Smittysfloors.com Tire Recycling Day
 
     Date: October 16^th

 
     Time: 8:00AM- 1:00PM

     Where:  one pickup spot is  at 438 market street Steubenville, Ohio (Sportatorium) and the other pick up spot is at  Wes Banco Arena in Wheeling, WV.
 
     A $5 donation will be collected for each tire you bring in, if you bring in more then 10 tires it will be a $4 donation per tire. This way we all know the tires will be recycled and not found along side the road.
 
    The following schools are involved CCHS, Steubenville High School, Indian Creek, Toronto, Wellsville Peewee Wrestling, sportatorium, Edison Local High School, and Wheeling Park High School.
 
The money collected will be dispersed accordingly:

50% goes to the sportatorium

10% goes to Coats For Kids

40% gets divided up between the schools involved.

 

2nd annual Big Red Booster Texas Holdem Tournament

A portion of the proceeds will go to the Angles for Autism Charity

Top 6 are in the money

Location: Froehlich's Classic Corner

501 Washington Street

Steubenville, Ohio 43952

Date: August 20,2010

Time: Doors open at 5PM

Texas Holdem Tournament begins at 6PM

Price: $55 for tournament and food

$25 dollars for food and festivity

Entertainment: Texas Holdem Tournament

Black Jack (Cash Table)

Food

Cash bar

Very impressive resume! Good luck as a Buckeye!

Darin Heavlin to the Ohio State!

As former OHSAA wrestling state qualifier in 2008, senior Darin Heavilin was expecting to have a stellar year. However, he received a concussion during the first match of the year, and was only able to compete in five matches. He attempted to resume wrestling at the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference tournament. He won the first two matches by falls in a total time of just one minute. During the quarterfinal match, Heavilin took a commanding 8-0 lead and nearly pinned his opponent. Unfortunately, he received another concussion, lost the match and had to withdraw from the tournament. He missed the sectionals and was not able to compete for another state birth. Needless to say, he and his family were disappointed, but everyone hoped that Darin would have the opportunity to continue his wrestling career.

Last month, everyone’s wishes were granted as Darin learned that he is a member of The Ohio State University 2010-2011 wrestling team. Ohio State is one of the top teams in the country and finished as the #2 team in the NCAA tournament in 2008 and 2009. So Darin’s career will continue at one of the premier wrestling programs in the United States.

During his high school career, Heavilin complied a record of 73-30, was a state qualifier in 2008, two-time district qualifier and two-time OVAC place finisher. He was member of the 2009 state dual team 5th place finish for Harrison Central, where he was 3-0 on the day. He was also a member of the 2009 OVAC overall team champions.

In addition, Heavilin was a three-year letter winner in football, captain his senior year and was a member of Harrison Central’s first OHSAA playoff team. Darin was a two-year member of the baseball team.

Even though Heavilin excelled on the mat and field, his true accomplishments were in the classroom. He finished #1 in his class with a 4.0 gpa and class valedictorian. He has won many awards and scholarships including the Ray Kroc Award, Army Reserve Scholar Athlete of the Year Award, OVAC All Academic Team, Buckeye 8 All Conference Team for three years, OHSAA Scholar Athlete of the Year Award, Harrison Central Booster Club Scholar Athlete of the Year Award, Ruitan Scholar all four years, 2008 Ohio Academic All State in wrestling, Lucas D. Sedgmer Scholarship, Cadiz Alumni Scholarship, Ohio State Alumni Scholarship, Ernie Hardwick Memorial Scholarship, Buckeye Boys State Delegate and Close-up Foundation participant in Washington DC. Darin was a two-year member of the National Honor Society and class president.

Darin will be pursuing a Computer Engineering degree. He and his family reside in Bloomingdale. His parents are Darin and Jamie Heavilin and his siblings are Morgan, Alexis and Anthony. Darin’s father attended the Ohio State University and he was also a member of the wrestling team.

Emil Nardone

RIP Coach Nardone!

NARDONE, Emil Richard, 61, of Steubenville, Ohio, formerly of Boggs Run in Benwood, WV, died Saturday, August 7, 2010 at Trinity East Hospital.

He was born October 8, 1948 in Wheeling, a son to the late Emil C. and Margaret Crebs Nardone.

He was a member of St. Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church in Benwood, and taught at Union Junior High for 21 years and Sherrard Junior High for 11 years. He graduated from Union High School in 1966. He received his Bachelors Degree from West Virginia Institute of Technology and a Masters Degree in Administration from West Virginia University. He initiated the first Union High School wrestling program in 1974 and the first Bishop Donahue wrestling program in 1983. He coached football for seventeen years at Bishop Donahue from 1983 to 2000. He was also instrumental in starting and coaching the Benwood Bruisers wrestling team. He was inducted into the Bishop Donahue Hall of Fame in 2003 and into the Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2006, winning the Medal of Courage. Emil coached little league baseball for many years in Benwood.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his infant brother Tony Nardone.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy Nardone; two sons, Dr. Emil (Healy) Nardone and Dr. Matthew (Alissa) Nardone; one sister, Tanya Nardone; and two granddaughters, Alaire Nardone and Atia Nardone.

Friends will be received Tuesday, August 10, 2010 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, Benwood-McMechen Chapel, 214 Marshall Street, McMechen, WV where funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at 11 am with Pastor Mary Prather officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Marshall County Animal Shelter, RR 5 Box 210, Moundsville, WV, 26041.

Condolences may be made online at www.altmeyer.com

Fargo:

Junior-152 - Dominic Prezzia's place is unknown

Match #1 Dominic Prezzia (Ohio) over Shawn Landgraff (Florida) Dec 7-1,3-2
Match #2 Nick Nelson (California) over Dominic Prezzia (Ohio) Dec 3-2,4-3
Match #3 Dylan Marriott (Missouri) over Dominic Prezzia (Ohio) Dec 2-1,5-0
 

USAW Cadet Freestyle Nationals Results for West Virginia

Cadet-98 - Dalton Macri's (WP) place is 4th

WOW a double All American at Fargo! Way to go Dalton!

Match #1 Dalton Macri (West Virginia) over John Gentile (New Jersey) TF 7-1,8-2
Match #2 Dalton Macri (West Virginia) over Steven Sewkumar (New York) TF 6-0,6-0
Match #3 Dalton Macri (West Virginia) over Devon Jackson (Texas) Dec 5-4,6-0
Match #4 Phillip Laux (Iowa) over Dalton Macri (West Virginia) Dec 2-0,4-3
Match #5 Dalton Macri (West Virginia) over Jordan Laster (Illinois) Dec 7-0,5-1
Match #6 Dalton Macri (West Virginia) over Mason Pengilly (California) Dec 3-2,3-2
Match #7 Dalton Macri (West Virginia) over Jacob Trujillo (Colorado) Fall 3-0,1:59
Match #8 Phillip Laux (Iowa) over Dalton Macri (West Virginia) Dec 2-0,4-3
Match #9 Nathan Tomasello (Ohio) over Dalton Macri (West Virginia) Dec 6-0,2-0

 

USAW Cadet Greco-Roman Nationals Results for West Virginia

Cadet-98 - Dalton Macri (WP) 5th

Congratulation on his All-American status!

Match #1 Dalton Macri (West Virginia) over Nelson Baker (Illinois) Dec 7-0,4-3
Match #2 Dalton Macri (West Virginia) received a bye.
Match #3 Dalton Macri (West Virginia) over Seath Towles (Arizona) TF 6-0,7-0
Match #4 Phillip Laux (Iowa) over Dalton Macri (West Virginia) Dec 5-0,6-1
Match #5 Dalton Macri (West Virginia) over Michael Cook (Idaho) Dec 1-0,2-1
Match #6 Joseph McKenna (New Jersey) over Dalton Macri (West Virginia) TF 9-2,6-0
Match #7 Dalton Macri (West Virginia) over Martin Rodriguez (Michigan) Dec 6-0,1-0

http://www.intermatwrestle.com/articles/7123

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/usa-wrestling-cadet-junior-nationals

Kyle Bauer (WP) verbals to Kent State!

http://www.intermatwrestle.com/articles/7115

http://www.buckeyewrestling.com/?q=node/37579

14th Annual U.S. OPEN Championship & 5th Annual Beach Wrestling Championship

Brackets link below

http://test.escapesports.com/Results/2010/2010NHSCAOpen.pdf

http://www.nhscaevents.com/event.cfm?id=37

Doyle's Ocean City Team 2010

AAU Scholastic Duals 2010

Disney Duals 2010

http://aauwrestling.net/Results/NationalResults/ScholasticDuals.aspx

Local Wrestlers Team Quest PA

103 Dalton Macri WP

125 Kyle Bauer WP

Congratulations to both wrestlers on there gold medal finish!

