 37-4, Sr. 
Team Champions - Kearney 

Boys Class 1
106 - Garrett Beane (Lathrop) 49-0, Fr. 
113 - Christopher Ankenman (Father Tolton Regional Catholic) 43-0, Fr. 
120 - Brayden Dubes (Centralia) 41-1, Sr. 
126 - Peyton Parn (Brookfield) 48-2, So. 
132 - Noah Gonzalez (St. Pius X (Kansas City)) 42-4, So. 
138 - Marco Dalakishvili (St. Pius X (Kansas City)) 36-7, Jr. 
144 - Brendin Patrick (Butler) 45-0, Sr. 
150 - Collin Arch (Palmyra) 52-1, Sr. 
157 - Elijah Sanders (Richmond) 41-5, Jr. 
165 - Brayden Shelton (Centralia) 35-0, Sr. 
175 - Devan Parn (Brookfield) 51-1, So. 
190 - Sam Gibson (Trenton) 48-1, Sr. 
215 - Fisher Nixdorf (Penney) 53-3, Sr. 
285 - Seth Hasekamp (Centralia) 50-0, Sr. 
Team Champions - Centralia 

Boys Class 2
106 - Cole Blattner (Fulton) 50-0, So. 
113 - Cooper Collins (Excelsior Springs) 40-7, Fr. 
120 - Ryan Meek (St. Clair) 43-1, Sr. 
126 - Caleb Husch (Cameron) 62-1, Sr. 
132 - Brady Roark (Seneca) 56-0, Sr. 
138 - Chase Short (Cameron) 58-2, Sr. 
144 - Gavynn Carpenter (Hallsville) 48-3, Sr. 
150 - Garrett Lyons (Pleasant Hill) 48-3, Sr. 
157 - Brock Woodcock (St. Clair) 53-0, Sr. 
165 - Jay Greiner (Lafayette (St. Joseph)) 59-0, Sr. 
175 - Kale Weber (Harrisonville) 41-4, Sr.
190 - Brayden Bush (Pleasant Hill) 49-5, Jr. 
215 - Jacob Hanes (Pleasant Hill) 50-3, Sr. 
285 - Sampson Stillwell (St. Michael the Archangel Catholic) 51-0, So. 
Champion Team - Pleasant Hill 

Class 2 Girls
100 - Lilly Breeden (Liberty) 39-1, Fr. 
105 - Kate Cooper (Timberland) 37-0, Sr.
110 - Jessa Joiner (Lebanon) 50-1, So. 
115 - Angelina Vargas (Park Hill) 40-1, So. 
120 - Allison Gonier (Park Hill) 40-3, So. 
125 - Kendra Bliss (Washington) 49-3, Jr. 
130 - Marissa Sanabria (Holt) 47-0, Sr. 
135 - Janiah Jones (Parkway South) 32-2, Sr. 
140 - Sevreign Aumua (Grain Valley) 35-0, Jr. 
145 - Maddie Kubicki (Park Hill South) 47-0, Sr. 
155 - Haley Ward (Fort Osage) 51-0, Sr. 
170 - Ali Haiser (Marquette) 44-0, Sr. 
190 - Mariyah Brumley (Lebanon) 48-2, Jr. 
235 - Catherine Dutton (Willard) 37-0, Sr. 
Team Champions - Lebanon 

Class 3 Boys
106 - Carter Wallis (Hillsboro) 43-3, Fr. 
113 - Ryder Shelton (Kearney) 42-3, So. 
120 - Kaden Purler (North Point) 43-1, So. 
126 - Porter Matecki (Whitfield) 41-2, Jr. 
132 - Jackson Tucker (Hillsboro) 43-1, So. 
138 - Alexander Rallo (Whitfield) 44-5, Sr. 
144 - Logan Rubinstein (Holt) 11-1, Jr. 
150 - Noah Bourke (Whitfield) 43-6, Sr. 
157 - Sam Richardson (Hillsboro) 37-4, Jr. 
165 - Griffin Ray (Hillsboro) 44-3, Sr. 
175 - Logan Montoya (Helias Catholic) 48-1, Jr. 
190 - Luca Riley (Belton) 52-4, Sr. 
215 - Samuel Murphy (McDonald County) 44-1, Jr. 
285 - Jayce Hitt (McDonald County) 26-0, Jr. 
Team Champions - Hillsboro 

Class 4 Boys
106 - Erik Egstad (Park Hill) 41-5, So. 
113 - Hank Benter (Hickman) 46-1, So. 
120 - Hunter Taylor (Liberty) 39-6, Jr. 
126 - Peyton Shepard (Francis Howell Central) 40-7, Sr. 
132 - Zan Fugitt (Nixa) 50-1, Sr. 
138 - Christopher Coates (Liberty) 28-1, Jr. 
144 - Gavin Linsman (Liberty) 41-4, Jr. 
150 - Carter Mccallister (Rock Bridge) 49-0, Sr. 
157 - John Bamvakais (Seckman) 45-7, Sr. 
165 - Aidan Hernandez (Francis Howell Central) 29-1, Sr. 
175 - Brett Smith (Troy Buchanan) 43-2, Sr. 
190 - Cole Ruble (Seckman) 38-7, Sr. 
215 - Brennan Carey (Nixa) 46-6, Jr. 
285 - Elmotie Williams (Liberty North) 44-5, So. 
Team Champions - Liberty 

Alabama Boys State Championships
at Huntsville, Ala., Feb. 16-18

1A-4A Boys
106 - David Hill (Oak Grove) 62-3, 8th. 
113 - Tanner Jarrell (White Plains) 59-3, So. 
120 - Jayden Rouse (Dora) 41-1, Jr. 
126 - Marcus Wright (Westminster Christian Academy) 21-4, Sr. 
132 - Damon Clayton (Dora) 37-0, Sr. 
138 - David Herrick (Cherokee County) 21-4, Jr. 
145 - Gavin Monk (Montevallo) 54-0, Sr. 
152 - Matthew King (Ohatchee) 31-2, Sr
160 - Ricky Toney (New Hope HS) 26-3, Sr. 
170 - Joshua Johannson (Weaver) 42-0, Sr. 
182 - Jonathan Foster (Dora) 40-0, Sr. 
195 - Mason Ellis (Madison County) 51-1, Jr. 
220 - Layden Olson (Ashville) 28-5, Sr
285 - Carson Hall (Ranburne) 50-0, Sr. 
Team Champions - Weaver

