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December 14, 2024
MS Wrestlers Bring Home Championship From Clyde
The middle school Wrestlers sent a contingent to the Larry Norman Memorial Invitational in Clyde and brought home a Redskin Team championship. Wapakoneta pulled out to a lead in the semifinal round and finished ahead of runner-up McPherson MS (Clyde). The Redskins placed ten Wrestlers enroute to the tournament title.
Winning individual championships for the Skins were Crue Shaner at 86lbs, Cooper Cecil at 122, lbs, Darrian Steinbrunner at 134lbs, Channing Miller at 150lbs, and Andre Varno at 172lbs. Runner-up finishes were turned in by Bennett Bishop at 92lbs, Trey Williams at 142lbs, and Trevor Varno at 160lbs. Hank Walters turned in an impressive third place finish at 245lbs and Alton Spangler finished sixth at 150lbs.
Final Team Scores
1. Wapakoneta 242.5; 2. McPherson 190.5; 3. Whitmer 151.0; 4. Briar 131.5; 5. Carey 121.0; 6. Galion 113.5; 7. Columbia 109.0; 8. Eastwood 101.0; 9. Upper Sandusky 86.0; 10. Tiffin MS 85.0; 11. Lakota 73.0; 12. St. Joseph Central Catholic 67.0; 13. Margaretta 64.0; 14. Port Clinton 49.0; 15. New London 44.0; 16. Mohawk 36.0; 17. Western Reserve 32.5; 18. Northwood 29.0; 19. Hopewell-Loudon 23.0; 20. Fassett 16.0; 21. Wellington 0.0
80 Pound Placers
1st Mason Bem*COLU , X1, Dec 7-6
2nd Elijah Locy 7, Whitmer
3rd Blake Shrider*WHIT 7, X2, Fall 1:45
4th Owen Lucas 7, Upper Sandusky
5th Peyton Pizzuli 7, Columbia, Dec 8-4
6th Collin Wertz 7, Mohawk
86 Pound Placers
1st Crue Shaner 8, Wapakoneta, tf20-2
2nd Leland Reams 7, Whitmer
3rd Gus Kash 7, Columbia, md11-2
4th Dylan West 7, McPherson
5th Kenny Stefancin*COLU 7, X2, Fall 1:50
6th Cruz Lopez*WHIT 7, X1
92 Pound Placers
1st Vinny Barnette 8, Margaretta, Dec 5-3
2nd Bennett Bishop 7, Wapakoneta
3rd Conner Cornell 7, Port Clinton, md14-0
4th Ethan Walton 7, Whitmer
5th Hunter Schwerer 8, Briar , md14-0
6th Masyn Mcdaniel , GAL
98 Pound Placers
1st Karson Lee 7, McPherson, tf18-0
2nd Tanner Jensen 8, Eastwood
3rd Lucas Prosser , Galion, md9-0
4th Jack Mundrick*EAST 7, X1
5th Maddox Ransom 7, Briar , tf17-0
6th Kincade Mitchell 7, Whitmer
104 Pound Placers
1st Hunter Meeker 8, Eastwood, Fall 1:05
2nd Davis Lenz 7, St. Joseph Central Catholic
3rd Angelo Bowman 8, Whitmer, Dec 5-0
4th Rowyn Bem 8, Columbia
5th Mason Carlo 8, Northwood, Dec 14-7
6th Tyler Deering 8, Briar
110 Pound Placers
1st Fisher Montgomery 8, Carey, Fall 1:00
2nd Maverick Mallot 7, Briar
3rd Tristen Howel 8, New London, Fall 1:33
4th Cole Dymond 7, McPherson
5th Chance Warthling 8, Western Reserve, tf20-3
6th Mason Spiegenthal*GALI 8, X7
116 Pound Placers
1st Carson Stoops*CARE 8, X3, Fall 1:04
2nd Kalen Puckett 8, Carey
3rd Jace Nassar 8, Columbia, Dec 7-0
4th Park Swaim 7, Galion
5th Cole Schimmoeller 8, Eastwood, Dec 5-4
6th Aaron Bunts 8, Briar
122 Pound Placers
1st Cooper Cecil 8, Wapakoneta, Fall 3:24
2nd Owen Gooding 7, Briar
3rd Luke Frische 7, McPherson, Dec 7-2
4th Makade Quick 7, St. Joseph Central Cath.
