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January 9, 2025 Broadcast
Wapakoneta vs. Saint Marys Memorial
Beginning 4-1-25, Open Mats Monday and Wednesday 5:30-7:00pm @ The Dan Davies Wrestling Complex
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March 23, 2025
Wapak Kids Finish Out Season at OAC State: Erb and Jackson Place
Fifteen Wapakoneta Wrestlers wrapped up their season this weekend in Youngstown at the Ohio Athletic Committee's Grade School State Tournament. Hope Erb turned in the highest placement for the Skins. She placed 4th in the Girls-D2 108lb weight class. JJ Jackson, competing under the Collin Palmer Wrestling Academy, also made it to the podium turning in a 5th place finish in the Boys-D4 80lb class. Complete Results​​​
Erb went 3-2 on the day with a fall and and a pair of decisions. Her semifinal loss came at the hands of eventual champion, Jade Adkins of Harrison who pinned her way through the field. Adkins, a sixth grader, placed 4th in last week’s OAC Girls Junior High Tournament. Sixth graders may participate in both the Grade School and Junior High OAC tournaments.
Going 4-2 on the weekend, Jackson tallied a tech-fall, a decision, and a pin before dropping his semifinal match to the eventual champion, and the consolation semifinal match. In his match for 5th place, JJ scored the takedown in sudden victory overtime to win by 7-4 decision.
Other Wapak boys competing were Jaxson Follin (D1-45lbs 0-2), Wyatt Follin (D2-50lbs), Mylan Webb (D2-50lbs 2-2), Eli Erb (D2-58lbs) 0-2, Zane Allison (D2-65lbs 1-2), Drexler Dobie (D2-70lbs 1-2), Titus Follin (D3-60lbs 0-), Hunter Stidam (D4-80lbs 1-2), Asher Miller (D4-95lbs 3-2), Dorrian Varno (D4-120lbs 0-2), and Landen Friemoth (D4-130lbs -2). In addition to Erb, other female Wapak Wrestlers were Mia Bailey (D1-44lbs 2-2) and Millie Sells (D2-65lbs 1-2).​​​
March 22, 2025
Mendez 3rd, Ridenour 4th at OHWAY State Tournament
OHSAA State Tournament qualifiers Gavin Ridenour and Keyno Mendez competed in the Ohio Wrestling Association for Youth State Tournament held at the Marion County fairgrounds. Mendez turned in a 3rd place finish going 4-1 on the day. Ridnehour ended the day 6-2 enroute to a 4th place finish.
Champ. Rd.1: Keyno Mendez over Aaron Hibar • TF 19-3
Quarterfinal: Keyno Mendez over Matthew Nye • Dec 11-6
Semifinal: Lukas Jordan over Keyno Mendez • TF 17-0
Cons. Semi: Keyno Mendez over John Nestor • TF 18-3
3rd Place Match: Keyno Mendez over Nickolai Kaye • Maj 14-6
Champ. Rd.1: Gavin Ridenour over Taylor Turner • Fall 3:13
Champ. Rd.2: Maddux Nauman over Gavin Ridenour • Dec 16-10
Cons. Rd.2: Gavin Ridenour over Xander Jones • DQ
Cons. Rd.3: Gavin Ridenour over Andrew Larison • TF 19-2
Cons. Rd.4: Gavin Ridenour over Joseph LaRosa • TF 19-3
Cons. Rd.5: Gavin Ridenour over Reme Fairbank • Maj 20-8
Cons. Semi: Gavin Ridenour over Maddux Nauman • Fall 2:52
3rd Place Match: Joel Brink over Gavin Ridenour • Dec 7-1
March 19, 2025
Miller 3rd and Shaner 6th at OAC Jr. High State:
Mendez Wins Freshman State
A dozen junior high Wrestlers competed this past weekend in the Ohio Athletic Committee's Junior High State Tournament. Six boys and six girls took to the mats with the boys competing both Saturday and Sunday, and the girls on Sunday only. Eighth graders Crue Shaner and Channing Miller each ended the weekend on the podium.
Shaner made it back-to-back OAC State placements. As a seventh grader, Crue placed 8th in the 74lb weight class. This year in the 84lb weight class, he moved up two steps on the podium on his way to a 6th place finish. Crue finished the weekend with a 5-3 record. His three losses came at the hands of the the 3rd, 4th, and 5th place finishers.
Miller, who won four matches at last year's tournament, did not let this season's opportunity go to waste. After an opening round bye, he rattled off three consecutive wins, two by tech-fall. Leading 11-8 in his semifinal match, he was caught in a roll thru for a fall to eventual champion John Adams. Miller bounced back with a major decison in his consolation semifinal match. In his finals match, after a scoreless sudden victory overtime, Miller rode out Avery Conroy of Streetsboro 5-4 in the overtime tiebreaker to wrap up 3rd place.
Other Wapakoneta Wrestlers competing were Bennett Bishop, 1-2 at 90lbs, Asher Miller, 0-2 at 96lbs, Cooper Cecil, 2-2 at 120lbs and Darrian Steinbrunner, 2-2 at 132lbs.
On the girls side, Kenize Jackson went 3-2 and missed placement by just one match. Her two losses were to the eventual champion and 3rd Place finishers. She won two matches by decision and one by tech-fall. Also competing for the girls were Bailey Koenig, Brielle Bowers, Brooke Page, Rhilynne Watson, and Carmin Wibley.
Mendez Wins Freshman State
Wapak's Keyno Mendez won the 159lb eight class on Saturday at the OAC Freshman State Tournament. The previous weekend, the freshman competed in the OHSAA State tournament at 150lbs. In the OAC tournament, after a first round bye, Keyno went 4-0 with a decision, a pair of tech-falls and a pin.