Anyone interested in attending the NHSCA National Open you can contact Sean Doyle at 304-281-7508. We will be taking a team of 10-15 to Ocean City from July 1-5.

Ohio High School Wrestling Champs / Runner-ups Map

http://batchgeo.com/map/4aed783f7f261132ffd58597308b2cb2

State Wrestling Participants Map - 2010

http://batchgeo.com/map/9a643f018e315c0649656522c41710b4

USA Wrestling Coaches Clinic 2010

Featuring Bobby Douglas

The coaches’ clinic is for any coach from youth up to college coaches. It is also open to any state. The coaches’ clinic is also a Bobby Douglas junior regional Olympic training site bronze certification coach’s clinic presented by smittysfloors.com sportatorium.

Where: Smitty’s Sportatorium

438 Market Street

Steubenville, OH 43952

When: June 26^th, 2010 9:00-11:30AM

Cost: $ 50.00 (all money goes to USA Wrestling)

Breakfast: 8AM-8:45 The Sportatorium will be serving breakfast pancakes, eggs, bacon, and sausage cost of the breakfast is $7.00 and will go towards the program at the Sportatorium.

Autograph session: 11:30AM-12:30 autograph session with Coach Douglas open to all (we encourage wrestlers young and old to come and meet Coach Douglas.) See just what his visions are for valley wrestling in the future.

This is a great chance to meet and learn from a native Ohio Valley wrestling icon.

Bryant new mat coach at Harrison Central

http://www.timesleaderonline.com/page/content.detail/id/518464.html?nav=5012

Jim Bob Lewis New UL coach

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/michaeltomasky/2010/jun/02/usa-accents-ohio

Frank Crain replaces Shaw at Oak Glen

http://www.reviewonline.com/page/content.detail/id/527314.html?nav=5010

Bishop Donahue Steak Fry!

Bishop Donahue is having a steak fry on June 19th, 2010 from 6PM to 11PM at Bishop Donahue High School.

The Cost is $15 a person and include Steak baked potato, salad, roll, desert and beverages.

Bishop is trying to raise money for a new wrestling mat. Its a great cause please try to help out!
There will be a 50 50 raffle, Corn Hole tourney, And a Chinese Auction

Nogay brothers off to play baseball

http://heraldstaronline.com/page/content.detail/id/536593.html?nav=5012

East Liverpool New Head Coach

http://www.reviewonline.com/page/content.detail/id/526835.html?nav=5010

OVAC Hall of Fame Beaver Local's Carl Hoppel
 

http://www.reviewonline.com/page/content.detail/id/526781.html?nav=5010

Green (PS) to Wrestle for Cleveland State

http://www.wtap.com/sports/headlines/91149409.html

Paolo to attend Pitt-Johnstown

http://www.reviewonline.com/page/content.detail/id/525933.html?nav=5010

Ohio Valley Duals (East Liverpool)

Wrestling Coach/Athletic Director,

     For the 2010-2011 wrestling season, we will be holding a one day dual style set up at East Liverpool High School on December 4, 2010 called "The Ohio Valley Duals". We will have six mats down with duals taking place at the same time on all six mats. There will be a total of 5 rounds with every team wrestling each round. We want to organize this so that your team will not be wrestling against teams that you dual within the season. For example: Beaver Local has a dual with E.L. later in the season. Therefore those two teams would not compete against each other here. All teams from within the OVAC are invited; but we will only accept the first 11 entries. Each team will get five duals. The entrance fee is $150 per school.

     We will weigh in between 8:00-8:30, warm up around 9:30, and start the first six duals at 10:00 am sharp. Possible reserve matches will be wrestled while waiting for the longer duals to be completed each round. 

          There will be breakfast sandwiches, fruit, pizza and other foods and cold drinks available at the concession stand in the field house throughout the event.

     Please contact Mr. Shansky, the A.D. at (330)383-6602 or by email RShansky@ELCSD.k12.oh.us or coach Hager at (330)303-8187 or CHager@ELCSD.k12.oh.us.      

Thank you for your interest in Potter Sports

Jimmy Joe Savage

Sports Information Director

East Liverpool City School District

330.831.8461

jim@pottersportsonline.com

www.pottersportsonline.com

NWCA rule changes for 2010-11

http://www.nwcaonline.com/nwcawebsit...Wrestling.aspx

Congratulations to David Bertolino 3rd place finish at the US Open!!

3rd - David Bertolino, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids) dec. Chris Perry, Stillwater, Okla, (Gator WC), 1-2,1-0,4-1

Full results can be found here:

http://www.themat.com/events/default.php?page=showresults&ResultID=101471&EventID=21932

Don't miss a great opportunity to roll around with an elite athlete, plus help support David in his quest!

Max Nogay Weirton Madonna

http://www.wtov9.com/video/22749144/index.html

Huge News for the valley!

click link below

http://www.flowrestling.org/videos/coverage/view_video/236548-smittys-corner-mats-and-regional-otc-gohiocasts/302119-regional-training-center-for-ohio-valley

Smitty's Wrestling Room

http://www.flowrestling.org/videos/coverage/view_video/236548-smittys-corner-mats-and-regional-otc-gohiocasts/302102-smittys-wrestling-room

Corner Mats In Action @ OAC in Steubenville

http://www.flowrestling.org/videos/coverage/view_video/236548-smittys-corner-mats-and-regional-otc-gohiocasts/302066-corner-mats-in-action

Brandon Lee Hinkle Up North

http://www.flowrestling.org/videos/coverage/view_video/236548-smittys-corner-mats-and-regional-otc-gohiocasts/302127-brandon-lee-hinkle-up-north

Ohio Valley wrestling fans will have an opportunity to see college action up close and personal.

On Sunday, Feb. 14, Ohio University and West Virginia University will go head-to-head on the mat at Ohio University-Eastern's campus west of St. Clairsville.

''We've been working on this for a while, probably 3-4 years,'' event coordinator Gordie Longshaw said. ''We want to try and invigorate some life into the sport that is slowly dying off.''

The Bobcats and Mountaineers will clash at 3 p.m. in what is being billed as the ''Battle of the Borders.'' Prior to the match, a youth clinic will be held from Noon-2 p.m. featuring Bridgeport native Bobby Douglas. Following the match, veteran referee Bill Welker will hold a rules and interpretations seminar.

''Our goal is to get as many wrestlers, be it midgets, junior high or varsity, to come to this match,'' Longshaw continued. ''People in the Ohio Valley seldom get to see Division-I wrestling, so this is their opportunity.

''We want the kids to see that there is a future in wrestling. Some schools are dropping the sport and we don't want to see that happen, so we're going to have Bobby Douglas here to endorse the sport.''

The match will have a local connection as former Martins Ferry standout Clay Tucker is a senior member of the Bobcats squad. The four-time sectional, district and Ohio Valley Athletic Conference titlist is currently 20-12 wrestling at 157 pounds.

''We'd like to have a good turnout to root on Clay,'' Longshaw said.

Longshaw said its been quite a while since the Ohio Valley has played host to a college wrestling match. The last one was between WVU and Pitt and it was held at the then-Wheeling Civic Center, which is now WesBanco Arena.

Douglas, who spoke by telephone from Iowa, said he is seeking a couple of sites in the valley for regional training facilities, with the hopes that they can eventually lead to Olympic training sites.

''We have nothing in the eastern United States,'' Douglas said, referring to training facilities. ''We've already looked at two sites, one in Steubenville and the other in Bellaire. We can't call them Olympic training sites until after the USOC meets.

