Local wrestlers shine with state level placings and titles
Sophomore Kevin Vough of Elyria finishes 49 straight wins after an 8 5 loss in the state quarterfinals. Junior Darmstadt dominates at NOC and district while reaching state champ. Lutheran West star James Handwerk wins state title despite crutch next day. Olmsted Falls Noel Caraballo and others place high at district and state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kevin Vough
Elyria
Vaugh
Centerville
Conan Jennings
Elyria Waugh Dominates to Walsh Jesuit Ironman Title
Elyria Pioneers wrestler Kevin Waugh, a sophomore heavyweight, captured the Walsh Jesuit Ironman title to start the season and later won a state championship in Columbus by pinning Lewis Center Olentangy's Chris Crumb in 38 seconds. He posted 32 pins, led Elyria to a state runner-up finish, and earned rising national recognition as a top heavyweight prospect.
Elyria Pioneers Earn Coach of the Year and Strong Finish
Elyria’s Erik Burnett lauded a season that saw the Pioneers place in the top 10 at Walsh Jesuit Ironman, claim the final Northeast Ohio Conference tournament, reach the dual team state final four, finish second in sectional and district, and win the Division I state runner-up trophy in Columbus. Burnett credited players and coaches for steady progress and a commitment to improvement.
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Lorain
Margheim
Titans
Columbus
Ironman
Pioneers
Elyria
Walsh Jesuit
Brecksville
Bill Dies
Burnett
Area wrestlers honored with sectional and conference titles
List highlights numerous athletes from schools such as O Falls Avon St Edward Amherst Elyria and Wellington earning sectional or conference honors. Notable entries include Patrick Simon 285 pounds and Jacob Campbell 170 pounds among many weight classes and footprints across multiple districts. The piece notes several champions and alternates as the season advances.
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Patrick Simon
O. Falls
Jacob Campbell
B. River
Josh Kitko
Wellington
Mike O’malley
St. Edward
Westlake
Jarrett Hylton
Clearview
Alex Reyes
Amherst
Matt Lee
Tate Zeman
Avon
Adam Kirresh
Max Kuchenrither
Jack Gothier
Jason Barnicle
Avon Lake
Jason Truxall
Elyria
Darrion Overall
Brendan Price
Cameron King
RaeQuan Tipton
Lorain
Kolby Hirschfelder
Midview
Jacob Snider
Evan Keyse
Kevin Kelly
North Olmsted
Jake Jones
Talon Dorton
North Ridgeville
Josh Jaeckin
Olmsted Falls
Mitchell Dailey
Cade Hepner
St. Edward/Avon
Jared Leidich
St. Edward/Olmsted Falls
Ryan Bush
St. Ignatius
Josh Pappas
Steve Hayes
Brad Huhn
Brookside
Cory Mills
Cullen Wolford
Douglas Childers
Ivan Mendoza
Miguel Morrell
Patric Keown
Firelands
Larry Verhovec
Sean Lipscomb
Justin Ocheltree
Keystone
Garrett Coe
Ben Ocheltree
Justin Lee
Vermilion
Dalton Abfall
Black River
Zack Shaffer
Columbia
Josh Newman
Nick Jacobucci
Jose Caraballo
Jacob Ressler
Lutheran West
Kristian Bremer
Morality Anderson
Oberlin
Abe Downs
Max Mohrman
Jon Escheder
Steve Ferguson
Top Five Teams Highlight Area Wrestling Season
The Pioneers finished No. 2 in the state behind St. Edward as Elyria sent a school‑record 12 wrestlers to the district tournament and eight to state with seven state placers including two champions. Olmsted Falls led by a state runner‑up and nine district qualifiers. James Handwerk won the Division III 170‑pound title for the Longhorns. Wellington and Lorain each posted notable runs with regional semifinals and state placers, while Lutheran West added two state placers and other schools reported strong showings in district and sectional events.
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Noel Caraballo
Olmsted Falls
Caraballo
Parker Knapp
St. Edward
Locklear
Westlake
Elyria
The
Pioneers
State
Brown
Tim Mecklenburg
Lutheran West
Mecklenburg
Kevin Naim
Naim
Olmsted Falls Bulldogs
Bulldogs
Brecksville
Bees
Longhorns
James Handwerk
Dukes
Wellington
Independence
OSU Builds Early Lead at NCAA Wrestling Championships
Ohio State leads the team race at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships with 23 points, Iowa 21, Oklahoma State 19.5, Penn State 18.5, Missouri 18, and Nebraska 18 after strong second-round action at Scottrade Center. Logan Stieber and Bo Jordan highlighted OSU with decisive wins while unseeded Kenny Courts provided a spark at 184 pounds. Iowa and others chase in a crowded field as rounds continue.
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ST. Louis
Ohio State
Iowa
Oklahoma State
Penn State
Missouri
Nebraska
Buckeyes
Scottrade Center
Tom Ryan
Logan Stieber
West Virginia
Mike Morales
Stieber
Bo Jordan
Cornell
Dylan Palacio
Nathan Tomasello
Tomasello
Logan
Jordan
Kenny Courts
Courts
Davidson
Scott Patrick
Tom Brands
Thomas Gilman
Cory Clark
Hawkeyes
Heavies
Mike Evans
Sammy Brooks
Nathan Burak
Burak
Brands
Zeke Maisey
Nahshon Garrett
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Ben Darmstadt
Darmstadt
Handwerk
van Buren
Sonnenburg
Isaiah Margheim
Brice Locklear
Columbia Station
Knapp
J.T. Brown
Nico O’dor
O’dor
Corey Shie
Cincinnati LaSalle
Devione Edwards
Lorai
Jacob Worthington
Edison
Stan Bleich
Elyria Catholic
Bleich
Travis Leopold
Leopold
Train County
WSC
Nick Mayer
Brendon Fenton
Mikah Price
Price
Alec Winston
Winston
Nick Amspaugh
Amspaugh
Xavier Edwards
Ryan Stone
Slone
Alex Imhoff
Imhoff
Todd Hastings
Big Man
D.J. Williamson
Olmsted Township
Tony Caraffi
Caraffi
Edwards
Lake Erie
Brandon Bartrome
All-Chronicle Telegram
Kevin Waugh
Akron Firestone
Garfield Heights
Waugh
Lewis
Olentangy
Chris Crumb
Erik Burnett
Wough
Kevin
Crumb
Chronicle
Lutheran West Longhorns
Wellington Dukes
Lorain Titans
Southview
Admiral King Consolidated
Shaun Bennett
OSU
George DiCamillo
Virginia
Zane Richards
Illinois
Cody Brewer
Oklahoma
Johnni Diulius
Dean Heil
Lavion Mayes
Charles Cobb
Penn
Brandon Sorenson
Cooper Moore
Northern Iowa
Nicholas Sulzer
Victor Avery
Edinboro
Jack Dechow
Old Dominion
Matthew McCutcheon
Blake Stauffer
Arizona State
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