Junior Highlights: Gazette co MVP and state champion
Gazette co MVP Earnest and sophomore Joy shine in Division 1 state race. Earnest earned a state title and 49 5 record while Joy posted 51 5 with district and sectional titles. Both led Medina County in takedowns and wins and earned multiple All Gazette honors.
Wrestling standouts shine with state pace and county dominance
Garfield Heights Di, Independence and Lorain County League titles anchor a season clouded by strong placings. Travis Owen and Coen lead with high work ethic, boasting state placements, sectional and invitational titles, and top county pins plus a bold future outlook.
Aaron Ries earns first state placement in sophomore season
CT Lee Class athlete Aaron Ries finishes eighth at the Division 1 state tournament, marking his first state placer and first-time All Gazette recognition. He claimed Hoover District third, Wadsworth Sectional champion, Suburban League and Husky Invitational titles, and high county pins and wins, with praise for work ethic and competitive drive from coach.
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Honor Roll Wrestlers and Weights Across Schools
Honorable mention list highlights include Black River Brandon Rollin at 157 pounds with 32 6, Brunswick Evan Sevastos at 285 with 43 4, Highland Chase Crutchley at 138 with 40 15, Medina Matt Hamula at 175 with 44 10, and Wadsworth Adam Ryder at 157 with 41 13. Other standouts include Charlie Wells 24 6 at 175, Caleb Chipgus 38 11 at 190, Lakota Hagenbaugh 18 9 at 190, Lukas Stiles 29 1 at 215, Joey Vazsonyi 29 12 at 120, Creed Hill 36 15 at 144, Dominic Konopka 34 15 at 190, Joey Scully 32 16 at 285, Andrew Supers 44 9 at 144, and John Urchek.
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Charlie Wells
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Evan Sevastos
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Caleb Chipgus
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Lakota Hagenbaugh
Highland — Chase Crutchley
Lukas Stiles
Joey Vazsonyi
Creed Hill
Dominic Konopka
Joey Scully
Medina
Matt Hamula
Andrew Supers
Wadsworth
Adam Ryder
Grizzlies stars Joy and Earnest claim state wrestling titles
Wadsworth wrestlers Jaxon Joy and Chris Earnest captured state crowns after long, shared years in The Loft garage room. Joy beat Perrysburg and earned a first title, while Earnest defeated Wynton Deakins to seal another title as the team finished fourth. Wenger praised their leadership and rival yet close bond.
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