The West Holmes Knight Wrestling Newsletter By Bret E. Curren November 20, 2014 – Millersburg, OH Inside this edition of the 2014 - 2015 West Holmes Knights Wrestling Newsletter HIGH SCHOOL SCRIMMAGE THIS SATURDAY ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// WEST HOLMES WRESTLING HIGH SCHOOL Incorrect Date Released For Scrimmage An incorrect date was released in the November 19 West Holmes Knights Wrestling Newsletter for the West Holmes High School wrestling scrimmage at Indian Valley High School in Gnadenhutten, Ohio. The 10-team scrimmage will take place Saturday, November 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. It was erroneously reported the date of the scrimmage was November 29. November 19, 2014 – Millersburg, OH Inside this edition of the 2014 - 2015 West Holmes Knights Wrestling Newsletter PRACTICES UNDERWAY COLLEGE WRESTLING REPORT – FORMER KNIGHTS SEE EARLY SEASON ACTION WEST HOLMES WRESTLING HIGH SCHOOL Practice Started For 2014 – 2015 Season Practice for the 2014 – 2015 wrestling season officially got underway Friday, November 14 for the West Holmes High School wrestling Knights. Head coach Jeff Woods, in his 24th season at the helm, and his staff will definitely have some experienced wrestlers this season. Leading the way will be junior Cole Woods, the 2014 O.H.S.A.A. Division II 120 lbs. state runner-up, and several other grapplers who showed promise last season. And, the coaching staff will be working with a talented group of incoming freshman. But, this season may be one of the toughest challenges coach Woods will face in his lengthy tenure – low numbers in the room, the loss of some experienced wrestlers who decided not to wrestle, a log-jam at several weight classes, and not one senior on the squad. With only 17 wrestlers on the current roster – 5 juniors, 8 sophomores, and 4 freshman – and the season still two and half weeks away, coach Woods and his staff will work to bolster the roster. Plus, it’s a short time to get the squad ready for what will surely be a test this season. 2014 – 2015 West Holmes High School Wrestling Roster (as of 11-19-14) Juniors: Josiah Allison - (**, 2xCoP, SecP) Ricky Dutter – (*, SecP) Damon Harris – (**, SecP) Michael Kashuba Cole Woods - (**,2xSQ, SP, 2xDP, 2xSecP, CoCH, CoP, SP-ohwhs) Sophomores: Ethan Alverson Drew Campbell - (>,DP-ms) Jake Donaldson Ritchie Miller Jake Mullet – (*, SP-ohwhs), >) Mark Raber Dominyk Seldon Cody Woods - (*, CoP, SecP, SP-ohwhs, <, >, 2xDP-ms, 2xSQ-ms, 2xSP-ms, 2xSQ-ohwms, 2xSP-ohwms) Freshman: Colton Bowling Skylar Cline – (<) Ashton Eyler - (2x<<, DCH-ms, DP-ms, SP-ms, SQ-ms, RegC-ohwms, SQ-ohwms, SP-ohwms) Thane Kaufman - (<<, >, 2xDP-ms, 2xSQ-ms, SP-ohwms, SQ-ohwms) Team Captain: Cole Woods Mat Stat: Paige Miller (**) LEGEND: * = 1 yr. letterwinner ** = 2 yr. letterwinner *** = 3 yr. letterwinner CoP = Ohio Cardinal Conference Placer CoCH = Ohio Cardinal Conference Champion SecP = Ohio High School Athletic Association Sectional Placer SecCH = Ohio High School Athletic Association Sectional Champion DP = Ohio High School Athletic Association District Placer DCH = Ohio High School Athletic Association District Champion SP = Ohio High School Athletic Association State Placer SQ = Ohio High School Athletic Association State Qualifier << = Ohio Cardinal Conference Middle School Champion > = Ohio Cardinal Conference Middle School Placer DP-ms = Ohio Athletic Committee Middle School District Placer DCH-ms = Ohio Athletic Committee Middle School District Champion SQ-ms = Ohio Athletic Committee Middle School State Qualifier SP-ms = Ohio Athletic Committee Middle School State Placer SP-ohwhs = Ohioway High School State Championships Placer SQ-ohwms = Ohioway Middle School State Championships Qualifier SP-ohwms = Ohioway Middle School State Placer 2014 – 2015 West Holmes High School Wrestling Coaching Staff Head Coach: Jeff Woods (24th Season) Assistant Coach: Greg Woods (19th Season) st Assistant Coach: Scott Vaughn (1 Season) Volunteer Assistant Coach: Sean Teter (3rd Season) Volunteer Assistant