Versailles' Kaiser Places Third
Ben Kaiser of Versailles placed third in the 209lb weight class. The 8th grader went 5-1 on the weekend with a pair of pins. His only loss was to the eventual champion Jason Forte of Elder.
March 9, 2025
Russell and Mellott Make it Onto the Podium
Junior Zane Russell (106) and Senior Caden Mellott (120) each Wrestled their way to the third day of the OHSAA State Tournament and ended up on the podium. The sophomore Russell went 3-2 on his way to a 4th place finish. He lost his semi-finals match to eventual Runner-up Rayce Watson of Jonathan Alder before defeating Anthony Bergeron of Granville in the consolation semifinals in a repeat of last week's district finals match. He dropped his final match 6-2 to senior Justuce Fisher of Beaver Local.
Senior Caden Mellott made his second trip up the podium with a 6th place finish at 120lbs. The ONU bound Wrestler went 3-3 on the weekend losing to eventual Champion Maddox Laymon of Sheridan and 3rd place finisher Josh Sheets of Columbus Desales. In his 5th place match, Mellott fell to Wauseon's Carter Stuckey 7-6.
Juniors Gavin Ridenour and Wyatt Buell each qualified for the State Tournament but did not place. Freshman Keyno Mendez also qualified but dropped both of his State matches. Buell, making his second State appearance, suffered and injury in his first-round loss and forfeited his second-round matchup. Ridenour won his opening match by an 8-6 decision before falling to eventual Runner-up Blake Bartos by fall. In his consolation match, the junior fell to 6th place finisher Luke Stanley of Marlington 5-3.
Kessen is Delphos Saint John's First State Champion
Junior Edward Kessen brought the St. John's Blue Jays their first Wrestling title when he won the divison 3 138lb weight class. Kessen defeated Lima Central Catholic's Antwain Adams in the final by a 7-6 decision. Sunday's match marked the third weekend in a row that the two faced each other in the Championship match. Kessen defeated Adams at the sectional tournament, as well as the district tournament.
Roughrider's Hisey Repeats as State Champion
Saint Marys Memorial's Tate Hisey knocked off presumptive favorite Blake Bartos of Medina Buckeye to make it back-to-back State Titles for the 132lb senior. Hisey wrapped up his senior campaign with a 40-3 record and will continue his Wrestling career at George Mason University.
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Indian Lake Puts Trio into Finals
Three Indian Lake Wrestlers advanced to Sunday's Championship Match with all three finishing as Runner-up. At 215lbs, senior Owen Pummel wrapped up a stellar career with a 2nd place finish. Juniors Chris Timms (285) placed 2nd for the Lakers men, and Maddie Miller (235) placed Runner-up for the Lakers ladies Team.
Area Wrestlers Finish on Podium
Several other area grapplers Wrestled their way to a top eight finish and a spot on the podium. Versailles brothers Trent (106) and Trey (113) Huber each turned in strong performances over the three-day tournament. Trent took 8th place while Trey finished in 4th. Corbin Kimmel of Wayne Trace notched a 7th place finish in the Division 3 120lb weight class. LCC had a pair of finalists with Antwain Adams (138) finishing Runner-up and Jordan Neal bringing home the top spot at 144lbs. Thor Etter (144) of Paulding finished in 3rd, and Saint Marys Memorial senior Bo Hertenstein wrapped up his high School career with a 4th place finish at 157.
March 1, 2025
Redskins Qualify Five for State; Teams Places Runner-up
Five Redskin Wrestlers punched their tickets to the OHSAA State Wrestling Tournament by placing in the top four at the DII Norwalk District. Zane Russell (106) and Keyno Mendez (150) were each crowned Champion going 4-0 on the day.​ Senior Caden Mellott, along with juniors Gavin Ridneour, and Wyatt Buell, all finished in third place. The five State Qualifiers ties the Team record set in 1999. The State Tournament is March 7-9 in Columbus at the Schottenstein Center.
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Zane Russell (Wapakoneta) tech. fall Brayden Thornbery (Norwalk) tf20-3
Zane Russell (Wapakoneta) tech. fall Cohen Shinault (Heb. Lakewood) tf19-3
Zane Russell (Wapakoneta) dec. Brian Camacho (Wauseon) 4-2
Zane Russell (Wapakoneta) dec. Anthony Bergeron (Granville) 4-3
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Urijah Cordray (Wapakoneta) tech. fall Owen LaPorte (Bowling Green) tf17-2
Aiden Ohl (Ontario) pin Urijah Cordray (Wapakoneta) 3:48
Urijah Cordray (Wapakoneta) dec. Marcy Olivo (Beechcroft) 8-2
Aiden Mcmahan (Licking Valley) maj. dec. Urijah Cordray (Wapakoneta) md10-2
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Caden Mellott (Wapakoneta) tech. fall Carson Schehl (Heb. Lakewood) tf20-5
Caden Mellott (Wapakoneta) pin Emilio Herrera (Toledo C.C.) 1:44