5A Boys
106 - Colby Silva (Arab) 62-3, Fr. 
113 - Stone Staton (Scottsboro) 47-2, Fr. 
120 - Nick Sykes (Shelby County) 46-6, So
126 - John Stewart (Scottsboro) 40-1, Fr. 
132 - Land Bell (Tallassee) 43-3, So. 
138 - Evan Phillips (Hayden) 42-2, Sr. 
145 - Brody Mizzell (Saint Clair County) 36-1, Sr. 
152 - Bentley Briscoe (Hayden) 57-0, Sr. 
160 - Joshua Roe (Arab) 57-6, Sr. 
170 - Cole Sykes (Shelby County) 14-1, Jr. 
182 - Patrick Lawler (Arab) 65-4, Sr
195 - Cole Carter (Jasper) 17-1, Jr. 
220 - Will Caneer (Arab) 53-1, Sr. 
285 - Christopher Eyerly (Elmore County School) 38-6, Jr.
Team Champions - Jasper

6A Boys
106 - Joseph Marcum (Homewood ) 50-4, Fr. 
113 - John Duncan (Pike Road School) 31-3, Jr. 
120 - Brodie Christmas (Mortimer Jordan) 37-1, Jr. 
126 - Hudson Waldrop (McAdory) 89-2, Sr. 
132 - Will Anderson (Athens) 32-2, So. 
138 - Sam Sutton (Homewood) 53-2, Sr. 
145 - Isaiah Powe (Gardendale) 54-0, Sr. 
152 - Daishun Powe (Gardendale) 56-0, Jr. 
160 - Christion Griggs (McAdory) 78-3, Jr. 
170 - Connor Russo (Stanhope Elmore) 38-1, Sr. 
182 - Savian Graham (McAdory High School) 82-4, Sr. 
195 - Seth Branham (Pelham) 39-1, Sr. 
220 - Christian Preston (Wetumpka) 36-4, Jr. 
285 - Willie Cox (Wetumpka) 46-2, Jr. 
Team Champions - McAdory

7A Boys
106 - Clark Box (Hewitt-Trussville) 59-5, Jr. 
113 - Camden Tipton (Oak Mountain) 62-7, Sr. 
120 - Thomas Giere (Thompson) 55-6, Sr. 
126 - Ty Sisson (Hoover) 38-8, Sr. 
132 - Yanik Simon (Huntsville) 42-2, So. 
138 - Jake Ciccolella (Huntsville) 46-2, Jr. 
145 - Brady Campbell (Opelika) 42-1, So. 
152 - Devin Stone (Thompson) 40-3, Sr. 
160 - John Mckinney (Huntsville) 40-5, Jr. 
170 - Carson Freeman (Thompson) 49-9, Sr. 
182 - William Conlon (Spain Park) 49-1, Sr. 
195 - Hunter Jones (Hewitt-Trussville) 33-2, Sr. 
220 - Andrew Sykes (Vestavia Hills) 18-2, Sr. 
285 - Rayshod Burts (Spain Park Hs) 52-3, Sr.
Team Champions - Vestavia Hills 

ALABAMA GIRLS STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
at Alabaster, Ala., January 19-20
100 - Alanah Girard (Daphne) 38-2, 8th. 
107 - Juliana Eldridge (Wetumpka) 21-0, 8th. 
114- Katherine Grigsby (Hewitt-Trussville) 34-1, So. 
120 - Evelyn Holmes-Smith (Enterprise HS) 36-0, So. 
126 - Carly Thomas (Bob Jones) 28-1, Jr. 
132 - Kalyse Hill (Daphne) 35-0, So. 
138 - Lena Johannson (Weaver) 26-0, So. 
145 - Akerah Artis (Sparkman) 31-0, Sr. 
152 - Reagan Grant (Sparkman) 25-2, Jr. 
165 - Mackenzie Schultz (Enterprise) 33-0, Fr. 
185 - Aniyah Griffin (Pinson Valley) 35-0, Jr. 
235 - Tamara Reed (Baldwin County) 17-0, Sr. 
Team champions - Sparkman 

PREP SCHOOL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
At Upper Marlboro, Md., Feb. 24-25
106 - Davis Motyka (Wyoming Seminary) 
113 - Lukas Littleton (Malvern Prep) 
120 - Luke Lilledahl (Wyoming Seminary) 
126 - Marc-Anthony McGowan (Blair Academy) 
132 - Jack Consiglio (Malvern Prep) 
138 - Eligh Rivera (Lake Highland Prep) 
144 - Ethan Mojena (Lake Highland Prep) 
150 - Claudio Torres (Lake Highland Prep) 
157 - Joseph Sealey (Wyoming Seminary) 
165 - Peter Snyder (Blair Academy) 
175 - Lorenzo Norman (Blair Academy) 
190 - Jude Correa (Wyoming Seminary) 
215 - Steven Burrell Jr (Green Farms Academy) 
285 - Nolan Neves (Blair Academy) 
Team Champions - Blair Academy 

Girls
100 -Tiffany Stoshak (Wyoming Seminary) 
107 - Amelia Murphy (Wyoming Seminary) 
114 - Clare Booe (Wyoming Seminary) 
120 - Natalia Accorsi (Tabor Academy) 
126 - Savannah Arroyo (Wyoming Seminary) 
132 - Morgan Edwards (Blair Academy) 
138 - Kryssceah Ravenelle (Wyoming Seminary) 
145 - Daniella Nugent (Phillips Andover) 
152 - Sarah Henckel (Blair Academy) 
165 - Alex Alli Ashley (Wyoming Seminary) 
Team Champions – Wyoming Seminary

2023 National Prep Wrestling Rankings Rankings Date: 2/06/23. All rankings questions should be directed to artherius17@gmail.com 

Team Rankings

1    Blair 94
2    Wyoming Seminary 88
3    Malvern Prep 82
4    Lake Highland Prep 69
5    Mt. St. Joseph's 47
6    St. Mary's Ryken 37
7    Green Farms Academy 34
8    Western Reserve Academy 31
9    Baylor 28
10    Loyola Blakefield 16
Tie    Montgomery Bell 16
Tie    St. Christopher's 16