Coach: Bill Miller (15th Season) Volunteer Assistant Coach: Clif Hummel (1st Season) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hydration and Body Fat Testing/Weight Certification Is Tuesday West Holmes High School wrestlers are reminded that the O.H.S.A.A. mandated ‘Hydration and Body Fat Testing/Weight Certification Day’ is Tuesday, November 25 beginning at 3:00 p.m. in the West Holmes High School wrestling room. The testing is required to determine the lowest weight a wrestler can compete and the time period to safely lose weight to reach that lowest weight, based on the readings from the Hydration and Body Fat Test. Those readings coupled with the wrestler’s current weight at the time of the testing, are ran through a computer program that determines the lowest weight (certification), and if the wrestler desires to wrestle at the lowest weight allowed, the time period to safely lose weight. Wrestlers are reminded to keep themselves hydrated the day of the test. A failed hydration test stops the certification process and requires a second testing procedure at a later date. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Pre-Season Scrimmage Will Be On The Road Unable to secure an opponent for a season preview/scrimmage inside ‘The Dungeon’, W.H.H.S. wrestling head coach Jeff Woods will take his troops to Indian Valley High School in Gnadenhutten, Ohio for a scrimmage. The 10-team scrimmage will take place Saturday, November 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MIDDLE SCHOOL Young Team In Practice Room West Holmes Middle School wrestling head coach Andy Toye (8th-season) and his staff opened practice for the 2014 – 2015 season Friday, November 14. With a squad of mainly 7th-graders, some of whom enjoyed tremendous elementary ‘Attack Team’ careers, it will be a year of learning for the middle school Knights. Only 5 eighth-graders are on this years squad of 22, two of whom – Josh Baldridge and Tyler Zupancic - enjoyed successful 7th-grade seasons. Leading the way for the 7th-grade class are elementary ‘Attack Team’ standouts Cael Woods, Walker Uhl, Tyler Masters, Kendal Weber, Gavin Harter, Hayden Baker and Kenny Eyster. Though they may be young, this year’s squad has a lot of potential. Several members of this year’s team have enjoyed success in other sports, and coach Toye and his staff hope to mold that athletic ability to the mats. 2014 – 2015 West Holmes Middle School Wrestling Roster (as of 11-19-14) Eighth Grade: Joshua Baldridge - (<<, YStQ, 2xYDisQ, YSecCH, YSecP, 2x*YASCH , DP-ms) Isaiah Hershberger – (>) Nathan Jackson Gavin Sheldon Tyler Zupancic - (>, 2xYDisQ, 2xYSecP, 2x*YASCH, DP-ms, SQ-ms, SP-ohwms, 2xSQ-ohwms) Seventh Grade: Cruz Alexander Hayden Baker – (YDisQ, YSecP) Reis Boring Hunter Bowling Kenny Eyster – (YDisQ, YSecP) Gavin Harter – (YDisQ, YSeP) Bryce Hunt Kody Kandel Dylan Landon Phillip Lepley Tyler Masters - (YStQ, YDisCH, 2xYDisP, 4xYDisQ, 2xYSecCH, 2xYSecP) Ethan Raber Jarek Snow Logan Tullis Walker Uhl - (YStP, 2xYStQ, YDisCH, YDisP, 5xYDisQ, 4xYSecCH, 2xYSecP, 2xYASCH, SP-es, 2xSQ-es, 2xDCH-es, 3xSP-ohwe, 3xSQ-ohwe, RegCH-ohwe, RegP-ohwe) Kendel Weber - (2xYDisQ, 2xYSecP, YASCH) Cael Woods - (YStCH, 3xYStP, 4xYStQ, 3xYDisCH, YDisP. 4xYDisQ, 4xYSecCH, 2xYASCH, SCH-es, 3xSP-es, 3xSQ-es, 3xDCH-es, 3xSP-ohwe, 3xSQ-ohwe, RegCH-ohwe, RegP-ohwe) Team Captains: Mat Stats: Mariah Miller LEGEND: > = Ohio Cardinal Conference Middle School Placer << = Ohio Cardinal Conference Middle School Champion DP-ms = Ohio Athletic Committee Middle School District Placer SQ-ms = Ohio Athletic Committee Middle School State Qualifier DCH-es = Ohio Athletic Committee Youth District Champion DP-es = Ohio Athletic Committee Youth District Placer SCH-es = Ohio Athletic Committee Youth State Champion SP-es = Ohio Athletic Committee Youth State Placer SQ-es = Ohio Athletic Committee Youth State Qualifier RegC-ohwms = Ohioway Middle School State Tournament Regional Qualifier Champion SQ-ohwms = Ohioway Middle School State Tournament Regional Qualifier Placer SP-ohwms = Ohioway Middle School State Tournament Placer YSecCH = Ohio Youth Wrestling Association Mid-Ohio Division Sectional Champion YDistP = Ohio Youth Wrestling Association District Placer YStQ = Ohio Youth Wrestling Association State Qualifier YSecP = Ohio Youth Wrestling Association Mid-Ohio Division Sectional Placer YDisQ = Ohio Youth Wrestling Association District Qualifier RegP-ohwe = Ohioway Elementary State Tournament Regional Qualifier Placer SQ-ohwe = Ohioway Elementary State Tournament Qualifier 2014 – 2015 West Holmes Middle School Wrestling Coaching Staff th Head Coach: Andy Toye (8 Season) Assistant Coach: Will O’Donnell (10th Season) Volunteer Assistant Coach: Jarret Mathie (3rd Season) Volunteer Assistant Coach: Nate Morehouse (10th Season) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ELEMENTARY ‘Attack Team’ Practices Continue The West Holmes Middle School wrestling room has been a busy place on Monday and Thursday evenings, and will continue to be as the practice site for the Holmes Area Wrestling Club – better known as the West Holmes elementary wrestling ‘Attack Team’. Over 40 youth wrestlers have been practicing since October 30 in anticipation of their season opening Ohio Youth Wrestling Association Mid-Ohio Division twin dual meet’s December 14 against Ashland and Smithville at Smithville High School in Smithville, Ohio. Since the 1995 – 1996 season, under the tutelage of 19th-year volunteer head coach Randy Sponseller, the ‘Attack Team’ sports a spectacular dual meet mark of 132 – 10 overall. 2014 – 2015 Holmes Area Wrestling Club ‘Attack Team’ Roster (as of 11-19-14) TH 6 GRADE: Stephen Baldridge - (YDisQ, 2xYSecP, YASP) Lane Graham Gavin Greer - (YASP) Sean Over - (YASP) Max Pratt Ben David Sohar Jack Welsh - (4xYDisQ, YSecCH, 3xYSecP, DP-es) TH 5 GRADE: Joshua Carter - (YASCH, YASP) Tucker Kaufman - (YStP, YStQ, YDistCH, 3xYDisQ, 2xYSecCH, YSecP, YASCH, YASP, SP-es, 3xSQ-es, 3xDPes, 2x SQ-ohwe, RegCH-ohwe, RegP-ohwe) Camden Larimore Curtis Sampsel - (2xYASP) Zachary Snow Dylan Strouse Noah Tish Conner Varnes - (YDisQ, YSecP, YASCH) Matthew Young TH 4 GRADE: Elisha Baldridge - (YDisQ, 2xYSecP, SP-es, SQ-es, DCH-es) Landyn Dye - (YASP) Zeke Galbraith - (2xYASP) Nick Ginsburg Gabe Knapp - (YASP) Caleb Larimore - (YSecCH) Beau Norman - (YASCH, YASP) Blake Norman - (YDisP, YDisQ, YSecP, YASCH) Dakota Patterson Mason Taylor – (YSecP) Autumn Trukovich RD 3 GRADE: Kalan Bowling-Cappadony Taylor Gallion Jack Marmet - (YASP) Cai Roberts - (YASP) Christopher Steinberg Grady Toye - (YASP) Matt Trukovich - (YASP) Logan Van Sickle - (YASCH) ND 2 GRADE: Maverick Rickly AAJ Roberts Payton Rouse - (YASP) st 1 GRADE: Chaz Kerr Peyton Martin Garrett Sampsel KINDERGARTEN: Lincoln Goans LEGEND: YstCH – Ohio Youth Wrestling Association State Tournament Champion YStP = Ohio Youth Wrestling Association State Tournament Placer YStQ = Ohio Youth Wrestling Association State Tournament Qualifier YDisCH = Ohio Youth Wrestling Association District Champion YDisP = Ohio Youth Wrestling Association District Tournament Placer YDisQ = Ohio Youth Wrestling Association District Tournament Qualifier YSecCH = Ohio Youth Wrestling Association Mid-Ohio Division Sectional Tournament Champion YSecP = Ohio Youth Wrestling Association Mid-Ohio Division Sectional Tournament Placer YASCH = Ohio Youth Wrestling Association Mid-Ohio Division ‘All-Star’ Tournament Champion YASP = Ohio Youth Wrestling Association Mid-Ohio Division ‘All-Star’ Tournament Placer SCH-es = Ohio Athletic Committee Youth State Tournament Champion SP-es = Ohio Athletic Committee Youth State Tournament Placer SQ-es = Ohio Athletic Committee Youth State Tournament Qualifier DCH-es = Ohio Athletic Committee Youth State Tournament District Qualifier Champion DP-es = Ohio Athletic Committee Youth State Tournament District Qualifier Placer SP-ohwe = Ohioway Elementary State Tournament Placer SQ-ohwe = Ohioway State Tournament Qualifier RegCH-ohwe – Ohioway State Tournament Regional Qualifier Champion RegP-ohwe = Ohioway State Tournament Regional