Marius Garcia (Bexley) maj. dec. Caden Mellott (Wapakoneta) md10-1
Caden Mellott (Wapakoneta) tech. fall Tyler Turnbaugh (Ontario) tf22-3
Caden Mellott (Wapakoneta) dec. Owen Sterritt (Bellevue) 14-8
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Gavin Ridenour (Wapakoneta) pin Tyler Lang (Buckeye Valley)
Carter Trukovich (Galion) pin Gavin Ridenour (Wapakoneta) 5:30
Gavin Ridenour (Wapakoneta) tech. fall Noah Curry (Licking Valley) tf16-1
Gavin Ridenour (Wapakoneta) pin Antonio Torres (Wauseon) 0:53
Gavin Ridenour (Wapakoneta) dec. Drew Aigler (Columbian) 8-5
Gavin Ridenour (Wapakoneta) dec. Owen Beard (Napoleon) 10-6
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Anthony Oscar (Clear Fork) pin Lane Fisher (Wapakoneta) 1:24
Joel Osbourne (Toledo C.C.) tech. fall Lane Fisher (Wapakoneta) tf15-0
144
Nick Toth (Norwalk) pin Gauge Vaughn (Wapakoneta) 3:20
Gauge Vaughn (Wapakoneta) pin Dylan Dean (Licking Valley) 1:58
Landon Deiter (Bowling Green) pin Gauge Vaughn (Wapakoneta) 4:20
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Keyno Mendez (Wapakoneta) pin Alex Dolder (Maumee) 1:37
Keyno Mendez (Wapakoneta) tech. fall Luke Conaway (Licking Valley) tf15-0
Keyno Mendez (Wapakoneta) tech. fall Noah Russell (Celina) tf21-5
Keyno Mendez (Wapakoneta) dec. Law Davlin (Perkins) 7-5
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Aiden Proctor (Mad. Comprehensive) maj. dec. Dawson Ware (Wapakoneta) md17-6
Dawson Ware (Wapakoneta) dec. Bryson Bonds-Crawford (Maumee) 7-2
Luke Sanchez (Granville) pin Dawson Ware (Wapakoneta) 4:46
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Wyatt Buell (Wapakoneta) pin Ceron Noblick (Heb. Lakewood) 1:11
Blake Schlosser (Clear Fork) tech. fall Wyatt Buell (Wapakoneta) tf19-4
Wyatt Buell (Wapakoneta) pin Bill Sberna (Bellevue) 1:34
Wyatt Buell (Wapakoneta) pin Zach Kreider (Lima Shawnee) 2:59
Wyatt Buell (Wapakoneta) maj. dec. Brice McDaniel (Galion) md12-1
Wyatt Buell (Wapakoneta) pin Jayden Gordon (Maumee) 3:06
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Dist. Tournament: Division II - Norwalk Scores ********************************* 1. Wauseon 172.0
2. Wapakoneta 122.0
3. Perkins 119.5
4. Clear Fork 112.0
5. Napoleon 97.0
6. Bellevue 94.0
7. St. Marys Memorial 93.0
8. Defiance 88.5
9. Ontario 84.5
10. Granville 84.0
11. Galion 83.5
12. Norwalk 73.5
13. Licking Valley 65.5
14. Bexley 49.5
15. Mad. Comprehensive 43.5
16. Bowling Green 41.0
17. Clyde 40.0
18. Van Wert 33.0
19. Columbian 30.5
20. Celina 28.5
21. Maumee 23.0
22. Vermilion 22.5
23. Lima Shawnee 19.0
24. Upper Sandusky 18.5
25. Heb. Lakewood 17.5
26. Bryan 17.0
27. Bath 11.0
28. Shelby 9.5
29. Kenton 8.5, Toledo C.C. 8.5
31. Buckeye Valley 8.0, Linden McKinley 8.0
33. Fostoria 6.0, Otsego 6.0
35. Marion-Franklin 5.0, Rossford 5.0
37. Heath 3.0, Scott 3.0
39. Col. South 2.0, Elida 2.0
41. Lexington 1.5
42. Beechcroft 0.0,Ottawa-Glandorf 0.0,Tol. Woodward 0.0
February 25, 2025
Latest Lima Area Rankings
February 23, 2025
MS Wrestlers Win OAC State Duals Title
The middle school Wrestlers competed at the Ohio Athletic Committee's Division II State Duals at Olentangy High School Sunday. The Redskins finished the day 5-0 and were crowned Team Champions. Winning all five of their matches on the day were Fisher Montgomery, Romeo Simmons, and Trey Williams. Going 4-1 on the day were Cruz Mendez, Cooper Cecil, Channing Miller, Trevor Varno, Andre Varno, Caleb Pulfer, and Hank Walters.​ Complete Results
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Round 1
Wapakoneta 65 Wauseon 31
74: Brady Fulton (WAU) over Mason Brown (WMS) Fall 2:14
78: Kenny Hartman (WAU) over Hunter Stidham (WMS) TF 17-0
84: Kolton Hartman (WAU) over Crue Shaner (WMS) Maj 18-4
90: Bennett Bishop (WMS) over Carys Jacobs (WAU) Fall 0:51
96: Mason Pitzen (WAU) over Asher Miller (WMS) Fall 2:08
102: Julia Lugabihl (WAU) over Joey Boroff (WMS) Fall 1:13
108: Cruz Mendez* (WMS) over Warren Schuster (WAU) Fall 1:25
114: Fisher Montgomery* (WMS) over Maclain* Chase (WAU) TF 15-0
120: Breadyn Stasa (WAU) over Cooper Cecil (WMS) Maj 13-2
126: Darrian Steinbrunner (WMS) over Brayden Dominique (WAU) Fall 2:25
132: Romeo Simmons* (WMS) over James Printke (WAU) Fall 1:29
138: Trey Williams (WMS) over Samuel Vazquez (WAU) Maj 13-0
146: Channing Miller (WMS) over Logan Custard* (WAU) Fall 2:01
154: Trevor Varno (WMS) over Griffin Fowler* (WAU) Fall 4:28
164: Andre Varno (WMS) over Dominic Nevel (WAU) TF 16-0
176: Warren Rivera (WMS) over Westen Cowell (WAU) Fall 1:48
209: Caleb Pulfer* (WMS) over Christian Lopez (WAU) Fall 1:08
249: Hank Walters (WMS) over Logan Secoy* (WAU) Dec 9-5
Round 2
Wapakoneta 77 Madison 21
74: Mason Brown (WMS) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
78: Hunter Stidham (WMS) over Vincent Kosar (MAD) Fall 1:30
84: Crue Shaner (WMS) over Geo (Jamele) Henton (MAD) Fall 3:28
