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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
Nice write up for Wheeling Park head coach Sean Doyle.
Video: http://www.flowrestling.org/videos/coverage/view/235747-2009-super-32
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Doyle takes over OVAC presidencyBy SETH STASKEY, T-L Sports Editor Dan Doyle is an Ohio Valley Athletic Conference guy through and through. He played in the conference, coached in the conference, been on committees, currently serves on the conference's Executive Board and is also the director for the annual Ron Mauck OVAC Wrestling Championship. The current Noble Local Schools Superintendent of Schools has seen and probably almost done it all within the OVAC, but now as tough as it is to believe, he's got a new role. Doyle became the latest president of the OVAC earlier this summer, replacing Dr. Dianna Vargo who served her two-year term and now becomes the conference's past president. "I am excited about the position and following Dianna who did a great job," Doyle said. "I think we'll just continue to do great things for the kids." OVAC Executive Secretary Tom Rataiczak is looking forward to the next two years and working hand-in-hand with Doyle. "Dan will be a tremendous asset to the conference and its future," Rataiczak said. "He's been active in every phase, and now it's his turn to run the show." The OVAC is a huge entity, including 47 schools stretching as far east as Morgantown to as far north as Rogers to Beverly in the south and Zanesville in the west. All told, it includes nearly 18,000 student-athletes in 15 sports as well as all-star games in six sports. "Dan's work with the wrestling program has allowed him to have a good idea of championships and all-star games of what is expected and needed," Rataiczak said. "The next two years will be challenging ones as we continue to grow and improve, but I have great faith in Dan's leadership and look forward to his ideas and suggestions." That's not to mention the OVAC Hall of Fame, OVAC Museum, Sports World Outreach Program, youth camps, Banquet of Champions and scholarship program. "The conference is a whole lot of people," Doyle said. "My focus as far as this position is to try to acknowledge as many kids as we can for their accomplishments and possibly help them as they move on into further aspects of their life is where I am coming from." Doyle expects to be highly visible in the OVAC community at events and functions much like Vargo was during her presidency and as is Rataiczak. "I am a visible guy, and I like being with the kids in my school district, and you'll most likely see me a lot of places," Doyle said. "That's a major part of the role." Doyle will serve this school year as well as the 2010-11 school year as the president before he becomes the past president. During the reign, Doyle wants to make sure the new initiatives and/or programs implemented in the OVAC are continued to run as well as they have thus far. "We want to make our programs as good as they can be," Doyle said. One of the latest ventures of the OVAC that Doyle is really excited about is the Varsity Board, which will include two students from each member school coming together for leadership work and service work. "I am really looking forward to seeing the students get involved," Doyle offered. In the past couple of the years, the OVAC has expanded to its current number of schools with the addition Morgantown Trinity, Parkersburg South and Zanesville Rosecrans. While no plans are in the direct works, Doyle doesn't think the board is ready to slam the door on additional expansion. "There's been some talk that 50 might be the magic number," Doyle said. "That would give us five divisions of 10, and that would give us another opportunity to acknowledge more kids and schools for their accomplishments." One of the challenges that Doyle is looking forward to embarking into is trying to make sure all of the schools in the OVAC realize that they are a part of the conference. "For me to say that's not a challenge wouldn't be me telling the truth," Doyle said. "The Wheeling area is basically the center of the conference, and that's what people on the fringes of the conference need to realize. We understand the economics and issues of the athletes, so a lot of things are going to come to the center of the conference." Speaking of economics, the OVAC is on stable financial footing and the last two presidents Jerry Narcisi and Vargo have gotten the ball rolling on long-term financial planning and Rataiczak expects that to continue and be fully in place by the end of Doyle's term. "Dan's already been instrumental in developing a financial plan for the conference," Rataiczak said. "Although we are on solid footing, it's imperative that we start doing some long-range planning to insure a sound future." Doyle - a former administrator, teacher and coach at Buckeye Local - thinks his role as presidency will demonstrate just how committed the OVAC is to all of its membership. He's the first OVAC President from a school district west of St. Clairsville. "Hopefully, people will realize that the schools on the fringe are just as important as the schools in the heart," Doyle said. "Those schools have to speak up and get involved." Doyle will continue in his role as the director of the OVAC Wrestling Tournament, which is slated for January 21-23 at WesBanco Arena once again. He won an individual title as a competitor, two overall tournament titles as coach at Buckeye Local and earned the distinction of Mr. Mat in 2005. "I think the two positions will complement each other really well," Doyle said. "The names at the top may change, but the people of the conference who make the events special are already here and deep-rooted. They and the kids are the ones who make this conference so great." The OVAC Executive Board is comprised of: Doyle, Vargo, Narcisi, Rataiczak, Walt Skaggs, Dan Angalich, Jeff Crosier, Corey Murphy, Doug Tush, Ed Cihy, Kelly Rine, Rick Leach, Tom Bechtel, Steve Wojcik, John Howell, Don Zinni and Peggi Bannan. "We have one of the best executive boards I have ever had the pleasure of working with," Rataiczak said. "Each and everyone of them knows what the conference is, what it needs to become better and is dedicated to the youth and athletic programs of our member schools." Doyle - who is a 1973 Wheeling Central and 1977 Allegheny College graduate - couldn't agree more. "This board's focus is what's best for our kids," Doyle admitted. "Every member on the board makes decisions and are active in discussions. As long as the board's like that, the OVAC will keep Tom Rataiczak and we'll be making the best decisions. If the decisions we make don't work out, we'll try it for so many years and change it." Staskey can be reached at sstaskey@timesleaderonline.com
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.