NOTE OUR TN WRESTLERS…

106

1-Davis Motyka (Wyoming Seminary) JR

2-Tyler DeKraker (Blair) FR

3-Liam Davis (Lake Highland Prep) FR

4-Ellis Kirsch (Bullis) SO

5-Julian Rios (Phillips Andover)

6-Tyler Conroy (Malvern Prep) FR

7-Austin Wood (St. Mary’s-Ryken) SO

8-Oumar Tounkara (St. Benedict’s) SO

9-Jameson Burns (Benedictine)

10-Joseph Cooper (Mt. St. Joe) FR

Others: Oliver Phillips (Baylor) Caleb Haney (St. Christopher’s) JR -Isaac Novod (Belmont Hill) Jeremy McGrath (Green Farms Academy) Dom Marinelli (NMH) SO Eli Chesla (Spalding) FR Tanner Tran (Father Ryan)

 

113

1-Lukas Littleton-Mascaro (Malvern Prep)

2-Leo DeLuca (Blair) SO

3-Ethan Rivera (Lake Highland Prep) JR

4-Drew Roggie (St. Christopher’s) FR

5-Jacob Bond (Baylor) SO

6-Nikos Filipos (Wyoming Seminary) SO

7-Jack Baron (Germantown)

8-Jayden Jackson (Loyola) FR

9-Jake Tamia (Mt. St. Joe) FR

10-James Hanley Landon) SO

Others: Scotty Moreau (Belmont Hill) Harry Kittredge (Green Farms Academy) Sam Parsons (Benedictine) SO Matthew D’Arcy (St. Benedict’s) Colby MacIntosh (NMH)

 

120

1-Luke Lilledahl (Wyoming Seminary) JR

2-Tommy Link (Malvern Prep) SR

3-Carter Nogle (Mt. St. Joe) JR

4-Sean Garretson (Spalding) SO

5-Brady Kaupp (Green Farms Academy) SO

6-Cal Werden (Western Reserve) JR

7-Joseph Calvin (Father Ryan) JR

8-Sulayman Bah (Kiski School) SR

9-Musa Tamaradze (NMH)

10-Tyler Wood (St. Mary’s-Ryken) JR

Others: Jack Parker (St. Christopher’s) SR Bryan Santangelo (Bullis) JR Andrew Pimental (Belmont Hill) Jimmy Guzman (Episcopal-TX) JR Robert Leeds (Germantown) Zach Glory (Gilman) SO Colin Abraham (Providence Day School) Brandyn Fish (Loyola) SO Hudson Frazier (Montgomery Bell)

 

126

1-Marc-Anthony McGowan (Blair) SR

2-Coleman Nogle (Mt. St. Joe) SR

3-Nikolas O’Neill (Malvern Prep) JR

4-Draegen Orine (Wyoming Seminary) JR

5-Evan Boblits (St. Mary’s-Ryken) SO

6-Colin Kacena (Lake Highland Prep)

7-Vincent Paolucci (Spalding) JR

8-Kade Davidheiser (Hill School)

9-Marco Cartella (Western Reserve) SO

10- Spencer Reep (Lakeway Christian Academy)

Others: James McDonnell (Haverford) John Jurkovic (Gilman) SO Chase Hart (Baylor)

 

132

1-Jack Consiglio (Malvern Prep) JR

2-Matty Lopes (Blair) JR

3-Matthew Botello (Wyoming Seminary)

4-Matt Hart (Western Reserve) JR

5-Tyson Sherlock (Gilman) JR

6-Bryce Arbogast (Benedictine) JR

7-Zeno Moore (Lake Highland Prep) FR

8-Enzo Bell (McDonogh) SR

9-Cord Vallis (Belmont Hill) JR

10-Robert Pavlek (Hill School) SO

Others: Cameron Helton (Lakeway Christian Academy) SO Alex Ropski (Christian Brothers) SR Ben Zuckerman (GFA) Luke Dionne (NMH) SR RJ Bucknor (Bullis) Keegan McMahon (Paul VI) SR Logan Kisner (Loyola) SR

 

138

1-Elijah Rivera (Lake Highland Prep) SR

2-Logan Rozynski (Blair) JR

3-Spenser Barnhart (Malvern Prep) SR

4-Joel Brown (Landon) SR

5-Emmitt Sherlock (Gilman) SO

6-JT Chance (Western Reserve)

7-Lane Foard (Benedictine) SO

8-Cale Roggie (St. Christopher’s) SR

9-Joey Iamunno (Green Farms Academy) JR

10-Nate Askew (Baylor) SO

Others: Matthew Dimen (Wyoming Seminary) Freddy Pimental (Belmont Hill) SR Luke Murray (Peninsula Catholic) SO Luke Martin (Hammond School) Cole Albert (Hill School) Nate Consigli (NMH)

 

144

1-William Henckel (Blair) SO

2-Sam Cartella (Western Reserve) SR

3-Ethan Mojena (Lake Highland prep) SR

4-Judah Aybar (Loyola) JR

5-Clayton Gabrielson (St. Mary’s-Ryken) SR

6-Jay Eversole (Lakeway Christian Academy)

7-Chancery Deane (Father Ryan)

8-Mac Rusi (Montgomery Bell) SR

9-Logan Paradice (Baylor)

10-Hunter Sloan (Hill School) SR

Others: 11-Smokey McClure (Wyoming Seminary) JR Tyler Hood (St. Christopher’s) SO SP O’Donnell (Malvern Prep) SR Ronald Christolin (Green Farms Academy) JR

150

1-Mekhi Neal (St. Mary’s-Ryken) JR

2-Ian McGeHee (Memphis University) SR

3-Chris Crawford (Wyoming Seminary) JR

4-Claudio Torres (Lake Highland prep) SO

5-Paul Ognissanti (Blair) JR

6-Nathan Rickards (Malvern Prep) JR

7-Mitchell Faglioni (St. Christopher’s) JR

8-TJ Langley (Western Reserve) JR

9-Micah Tisdale (Baylor) SR

10-Fisher Bejnerowicz (Rabun Gap-Nacoochee) SR 

Others: John Mairano (NMH) Sepanta Ahanj-Elias (Bullis) SO Cameron Cannaday (Mt. St. Joe) SO Tyler Shea (Green Farms Academy) Ronin Foldes (Benedictine) SO