90: Isaiah Whetstone (WMS) over Mason Sarsoy* (MAD) Maj 18-4
96: Bennett Bishop (WMS) over John Gluvna (MAD) Dec 8-3
102: Giovanni Navarro (MAD) over Asher Miller (WMS) Fall 2:49
108: Fisher Montgomery* (WMS) over Noah Hagemeyer* (MAD) TF 17-0
114: Cruz Mendez* (WMS) over Jaiontai Henton (MAD) Fall 4:07
120: Cooper Cecil (WMS) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
126: Darrian Steinbrunner (WMS) over Mason Hanzak (MAD) Fall 1:26
132: Romeo Simmons* (WMS) over Jacob Bystry (MAD) TF 20-2
138: Trey Williams (WMS) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
146: Channing Miller (WMS) over AJ Royal (MAD) Fall 0:50
154: Trevor Varno (WMS) over Anthony Semple (MAD) Fall 0:58
164: Jackson Bezzeg* (MAD) over Andre Varno (WMS) Fall 1:16
176: William Robertson (MAD) over Warren Rivera (WMS) Fall 1:20
209: Caleb Pulfer* (WMS) over Jacob White (MAD) Fall 0:28
249: Brody Finch (MAD) over Hank Walters (WMS) Dec 2-1
Round 4
Wapakoneta 53 Bishop Watterson 51
74: Michael Zuercher (BW) over Mason Brown (WMS) Fall 0:48
78: James Potts* (BW) over Hunter Stidham (WMS) TF 16-1
84: Luke Rafferty (BW) over Crue Shaner (WMS) Maj 15-4
90: Joey Rowlands (BW) over Bennett Bishop (WMS) Fall 1:00
96: Logan Rowlands (BW) over Asher Miller (WMS) Fall 1:21
102: Jerry Barry (BW) over Joey Boroff (WMS) Fall 0:51
108: Fisher Montgomery* (WMS) over Ben Boyle (BW) Fall 1:49
114: Cash D`Orazio (BW) over Cruz Mendez* (WMS) Fall 0:30
120: Cooper Cecil (WMS) over Noah McEnroe (BW) TF 16-0
126: Joey Heskett (BW) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
132: Romeo Simmons* (WMS) over Marshall Kirk (BW) Fall 0:11
138: Trey Williams (WMS) over Isaiah Parish# (BW) Fall 0:51
146: Gavin Cantera* (BW) over Channing Miller (WMS) Fall 2:34
154: Trevor Varno (WMS) over Christopher McKinley (BW) Fall 1:50
164: Andre Varno (WMS) over Thiago Lopez (BW) Fall 0:49
176: Warren Rivera (WMS) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
209: Caleb Pulfer* (WMS) over Bronson Davis* (BW) Fall 1:25
249: Hank Walters (WMS) over Jake Garrison* (BW) Fall 2:31
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Wapakoneta 79 Canfield 14
74: Angelo Crissuci (CAN) over Mason Brown (WMS) Dec 5-4
78: Hunter Stidham (WMS) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
84: Crue Shaner (WMS) over Wyatt Liga (CAN) Fall 0:45
90: Bennett Bishop (WMS) over Harper Klopta (CAN) Fall 1:21
96: Maxwell Hopkinson (CAN) over Asher Miller (WMS) Dec 6-0
102: Joey Boroff (WMS) over Joseph Masternick (CAN) Maj 12-2
108: Cruz Mendez* (WMS) over Stephen Toth (CAN) Fall 4:12
114: Fisher Montgomery* (WMS) over Gino Crissuci (CAN) Fall 0:38
120: Cooper Cecil (WMS) over Evan Gerst (CAN) Fall 0:27
126: Nick Hartwig (CAN) over Darrian Steinbrunner (WMS) TF 20-2
132: Romeo Simmons* (WMS) over Jayden McCrumb (CAN) Fall 0:46
138: Trey Williams (WMS) over Julian Ivanoff (CAN) Fall 3:42
146: Channing Miller (WMS) over Adam Rupp (CAN) Fall 0:40
154: Trevor Varno (WMS) over Benjamin Lu (CAN) Fall 2:01
164: Andre Varno (WMS) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
176: Santino Goclano (CAN) over Warren Rivera (WMS) Dec 4-3
209: Caleb Pulfer* (WMS) over Victor Flores (CAN) SV-1 4-1
249: Hank Walters (WMS) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
Round 5
Wapakoneta 69 Madison Comprehensive 25
74: Tanner Gaines* (MC) over Mason Brown (WMS) Dec 11-6
78: Hunter Stidham (WMS) over Gannon Conway (MC) Fall 1:23
84: Crue Shaner (WMS) over Shawn Sydnor (MC) Fall 1:56
90: Grady Hunt (MC) over Bennett Bishop (WMS) Dec 6-1
96: Sebastian Cain* (MC) over Asher Miller (WMS) Maj 11-0
102: Brody Brandt (MC) over Joey Boroff (WMS) Fall 4:13
108: Cruz Mendez* (WMS) over Gabe Salyers (MC) Fall 2:51
114: Fisher Montgomery* (WMS) over Drayden Tschantz (MC) Fall 1:04
120: Cooper Cecil (WMS) over David Cunningham (MC) TF 17-2
126: Darrian Steinbrunner (WMS) over Camden Conrad (MC) Fall 1:47
132: Romeo Simmons* (WMS) over Camden Redmon* (MC) Maj 13-4
138: Trey Williams (WMS) over Landon McFarland (MC) Fall 0:16
146: Connor Howe (WMS) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
154: Channing Miller (WMS) over Trenton Sweet (MC) Fall 0:26
164: Isaac Makeever* (MC) over Trevor Varno (WMS) Fall 2:11
176: Andre Varno (WMS) over Avery Rust (MC) Fall 1:18
209: Jakob Riter (MC) over Caleb Pulfer* (WMS) Dec 10-7
249: Hank Walters (WMS) over Dylin Cyrus (MC) Fall 3:30
February 21, 2025
Lawrence Advances to District
Wapakoneta's Eliza Lawrence placed 3rd at Friday's Findlay Sectional, and in doing so, became the school's first female District Qualifier Wrestler. The sophomore 115 pounder, went 3-1 on the day with a pin and a pair of tech-falls to qualify for next week's District tournament which will also be held at Findlay. Freshman Maci Neumeier and and junior Ella Ridenour finished 6th. Also competing for the Redskins were freshmen Kelsey Greve and Skylar Good.
