A controversial ruling worked against Galion’s Gradey Harding in a state championship loss to Kettering Alter’s Bronson Begley.
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True Grit: Ontario’s Ohl places 3rd at state wrestling despite high ankle sprain
COLUMBUS — He took one step down the podium, but that he could take any steps at all is a testament to Aiden Ohl’s grit. Ontario’s 113-pound junior beat Logan Elm’s Dawsen Hudson 7-0 in the consolation finals to claim third place at the Division II state tournament Sunday inside Ohio State’s Schottenstein Center. Last […]
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Galion’s Harding one win from elusive state title
COLUMBUS — As he left the mat following Saturday’s state semifinal victory, Galion’s Gradey Harding had a simple message for coach Brent Tyrrell. “One more,” Harding said matter-of-factly as he confidently strode down the tunnel and into the bowels of Ohio State’s Schottenstein Center. For the second straight year, Harding will wrestle in a state […]
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Century Club: Madison’s Stancombe picks up 100th career win in state opener
COLUMBUS — Jaxin Stancombe’s 100th career victory couldn’t have come at a better time. Madison’s junior heavyweight, Stancombe pinned Canton South’s DeAngelo Spear in the second period of their opening-round match at the Division II state tournament Friday afternoon inside Ohio State’s Schottenstein Center. The milestone victory sends Stancombe (43-4) into Saturday’s quarterfinals against Greenville’s […]
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A Sight to Behold: area wrestlers take aim at state finals
COLUMBUS — It’s the greatest spectacle in all of Ohio high school athletics and something every state meet-qualifying wrestler dreams of taking part in. The Parade of Champions prior to the start of the tournament’s championship finals is part light show, part fireworks display and everything that’s good about high school sports. “It’s pretty cool,” […]
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Crestview’s Gearheart, Mapleton duo qualify for state wrestling tourney
FINDLAY — Naomi Gearheart is headed back to state. Crestview’s sophomore 145-pounderpinned Keystone’s Sage O’Brien in the second period to claim her second district championship in as many years Sunday at Findlay High School. Gearheart advances to next week’s state tournament at Ohio State’s Schottenstein Center. She finished fifth at state in the 155-pound class […]
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Bull’s-Eye: Area wrestlers embrace top state rankings
NORWALK — They wear targets on their backs every time they step on the mat, but Ontario’s Aiden Ohl and Galion’s Gradey Harding welcome the challenge. Both Ohl and Harding are projected Division II state champs, according to Ohio high school wrestling pundit Billy Schaefer. They have been ranked at the top of their weight […]
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Schottenstein Center to host state wrestling tournament through 2027
COLUMBUS – The Ohio High School Athletic Association and the Schottenstein Center on the campus of The Ohio State University have announced a contract extension that will keep the OHSAA wrestling state tournament at the arena through 2027. This year’s state tournament dates are March 7 to 9. In 2026 the state tournament will be March […]
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Madison’s Koppert captures sectional wrestling title
MADISON TOWNSHIP — If her performance at the Clyde sectional is any indication, Estella Koppert is primed for a run at the state podium. Madison’s 140-pound junior overwhelmed the competition at the Clyde sectional. She was 3-0 with a pin and two technical falls, including a 16-0 win over Woodmore’s Stella Strong in the finals. […]
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Lightweight heavyweights: Area wrestlers begin quest for state titles
GALION — North central Ohio has developed into a cradle of lightweight wrestlers. The area’s well-earned reputation as a lightweight hotbed was on full display Saturday afternoon at Galion High School during the Division II sectional tournament. Projected state champs Aiden Ohl of Ontario and Gradey Harding of Galion led the charge as area wrestlers […]