''We want to start with the wrestling clubs and draw the interest. Our main focus is on the juniors. We want to give kids of the Ohio Valley an opportunity to compete for the gold medal some day.

''We're hoping a match like this will stimulate talent for wrestling.''

Tickets are $3 for youth and $5 for adult. A ticket will get you into the clinic, match and rules meeting.

1. All wrestlers will receive an additional 2 pounds because of Harrison Central wrestling on Fri. and the closing of most schools coupled by the inability to practice.

2. Here are the teams currently in the Classic:

1.

Avella
2.

Barnesville
3.

Bellaire
4.

Bellaire St. John
5.

Bishop Donahue
6.

Bridgeport
7.

Buckeye Local
8.

Cameron
9.

Edison
10.

Franklin Regional
11.

Harrison Central
12.

Martins Ferry
13.

Plum
14.

St. Clairsville
15.

Steel Valley
16.

Steubenville Catholic
17.

Weirton Madonna
18.

West Mifflin
19.

Trinity



ALL TIMES ARE THE SAME AS THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN LAST WEEK!

Magnolia is looking for teams for its makeup tournament. Feb. 13th

Beallsville
River
Bishop Donahue
John Marshall B
Clay Batelle
Wahama
Magnolia

Contact can be made at  tsands@access.k12.wv.us or 1 304 455-1127

Thanks Terry Sands Coach Magnolia Wrestling

Barnesville’s Crooks shines on mats and in the pool

By SETH STASKEY, T-L Sports Editor

OVAC Joe Thomas Wrestling Warrior

Coach Joe Thomas OVAC Wrestling Warrior of the Week is Bishop Donahue's junior 160 pounder - Bobby Richmond.

Richmond is a three-year letterman for the "Bishops" wrestling team with an over-all record of 81-26. As a freshman at 152 pounds, Bobby qualified for states. Last year, as a junior 160-pounder, Richmond place 8th in the OVACs and again qualified for states.

This year Bobby Richmond was the 160-pound champion at the Union Local Doan Ford Invitational, undefeated at the Cameron Duals, runner-up at the Wellsville Invitational, and second place at the OVACs. His record this year is 25-3.

His coach, Joel Sansone, states, "Bobby's not only a hard worker in the wrestling room, but also an outstanding student. He made all-state academic honor roll as a wrestler the last two years."

Congratulations are extended to Bobby Richmond - this week's OVAC Wrestling Warrior.

The OVAC Mark Gerrity Wrestling Fan of the Week is Bishop Donahue's DEBBIE AND LEW RICHMOND. They attend all of the "Bishops" wrestling events. Lew also helps record the stats as well as taking action photos of the team members.

The Deaton-Regis Weekly Dual Meet Predictions

Larry Deaton and Jack Regis, two of the Valley's finest officials are competing with each other this season, picking the winners of selected weekly matches.

This week's dual meets featured matches are Wheeling Park at John Marshall 6:00 p.m. and Bellaire at Martins Ferry 7:00 p.m., both on Wednesday.

Deaton picks Wheeling Park over John Marshall 31-28 and Bellaire over Martins Ferry 32-15.

Regis calls John Marshall the victor over Wheeling Park 35-33 and Martins Ferry over Bellaire 38-35.
 

Congratulations to Dylan Taylor Tridelphia

Dylan Taylor Tridelphia won the Tulsa Nationals at the 12/under 100lb division this is the toughest youth tournament in the country!

The link below is the final match on Flow wrestling.

http://www.flowrestling.org/videos/coverage/view_video/236343/281930-12under-100lb-final-1-dylan-taylorwhite-wheeling-wv-vs-2-randy-meneweatherred-galesburg-il.

Cliff Keen Rankings:

http://www.worldofwrestling-roller.com/assets/0000/0447/Rankings_1-28-10.pdf

Weirton Madonna

Madonna will host Wellsville and Steubenville Catholic Central on Wednesday, February 3 in its final home wrestling match of the season. Wrestling will get underway at 6:00pm.

Madonna, who currently leads the OVAC Class A dual meet standings, will also recognize its six senior wrestlers, Mark Thomas, Eddie Nogay, Michael Kranak, Nick Nero, Max Nogay and Christian McGaughey.

Upstart Mat Tigers

Scott Kinemond was a superb wrestler at Shadyside High School. It appears he may be an even better coach. The former Tiger grappling great and his kiddie corps of matmen raised many an eyebrow this weekend in the OVAC Wrestling Tournament at WesBanco Arena. Kinemond guided his Tigers to their best-ever showing in the mat extravaganza. The Orange & Black captured the OVAC 2-A championship and finished in the top six in the overall team standings, usually reserved for the 4-A and 3-A powers. The Tigers did so with a squad highlighted by freshmen, two of whom advanced to the championship finals. Parkersburg South, to no one's surprise, won the overall championship. But the Tigers were the Cinderella story of the meet event. Wrestling pundits expected the Orange to battle Caldwell and Barnesville for the 2-A crown. No one, however, expected the Tigers to muscle their way into the mix with the big-school elite or to see two frosh vie for championships. Kinemond has laid the groundwork for an enjoyable mat run for many years to come.

Dwayne Bubba Coleman Martins Ferry has passed away. Bubba was a great man, and a good friend! He was a excellent youth coach, and a great example for the younger kids! The wrestling community will miss him greatly!

http://www.timesleaderonline.com/page/content.detail/id/515355.html?nav=5012

OVAC Joe Thomas Wrestling Warrior

Coach Joe Thomas OVAC Wrestling Warrior of the Week is John Marshall's junior Monarch 140-pound wrestler Dalton Hall.

Last year, Dalton's record was 31-16. He placed 8th in the Ron Mauck OVAC Wrestling Tournament and 3rd in the Region I AAA championships, which qualified him for the West Virginia states.

This year Dalton Hall holds a 22-2 record, placing 3rd in the Brooke Classic. He was undefeated in the Park Duals (8-0) and was 4-1 at the Meadowbrook Duals. Dalton currently has 65 career victories.

Congratulations are extended to Dalton Hall - this week's OVAC Wrestling Warrior.

The OVAC Mark Gerrity Wrestling Fan of the Week is John Marshall's KENNY SIMMONS. Kenny is an avid "Monarch" sports fan who rarely misses a wrestling match. With three sons who coach in Marshall County, Kenny says, "I love all sports, but wrestling is the greatest."

The Deaton-Regis Weekly Dual Meet Predictions

There are no dual meet predictions this week because of the gigantic Ron Mauck OVAC Wrestling Tournament to be held at the Wesbanco Arena on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Don't miss the excitement!

OVAC Joe Thomas Wrestling Warrior

Coach Joe Thomas OVAC Wrestling Warrior of the Week is Bellaire's senior standout Sam Faykus. A former Ohio state qualifier for the Big Reds, Faykus has an overall record of 101-33. He reached the 100-victory milestone at the Wheeling Park Duals.

As a junior, Sam Faykus wrestled at 135 pounds and won the East Liverpool and Shadyside tournaments and placed third at the Ron Mauck OVAC Wrestling Championships. Faykus finished the season with a runner-up finish at sectionals.

This season, Sam is 16-0 at the 140-pound weight class, winning his division at the Wheeling Park Duals and being crowned champion at the Doan Ford Invitational.

Congratulations are extended to Bellaire's Sam Faykus - this week's OVAC Wrestling Warrior!

The OVAC Mark Gerrity Wrestling Fans of the Week are Bellaire's RANDY AND KELLIE CANTER, the parents of last season's Ohio state runner-up Erik Canter. Dedicated to the Big Reds wrestling program, they continue to follow the Bellaire wrestling at every event. Their daughter, Taylor Canter, is currently a freshman and statistician for the wrestling team.

The Deaton-Regis Weekly Dual Meet Predictions

Larry Deaton and Jack Regis, two of the Valley's finest mat officials are competing with each other this season, picking the winners of selected weekly matches.

This week's dual meets featured matches are Indian Creek at Brooke (5 p.m. Wednesday) and Steubenville at Wheeling Park (6 p.m. Thursday).