As a Team, Wapakoneta finished 11th in the 25 Team field.
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February 16, 2025
Junior High Boys Qualify Five for OAC State Tournament
​Five Redskin Wrestlers qualified for the Ohio Athletic Committee's State Tournament to be held March 15-16 at Youngstown State's Covelli Center. The top six placers in each weight class from each of eight districts earn automatic qualification for the State event. Complete Results​
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Wapakoneta Results
78bs Hunter Stidham 1-3 8th
84lbs Crue Shaner 4-1 3rd SQ
90lbs Bennett Bishop 3-1 2nd SQ
90lbs Isaiah Whetstone 0-2
96 lbs Asher Miller 5-2 7th
120lbs Cooper Cecil 5-0 1st SQ
126lbs Darrian Steinbrunner 5-2 4th SQ
132lbs Levi Buell 0-2
138 lbs Trey Williams 2-3 8th
146lbs Alton Spangler 1-2
146lbs Connor Howe1-2
154lbs Channing Miller 3-1 2nd SQ
249lbs Hank Walters 1-2
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State Qualifiers
Cooper Cecil- District Champion
Bennett Bishop- District Runner-up
Channing Miller- District Runner-up
Crue Shaner- 3rd Place
Darrian Steinbrunner- 4th Place
February 14, 2025
Redskins Looking for Outright WBL Title
​Having closed out the dual meet portion of the Western Buckeye League season with an impressive 9-0 record, Wapakoneta heads into Saturday's WBL team tournament looking for an outright league title. A Team's dual meet portion of the season counts as half of the overall title, and the Team's tournament finish accounts for the other. The tournament begins at 9am Saturday at Ottawa Glandorf.​
Final Dual Meet Standings
1. Wapakoneta 9-0
2. Defiance 8-1
3. Celina 7-2
4. Saint Marys 5-3
5. Lima Shawnee 5-4
6. Van Wert 4-5
7. Kenton 3-6
8. Elida 2-6
9. Lima Bath 1-8
10. Ottawa Glandorf 0-9
Follow the WBL Tournament here on WapakonetaWrestling.com
February 11, 2025
Wrestlers Finish WBL Dual Meet Season at 9-0
The varsity Wrestlers wrapped up the dual meet portion of the WBL season Thursday by defeating Bath 62-5. The win moved the grapplers to 9-0 in the league with just the WBL Tournament remaining.​ The Redskins will look to win their 20th WBL Title this Saturday at the WBL Team Tournament at Ottawa Glandorf. Follow the tournament in real time at WapakonetaWrestling.com
Wapakoneta 62 Lima Bath 5
​106: Zane Russell (WHS) over (BHS) (For.)
113: Urijah Cordray (WHS) over (BHS) (For.)
120: Carson Pummell (WHS) over (BHS) (For.)
126: Caden Mellott (WHS) over Carter Deppe (BHS) (TF 20-3 0:00)
132: Gavin Ridenour (WHS) over (BHS) (For.)
138: Austin Owezarak (BHS) over Elijah Burgoon (WHS) (TF 16-1 0:00)
144: Lane Fisher (WHS) over Ethan Boulis (BHS) (Fall 3:18)
150: Bentley Ruck (WHS) over Bentley Webb (BHS) (Dec 6-5)
157: Keyno Mendez (WHS) over (BHS) (For.)
165: Dawson Ware (WHS) over (BHS) (For.)
175: Wyatt Buell (WHS) over (BHS) (For.)
190: Double Forfeit
215: Double Forfeit
285: Jonathan Carnes (WHS) over Kyle Slaght (BHS) (Fall 3:45)
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February 8, 2025
MS Wrestlers Go 5-0 at Border War Duals
The MS boys Wrestling Team was crowned Champion at the inaugural Defiance Tri-State Border War Middle School Duals. The Wrestlers defeated Berkshire (IN), Anthony Wayne, Ayersville, and Napoleon in pool action before defeating Celina in the Championship Match.
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The HS and MS wrap up the regular season at Lima Bath on Tuesday night.