 

157

1-Joseph Sealey (Wyoming Seminary) JR

2-Reed Fullmer (Malvern Prep) SR

3-Josh Boykin (Lake Highland Prep)

4-Hunter Sturgill (Baylor)

5-Pearce Phillips (Providence Day School) SR

6-Ben Smith (Mt. St. Joe) SO

7-Alexander Gavronsky (Belmont Hill) SR

8-Declan Casey (St. Benedict’s) SR

9-Will Buckler (St. Mary’s-Ryken) SO

10-Colin Nugent (Phillips Andover) 

Others: Ryan Schneider (Green Farms Academy)

 

165

1-Lorenzo Norman (Blair) SR

2-Carter Schubert (Wyoming Seminary) SR

3-Duncan Christensen (Malvern Prep) SO

4-Nolan O’Boyle (Norfolk Academy) SR

5-Xavier Giles (Green Farms Academy)

6-Colby Isabelle (Hill School) SR

7-Tre Wilfong (Charlotte Christian) JR

8-Nicolas Barnabae (Mt. St. Joe) SO

9-Shaymus MacIntosh (NMH)

10-Matt Oberlander (Father Ryan) SR

Others: Drake Bowers (Christian Brothers) Omer Barak (Lake Highland Prep) SO Claiborne Tompkins (Montgomery Bell) Odin Phillips (Baylor) Gabriel Smith (Gilman) SO Christian Tacoque (Trinity-Pawling)

 

175

1-Omaury Alvarez (Baylor) JR

2-Shane Cartagena-Walsh (St. Benedict’s)

3-Hayden Bottiglier (Belmont Hill)

4-David Barrett (NMH) SR

5-Peter Snyder (Blair)

6-Dom Federici (Wyoming Seminary) JR

7-Zahir McLean-Felix (Green Farms Academy)

8-Pearson Hill (Choate Rosemary Hall) SR

9-Riley Finck (St. Christopher’s) SR

10-Austin Lewis (Mt. St. Joe) JR

Others: Zak Zindle (Hill School) SO Matthew Connolly (Malvern Prep) Duncan Kammar (Calvert Hall) SR

 

190

1-Jude Correra (Wyoming Seminary) SO

2-Nate Taylor (Green Farms Academy) JR

3-Gerard Johnson (St. Mary’s-Ryken) SR

4-Nick Wehmeyer (Malvern Prep)

5-Daniel Williams (Lake Highland Prep) SR

6-Ruben Karapetyan (St. John’s-DC) SR

7-Cash Colbert (Paul VI) FR

8-Luke Malveaux (St. Thomas-Hou) SR

9-Liam Kilrain (Blair Academy)

10-Noah Onkst (McDonogh) JR

Others: Temuulen Mendbileg (St. Benedict’s) James Doliscar (NMH) Reeves Baller (Liberty Christian-TX) SR Alex Lahners (Cannon School) Carson Mingo (Gilman) JR

 

215

1-Bryce Phillips (Mt. St. Joe) JR

2-Gabe Fisher (Montgomery Bell) SR

3-Brady Colbert (Paul VI) SR

4-Steven Burrell (Green Farms Academy)

5-Josh Cordio (Wyoming Seminary) SR

6-Payton Cramer (Lake Highland Prep) SO

7-Josh Anthony (Blair) SR

8-Stosh Zalota (Malvern Prep) SO

9-Dylan Crawford (Baylor)

10-Dylan Greenstein (NMH)

Others: Max Buono (St. Christopher’s) SR Camren Wright (St. Frances Academy) JR Luke Hendricks (Mercersburg) JR

 

285

1-Carter Neves (Blair)

2-Billy Brosko (Haverford) SR

3-Gavin Bage (Mt. St. Joe) SR

4-Gabe Moore (Liberty Christian-TX)

5-Luke Randazzo (Loyola) SO

6-Carson Gentle (McCallie) JR

7-Max Fisher (Montgomery Bell) SR

8-Abraham Cromartie (Father Ryan)

9-Dion Stutts (Memphis University) JR

10-Saba Mushkidiani (Fishburne Military Academy) JR

Others: Chris Murphy (Green Farms Academy) Logan Marissal (NMH) Philip Tabasso (Malvern Prep) Austin Williams (Christian Brothers)

FOR MORE…

https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2023/February/28/Updated-high-school-state-champions

Cleveland High School Boys and Girls Wrestling Teams after both won Tennessee state team titles. Graphic courtesy of Cleveland City Schools.

Once again, USA Wrestling will publish regular update on the 2022-23 state high school champions for both boys and girls.

Winning a state high school title is an amazing achievement for a high school student-athlete. We will post the champions from official state high school championships for boys, as well as the girls who have won official state high school titles, as well as the recognized state competitions which are not run by their state high school association. We will also post the team champions at the state level as available. As available, we will include the state champion’s year in school and final record. 

This past weekend, the states which held state tournaments, many with both boys and girls, were Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Wisconsin and Wyoming. In addition, the Prep National Championships were held. 

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TSSAA wrestling: Clarksville’s Ella’Lina Gonzalez becomes school’s first to win three girls state titles

• By Tyler Palmateer Main Street Nashville
• Feb 25, 2023 Updated 20 hrs ago

Clarksville's Ella'Lina Gonzalez is emotional after winning her third title. 

Carl Edmondson Jr. / Main Street Nashville

FRANKLIN — Ella’Lina Gonzalez was more emotional than usual Saturday.

She grinded out a 4-3 decision over Bradley Central’s Nataleigh Shane to become Clarksville High School’s first girls wrestler to win three state championships. It was her third in a row.

Gonzalez didn’t try to hold back her tears.

“It was crazy, it was great,” she said. “I feel really honored.”

Gonzalez went 48-0 to complete back-to-back unbeaten seasons and is 114-1 over the past three years. Her milestone title was fitting on a day the TSSAA honored the state’s first girls wrestlers in light of the recent 50th anniversary of the passing of Title IX.