5th Anthony Pizzuli 8, Columbia, md10-1
6th Payne Stoops 8, Carey
128 Pound Placers
1st Wyatt Keegan 8, McPherson, tf15-0
2nd Trenton McBride 8, Eastwood
3rd Arsenio Allen 7, Port Clinton, Dec 7-0
4th Vincenzo Busdeker 8, Tiffin MS
5th Dominic Randall 8, Upper Sand., Dec 12-5
6th Cutter Clouse 8, Mohawk
134 Pound Placers
1st Darrian Steinbrunner 8, Wapakoneta, tf17-2
2nd Quincy Taylor 8, Briar
3rd Dominic Blue 7, Galion, Dec 6-5 SV
4th Miliano Maxwell , Lakota
5th Ethan Skeels 8, McPherson, Fall 1:17
6th Jordan Carter 8, Port Clinton
142 Pound Placers
1st Stran Schimmel 7, Lakota, Fall 3:21
2nd Treyshaun Williams 8, Wapakoneta
3rd Nolan Claus 7, Galion, Dec 3-1
4th Myles Bailey 8, McPherson
5th Julian Gossman 8, Tiffin MS, Dec 8-3
6th Hunter Baumbarger 8, Carey
150 Pound Placers
1st Channing Miller 8, Wapakoneta, Fall 0:28
2nd Derick Allen 8, McPherson
3rd Trey Martin 8, Hopewell-Loudon, Fall 0:59
4th Adrian Pryce 7, Whitmer
5th Noe Salinas 8, Upper Sandusky, Dec 11-6
6th Alton Spangler*WAPA 8, X2
160 Pound Placers
1st Jakarian Washington 7, Galion, Fall 4:17
2nd Trevor Varno 8, Wapakoneta
3rd Donnell Haynes 8, Whitmer, Fall 0:59
4th Jaxopn Weickert , Tiffin MS
5th Camden Crockett 7, McPherson, Fall 1:12
6th Landon Bettis 8, Margaretta
172 Pound Placers
1st Andre Varno 7, Wapakoneta, Fall 3:20
2nd Jayden Baker 7, Upper Sandusky
3rd Kameron Brossia 7, Northwood, md12-4
4th Caleb Rowe*NORT 7, X1
5th Xyience Sours 8, McPherson, md11-3
6th Joseph Rubel 7, Lakota
205 Pound Placers
1st Allen Harris 7, Whitmer, Fall 4:20
2nd Landon Starr 8, Margaretta
3rd Romeo Diaz 8, Upper Sandusky, md12-1
4th Isaiah Brossia 7, St. Joseph Central Cath.
5th Blake Gibson 7, Tiffin MS, Fall 0:39
6th Leland Heart 7, New London
245 Pound Placers
1st Trenton Ritter 8, Carey, Fall 4:15
2nd Ian Vives 7, Columbia
3rd Hank Walters 8, Wapakoneta, Fall 2:54
4th Briston Smith*GALI 8, X1
5th Jay Zaborski 8, Northwood, Fall 0:50
6th Cameron Muzy 8, Tiffin MS
December 12, 2024
Wrestlers Defeat Defiance in WBL Showdown
Looking to stay atop the WBL standings, the Wapak Wrestlers traveled to Defiance and handled business defeating the Bulldogs 42-30. The Redskins improve to 2-0 in league duals while Defiance drops to 1-1. The middle school Wrestlers continued their winning ways with a 60-23 win.