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Wapakoneta 72 Berkshire (IN) 7
80 - Unknown (Unattached) vs Unknown (Unattached)
86 - Crue Shaner (WMS ) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
92 - Bennett Bishop (WMS ) over Alex Sustin (BMS) TF 18-2
98 - Isaiah Whetstone (WMS ) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
104 - Josh Heiden (BMS) over Joey Boroff (WMS ) Dec 8-1
110 - Maeyson Moore (WMS ) over Calvin Prosser (BMS) Fall 2:17
116 - Henry Goldizen (BMS) over Bj Akilang (WMS ) Maj 9-0
122 - Cooper Cecil (WMS ) over Coby Calabrese (BMS) Fall 0:56
128 - Darrian Steinbrunner (WMS ) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
134 - Henry Martin (WMS ) over Bradley Sheets (BMS) Maj 9-0
142 - Trey Williams (WMS ) over Trent Holland (BMS) SV-1 3-0
150 - Channing Miller (WMS ) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
160 - Trevor Varno (WMS ) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
172 - Andre Varno (WMS ) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
205 - Warren Rivera (WMS ) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
245 - Hank Walters (WMS ) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
Wapakoneta 54 Anthony Wayne 27
80 - Bryson Nill (AWMS ) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
86 - Crue Shaner (WMS ) over Emmett Cole (AWMS ) TF 16-1
92 - Bennett Bishop (WMS ) over Carson Vonseggern (AWMS ) Fall 0:52
98 - Bullet Madden (AWMS ) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
104 - Daniel Rodgers (AWMS ) over Joey Boroff (WMS ) Dec 6-2
110 - Maeyson Moore (WMS ) over Landyn Risner (AWMS ) Fall 0:58
116 - Draylan Anderson (AWMS ) over Bj Akilang (WMS ) Fall 1:24
122 - Cooper Cecil (WMS ) over Ryder Fults (AWMS ) Fall 2:40
128 - Darrian Steinbrunner (WMS ) over Graham Junga (AWMS ) Dec 10-5
134 - Miciaih Bayley (AWMS ) over Henry Martin (WMS ) Fall 0:00
142 - Trey Williams (WMS ) over Jarrett Zinz (AWMS ) Dec 10-3
150 - Connor Howe (WMS ) over Nick Atmanick (AWMS ) Maj 11-2
160 - Channing Miller (WMS ) over Mason Hendricks (AWMS ) Dec 10-4
172 - Trevor Varno (WMS ) over Jackson Ankenbrandt (AWMS ) Fall 2:05
205 - Andre Varno (WMS ) over Jase Knowles (AWMS ) Fall 2:56
245 - Hank Walters (WMS ) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
Wapakoneta 86 Ayersville 6
80 - Eoin Malone (AMS) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
86 - Crue Shaner (WMS ) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
92 - Bennett Bishop (WMS ) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
98 - Isaiah Whetstone (WMS ) over Graham Ankney (AMS) Fall 3:46
104 - Joey Boroff (WMS ) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
110 - Maeyson Moore (WMS ) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
116 - Bj Akilang (WMS ) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
122 - Zach Williams (WMS ) over Lily Lawson (AMS) Dec 12-10
128 - Darrian Steinbrunner (WMS ) over Kaid Norton (AMS) Fall 0:15
134 - Henry Martin (WMS ) over Chloe Rankin (AMS) Fall 0:13
142 - Trey Williams (WMS ) over Zaydyn Norton (AMS) TF 16-1
150 - Channing Miller (WMS ) over Jackson Roose (AMS) Fall 1:30
160 - Keegan Moening (WMS ) over Gabe Miles (AMS) Fall 3:17
172 - Andre Varno (WMS ) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
205 - Warren Rivera (WMS ) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
245 - Hank Walters (WMS ) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
Wapakoneta 75 Napoleon 6
80 - Unknown (Unattached) vs Unknown (Unattached)
86 - Crue Shaner (WMS ) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
92 - Bennett Bishop (WMS ) over Ely Jakeway (NMS ) TF 16-1
98 - Isaiah Whetstone (WMS ) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
104 - Joey Boroff (WMS ) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
110 - Maeyson Moore (WMS ) over Ayden Eitzman (NMS ) Fall 3:51
116 - Bj Akilang (WMS ) over Simon Franz (NMS ) SV-1 4-3
122 - Cooper Cecil (WMS ) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
128 - Darrian Steinbrunner (WMS ) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
134 - Henry Martin (WMS ) over Zeagan Mattison (NMS ) Fall 1:01
142 - Trey Williams (WMS ) over Ethan Plummer (NMS ) Fall 1:58
150 - Channing Miller (WMS ) over Xavier Novak (NMS ) Fall 1:02
160 - Trevor Varno (WMS ) over Xavier Cogswell (NMS ) Fall 1:24
172 - Andre Varno (WMS ) over Jackson Groll (NMS ) Dec 12-5
205 - Warren Rivera (WMS ) over Jaydon Mccorkle (NMS ) Dec 4-0
245 - Landon Sexton (NMS ) over Hank Walters (WMS ) Fall 2:09
Wapakoneta 63 Celina 23
80 - Gabe Koesters (CMS) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
86 - Crue Shaner (WMS ) over Abel Laux (CMS) TF 17-0
92 - Isaiah Whetstone (WMS ) over Brody Jeffries (CMS) Fall 0:48
98 - Bennett Bishop (WMS ) over Carter Milligan (CMS) Fall 0:52
104 - Joey Boroff (WMS ) over Jaxsyn Myers (CMS) Fall 0:58
110 - Noah Sutter (CMS) over Maeyson Moore (WMS ) Fall 4:26
116 - Ross Helmer (CMS) over Bj Akilang (WMS ) TF 19-3
122 - Cooper Cecil (WMS ) over Hunter Messner (CMS) Maj 15-7
128 - Darrian Steinbrunner (WMS ) over Jacob Hart (CMS) TF 19-3
134 - Carter Smith (CMS) over Henry Martin (WMS ) Fall 1:14
142 - Trey Williams (WMS ) over Eli Talmadge (CMS) Dec 6-0
150 - Channing Miller (WMS ) over Cayden Ley (CMS) TF 17-2
160 - Trevor Varno (WMS ) over Tristen Braun (CMS) TF 19-2
172 - Andre Varno (WMS ) over Aaron Colobong (CMS) Fall 1:00
205 - Warren Rivera (WMS ) over Chance Petit (CMS) Fall 4:03
245 - Hank Walters (WMS ) over Unknown (Unattached) Forf
February 2, 2025
Latest Lima Area Rankings
February 1, 2025
Versailles Runs Away with Elida Title: Skins Distant Second
Versailles ran away with the 21-Team Elida Invitational Team Championship. The top to bottom depth of the Tigers' lineup saw them place all fourteen of their Wrestlers, including putting eleven into the championship match. Versailles ended the day with seven Champions.