Her school-record championship streak could fall next year, though: teammate Sha`niayha Wysinger will be going for three titles in 2024 after pinning Cleveland’s Diamond Young for the 235-pound title Saturday.

“She’s going to get her third next year, she has to,” Gonzalez said.

The Lady Wildcats scored 120 points and finished third as a team behind Cleveland (134) and Rossview (128). Gonzalez was one of seven boys or girls wrestlers from the Clarksville-area to win titles.

Clarksville senior Aiden Brenot defeated Bradley Central’s Knox Watson 15-5 in the boys 182-pound division to win his third consecutive title, completing a 52-0 season. He hasn’t lost to anyone in Tennessee since his freshman year.

Brenot said his loss to a nationally ranked Mater Dei (California) wrestler last year helped fuel his run of victories.

“He was 17th in the nation, I didn’t know it at the time and I was up a weight class. I ain’t gonna lie. He kind of whooped me,” he said. “It was eye-opening for me to know that I need to be better.”

Clarksville wrestling coach Tommy Badon said after that Brenot developed a habit of setting the pace in all his matches.

“He thinks he’s going to win when he steps out there,” Badon said. “From the get-go, he holds the pace and doesn’t give the other guy an opportunity.”

Rossview’s Mariana Bowen won the 120-pound girls title with a 5:04 pin of West Creek’s Jes’onia Barefield.

Bowen spent a lot of time warming up for her match by listening to early-2000’s hip-hop. She said it helps her get focused.

“It just pumps me up,” she said. “I’ve always done it and I feel like it helps.”

Clarksville Academy’s Ty Bryant injured in title win

Clarksville Academy girls wrestler Ty Bryant trailed with 4:49 in the 132-pound finals when her head hit the mat and she sustained what her coach believed was a concussion.

Gibbs’ Haley Redmond performed an illegal move that slammed Bryant down with force. Medical personnel deemed Bryant unable to go forward and she was awarded the title because the move prevented her from going forward. 

A doctor cleared her to take part in the medal ceremony. However, two teammates had to help assist her to the top of the stand.

“She’s starting to feel nauseous now. She is sensitive to light. I’m pretty sure she has a concussion. The doctors said they were treating it as a concussion,” CA coach Nick Williamson said.

Williamson said Bryant was disappointed the match had to end that way and that she would have preferred to wrestle it out normally if she was able.

“It was an illegal move (by Redmond),” Williamson said. “The medical professionals are the ones who have to make the call. The coaches, the refs, the wrestlers, they don’t make those decisions.”

Wilson Central’s Noah Todd finally breaks through

Wilson Central’s Noah Todd was one of the tournament’s two-time runners-up looking to win their first title.

It felt as good as he expected it to.

“The fact I’ve been here the last three years, I felt like this was the first time my mind was right. I had the confidence,” Todd said. “My first year I was almost happy to be there. My second year, I lost to a great wrestler; that match kind of fell through my fingers. Getting it this year felt good.”

Todd defeated Dobyns Bennett’s Garret Crowder 4-2 in an extra period.

This, that

Hillwood’s Lucas Martin was trying to become the first Metro boys wrestler to win an individual wrestling title in years, but fell short in the 113-pound finals. … Oakland’s Mila Risner won the 107-pound girls title with an 8-4 win over Cleveland’s Makya Parker for her first crown. … After top-five finishes in two previous tries, Harpeth’s Thomas Magness won his first championship claiming the 107-pound title by a 1-0 decision. … Green Hill’s Jake Stacy completed a 53-2 season with a win in the 170-pound Class A title for his first championship. … Montgomery Central’s Genesis Gilmore got a quick pin and won the 145-pound title for her first championship.

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Wrestling: Fairview’s Curtis inks with UTC to continue mat success

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FAIRVIEW – After four medals, including a state championship last season, Fairview High School’s Kendrick Curtis signed to continue wrestling at the college level.

The Yellow Jacket senior inked with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, the only Division I wrestling program in the state. A signing ceremony was held Monday with family, friends and teammates.

“I’m definitely excited about it, but a little bit nervous at the same time,” said Curtis, who overcame a semifinal setback in the Class A state wrestling championships over the weekend to finish third at 195 pounds. “I know it’s going to be harder and more time consuming. This will be my job at this point – but that’s super cool.”

 

Curtis finished his high school career with an overall record of 222-32 with 154 wins by pin. Only eighteen of those matches won were by forfeit, while 18 of his 32 career losses came as a freshman when he finished fourth in the state wrestling at 152 pounds. He also placed second and first in his four runs at the state championships.

“There are guys who wrestle four years and don’t get 150 matches and Ken put together 150-plus pins,” Fairview wrestling coach James “Bubba” Derrick said, shaking his head. “I tell you, it’s nice to have somebody set a bar because I’ll have other guys come in the room and I can tell them, here’s the bar, let’s go get it.”

Beyond the mats, Curtis is near the top of his class at Fairview with a 4.49 weighted GPA in the classroom. He also played football scoring three touchdowns for the 8-4 Yellow Jackets this past season. He led the team in tackles with 94 and added two forced fumbles and was in on two sacks.

“Kendrick is a model student-athlete for us here at Fairview High School and I hate that we don’t get four more years of him here,” Fairview principal Chris Butler said. “He’s done a lot here, and not only on the football field, the wrestling mat, but most importantly, he gets it done in the classroom.

“It’s just remarkable the accomplishments he’s accumulated.”

The senior was a heavy favorite to repeat as a state champion after winning at 182 as junior, and showed a maturity beyond his years in his final state tournament. He was upset with an 8-4 decision against Aiden Howard of Pigeon Forge in the state semifinals. Howard scored a big near fall late in the second period and extended his lead with a third-period takedown.

Curtis recovered in the consolation semifinals with a 7-0 decision against Livingston Academy’s returning medalist John Geist following the unexpected setback. He ended his high school career with a 4-2 decision against Green Hill’s Nathan Downing, who was also upset in the semifinals as the No. 2 seed in the weight class behind Curtis.

Going back to his semifinal loss, Curtis took an extra moment on the mat while Howard celebrated the major victory. Curtis didn’t show any emotion and lifted himself up, shook hands and refocused.