Both Teams are in action on Saturday. The high school will travel to Coldwater Cavalier Pool tournament and the middle school will travel to Clyde for the Larry Norman Memorial Invitational. Follow both Teams on Baum's Page. HS Tourney MS Tourney
Wapakoneta 42 Defiance 30
165: Marcello Rohda (DHS) over Cooper Myers (WHS) (MD 11-0)
175: Wyatt Buell (WHS) over Abel Paxton (DHS) (Fall 5:03)
190: Dawson Ware (WHS) over Evan Davis (DHS) (Fall 1:00)
215: Hunter Byrd (WHS) over Demetrius Buckingham (DHS) (Fall 4:41)
285: Alex Hinojosa (DHS) over Jonathan Carnes (WHS) (Dec 8-6)
106: Zane Russell (WHS) over Tristen Draper (DHS) (TF 16-1 5:42)
113: Quinton Simmons (DHS) over Brody Bishop (WHS) (Fall 1:29)
120: Carson Pummell (WHS) over Zaiden Roehrig (DHS) (Fall 1:35)
126: Caden Mellott (WHS) over Julian Ruiz (DHS) (TF 18-3 4:00)
132: Malachi Simmons (DHS) over Carter Counotte (WHS) (Fall 4:40)
138: Gavin Ridenour (WHS) over Zyon Gonzales (DHS) (TF 17-2 3:58)
144: Mason Ducat (DHS) over Lane Fisher (WHS) (TF 18-1 1:56)
150: Gauge Vaughn (WHS) over Sam Mast (DHS) (Dec 8-2)
157: Michael Walz (DHS) over Cash Benshoff (WHS) (Fall 1:17)
Wapakoneta MS 60 Defiance MS 23
80: Double Forfeit
86: Shaner, Crue (WAP) over Scfafer, Parker (DEF) Fall 1:11
92: Whetstone, Isiah (WAP) over Forfeit (DEF)
98: Bishop, Bennett (WAP) over Price, Ezra (DEF) Fall 0:49
104: Borroff, Bentley (WAP) over Forfeit (DEF)
110: Mast,Weston (DEF) over Neely, Trey(WAP) Fall 0:38
116: Akilang, BJ (WAP) over Cox, Grayson (DEF) Decision 7-6
122: Cecil, Cooper (WAP) over Tracy, Levi (DEF) Fall 3:44
128: Rittenhouse, Keeghan (DEF) overMartin, Henry (WAP)Fall 2:55
134: Simmons, Romeo (DEF) over Steinbrunner, Darrian (WAP) Fall 3:22
142: Williams, Trey (WAP) over Duma, Grady(DEF)Fall 3:13
150: Miller, Channing (WAP) over Wagner,Easton (DEF) Fall 1:24
160: Varno, Trevor (WAP) over Martinez, Jayden (DEF) Decision 5-0
172: Varno, Andre (WAP) over Speide, Cooper (DEF) Fall 1:23
205: Davis, Gavin (DEF) over Rivera, Warren (WAP) Fall 0:27
245: Walters, Hank (WAP) over Konoenhofer, Tanner (DEF) Fall 1:21
December 10, 2024
Redskins Advance to 3-0 in Duals; Defeat Indian Lake & Sidney
The varsity Wrestling team secured two more dual meet victories Thursday heading up to their Thursday Western Buckeye League showdown in Defiance against the Bulldogs. The Redskins defeated Indian Lake 52-20 and Sidney 50-25.
The middle school Wrestlers kept pace with the high school as they defeated the Lakers 61-15 and the Yellow Jackets 55-30.
Both teams travel to Defiance Thursday with middle school action starting at 5:00.
Wapakoneta 52 Indian Lake 20
106: Zane Russell (WHS) over (ILHS) (For.)
113: Brody Bishop (WHS) over (ILHS) (For.)
120: Carson Pummell (WHS) over JJ Shirk (ILHS) (Fall 4:56)
126: Caden Mellott (WHS) over Jordan Henderson (ILHS) (TF 27-7 0:00)
132: Carter Counotte (WHS) over (ILHS) (For.)
138: Gavin Henry (ILHS) over Lane Fisher (WHS) (TF 16-0 0:00)
144: Elijah Burgoon (WHS) over Bryan Mohler (ILHS) (Dec 14-13)
150: Gauge Vaughn (WHS) over Dawson Stevenson (ILHS) (Fall 1:59)
157: Cash Benshoff (WHS) over Zaiden Bates (ILHS) (MD 24-10)
165: Logan Hale (ILHS) over Hayden Blake (WHS) (Fall 5:37)
175: Wyatt Buell (WHS) over Dalton Fullerton (ILHS) (Fall 1:16)
190: Dawson Ware (WHS) over Taylor Clem (ILHS) (MD 18-10)
215: Aaron Rapp (ILHS) over Hunter Byrd (WHS) (Fall 0:38)
285: Owen Pummel (ILHS) over Jonathan Carnes (WHS) (Dec 11-4)
Wapakoneta MS 61 Indian Lake 15
Wapakoneta 50 Sidney 25
106: Zane Russell (WHS) over (SHS) (For.)