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Wapakoneta mustered 232.5 point compared to Versailles 311 to finish as Team runner-up. The Redskins placed eleven of their fourteen Wrestlers. They put five into the championship matches with four coming away victorious. Individual Champions included Crue Shaner (92lbs), Cooper Cecil (122lbs), Darrian Steinbrunner (128lbs) and Channing Miller (150lbs). Finishing Runner up was Trevor Varno (160lbs). Isaiah Whetstone finished third at 86lbs. Fourth place finished were turned in by Bennet Bishop (98lbs), Trey Williams (142lbs), Andre Varno (172lbs), and Hank Walters (245lbs). Warren Rivera (205lbs) finished sixth.​
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The HS and MS will close out their home season with Senior Night this Thursday against Elida.
January 25, 2025
Another Busy Weekend: Varsity Wins Raider Invitational
Week 8 of competition has wrapped and multiple Redskins found their way to the podium.
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The Varsity grapplers competed Saturday at the 21 Team Ben Logan Raider Invitational, and walked away with the Championship trophy. The Redskins Place ten of their eleven competitors.
Freshman Keyno Mendez was selected as the tournament's Most Outstanding Wrestler after pinning returning State Qualifier Braydon Cox of Kenton Ridge to win the 157lb weight class. Other Placers included Champions Zane Russell (106lbs), Urijah Cordray (113lbs), Caden Mellott (126lbs), and Wyatt Buell (175lbs). Runner-up performances were turned in by Gavin Ridenour (132lbs), Lane Fisher (138lbs), and Dawson Ware (165lbs). Gauge Vaughn (144lbs) finished 4th and Johnny Carnes (285lbs) finished in 5th place. Brackets Results
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Friday the HS girls competed in the Iron Maiden Tournament at Bellefontaine. Saturday was the MS girls turn and two Redskins made the podium. Kenzie Jackson went 3-3 to Place 6th and Brooke Page took 4th after going 3-2. HS Girls Results MS Girls Results
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The MS boys were a late add to the Friday night Ben Logan Raider Invitational. The MS matmen placed 4th in the 11 Team field. Seven Wrestlers competed, and all seven made the finals. Finishing as Champions were Bennett Bishop (92lbs), Cooper Cecil (122lbs), Darrian Steinbrunner (128lbs), and Channing Miller (150lbs). Finishing Runner-up were Crue Shaner (86lbs), Trey Williams (134lbs), and Trevor Varno (160lbs). Brackets Results Placers
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The JV Wrestlers were in Vandalia Saturday for the Butler Classic. The Team finished 12th out of 84. Top Redskin placers were Hans Sammetinger, Champion at 106lbs, and Brody Bishop, 3rd at 113lbs. Brackets Results Placers
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The HS and MS Wrestlers will be in action at home this Thursday for a WBL dual with Kenton.
January 23, 2025
Wrestlers Remain Undefeated in WBL: Knock off Shawnee
The Wrestlers traveled to Shawnee Thursday night and handled business to remain atop the Western Buckeye League standings. The Varsity Wrestlers defeated the host Indians 63-17. The middle school Wrestlers opened the night in similar fashion with a 57-21 victory.
The HS girls will compete Friday & Saturday at the Iron Maiden Tournament in Bellefontaine. The MS girls will compete Saturday at the Iron Maiden. The MS boys will compete Friday at the Ben Logan Raider MS Invitational. The HS Varsity will Wrestle in he Ben Logan Raider Invitational on Saturday, while the JV boys will be at the Vandalia Butler JV Tournament.
Varsity
285: Jonathan Carnes (WHS) over (SHS) (For.)
106: Zane Russell (WHS) over (SHS) (For.)
113: Urijah Cordray (WHS) over Dylan Melson (SHS) (Fall 1:53)
120: Brody Bishop (WHS) over (SHS) (For.)
126: Caden Mellott (WHS) over Kestahn Jones (SHS) (Fall 1:36)
132: Gavin Ridenour (WHS) over (SHS) (For.)
138: Lane Fisher (WHS) over Alec Querry (SHS) (TF 17-2)
144: Alejandro Reyes (SHS) over Gauge Vaughn (WHS) (TF 15-0)
150: Skylar Whitaker (SHS) over Bentley Ruck (WHS) (Fall 0:47)
157: Keyno Mendez (WHS) over Ryan Music (SHS) (TF 21-3)
165: Dawson Ware (WHS) over Braeden Stiles (SHS) (Fall 3:14)
175: Hayden Blake (WHS) over (SHS) (For.)
190: Wyatt Buell (WHS) over Drew Neidemire (SHS) (TF 21-5)
215: Gabriel Jamison (SHS) over Hunter Byrd (WHS) (Fall 0:18)
Middle School
80: Double Void
86: Crue Shaner (WMS) over (SMS) (For.)
92: Bennett Bishop(WMS) over (SMS) (For.)
98: Isaiah Whetstone (WMS) over Wesley Jenkins (SMS) (TF 18-1)
104: Gabe Ditto (SMS) over Mack Wibley (WMS) (Fall 2:33)
110: Bailey Koenig (WMS) over Bella Heffly (SMS) (Dec. 4-3)
116: BJ Akilang (WMS) over Joey Begonia (SMS) (Fall 1:12)
122: Cooper Cecil (WMS) over Grant Hadding (SMS) (MD 17-9)
128: Darrian Steinbrunner (WMS) over (SMS) (For.)
134: Henry Martin (WMS) over Wesley Stimmel (SMS) (Fall 2:39)
142: Trey Williams (WMS) over Tyson Zimmery (SMS) (Dec. 7-4)
150: Brantley Jarman (SMS) over Andrew Stoneburner (WMS) (Dec. 10-5)
160: Trevor Varno (WMS) over (SMS) (For.)
172: Andre Varno (WMS) over (SMS) (For.)
205: Elli Moore (SMS) over Warren Rivera (WMS) (Fall 1:56)
245: Luke Lyons (SMS) over Hank Walters (WMS) (2:15 Fall)
January 18, 2025
Wrestlers Wrap Up Busy Weekend on the Mat
All Redskin Wrestlers were in action this weekend with many turning in impressive performances and all gaining valuable mat time and experience.