Deaton picks Brooke over Indian Creek 41-39 and Steubenville over Wheeling Park 42-27.

Regis calls Indian Creek the victor over Brooke 36-29 and Wheeling Park over Steubenville 39-33.

Mat Message

"It's easy to make a buck. It's a lot tougher to make a difference."

- Tom Brokaw

Ferry’s Roth Is Excited About Future
Purple Riders great now coaching team

By RICK THORP

Staff Writer

WHEELING - He might not have realized it at the time, but when Scott Roth was toiling on the wrestling mats at Martins Ferry High School in the late 1990s, he was preparing himself for a future in coaching.

''I kind of thought I might end up coaching,'' Roth said at last week's Wheeling Park Duals. ''But I didn't know I'd end up back here at Martins Ferry.

''I'm happy about this. This is my alma mater and I want to help keep the program where it needs to be.''

Roth would like nothing more to get the Purple Riders back atop the OVAC, a place the program hasn't been since the 1998 and 1999 seasons, when Roth was competing for coach Jeff Oberdick.

''I've been helping out whenever I could,'' Roth said. ''And this year my work schedule worked out and the opportunity presented itself and everything took off from there.''

The fact Roth had been working with the Martins Ferry program made the transition almost seem less.

''There haven't been a lot of changes,'' he said. ''I have some new ideas in mind ... nothing too crazy. A little tweaking here and there with practice times, when we lift ... things like that.''

Roth, the 2000 David Bierkorette winner as the OVAC Tournament's most outstanding wrestler, certainly has a resume that commands respect.

At Martins Ferry, Roth won a state championship at 145 pounds in his senior season of 2000, was third in Columbus as a junior, and earned two OVAC crowns.

After high school, Roth went on to Cornell where he was a first-team All-Ivy League selection in 2004.

Clearly, Roth has plenty of knowledge to offer young wrestlers. That, combined with the words he soaked in from his prep and college coaches, give Roth some unique insight into the sport.

''I've had some pretty good coaches,'' Roth said. ''I've tried to take a little bit from each of those guys, meld them all together and see what comes out.''

Roth knew what to expect as far as coaching wrestling. But as far as all of the other responsibilities that come with being a coach? Well, he's still getting his feet wet.

''There's a lot more paperwork,'' he said, laughing. ''I've been dealing with these kids for a while, so that hasn't been an adjustment. But things like getting ready for tournaments, seeding meetings and things like that ... there's a lot more going on from a preparation standpoint.''

This season's Purple Riders squad is a team in transition, with a mix of veterans and youth.

Martins Ferry is counting on a group of experience in the middle weight classes to anchor the team's success. Guys like Jeff Oberdick, Ryan Hotlosz and Mike Rose - all of whom placed at last January's Ron Mauck OVAC Championships.

''That's the meat of our lineup,'' Roth said.

Add in other wrestlers like Dominick Driver and Martins Ferry could ne strong once tournament times comes.

Maintaining a strong wrestling tradition is more than just winning, according to Roth. It also includes having an eye to the future.

''We're trying to get the younger kids to wrestle,'' said Roth, who was a member of the Young Purple Riders Program growing up.

''We're trying to promote the sport a little bit ... build a fan base. If you can make it a more popular sport, more and more kids will want to do it.''
 

AKRON - The Meadowbrook High wrestling squad placed eighth out of 15 teams competing in the Akron-Manchester Invitational Wednesday. Akron-Manchester took first, Akron-Coventry second, and Canton-McKinley third.

Meadowbrook placed two individuals in second, Jordan Payton in the 112-pound class with a 4-1 record, and Jonathan Smith in the 135-pound division with a 4-1 record.

Gary Taylor took fourth place in the 130-pound class, going 3-2. A bevy of Colts finished 2-2, including Jared Patterson (103); Austin Long (103); Matt Smith (140); and Charles Speedy (215). Zack Patterson (125) and Eric Ravak (145) finished with 1-3 records, and Michael Haynes (189) went 0-3. Both 285-pound grapplers, Tommy Walter and Austin Smith, went 0-4.

PANTHER INVITATIONAL
(At Manchester High School)
Team Standings—1. Manchester ''A'' 310; 2. Coventry 290; 3. Canton McKinley 243; 4. Ellet 225; 5. Rootstown 205; 6. Chippewa 140; 7. Meadowbrook 115; 8. Newcomerstown 103; 9. North 93; 10. Mogadore 66; 11. Manchester ''B'' 9.
Championship Round
103—Gunter (Cov.) won by inj. def. over Ferguson (Man.). 112—Morrison (Man.) pin Payton (Mead.), 5:10. 119—Cantrell (Man.) dec. Reese (Ell.), 7-1. 125—M. Miller (McK) tech. fall Beckett (New.), 21-4. 130—Brown (Man.) pin Chacon (Ell.), :52. 135—Osterle (Nor.) dec. Smith (Mead.), 9-5. 140—Mardis (New.) pin Snyder (Root.), :54. 145—Hayhurst (Ell.) pin Harmon (Mog.), 1:26. 152—Solomon (McK) dec. O'Neil (Ell.), 10-4. 160—Hall (Chip.) maj. dec. Lockhart (Cov.), 15-2. 171—Linton (Root.) pin Confalone (McK), 3:25. 189—Feemster (McK) pin Glagola (Mog.), 2:57. 215—Schafrath (Chip.) pin Baurer (Cov.), 2:48. 285—Kelly (Man.) pin Croasman (Root.), 1:29.
Third Place Results
103—Veal (Nor.) dec. B. Miller (McK), 9-7. 112—Hughes (Cov.) pin Nolfi (Mog.), :32. 119—Sharp (Cov.) pin Taylor (Root.), 4:38. 125—Kapper (Man.) pin Easterling (Chip.), 3:20. 130—Smith (McK) tech. fall Taylor (Mead.), 19-4. 135—Paulus (Root.) dec. Facemire (Man.), 5-0. 140—Cropper (Cov.) dec. Miller (Man.), 6-1. 145—Murat (Man.) dec. Norton (Cov.), 10-7. 152—Neptune (Cov.) pin Minich (Cov.), 4:38. 160—Hernandez (Ell.) pin Payne (McK), :53. 171—Headrick (Cov.) pin Shook (Chip.), 1:37. 189—Williams (Root.) dec. Banner (Cov.), 9-6. 215—Bisdoff (Ell.) dec. Hamilton (Root.), 8-6. 285—Tribble (Ell.) dec. Boss (Nor.), 6-5.
Tournament Most Valuable Wrestler:
Marcus Mardis, Newcomerstown, 140 pounds.

David Bertolino's Christmas Camp!

Location: Smitty's School of Wrestling 438 Market Street, Steubenville, OH 43952

Date: December 27th, 2009

Time: 5:30-8:00PM

Ages: Open to all ages

Cost: $20.00

Any questions Email: smittysfloors@hotmail.com

If any club or individual would like to help sponsor David in his quest to make the USA Olympic team. Feel free to email Smitty at the above address.

Adam Frey Foundation

Click link above for the full story!

What a wrestling run
Oak Glen's Larry Shaw to retire at end of season

Paul Edgar / pedgar@reviewonline.com
POSTED: December 22, 2009
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NEW MANCHESTER - For more than three decades, Larry Shaw has been at the helm of one of the most successful high school athletic programs in the country.

This season will be his last.

The Hancock County Board of Education accepted Shaw's resignation Monday as head coach of the Oak Glen wrestling team, effective March 1.

"It's something I felt like I needed to do," the 54-year-old Shaw said. "I kind of decided before the season, and as the season started I was more sure than ever. It's been on my mind for some time, and it's a process I've been working toward.

"I feel like I've done enough. I've been there and done that. I've had great support over the years and been able to accomplish some good things."

The many accomplishments Shaw and the Golden Bears have amassed during his 31-year tenure are nearly too many to list.

Oak Glen has won 13 consecutive West Virginia Class A-AA state titles. Shaw has coached 50 individual state champions, been named OVAC coach of the year 11 times, Class A-AA coach of the year seven times, national wrestling coach of the year by Wrestling USA Magazine, and compiled a staggering record of 324-92-4 in dual meets.