113: Brody Bishop (WHS) over (SHS) (For.)
120: Carson Pummell (WHS) over Dakota Porter (SHS) (Fall 1:02)
126: Caden Mellott (WHS) over Noah Laine (SHS) (TF 17-2 0:00)
132: Elijah McKenzie (SHS) over Carter Counotte (WHS) (TF 29-11 0:00)
138: Lane Fisher (WHS) over (SHS) (For.)
144: Chanler Bladen (SHS) over Elijah Burgoon (WHS) (Fall 1:19)
150: Gauge Vaughn (WHS) over Ralex Winals (SHS) (Dec 7-1)
157: Ivan Spencer (SHS) over Cash Benshoff (WHS) (TF 21-4 0:00)
165: Jeremie Fisher (SHS) over Hayden Blake (WHS) (Fall 0:59)
175: Wyatt Buell (WHS) over (SHS) (For.)
190: Dawson Ware (WHS) over Andrew Scoggin (SHS) (Fall 1:59)
215: Braylon Fisher (SHS) over Hunter Byrd (WHS) (Dec 13-8)
285: Jonathan Carnes (WHS) over Will Boehm (SHS) (Fall 1:44)
December 7, 2024
Redskins Finish 5th at 16 Team Firebird Classic
Shorthanded, the varsity Wrestlers traveled to Kettering and came away with a 5th place team finish at the Firebird Classic. Senior Caden Mellot (126lbs) brought home the lone individual championship, while junior Wyatt Buell (175lbs) finished runner-up. Other placers included sophomore Zane Russell third at 106lbs, freshman Brody Bishop 4th at 113lbs, and Sophomore Urijah Corday 5th at 120lbs.
Team Results: 1. Butler 297.5; 2. Marysville 277.0; 3. Fairmont 173.0; 4. Little Miami 131.5; 5. Wapakoneta 129.5; 6. Loveland 126.0; 7. Mason 123.0; Troy 123.0; 9. Edgewood 98.0; 10. Eaton 92.0; 11. Hil. Bradley 81.0; 12. Tecumseh 76.5; 13. Carroll 67.0; 14. Fairfield 51.5; 15. Stebbins 19.0; 16. Turpin 4.0
December 5, 2024
Grapplers Knockoff Celina in Season Opener
It was a full house Thursday as both Wapak and Celina took to the mat in the season opener for each. After a total of 57 middle school, JV, and varsity matches, the home team completed a sweep of the Bulldogs.
Varsity
Wapakoneta 40
Celina 29
Middle School
Wapakoneta 60
Celina 24
Varsity
126 Counotte, Carter (WAP) over Melendrez, Kristoff (CEL) Fall 3:05
132 Mellott, Caden (WAP) over Homan, Mason (CEL) TF 20-1
138 King, Aaren (CEL) over Fisher, Lane (WAP) TF 18-3
144 Staugler, Payton (CEL) over Burgoon, Elijah (WAP) Dec 10-3
150 Vaughn, Gauge (WAP) over Colobong, Zach (CEL) TF 21-1
157 Benshoff, Cash (WAP) over Maxwell, Luke (CEL) Dec 18-15 (OT)
165 Eicher, Matthias (CEL) over Blake, Hayden (WAP) Fall 1:28
175 Ware, Dawson (WAP) over Gregor, Jackson (CEL) Fall 0:31
190 Greber, Wes (CEL) over Myers, Cooper (WAP) Fall 1:46
215 Buell, Wyatt (WAP) over Nuding, Anthony (CEL) TF 18-1
285 Patrick, William (CEL) over Forfeit, (WAP)
106 Sammetinger, Hans (WAP) over Helmer, Issac (CEL) TF 20-5
113 Russell, Zane (WAP) over Eicher, Matthias (CEL) TF 21-5
120 Melendrez, Leon (CEL) over Bishop, Brody (WAP) Dec 5-4
Junior Varsity
120 Mullett, Khilynn (CEL) over Neely, Mackenzie (WAP) TF 21-4
126 Dross, Leland (CEL) over Pummell, Carson (WAP) Fall 5:33
132 Wisener, Cayson (WAP) over Muether, Austin (CEL) Maj Dec 13-4
138 Jackson, Larissa (CEL) over Lawrence, Eliza (WAP) Fall 0:41