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The HS and MS girls competed in their first tournament of the season. Eleven Wrestlers took to the mat and three ended up on the podium. Brielle Bowers finished the day 4-2 to take 5th place. Kenzie Jackson went 3-1 to take 3rd, and Carmin Wibley went 4-1 to finish Runner-up.
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The MS boys sent a contingent to Shawnee and finished 9th out of 19 Teams. Redskin place winners included Isaiah Whetstone (3rd), Henry Martin (6th), Alton Spangler (5th), Andre Varno (6th), Warren Rivera (4th) and Hank Walters (3rd). Brackets Placers
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The Varsity opened day 2 of the Napoleon Gold Medal Duals by losing a tough 36-30 match to Versailles. Following the loss, they bounced back to win their next 4 matches. They completed the two day tournament with an 8-1 record, good enough for a Team Runner-up finish. Caden Mellott, Gavin Ridenour, Keyno Mendez, and Wyatt Buell all completed the weekend undefeated. Results
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The HS and MS Wrestlers will be in action Thursday at Lima Shawnee.
January 17, 2025
Varsity Finishes Day 1 of Gold Medal Duals Undefeated
The varsity Wrestlers went 4-0 on the opening day of the Napoleon Gold Medal Duals. The Redskins defeated Napoleon 42-31, Genoa 44-26, Tiffin Columbian 59-24, and WBL foe Defiance 48-34.
On Saturday, the Redskins will face off against Versailles, Normandy, Bucyrus, Westerville Central, and Rossford.
January 16, 2025
Wrestlers Defeat Van Wert
The Wapak Wrestling Teams traveled to Van Wert Thursday and came home with another WBL dual meet victory. The high school defeated the Cougars 54-15, while the middle school grapplers cruised to a 65-23 win.
The varsity boys Wrestlers will be in action Friday and Saturday at the Napoleon Gold Medal Duals. The Middle School boys will be at Shawnee Saturday for the Junior High Wrestling Championships. Both the high school and middle school lady Wrestlers will compete in a tournament at Patrick Henry on Saturday.​
Varsity
106: Zane Russell (W) over (VW) (For.)
113: Urija Cordray (W) over Heath Calvelage (VW) (Fall 1:38)
120: Carson Pummell (W) over Ryan Wallace (VW) (TF 20-4)
126: Caden Mellott (W) over Tristan Hoehn (VW) (Fall 1:29)
132: Gavin Ridenour (W) over Renson Spear (VW) (Fall 1:53)
138: Lane Fisher (W) over Roman Martin (VW) (TF 17-1)
144: Briggs Wallace (VW) over Gauge Vaughn (W) (Dec 5-2)
150: Keyno Mendez (W) over Phillip Burker (VW) (TF 18-1)
157: Cash Benshoff (W) over Alex Benner (VW) (MD 8-0)
165: Dawson Ware (W) over Logan Sollman (VW) (TF 19-1)
175: Wyatt Buell (W) over Max Heuerman (VW) (Fall 1:36)
190: Double Forfeit
215: Ben Verville (VW) over Hunter Byrd (W) (Fall 1:27)
285: Reece Bollenbacher (VW) over Johnny Carnes (W) (Fall 4:47)
Middle School
80: Tracen Wiseman (VW) over (W) (For.)
86: Crue Shaner (W) over Grayson Collins (VW) (Fall 2:07)
92: Ned Ruck (W) over (VW) (For.)
98: Bennett Bishop (W) over (VW) (For.)
104: Bentley Boroff (W) over (VW) (For.)
110: Maeyson Moore (W) over Slade Sealscott (VW) (MD 15-3)
116: Kazmyn Moynihan (VW) over BJ Akilang (W) (TF 16-0)
122: Cooper Cecil (W) over Zeke Saxton (VW) (Fall 1:24)
128: Darrian Steinbrunner (W) over Gavin Gonzalez (VW) (Dec 10-3)
134: Trey Williams (W) over Preston Wells (VW) (Fall 1:25)
142: Aiden Powell (VW) over Connor Howe (W) (Fall 2:08)
150: Channing Miller (W) over Silas Sealscott (VW) (Fall 2:12)
160: Nate Hill (VW) over Trevor Varno (W) (Fall 4:32)
172: Andre Varno (W) over Van Wright (VW) (Fall 1:26)
205: Warren Rivera (W) over Kenith Hart (VW) (MD 12-1)
245: Hank Walters (W) over (VW) (For.)
January 15, 2025
Redskins Remain Atop Lima Area Rankings
The second Lima Area Wrestling Rankings of the season have been published and the Redskins remain ranked as the number one Team in the area. Sophomore Zane Russell (106), Senior Caden Mellott (120), Junior Gavin Ridenour (132), and Junior Wyatt Buell (175) all remain at the top of their respective weight class. Moving into the top position at 150 is Freshman Keyno Mendez. Other ranked Redskin Wrestlers include Brody Bishop (113), Carson Pummell (126), and Dawson Ware (165). In the girl's rankings, Wapak's Ella Ridenour enters in at 235.
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January 11, 2025
Buell Picks Up Win #100
On Thursday, Redskin junior Wyatt Buell joined elite company by securing his 100th varsity win. In doing so, he becomes the 18th Wapak Wrestler to eclipse the century mark. The returning State Qualifier defeated state ranked Cole Donovan of Saint Marys 4-0 to surpass the 100 win mark. ​​
Photo by Tom Hendrixson
UPCOMING MATCHES
Sat
February 15
At
WBL Tournament Varsity 10am
Sat
February 15
At
Marysville Invitational
HS Girls
Sun
February 16
At
OAC District
MS Boys
**Dates and Times Subject to Change