"I'm very humbled by what we've been able to accomplish," Shaw said. "Everyone wants to be successful, but not everyone gets the chance to realize their dreams. I just hope the kids and the community feel proud to have had me as their coach."

After talking with his wife, Shaw decided to inform the team, and the Oak Glen wrestling family at the school's Meet the Team Night.

"I had a private moment with the kids after practice one night," Shaw said. "I didn't want to make a big deal about it, that's not my style. I don't want this to be about me. I've had a wonderful opportunity to work with some great kids."

Oak Glen graduated eight seniors from last year's championship squad, and Shaw is excited for the challenge that lies ahead in his final campaign.

"I wanted to come back and see if we could keep it going with all the turnover," he said. "I want to enjoy this season. Enjoy this last ride and all the moments."

And what will Shaw miss the most after he steps down.

"The wrestling," he said. "I'm going to miss the competition. It's exciting. It's not about winning and losing, but rather the process of getting kids to do something they've struggled with and worked on. To see that happen, the feeling is incredible. I'm going to miss that, but the day-to-day grind and work load I won't."

With the season starting to heat up, Shaw says he has had little time to think about any future plans. He will be staying at Oak Glen where he also works as the library media specialist and oversees the physical fitness program.

"I haven't got a plan, I truly don't," Shaw said. "I've talked about retirement with my wife and the trips we'd like to take. She's been a coach's wife for 30 plus years. We've never really had Christmas or holiday season off. I'm excited about the opportunity to spend time with my wife and family. Just do normal stuff, I guess. It could be good."

Shaw said he believes the Oak Glen wrestling program will continue to thrive after this season. He envisions assistant coach Frank Crain taking over in his absence.

"I think it will continue to be a competitive, viable program," Shaw said. "If (Frank Crain) wants the job, he's got my support. I'm going to lead him through this season and show him the way I do things. I've always wanted to have an assistant coach that I could work on student issues with. He's not me, and that's a good thing. He's going to do things his own way, and that's how it should be."

But for this season, Oak Glen will be led one more time by a coach who has written the school into the record books. And he's hoping to add a few more before he's done.

"Have I had some moments when I wake up and wonder if I made the right decision?" Shaw said. "Sure, I have. But more times than not, I know I made the right choice. I'm writing the final chapter of this phase of my life."

NOTES: Some of Shaw's other accomplishments at Oak Glen include, four three-time state champs, 142 all-state wrestlers, five OVAC crowns and 13 OVAC dual-meet titles.
 

Wrestling Warrior

The Coach Joe Thomas OVAC Wrestling Warrior of the Week is Oak Glen's senior mat man Joel Paolo. His overall record on the mats is 108 wins and 24 losses.

His accomplishments include a first-place finish in the OVACs last season and a West Virginia state runner-up effort at 135 pounds. He also is a three-time place winner at both the OVACs and the West Virginia state championships. Joel was also a regional champion his sophomore and junior seasons, and second his freshman year.

As a senior, Poalo will be competing at the 140-pound weight class.

Congratulations are extended to Joel Paolo, this week's OVAC Wrestling Warrior.

The OVAC Wrestling fan of the Week is KEITH DUDICK, an Oak Glen booster and team videographer for many years.

The Deaton-Regis Weekly Dual Meet Predictions

Larry Deaton and Jack Regis, two of the Valley's finest mat officials are competing with each other this season, picking the winners of selected weekly matches.

This week's featured matches are Bishop Donahue at Bridgeport (6 p.m.) and Bellaire at Wheeling Park (6 p.m.), which are both on Tuesday.

Deaton picks Bishop Donahue against Bridgeport 39-37 and Bellaire against Wheeling Park 34-32.

Regis calls Bridgeport to win 35-33 against Bishop Donahue and Wheeling Park defeating Bellaire 38-28.

www.OhioWrestlingSite.com

http://www.ohiowrestlingsite.com/articles/article108.php

All Decade Team (Willie Saxton & Clay Tucker)

Congrats to Willie & Clay on this accomplishment!

West Liberty University Wrestling

The West Liberty University wrestling team would like to invite all Ohio Valley wrestlers (youth, MS, & HS) to attend their December 2nd match versus Mercyhurst…free-of-charge! West Liberty is currently ranked 16th in the NCAA DII polls, while Mercyhurst is ranked 11th. The match will take place in the ASRC on the campus of WLU and will start at 7:00 PM on December the 2nd. Just send an email to ebown@westliberty.edu In your email include your group name, the names of the wrestlers who will be attending, and the name of any group leader or coach who will be accompanying the group. One adult will be admitted for free per every five wrestlers.

We hope to see a large number of Ohio Valley wrestlers present at Wednesday night’s match

Dylan Taylor Wheeling Park

Congratulations to Dylan Taylor- 7th Grader from Triadelphia middle school. Dylan won the Tulsa National Kick Off even this weekend. Dylan won the 100 pound weight class. This is the best pre season national event around congrats!!

Here is a link to Dylan's match against the #1 seed in the quarterfinals.
 
http://www.flowrestling.org/videos/coverage/view_video/235976-world-of-wrestling-tulsa-kickoff-2009/214781-12-under-100lb-quarter-final-tulsa-kickoff
 

Super 32

Brackets:

http://test.escapesports.com/LiveResults/2009Super32103-140.pdf

http://super32challenge.ncmat.com/

Great write up here:

http://intermatwrestle.com/articles/5636

Local participants:

Wheeling Park

 
High School
Kyle Bauer (119lbs) 7-2 match form placing

Jr. High
Dalton Macri (105lbs) 5-2 and placed 4th
Dylan Taylor (100lbs) 3-3 and placed 8th
Congratulations on placing guys!

Nice write up for Wheeling Park head coach Sean Doyle.

Hey guys just a little update from the Super 32. Our wrestlers should do everything in their power to make this trip. It was very well run and the best competition you will find in the country. You could look around at any time and find a coach from a major division one school. It's a great opportunity to get exposure if you're looking to continue in college.

As for us (Wheeling Park), it was a fairly good trip. Our junior high wrestlers Dylan Taylor and Dalton Macri were both able to place. Dalton lost first round to a wrestler from Brandon High School in Florida fought all the way back winning five in a row before dropping a tough match to the same wrestler for 3rd and 4th. Dalton is an eighth grader that we can't wait to get to the high school. Dylan Taylor went 3-3 and took 8th. Dylan won his first two matches before dropping his quarterfinal match. He won his next to place but dropped his last two. It was a great experience for both guys to build off of.

As for Kyle, it was definitely short of what his goals were. Kyle dropped a tough match in his first match of the day to a wrestler from Texas 3-2. He then buckled up and took us for a ride..Kyle was able to put together a seven match winning streak before dropping a very tough 6-4 match in the placing round. His loss came to Cadet National Champion Whitford of Illinois who proceeded to win two more and take fourth. Kyle beat a number of nationally ranked individuals along the way. To give everyone an idea of his weight class, here is a list of wrestlers that did not place:

Sean Dolan (#9 ranked Senior-signed with North Carolina St.)
Tanner Moon (#5 ranked Senior-signed with Virginia)
Bryan Whitt (#6 ranked Senior)
Josh Fisher (#9 ranked Junior)

Next year, it would be great to see a good group from the ovac there!

Video:

http://www.flowrestling.org/videos/coverage/view/235747-2009-super-32

Wrestling officials' class

Get Certified in Ohio & WV

John Marshall Mike Cain/Wrestling founder dies

FRANK JOLLEY

Staff Writer

Mike Cain, who founded the wrestling program at South Lake High School, died Sept. 6 while competing at the Veterans World Championships in Kouvola, Finland.

Cain was 52 years old.

According to a press release from the championships, Cain collapsed during his opening-round match. He received immediate medical assistance, the released stated, but those providing care could not revive him.

Cain was competing in the 286-pound weight class in Division D, which was for wrestlers between the ages of 51 and 55 years of age. There were three wrestlers in his weight class and Cain was posthumously awarded the Bronze Medal, which was accepted by his teammates.

Cain formed South Lake's wrestling program in 2006 and coached the team for two seasons before the program was discontinued in 2008 for budgetary reasons. When Cain began to build the program, more than 100 student-athletes -- boys and girls -- signed up to become charter members of the team.