138 Pyles, Isaiah (WAP) over Homan, Logan (CEL) Fall 5:14
144 Baker, Ayden (CEL) over Doseck, Zeke (WAP) Fall 3:40
144 Ruck, Bentley (WAP) over Meadows, Matthew (CEL) Dec 8-3
157 Shaffer, Kahne (CEL) over Cernan, Everett (WAP) Fall 3:54
157 Lange, Drake (CEL) over Hall, Elijah (WAP) Fall 1:27
165 Hinkle, Brenner (CEL) over Patrick, Braylon (WAP) Fall 0:00
Western Buckeye League Results
Saint Marys Memorial 72 Lima Bath 10
Defiance 56 Ottawa Glandorf 21
Van Wert 42 Elida 28
Lima Shawnee 55 Kenton 16
Complete Area Results
Middle School
80 Koester, Gabe (CEL) over Forfeit (WAP)
86 Shaner, Crue (WAP) over Laux, Abel (CEL) Fall 1:20
92 Bishop, Bennett (WAP) over Helmer, Gracie (CEL) Fall 1:34
98 Whetstone, Isiah (WAP) over Jeffries, Brody (CEL) Fall 2:35
104 Borroff, Bentley (WAP) over Milligan, Carter (CEL) Fall 0:25
110 Sutter, Noah (CEL) over Neely, Trey (WAP) Fall 0:55
116 Helmer, Ross (CEL) over Esssex, Elijah (WAP) Fall 1:23
122 Messner, Hunter (CEL) over Akilang, BJ (WAP) Fall 2:45
128 Cecil, Cooper (WAP) over Brycen Roberts (CEL) Fall 2:25
134 Steinbrunner, Darrian (WAP) over Smith, Carter (CEL) Maj Dec 14-3
142 Williams, Trey (WAP) over Talmadge, Eli (CEL) Decision 7-4
150 Miller, Channing (WAP) over Jacob, Adam (CEL) Fall 1:09
160 Varno, Trevor (WAP) over Braun, Tristan (CEL) Fall 3:04
172 Varno, Andre (WAP) over Colobong, Aaron (CEL) Fall 2:26
205 Vonschriltz III, Eric (WAP) over Petit, Chance (CEL) Maj Dec 10-0
245 Double Forfeit
Exhibition
86 Ruck, Ned (WAP) over Koesters, Gabe (CEL) Fall :17
98 Wibley, Mack (WAP) over Myers, Jaxson (CEL) Fall 1:19
98 Bernholt, Aviana (CEL) over Kirby, Aubrey (WAP) Fall 1:54
110 Bowers, Brielle (WAP) over Koban, Morgan (CEL) Maj Dec 16-8
110 Post, Harper (CEL) over Koenig, Bailey (WAP) Fall 2:45
110 Moore, Maeyson (WAP) over Stevens, Braxton (CEL) Dec 8-6
128 Jackson, Kenize (WAP) over Hedge, Leigha (CEL) Fall 4:29
134 Hart, Jacob (CEL) over Eyanson, Gabe (WAP) TF 17-1
134 Gammell, Urijah (CEL) over Garci Brown, Ian (WAP) Fall :22
134 Homan, Bailey (CEL) over Jennings, Callie (WAP) Fall 1:18
134 Page Brooke (WAP) over Dunn, Lilly (CEL) Fall :27
134 Hedge, Leigha (CEL) over Watson, Rhilynne (WAP) Fall 1:25
142 Howe, Connor (WAP) over Koesters, Noah (CEL) Fall 1:08
142 Buell, Levi (WAP) over Kittle, Eddie (CEL) Fall 2:57
142 Stoneburner, Andrew (WAP) over Baker, Jason (CEL) TF 15-0
150 Spangler, Alton (WAP) over Porter, Cam (CEL) Fall 4:24
150 Moening, Keegan (WAP) over Flourney, Dorian (CEL) Fall 1:17
170 Wibley, Carmin (WAP) over Burden, Kenzie (CEL) Fall 1:00
205 Rivera, Warren (WAP) over Pearson, Bentley (CEL) 1:05
December 3, 2024
Redskins Set to Host Celina in Season Opener
Come out Thursday to show your support for your Redskin Wrestlers as they host the Bulldogs of Celina in the season opener for each team. There will be plenty of action as the middle school Wrestlers will open up on mat 1 at 5pm, while the JV will start Wrestling on mat 2 at 6pm. Both will be followed by the varsity at approximately 7pm.