Shadyside looking for teams: When: Jan.9, 2010 Where: Shadyside High School
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
Cadet-145 - Dominic Prezzia's place is 2nd.
Team Scores: 1. Illinois - 51 IL 75.00
Link to brackets below.
Thanks Troy for the write up. Local Wrestlers Fare Well @ NHSCA Summer Nationals Indian Creek
Prezzia heading to Freestyle National Tourney in FargoBy SETH STASKEY, T-L Sports Editor POSTED: June 21, 2009
By SETH STASKEY Times Leader Sports Editor St. Clairsville junior to be Dominic Prezzia loves wrestling. More importantly, he loves a challenge. That's what made it a no-brain decision to enter freestyle wrestling tournaments this summer, which have taken him all over the northern part of Ohio. However, that's just the start of his summer travels. After finishing second at 145 pounds in the Freestyle State Wrestling Championship, Prezzia has earned himself the right to represent Team Ohio at the Junior National Freestyle Tournament in Fargo, North Dakota. "I think it's going to be a lot of fun, and I am really excited about the opportunity," Prezzia said during a phone interview. "There's going to be a lot of good wrestling and a very good experience." Prezzia - who has never been to Fargo, N.D. - qualified after posting a 4-1 mark during the state tournament at Wadsworth High School last weekend. He earned the right to compete in the state meet after wrestling at 152 pounds in the first-round qualifying tournament at Copley, which is near Akron. "With each tournament, he's getting a better feel of freestyle," said St. C. head coach Jay Michael. "He's adapting more and more to it as he becomes aware of where he's at on the mat." The wrestling competition wasn't necessarily the toughest part for Prezzia. It was adapting to the freestyle method, which isn't seen too much in the Ohio Valley unlike other parts of the Buckeye State. "There aren't many kids in this area who do freestyle or serious summer wrestling," Michael lamented. "They do it all through Ohio in the western and northern areas, but this region lacks exposure that some of these kids get week in and week out. It's a thrill for me to have a kid qualify back to the nationals and having kids who are hungry and have the desire to be successful." During the prep wrestling season, Greco-Roman is used and the variations in the scoring the ability to lock hands is something that have been the toughest adjustment for Prezzia. "It's a little tough to catch onto at first," Prezzia admitted. "It's tough to adapt to, but it's a lot of fun, and personally I like it better than regular wrestling." Along with his summer training at St. C., the one-sport standout works out in Cannonsburg, Pa. every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday throughout the summer as well as taking part in a tournament in McConnellsville, Pa. The all-Ohioan from a year ago has plenty of resources available right in his own training room. Michael has coached a handful of grapplers who've qualified for the national tournament, including former Ohio state champion and Division I All-American David Bertolino who is currently working toward earning a spot on the USA National Team for the World Freestyle Championships. "Bertolino actually went to this tournament (in Fargo) twice and didn't place, so that gives you an idea of the level of competition," Michael said. St. C. assistant Zac Schuler - who wrestled for Michael at Buckeye before transfering to St. C. for his senior season - also took part, winning eight matches in his appearance, but it still wasn't enough to earn a place. Prezzia has already begun picking their brains. "Coach Michael and Zac really know the sport and have already told me what to expect in terms of training and in the matches," Prezzia continued. "I couldn't ask for a whole lot more than the help those guys have given me." Michael has indicated he's going to make the trip to Fargo just for a level of moral support more than anything. "It's a long, grueling weekend," Michael said. "I've been there several times, and it's nice to have someone with you, who's been there before because when you walk into an indoor football practice facility and see 25 mats down, it can be kind of intimidating." Team Ohio will gather to begin preparations in the middle of July in Lakewood at St. Edward High School. From there, they'll travel to Black River Falls, Wi. to practice at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and then on July 22 will finish the trip into Fargo. The three-day tournament opens the following day. While non-committal on his weight class for this winter, Prezzia already has his goals set when the Red Devils' season resumes in the middle of November. "My goal is to win the state championship," Prezzia said matter of factly. "I came up short this year and I have already set that as my goal. I am not looking as much at the OVAC, but gearing everything toward winning the state championship." Staskey can be reached sstaskey@timesleaderonline.com
Ohio Freestyle State Tournament
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
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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. 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