"It was unbelievable," Cain said in 2006. "We had 112 kids sign up. Schools with established programs rarely attract more than 30 wrestlers. That was enough proof that (this) was the right time to launch a team."

Two members of Cain's first team, Will and Brian Allen, represented the school at the Class 2A-Region 2 tournament in 2007.

In 2008, Angelica Waaser, the only female in the South Lake program, finished sixth at the state finals.

Cain was a two-time state champion in West Virginia (1974 and 1975) and was able bench press 650 pounds and squat more than 700 pounds. He was active in club wrestling, primarily through his membership in USA Wrestling and the Florida Amateur Wrestling Association.

In 2007, Cain set four world powerlifting records at the Southern Powerlifting Federation's World Powerlifting Championships.

Earlier this year, Cain competed at the Beach National Championships in Rochester, N.Y., winning the Veterans title. He was a Veterans Nationals freestyle champion in 2008 and a member of the 2008 U.S. Veterans World team.

Attention Wrestling Coaches:

With the wrestling season fast approaching, it is time to move on making final arrangements for the 2009 Richard Kirkland Memorial Wrestling Tournament at Harrison Central Jr. High in Scio.

With the addition of more schedule points (17 pts) to the Jr. High Schedule last year, this tournament may be just what your team needs.

Instead of making coaches drive to Scio for a seeding meeting, we will be seeding wrestlers based on criteria. Criteria will be based on season record and tournament finishes on the year. We think that criteria based seeding will be just as effective in separating the top wrestlers for the finals, and it will be much more convenient for coaches.

The date for this year’s tournament is December 19th.

This event is one of the most competitive one day tournaments in Eastern Ohio .

Last years teams included:

Buckeye Local, Cambridge, Claymont, Columbus DeSales, Conotton Valley, Dover, Follansbee, Harding, Harrison Central, Indian Creek, Malvern, River, New Philadelphia, Ridgewood, St. Clairsville, Sandy Valley, Springfield

Please let me know if you are planning to attend so I can get your AD's a contract. We will accept teams until we reach the maximum spaces available.

Respectfully,

Todd Dunlap (Tournament Director)

Harrison Central High School Wrestling Coach

todd.dunlap@omeresa.net

School Phone: 740-942-7707

2009 Richard Kirkland Memorial
Jr. High Wrestling Tournament
(Harrison Central Jr. High)

DATE: Saturday, December 19th

FORMAT: ONE DAY POOL/BRACKET TOURNAMENT

TIME: Saturday: 10:00 A.M.

PLACE: Harrison Central Jr. High School
Barr Memorial Gymnasium
Scio, OH

WEIGH-INS: Saturday, December 19th (8:00-8:30 AM)

SEEDING INFORMATION: Entries must be returned to Tournament
(Criteria Based) Director by Thursday, December 17th at Noon
(return info listed on entry sheets)


Absolutely no entries will be accepted that are not on your entry sheets or that are not received by 12:00 P.M. on the 17th of December. Wrestlers will not be moved to another weight class if they fail to make weight for the weight class in which they were entered. All entries sent to the tournament director will be considered as verification of entries for the Richard Kirkland Memorial Wrestling Tournament.


ELIGIBILITY: Only Grades 7 & 8 (No Freshmen)

ENTRY FEE: -$60.00 PER TEAM OF EIGHT OR MORE (Reserves included up to 16 total)
-$8.00 PER ENTRY IF LESS THEN EIGHT ENTRIES (or over 16 total)
*There will be a $30 Fee for any returned checks

Make Checks Payable To: HARRISON CENTRAL WRESTLING CLUB

Mail To: Todd Dunlap
c/o Harrison Central H.S.
440 E. Market St.
Cadiz, OH 43907

AWARDS: Team Championship Trophy & Team Runner-up Trophy
Individual: 1st – 6th Place Awards

This event is one of the most competitive one day tournaments in Eastern Ohio.
Please let me know if you are planning to attend.

Last years teams included:
Buckeye Local, Cambridge, Claymont, Columbus DeSales, Conotton Valley, Dover, Follansbee, Harding, Harrison Central, Indian Creek, Malvern, River, New Philadelphia, Ridgewood, St. Clairsville, Sandy Valley, Springfield
 

OAK GLEN JV WRESTLING TOURNAMENT

SATURDAY JANUARY 16, 2010


LOCATION: Oak Glen High School, State Rt. 8, New Manchester WV

WEIGH-IN: 8:00 - 9:00 am

WRESTLING: 10:00 am. Straight to finish

WEIGHT CLASSES: Federation, + growth allowance, +1Ib (106, 115, etc.)

FORMAT: Double elimination / 4 mats

AWARDS: Top 4 in each weight class

ENTRY FEE: $100.00 per team or $10.00 per wrestler up to 7
Make checks payable to: GOLDEN BEAR GRAPPLERS CLUB

ENTRY DEADLINE: All entry forms must be in my hands by Wed. Jan. 13, 2010

ENTRIES: Wrestlers must make the weight class they are entered in. An entered wrestler
may be replaced on the bracket. But, will not be allowed to move up if he or she
fails to make weight. No additional entries will be permitted the day of the
tournament.

Entries should be mailed, emailed or faxed to Larry Shaw at:

Larry Shaw
Oak Glen High School
195 Golden Bear Drive
New Cumberland, WV 26047

Email - lshaw@access.k12.wv.us

Fax # - 304-387-2079

School phone numbers (8:00 am - 1:00 pm):

304-564-3500
304-387-2079
304-387-2063

Home phone number 304-564-5519 (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm)

 

What a Meat Grinder!

2009 Wheeling Park Duals

When: December 29th & 30th, 2009

Where: WesBanco Arena, Wheeling, West Virginia -- ** New Location ** -- List of Hotels/Motels

Weigh-ins: 7 a.m. both days 2 lb allowance

Format: 2 groups of 20 teams competing on 10 mats
            Matches will run on the hour and a half
            Top 20 teams will wrestle 8 times, others 7 times

Teams: Will represent 5 states -- see below

Start: 9 a.m. both days

Contacts:
            Steve Shaffer, Tournament director
            Sshaffer68@comcast.net
            304-232-6972

            Rich McCardle Assistant director
            304-830-0644

            Dwaine Rodgers Athletic Director
            Wheeling Park High School
            304-243-0405

Host School: Wheeling Park High School, Wheeling West Virginia

 

2009 Teams

Team list in printer friendly .pdf format AT THIS LINK

Schedule AT THIS LINK

 

1st Annual Big Red Boosters Texas Hold’em Tournament Fundraiser

Proceeds go to the Big Red Boosters and to Easter Seals for Autism.

Autism affects 1 in 150 children born in the U.S.A. today.

Date: August 22, 2009

TIME: Doors Open at 5:00 PM.

Cash Games run from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM.

Texas Hold’em Tournament will begin at 7:00 PM.

LOCATION: The Old Lenora’s Café

330 South Hollywood Blvd.

Steubenville, Ohio 43952

ENTERTAINMENT: Texas Hold’em Tournament, Black Jack, Raffles, 50/50, and Door Prizes

COST: The Texas Hold’em Tournament and Food will be $50.

There will be a rebuy or add-on which will be $25.



For those who choose not to participate in the Tournament, a $25 entry

fee will cover the cost of food and make the Black Jack Tables and Raffles available.

ENTERTAINMENT:
Texas Hold’em Tournament.
BlackJack
Raffles, 50/50, and Door Prizes

Some examples for prizes:

One free night in a jacuzzi room at the Hampton Inn
One free night at the Holiday Inn
2 Dinners for two at Appleby's
4 Nailer Tickets
$50.00 Gift Card to Anna Kay's (Women's Clothing Store)
$25.00 Gift Certificate to Damon's
A basket of assorted goodies from Bob Evans.
Gift Card to Lancelot's Restaurant & Bar
Plus many more


We have already had a huge response to enter the Hold’em Tournament. Please RSVP ASAP to
cnice2211@yahoo.com to reserve your seat.