Thursday Dec 5
Home
MS 5:00pm
JV 6:00pm
HS 7:00pm
November 16, 2024
Show Your Wapak Wrestling Pride: Team Store is Open
Show off your support for Wapakoneta Wrestling and gear up for the season with our team store. The store will be open from November 17th - December 2, Midnight. Orders should be available prior to Christmas. Pick up will be available at the Dan Davies Wrestling Complex unless otherwise coordinated through Lima Sporting Goods. When purchases arrive, it will be posted on this website and social media platforms.
November 15, 2024
Wrestling Season has Finally Begun
Today kicked off the 24-25 Wrestling season. Both the high school and middle school Wrestlers set foot on the mats today for their first official practice of the season. Wapak Kids Wrestlers have their first practice on the 19th. Numbers are trending upward at all three levels of Wrestling which shows the overall health and strength of the program, as well as support from the community. The number of female Wrestlers is growing exponentially, and it is only a matter of time before we see a recognized all ladies Wrestling squad. The first match of the season is currently scheduled as home WBL dual meet with Celina on December 5th. That match may be rescheduled due to the football team competing 3 weeks into the post season.
June 13, 2024
Wapakoneta Wrestling Alumni Group in the Works
Attention all Wapak Wrestling alumni. We are in the initial phase of creating an alumni group and need your assistance. Click Here to submit your contact information. We will use your information to keep you up to date with the program, at all levels, as well as share information regarding events involving the program. Look for a periodic newsletter down the road. We will not spam you.
March 17, 2024
Junior High Wrestlers Compete at OAC State: Shaner Places 8th
Eight Wapak Middle School Wrestlers wrapped up their season this weekend in Youngstown. Of those that had qualified for the Ohio Athletic Committee State Tournament, seventh grader, Crue Shaner, came away with the top Redskin finish by placing 8th in the 74lb weight class. Shaner dropped his opening match but bounced back to reel off four straight wins to secure his spot on the podium. Congratulations to all of the Redskins who qualified and competed against the best junior high wrestlers in the state.
March 11, 2024
Jace Knous, Division II State Runner-up
Redskin Senior Jace Knous closed out a stellar senior season campaign in impressive fashion this weekend by finishing runner-up in the 215lb Division II State Championship finals. After winning three consecutive bouts, Knous squared off against Columbus St. Francis Desales senior Max Shulaw. Shulaw, a Virginia wrestling commit, came into the match as a three-time state placer, two-time finalist, and as the defending State Champion sporting a a 48-1 record. Trailing just 2-0 after the first period, Knous was unable to escape Shulaw's leg ride and lost by fall midway through the second period.Knous finished the season with a 34-4 record. Last season Knous finished 7th at 190lbs.
Roughriders Get First State Champion
Saint Marys junior Tate Hisey pinned Indian Valley's Leroy Steagall three minutes into the 126lb finals match to become the Roughriders first State Champion. Hisey finished the season with a 44-2 record. Teammate Bo Hertenstein came up just short in his Championship match, losing a hard fought battle with Steubenville's Brody Saccoccia 13-9. He finished his junior season 40-4.
Area Wrestlers Finish on Podium
Several other area grapplers wrestled their way to a top eight finish and a spot on the podium. Mason Ducat of Defiance finished 8th at 132lbs, Delphos St. John's Edward Kessen finished 7th at 138lbs, Allen East freshman Jordan Neal placed 5th at 144lbs, and Celina's Zach Greber finished 7th at 144lbs.
UPCOMING MATCHES
Thur
December 5th
Vs
Celina
Varsity 7pm
MS 5pm
JV 6pm
Sat
December 7th
At
Firebird Classic
Varsity TBA
Tues
December 10th
Vs
Indian Lake & Sidney
Varsity TBA
MS TBA
Thur
December 12th
At
Defiance
Varsity TBA
MS TBA
**Dates and Times Subject to Change