That’s all he could do, he said.

“Even if you didn't get what you wanted, you're still here to do your best,” Curtis said after medaling. “And anything short of your best effort is not only hurting you, but it's hurting all the people that support you and help you and have supported you.

“I had a ton of support from my community and my city behind me. I had to keep going.”

Page coach Benji Gray, who had senior Josh Ward sign with Gardner-Webb wrestling last month, was among the many who watched how Curtis handled himself in the state tournament.

“In the wrestling community, all the coaches and wrestlers tend to have a knowledge of one another,” Gray said, noting how Curtis is the kind of kid he always rooted for even when coaching against him. “He personifies the qualities that any program wants: leadership, coachable, driven, just an all-around good guy and an outstanding wrestler to top it off.

“Kendrick is the type of person any coach would want on their team. … I wish him the best going forward.”

Besides the huge individual awards on the mat, Curtis said his best memories came alongside his Yellow Jacket teammates. Fairview won the 2021 Class A Dual Wrestling State title – the school’s first team title and Williamson County’s first dual championship since Franklin won in 2005.

Earlier this season, Curtis had another great memory with his mat brothers.

“One of the best moments was when we were at the Cheatham (County) tournament and the varsity came in first and the JV was second,” he said. “That was incredible winning as a team and coming together.”

Fairview sent 10 wrestlers to the state tournament over the weekend with four others medaling alongside Curtis, including 120-pounder Henry Ribble – a state runner-up. The Yellow Jackets will graduate 12 seniors from the team this spring.

Curtis said that despite losing so many wrestlers to graduation, he’s excited about the future of Fairview wrestling.

“I feel good about the team,” he said. “They have a lot of support behind them. I can think of a few guys coming up and I see them being as tight as we are now.”

When asked about what kind of advice he has for younger wrestlers, Curtis said this: “Don’t give up. There’s a lot of times I would lose and fail in every aspect of the word and especially in this spot, it’s easy to give up. Keep going forward and keep working hard and you can do anything you want to.”

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FAIRVIEW – After four medals, including a state championship last season, Fairview High School’s Kendrick Curtis signed to continue wrestling at the college level.

The Yellow Jacket senior inked with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, the only Division I wrestling program in the state. A signing ceremony was held Monday with family, friends and teammates.

“I’m definitely excited about it, but a little bit nervous at the same time,” said Curtis, who overcame a semifinal setback in the Class A state wrestling championships over the weekend to finish third at 195 pounds. “I know it’s going to be harder and more time consuming. This will be my job at this point – but that’s super cool.”

 

Curtis finished his high school career with an overall record of 222-32 with 154 wins by pin. Only eighteen of those matches won were by forfeit, while 18 of his 32 career losses came as a freshman when he finished fourth in the state wrestling at 152 pounds. He also placed second and first in his four runs at the state championships.

“There are guys who wrestle four years and don’t get 150 matches and Ken put together 150-plus pins,” Fairview wrestling coach James “Bubba” Derrick said, shaking his head. “I tell you, it’s nice to have somebody set a bar because I’ll have other guys come in the room and I can tell them, here’s the bar, let’s go get it.”

Beyond the mats, Curtis is near the top of his class at Fairview with a 4.49 weighted GPA in the classroom. He also played football scoring three touchdowns for the 8-4 Yellow Jackets this past season. He led the team in tackles with 94 and added two forced fumbles and was in on two sacks.

“Kendrick is a model student-athlete for us here at Fairview High School and I hate that we don’t get four more years of him here,” Fairview principal Chris Butler said. “He’s done a lot here, and not only on the football field, the wrestling mat, but most importantly, he gets it done in the classroom.

“It’s just remarkable the accomplishments he’s accumulated.”

The senior was a heavy favorite to repeat as a state champion after winning at 182 as junior, and showed a maturity beyond his years in his final state tournament. He was upset with an 8-4 decision against Aiden Howard of Pigeon Forge in the state semifinals. Howard scored a big near fall late in the second period and extended his lead with a third-period takedown.

Curtis recovered in the consolation semifinals with a 7-0 decision against Livingston Academy’s returning medalist John Geist following the unexpected setback. He ended his high school career with a 4-2 decision against Green Hill’s Nathan Downing, who was also upset in the semifinals as the No. 2 seed in the weight class behind Curtis.

Going back to his semifinal loss, Curtis took an extra moment on the mat while Howard celebrated the major victory. Curtis didn’t show any emotion and lifted himself up, shook hands and refocused.

That’s all he could do, he said.

“Even if you didn't get what you wanted, you're still here to do your best,” Curtis said after medaling. “And anything short of your best effort is not only hurting you, but it's hurting all the people that support you and help you and have supported you.

“I had a ton of support from my community and my city behind me. I had to keep going.”

Page coach Benji Gray, who had senior Josh Ward sign with Gardner-Webb wrestling last month, was among the many who watched how Curtis handled himself in the state tournament.

“In the wrestling community, all the coaches and wrestlers tend to have a knowledge of one another,” Gray said, noting how Curtis is the kind of kid he always rooted for even when coaching against him. “He personifies the qualities that any program wants: leadership, coachable, driven, just an all-around good guy and an outstanding wrestler to top it off.

“Kendrick is the type of person any coach would want on their team. … I wish him the best going forward.”

Besides the huge individual awards on the mat, Curtis said his best memories came alongside his Yellow Jacket teammates. Fairview won the 2021 Class A Dual Wrestling State title – the school’s first team title and Williamson County’s first dual championship since Franklin won in 2005.

Earlier this season, Curtis had another great memory with his mat brothers.

“One of the best moments was when we were at the Cheatham (County) tournament and the varsity came in first and the JV was second,” he said. “That was incredible winning as a team and coming together.”

Fairview sent 10 wrestlers to the state tournament over the weekend with four others medaling alongside Curtis, including 120-pounder Henry Ribble – a state runner-up. The Yellow Jackets will graduate 12 seniors from the team this spring.

Curtis said that despite losing so many wrestlers to graduation, he’s excited about the future of Fairview wrestling.

“I feel good about the team,” he said. “They have a lot of support behind them. I can think of a few guys coming up and I see them being as tight as we are now.”