Doyle takes over OVAC presidency

By SETH STASKEY, T-L Sports Editor

Wheeling Central

 Wheeling Central is looking for a head wrestling coach and assistant coach.

College wrestling experience is preferred.

Interested candidates should contact Greg at 740-310-2783.

GBauer1303@aol.com

Shadyside looking for teams:

 When: Jan.9, 2010

Where: Shadyside High School

Shadyside High is having A 1day pool tournament on Jan 9, 2010.

Shadyside will have a very competitive team this year!

For more info please Call/email Scott Kinemond Shadyside's head coach at (740 ) 671-9305.

kinemond190@comcast.net

2009 USAW Cadet Freestyle Nationals

 Prezzia finishes with one loss and the Silver Medal!

Justin Koethe Iowa over Dominic Prezzia Ohio 1-0, 1-0
 

 Justin Koethe (Bounty Hunters) of Adel, Iowa. Koethe has a very impressive resume: http://www.twnode2.com/membership/ViewProfile.jsp?twId=11059009

Cadet - 145 Results
Guaranteed Places
1st Place - Justin Koethe of Iowa
2nd Place - Dominic Prezzia of Ohio
3rd Place - Chris Castillo of Washington
4th Place - Austin Breckenridge of Wyoming
5th Place - Zach Rohr of Minnesota
6th Place - Victor Pereira of California
7th Place - D.J. Beauch of Ohio
8th Place - Micah Barnes of Minnesota

1st Place Match
Justin Koethe (Iowa) over Dominic Prezzia (Ohio) Dec 1-0,1-0
3rd Place Match
Chris Castillo (Washington) over Austin Breckenridge (Wyoming) Dec 2-1,2-0
5th Place Match
Zach Rohr (Minnesota) over Victor Pereira (California) Dec 4-2,4-2
7th Place Match
D.J. Beauch (Ohio) over Micah Barnes (Minnesota) Dec 1-0,1-0

Cadet-145 - Dominic Prezzia's place is 2nd.
Match #1 Dominic Prezzia (Ohio) over Micah Barnes (Minnesota) Dec 1-0,1-0
Match #2 Dominic Prezzia (Ohio) over Sam Apland (Illinois) Dec 4-0,3-0
Match #3 Dominic Prezzia (Ohio) over Teddy Hackford (Utah) Dec 7-0,5-0
Match #4 Dominic Prezzia (Ohio) over Austin Sukosd (Oregon) Fall 0:25
Match #5 Dominic Prezzia (Ohio) over Jesse Baldazo (California) Dec 2-3,7-0,1-0
Match #6 Dominic Prezzia (Ohio) over Coleman Hammond (California) Dec 2-1,2-0
Match #7 Dominic Prezzia (Ohio) over Chris Castillo (Washington) Dec 1-0,2-0
Match #8 Dominic Prezzia (Ohio) over Zach Rohr (Minnesota) Dec 2-0,5-1
Match #9 Dominic Prezzia (Ohio) over Chris Castillo (Washington) Dec 0-1,0-2
Match #10 Dominic Prezzia (Ohio) received a bye.
Match #11 Justin Koethe (Iowa) over Dominic Prezzia (Ohio) Dec 1-0,1-0

Team Scores:

1. Illinois - 51 IL 75.00
2. Pennsylvania - 47 PA 62.00
3. Ohio - 63 OH 53.00
4. Iowa - 33 IA 46.00
5. Minnesota - 56 MN 41.00
6. Michigan - 22 MI 34.00
7. California - 59 CA 25.00
8. New Jersey - 24 NJ 25.00
9. Missouri - 35 MO 23.00
10. Wisconsin - 33 WI 20.00
11. Florida - 22 FL 18.00
12. Washington - 35 WA 15.00
13. Georgia - 22 GA 10.00
14. Nebraska - 5 NE 10.00
15. Virginia - 38 VA 10.00
16. Indiana - 35 IN 9.00
17. Maryland - 26 MD 9.00
18. Oregon - 39 OR 9.00
19. Delaware - 5 DE 8.00
20. Texas - 8 TX 8.00
21. Arizona - 17 AZ 5.00
22. New York - 43 NY 5.00
23. Oklahoma - 26 OK 5.00
24. Wyoming - 19 WY 5.00
25. Colorado - 16 CO 4.00
26. Kansas - 24 KS 4.00
27. Connecticut - 3 2904 3.00
28. Utah - 27 UT 2.00
29. Montana - 7 MT 1.00
30. Alabama - 11 AL 0.00
 

Link to brackets below.

http://www.twnode5.com/freestyletournaments/MainFrame.jsp?sport=wrestling&TIM=1248356243958&pageName=WeightClassSelector.jsp;openWhat=brackets&ie=false&frameSize=598

Thanks Troy for the write up.

Local Wrestlers Fare Well @ NHSCA Summer Nationals

Indian Creek

Devin Mazik (SR) 119 lbs 4th High School Division
Anthony Parada (FR) 95 lbs 7th Middle School Division

Wheeling Park

Dylan Taylor (7th) 95 lbs Runner-up Middle School Division
Aaron Majetich (Grad WLU recruit) 125 lbs 4th High School Division
Hans Rogerson (JR) 130 lbs 8th High School Division

link to results:
http://www.nhsca.com/index.php?view=...list&Itemid=55

Prezzia heading to Freestyle National Tourney in Fargo

By SETH STASKEY, T-L Sports Editor

Ohio Freestyle State Tournament

6/13/09
Wadsworth High School
 

Congratulations to Dominic Prezzia for placed second at 145lbs. in the Cadet State Freestyle Tournament.  By placing he has earned a spot on the Ohio National Team and will be competing in Fargo ND in late July!

If anyone has full results please email me.

 

The Ohio Valley Athletic Conference Hall of Fame will welcome four multi-talented student athletes as the honorees from the 1980s and 1990s.

Barnesville's Tim Moxley and Steubenville's Charlie Keenan, both football and wrestling stars who entertained prep mat fans to one of the most anticipated OVAC Wrestling Tournament finals, are the well-deserved honorees for the 1980s while Toronto's Otis Winston and Paden City's David Bosley gained the nod for their excellence in the 1990s.

The ultra-successful quartet joins a host of induction candidates already announced for the sixth annual OVAC Hall of Fame extravaganza.

Previously announced enshrinees for 2009 include coaches Gene Ford and Henry ''Hank'' Lazasz, veteran official Bill Paolisso, Richard ''Dick'' Edge (OVAC 'Family'), John Sorrenti (Media) and Dr. Vincent ''Vince'' Monseau (OVAC 'Contributor').

Athletes tabbed so far include: Harold (Doc) Daugherty and Jim Hanna of Weir High and the late Bill Jobko of Bridgeport. Daugherty was selected for the 1940s decade while Hanna and Jobko are recognized from the 1950s decade.

The 1960s honorees are Tim Anderson of Follansbee and Mark Thompson of Mt. Pleasant while the 1970s will showcase Marty Coyne of Linsly Military Institute and Mike Dawson of Magnolia.

Also scheduled to be honored that night will be the five OVAC ''Legends'' for 2009 - Tom Kinkade, Fred Negus, Charley Seabright, Nick Skorich and Moffat Storer.

This year's OVAC Hall of Fame Banquet will be held Saturday, Aug. 22 at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling.

The OVAC Hall of Fame's permanent display is located inside WesBanco Arena and is sponsored by Bob Robinson Chevrolet.

Here's a capsule look at the four latest Hall of Fame selections:

Charles Keenan (Steubenville, Class of 1985)

Be it on the football field, wrestling mat or in the classroom, Keenan prided himself on excellence. And in all three areas of his life, Keenan was nothing short of sensational.

Keenan was the cornerstone of the Big Red's initial state football playoff championship, captaining the 1984 juggernaut. He led the Reno Saccoccia-coached gridders to a 13-0 season that fall.

He established school records for tackles and sacks en route to being named the state's Division II Lineman of the Year. The first-team all-stater was also accorded honorable mention All-American plaudits.

He was named captain of the all-OVAC and all-Eastern District teams and was selected to play in the OVAC and Ohio North-South All- Star games.