When asked about what kind of advice he has for younger wrestlers, Curtis said this: “Don’t give up. There’s a lot of times I would lose and fail in every aspect of the word and especially in this spot, it’s easy to give up. Keep going forward and keep working hard and you can do anything you want to.”

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WCS Wrestlers Earn State Titles

From WCS InFocus

By

 Michael Carpenter

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March 1, 2023

Jarvis Little and Landon Desselle, Summit High

Three WCS high school student-athletes now hold State titles after winning first place in their categories of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) Wrestling Championships February 23-25.

Summit High’s Jarvis Little won his second consecutive State title, this time in the AA 126 Class. His teammate Landon Desselle also won first place in the AA 138 Class.
 

“For Jarvis and Landon, these State titles are something they have dreamed about and have been working for since they started wrestling,” said SHS wrestling coach Pete Miller. “Jarvis won his first State title last year and has not stopped preparing to make sure he won this year as well. Landon placed third last year and also did not stop preparing to make sure he won this season. These two are not satisfied until they both win as seniors next year as well. I am so proud of both these wrestlers and how they represent Summit High and our community.”

 

Rylee Lent, Independence High

After finishing as a runner-up last year, Independence High’s Rylee Lent won this year’s State championship in the Girls 100 Class. Her coach is Dalton Howard.

“Rylee is an outstanding student-athlete,” Howard said. “She is extremely goal-oriented in and out of the classroom. Not only is she a State champion, but she earned a perfect ACT score this winter. There is no doubt she will excel in whatever she decides to tackle next.”

The WCS student-athletes who placed within the top six in their category are listed below:

A 120 Class

• Second: Henry Ribble, Fairview High
• Fourth: Nathan Simpson, Page High

A 126 Class

• Sixth: Thomas Brown, Page High

A 132 Class

• Third: Keegan Seaver, Fairview High

A 160 Class

• Fourth: Malachi Bennett, Fairview High

A 195 Class

• Third: Kendrick Curtis, Fairview High

A 220 Class

• Fifth: William Henderson, Fairview High

A 285 Class

• Second: Ronan O’Connell, Page High

Girls 100 Class

• First: Rylee Lent, Independence High

Girls 120 Class

• Sixth: Olivia Johnson, Summit High

Girls 126 Class

• Third: Emily Rice, Independence High

Girls 138 Class

• Second: Brooklyn Long, Independence High
• Fifth: Rylee Bennett, Summit High

Girls 235 Class

• Third: Sydney Hueser, Franklin High

AA 106 Class

• Fifth: Reed Leoffel, Brentwood High
• Sixth: Blaise Masi, Summit High

AA 120 Class

• Fifth: Russell Ford, Independence High
• Sixth: Zachary Little, Summit High

AA 126 Class

• First: Jarvis Little, Summit High

AA 132 Class

• Sixth: Michael Posy, Summit High

AA 138 Class

• First: Landon Desselle, Summit High
• Fourth: Arash Yazdani, Brentwood High
• Sixth: Riddeck Romans, Independence High

AA 145 Class

• Third: Brayden Leach, Summit High
• Fourth: Brock Wittman, Franklin High

AA 152 Class

• Second: Finley Jameson, Summit High
• Fourth: Clark Vaughn, Brentwood High

AA 160 Class

• Second: Tre McTorry, Nolensville High

AA 170 Class

• Second: Wyatt Gibbs, Brentwood High
• Third: Spencer Kon, Independence High

AA 182 Class

• Third: Jensen Schreiber, Summit High
• Fifth: Hayden Sinner, Nolensville High

AA 195 Class

• Fifth: Luke Justice, Summit High

AA 220 Class

• Fifth: Patrick Styblo, Centennial High

AA 285 Class

• Third: Will Parodi, Ravenwood High
   
• https://williamsonsource.com/wcs-wrestlers-earn-state-titles/

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Tn Wrestler(s) acknowledged 

Colin Dupill, Greeneville (Tennessee) 

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2023 NATIONAL COLLEGIATE WOMEN'S WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP

North Central Has 10-point Lead After Day 1 Of Women's College Nationals

North Central has 15 All-Americans and sent 10 to the semifinals for a 10-point lead following Day 1 of women's college nationals.

Mar 3, 2023 by Kyle Klingman

 

 

North Central coach Joe Norton was feeling pretty good following the first day of the 2023 National Collegiate Women's Wrestling Championships. His team sent 10 to the semifinals with all 15 wrestlers earning All-American honors for placing in the top eight. 

Still, his team is only 10 points over King in the team race.

The Tornado also sent 10 to the semifinals but only placed 14 and will not score points at 191 pounds when Nia Crosdale was knocked out of the tournament during the final bout of the day. 

"We needed that match," King coach Jason Moorman said. "We needed those All-American points for the team score. I didn't feel like we had a really good first round. Half wrestled well and half were flat. We have 10 in the semis and we have some big matchups against North Central."

Moorman wasn't kidding, either. King and North Central face off in four semifinal matches and the Tornado is favored in three. That could ultimately decide the team title if it comes down to the wire during tomorrow's final.

"Our team did very well," North Central coach Joe Norton said. "I wish we could have put one or both in the semis at 155 and we were close. They punched their All-American ticket on the backside but it's all about winning those semifinal matches."

McKendree is in third after winning the first three National Collegiate Women's Wrestling Championships (2020-22). The Bearcats are 30.5 points behind North Central but still have a realistic shot at winning five individual titles after sending five to the semifinals. 

Click here for full results and brackets

Top 10 Team Scores

1    North Central (IL) - 113.5

2    King University - 103.5

3    McKendree University - 83.0

4    Colorado Mesa University - 65.5

5    Augsburg University - 63.0

6    Simon Fraser University - 58.0

7    Sacred Heart - 42.5

8    Adrian College - 31.5

9    East Stroudsburg University - 31.0

10    Gannon University - 30.5

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Baylor's Vivi Christopoulos Ends Historic Career As State Champion

Red Raider Wrestler Turns Dream Into Reality

• Friday, March 3, 2023
• Danny Webb

Under dim, shadowy lighting, the room’s emptiness causes an echo, and as coach Edward Holland’s encouragement ricochets off of walls and the raised ceiling, the room’s suffocating humidity saturates his words with every bounce they take until they’re nearly drenched when they make it to the girls who are grappling on the bright red mat in the center of the floor.

If you closed your eyes, you could fool yourself into believing you’re laid out on some tropical island, but instead of the aroma of coconut and high tide’s mist, fumes of hard work and gym socks infiltrate the nostril.

This is the space where Baylor senior Vivi Christopoulos built a program.

Upon arriving at Baylor School as a rising sophomore, Christopoulos joined the rowing team, but the Knoxville native couldn’t shake the feeling she had when she watched a wrestling match the year prior at Knoxville Catholic High School.

“I saw that you could beat people up and it was okay,” said Christopoulos with a grin. “I wanted the chance to do that too,” she said, her grin growing into a chuckle.

Vivi’s dream of taking the mat faced a severe obstacle, however. Baylor didn’t have a women’s wrestling team. Impassioned and audacious, Vivi went right to work. After the conclusion of her rowing season in the fall, she lobbied with school administration over the possibility of joining the men's team. Ultimately, however, school administration wasn’t comfortable with Vivi wrestling boys, so her proposition was shot down.

“I didn’t like that answer,” said Christopoulos. “Right after he told me no, I was crushed,” added Christopoulos.

Crushed maybe, but not deterred. Following conversations with the boys wrestling coach, meetings with the athletic director, and a one-on-one meeting with the assistant head of the school, Vivi made it clear that “this is something I want to do.”

“How can we make it work,” she asked.

Her determination paid off. Administration agreed that if Vivi could find another girl to participate alongside her, they could start a girls wrestling team. Vivi recruited then-freshman Autumn Phillips to be her teammate, and upon her agreement, Baylor’s women’s wrestling team was born. The team, nothing more than a duo in its young stage, had their patience and resolve tested from the outset.

“Every practice was geared towards the guys who had been wrestling for a long time,” said Christopoulos. “Autumn and I didn’t get the basics. We were just jumping in where we could and trying to follow along,” said Christopoulos.

The entire first year of the team, Vivi and Autumn spent their practices wrestling in the corner of the gym during boy’s team practices, waving for a coach to come and explain the directions that had been given when they didn’t understand.

No matches, no outside competition, nothing. Just practice.

The following year, Schaack Van Deusen, who was helping coach the varsity and junior varsity boys squads, was called upon to coach the girls.

“My first question was, “will the girls stay with it?”,” said Van Deusen, understanding the difficulties that the road ahead of the team would present.

Stay with it they did, and Christopoulos had a stellar junior year, her first full season of competitive wrestling, and heading into 2022, the school hired Edward Holland to be the first full-time head coach of the Baylor girls wrestling team.

Holland wrestled at Pigeon Forge High School and continued his career at The University of Cumberland in Williamsburg, Kentucky.

“I knew from the start that she could win it (State),” said Holland of Christopoulos. “It was like–alright, can she get out of her own way? She’s very strong and very aggressive, but you can be over-aggressive. You can be too much, so sometimes you have to slow it down a little bit,” said Holland.

Vivi ran through every opponent in her senior season except for one. Brooklyn Long, the defending state champion, bested Christopoulos in the final match of a mid-season tournament and was the only blemish on her eventual 18-1 record.

“As a team, I wanted more bodies in the room,” said Christopoulos. “More girls, more repetitions, things like that… But my personal goal was to win State, so I can make my mark and solidify that,” said Christopoulos. A state championship from a girl who has only wrestled for three years may seem far-fetched until you remember that the girl in question is the same one who went toe-to-toe with the administration of her school to eventually spawn the team out of thin air. Vivi’s determination alone is enough to defy the forces of conventional logic.

And what’s so hard to believe? As Vivi says, “I can do this… I put in the work and it pays off.”

Throughout the state tournament, no competitor equaled Vivi’s combination of skill, aggressiveness, and drive, though she didn’t always feel she put her best foot forward.

“My first match, I did not go out there with my best,” said Christopoulos. “And I realized it once I got on the mat,” she added.

“And you only won 10 to nothing,” Van Duesen interjected to remind her as he grinned.

The dominant tournament run led Christopoulos to a rematch with Brooklyn Long, the only wrestler to beat Vivi this season.

Vivi’s mother Xrisanthe has been a guiding light for her throughout this entire process.

“She would say to me that if I wanted to solidify girls wrestling at Baylor, this (winning State) is something that I need to strive to do,” said Christopoulos. “That’s the reality. If I wanted this program to continue and have a real shot, that was something that I needed to do,” added Christopoulos.

Xrisanthe’s support, though sincere and powerful, comes from afar as she can’t stand to watch Vivi fight.

“I’m daughter number four out of five kids, and she says, “I cannot watch my baby girl go out on a mat and get beat up or beat up other girls”,” said Christopoulos with a giggle. If seeing her daughter get beat up is what she fears, there’s no need for her to worry.

Vivi Christopoulos beat Brooklyn Long 4-2 on February 25th and completed her goal of winning a state title to become the first-ever state champion in the history of Baylor girls wrestling.

“I was shocked. It still hasn’t fully hit me,” said Christopoulos. “I just looked over at my coaches like, “Is it over? Did that just happen?”,” she added.

“I told her all year that she was going to win a state title,” said Holland. “The finals match was one of the coolest matches I’ve ever gotten to coach–and I’ve coached some pretty cool ones. What she did in three years… she is special,” said Holland.

“I actually set out, I achieved my goal, and I made Baylor history,” said Christopoulos. “For Baylor, it’s shown that you can go out, start something new and excel in it. It shows other girls that they can try a sport, be new at it, and still do well. I feel us breaking a barrier. Wrestling may have been male-dominated, but there is a shift happening,” said Christopoulos.

Vivi has had several colleges reach out to her in regards to how she plans to continue to pursue her wrestling career, and as of now, Vivi plans to attend the Coast Guard Academy where she will practice with the men’s wrestling team and study mechanical engineering. Her historic three-year stretch at Baylor is one that will influence future generations of Red Raiders to not only wrestle, but to take risks, and be determined in all that they do.

(Email Danny Webb at sports@chattanoogan.com)