The relentless lineman was a three-year starter for Steubenville that went 30-0 in the regular season and 33-2 overall. His great play earned him the distinction of being named the co-captain of the 1980s All-Decade Football Team selected by The Intelligencer.

His Big Red success proved a springboard to a football scholarship to The Ohio State University. He was a letterman for the Scarlet & Gray.

Keenan was just as impressive on the prep mats. He won a pair of OVAC titles, capturing the 175-pound class as a sophomore followed by the 185-pound crown as a junior before grabbing the brass ring as the Ohio state kingpin that winter.

Keenan opted to move up to heavyweight as a senior, preparing him for the rigors of being an Ohio State football player.

That move to heavyweight set up a match against Barnesville High's mammoth and fellow OSU football recruit Tim Moxley. The two met in the OVAC final in 1985, attracting possibly the largest crowd at a wrestling match in Ohio Valley annals, with Moxley pulling out an epic 11-8 triumph. It snapped Keenan's 45-match winning streak.

Keenan was awarded the George Kovalick Scholarship that year. He finished his Big Red wrestling career with a sparkling 110-18 record.

Keenan also opted to wrestle at Ohio State, earning two varsity letters in the sport.

Not to be lost in his athletic achievements were his academic accomplishments. He was the Steubenville High valedictorian, compiling a 4.0 GPA. He went on to earn master's and doctoral degrees.

After receiving his OSU degree, Keenan returned home and served as a teacher, administrator and coach at his alma mater. He now is a school superintendent in northern Ohio.

Tim Moxley (Barnesville, Class of 1985)

A heavyweight in every sense of the word

Tim Moxley came up huge in both football and wrestling for the Shamrocks. He enjoyed a star-studded and champion-filled four athletic years at the western Belmont County school.

Moxley garnered all-Ohio honors in football for the Red & Green while also grabbing a pair of state wrestling championships.

The 6-foot-7, 300-pounder parlayed his prep achievements into a football scholarship at The Ohio State University.

Moxley was a three-year starter on the Shamrocks' line. He helped guide them to a 17-3 mark during his last two seasons and the OVAC Class AA championship in 1983.

He was accorded a bevy of first team all-star honors for his senior season play. They included all-Valley, all-OVAC, all-Eastern District and all-Ohio Associated Press. He was a second-team all-Ohio United Press International honoree.

As a junior, Moxley was a second-team All-Valley selection.

Moxley carved out an even more glittering prep resume in the mat sport. The powerful heavyweight captured a pair of Ohio state championships, matching the number of OVAC crowns to his credit. As a senior, he led the Shamrocks to the overall OVAC Tournament title while also being accorded the prestigious Bierkortte Award.

Moreover, the Moxley-led matmen of Coach Darrell Davis captured the state tournament team title in 1985.

His OVAC title matches against Keenan are legendary. Moxley handed Keenan his only two losses in the OVAC event.

Moxley was so impressive on the mat that he was selected to the USA's Scholastic All-America Wrest-ling ''Dream Team'' for 1984-85.

He was third in the OVAC as a sophomore.

At Ohio State, Moxley was all football. He moved into the Buckeyes' starting lineup as a sophomore, after seeing playing time in all 13 games as a redshirt freshman. He started seven out of the Bucks' final eight games as a sophomore.

As a junior, he started all 11 games and continued that strong play as a senior. He played in two bowl games for Ohio State - the 1987 Cotton Bowl and the 1990 Hall of Fame Bowl.

Moxley was selected by the Washington Redskins in the ninth round of the 1990 NFL Draft.

Moxley currently resides in Longwood, Fla. He is vice president of operations for a construction firm in central Florida.

Tim's wife, Maureen, is a Cleveland native and a graduate of Mentor Lake Catholic High School. They have three children: Madeline (14), Jacob (12) and Benjamin (9).

David Bosley (Paden City,

Class of 1993)

Paden City High School prides itself on quality basketball. To that end, David Bosley is on the short list of great Wildcats.

Bosley was a scoring terror at the tiny Wetzel County School. The scoring also translated into a wealth of Wildcats winning as they advanced to the West Virginia state tournament in 1991 and 1992.

Coach Bob Burton's Cats also grabbed the OVAC crowns in the 1992 and 1993 seasons. All told, Paden City won 81 times and lost 12 during Bosley's four-year career.

While the Wildcats were winning, Bosley was scoring. He finished his prep days with 1,996 points, including a senior campaign in which he netted 29.2 points, 7.8 assists and seven rebounds per start.

Those lofty numbers earned him the captaincy of the all-state team.

He was also captain of the all-OVAC squad that year and was honored by the Dapper Dans for outstanding achievement.

During his sophomore and junior seasons, the 5-11 guard earned all-OVAC and all-state honors as Paden City advanced to the state tournament each winter. He gained a starting berth with Burton's charges just five games into his freshman season.

Bosley also made use of his superb athleticism to star on the football field for Mike Flannery. The four-year football letterman sparkled as a quarterback, earning all-OVAC first-team honors as a junior and senior.

He completed 113 of 221 passes for 1,271 yards and 11 touchdowns while rushing for 489 yards and seven additional scores as a senior. Bosley was named to the West Virginia Sports Ultimate All-State Football Team.

As a junior, he completed 69 of 112 tosses for 995 yards and eight touchdowns. He also rushed for 559 yards and six TDs. Bosley was also a stellar punter, averaging 36.1 yards on 29 boots.

Bosley also made his presence felt in track and field. He was an OVAC long jump champion and also was a state runnerup in the 300-meter hurdles

Bosley took his vast basketball skills to the next level, earning a scholarship to LSU in the rugged Souteastern Conference. He played four years for the legendary Dale Brown, who retired after Bosley's senior campaign.

In Bosley's final regular-season game, he netted the final four points of the game to give Brown his first triumph against Nolan Richardson's Arkansas Razorbacks since they joined the SEC in 1991.

Brown presented Bosley the game ball.

Bosley was awarded the LSU's Director Cup for academic excellence and was recognized as an SEC Scholar Athlete.

Otis Winston (Toronto High School, Class of 1992)

Winston is synonymous with Ohio Valley high jumping. He remains the measuring stick for prep jumping greatness.

Winston, however, was more than an accomplished high jumper. He possessed multi-faceted skills both in track as well as basketball.

While becoming the the Ohio Valley's first 7-foot leaper, he was equally as dominating on the hardwood, lettering four years for the Red Knights, while garnering first-team all-Ohio honors as a senior.

Winston is still the Red Knights' all-time leading scorer via his 1,453 points. As a senior, the athletic forward carried his team to an OVAC AAA crown thanks, in part, to his 31.1 points, 14 rebounds, six steals and six assists per game.

He was the model of consistency as reflected in a 20-game streak of 30 points or more. His single game high was 46. He was both the Eastern District and District 5 Player of The Year and starred in the Ohio North-South Game, scoring 18 points in a winning cause.

As a junior, he averaged 25 points a game and was first-team all-OVAC. He also enjoyed a superb sophomore season, gaining first-team all-OVAC honors with his 18 points a game.

For the Red Knight thinclads, the 6-5 Winston was a three-time state champion, twice in the high jump and in the long jump as a senior with a 22-10 effort. He captured the state high jump title as a sophomore with a 6-10 jump followed by his record-setting state leap of 6-11 the following June.

His athletic achievements led him to Columbus where he starred in both sports for The Ohio State University.

Winston ear-ned All-American honors at OSU in track, winning the Big Ten high jumping title four times, twice outdoors and twice indoors. He finished third in the NCAA as a freshman with his still Ohio State record of 7-4.5. Winston competed in the 1996 Olympic trials.

He was no slouch for the Buckeyes in basketball, earning a starting berth as a junior, specializing as a defensive stopper. He served the Buckeyes as co-captain as a senior and finished his career with a 17-point outing against hated-rival Michigan. He was a three-year OSU basketball letterman.

Winston went on to play professional basketball in Russia, and still lives in the Columbus area.

The ordained minister and his wife, Starr, have two daughters: Promise Starr Winston and Reign Dawan Winston.

Otis owns his own production company and is a bank computer technician. He also finds time to coach track at New Albany High School