Qualifier Placer 2014 – 2015 Holmes Area Wrestling Club ‘Attack Team’ Wrestling Coaching Staff Volunteer Head Coach: Randy Sponseller (19th Season) Volunteer Assistant Coach: Eric Harter (2nd Season) st Volunteer Assistant Coach: Tim McClintock (1 Season) st Volunteer Assistant Coach: Justin Ross (1 Season) ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// COLLEGE WRESTLING Former Knights Time On The Mat Former West Holmes High School wrestlers Max Rohskopf, Justin Stitzlein, Caleb Cox, Grayson Miller and Zach Mullet have been seeing time on the mats the past few weeks as they continue their wrestling careers on the collegiate level. The results have been mixed for the quintet, with Roshkopf and Stitzlein seeing the most action. Rohskopf (4x state qualifier and 3x state placer for the Knights) began his season Friday, November 7 with a 2 – 0 decision victory over teammate Lee Davis during the North Carolina State University ‘Wolfpack Wrestle-Offs’ at 165 lbs. Rohskopf (Soph.) then competed Saturday, November 15 in the ‘Wolfpack Open Tournament’ at N. C. State’s Carmichael Gymnasium in Raleigh, North Carolina where he finished 4 – 2, including a fall win. After a two-year break away from wrestling, Stitzlein has seen action after stepping back on the mats this season. The Ohio University junior competed in the Saturday, November 15 ‘Eastern Michigan University Open Tournament’ in Ypsilanti, Michigan finishing with an 0 – 2 mark at 149 lbs. Stitzlein, a 3x state qualifier and 6th-place finisher in 2012 for the Knights, is currently 4 – 4 with 1 fall win for the Bobcats. The start of their collegiate wrestlers has been a rough one for the former Knights trio of Cox, Miller and Mullet. The three freshman at Muskingum University competed in the Saturday, November 8 ‘Washington and Jefferson College Open Tournament’ in Washington, Pennsylvania coming away with two victories total among the three. Both Miller (285 lbs.) and Mullet (197 lbs.) recorded 1 – 2 marks. Miller’s win came via a fall (1:55) and Mullet scratched out a 4 – 2 sudden victory decision for his win. COLLEGE WRESTLING BOX SCORE MAX ROHSKOPF (Soph., 165 lbs., North Carolina State University) ‘Wolfpack Open Tournament’ – Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014 – Carmichael Gymnasium – North Carolina State University – Raleigh, NC 165 lbs. Championship Round of 32: Max Rohskopf (North Carolina State University) defeats Garrett Peppleman (University of Virginia) by 8 – 2 Decision Championship Round of 16: Jake Faust (Duke University) defeats Max Rohskopf (North Carolina State University) by 3 – 1 Decision Consolation Second Round: Max Rohskopf (North Carolina State University) defeats Tyler Johnson (Newberry College) by Fall @ 1:59 Consolation Third Round: Max Rohskopf (North Carolina State University) defeats Shabaka Johns (Virginia Military Institute) by 5 – 2 Decision Consolation Quarterfinals: Max Rohskopf (North Carolina State University) defeats Lukas Gilmore (Newberry College) by 8 – 6 Decision Consolation Semifinals: Paul Duggan (Campbell University) defeats Max Rohskopf (North Carolina State University) by 3 – 1 Decision ‘Wolfpack Wrestle-Offs’ – Friday, Nov. 7, 2014 – North Carolina State University – Raleigh, NC 165 lbs.: Max Rohskopf defeats Lee Davis by 2 – 0 Decision JUSTIN STITZLEIN (Jr., 149 lbs., Ohio University) ‘Eagles Open Tournament’ – Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 – Eastern Michigan University – Ypsilanti, MI 149 lbs. Championship Round of 32: Cody LeCount (Central Michigan University) defeats Justin Stitzlein (Ohio University) by 6 – 0 Decision Consolation First Round: Mark Bozzo (University of Michigan) defeats Justin Stitzlein (Ohio University) by 10 – 5 Decision CALEB COX (Fr., 184 lbs., Muskingum University) ‘Washington and Jefferson College Open Tournament – Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014 – Washington and Jefferson College – Washington, PA 184 lbs. Championship Round of 32: Dalton Rosta (Seton Hill University) defeats Caleb Cox (Muskingum University) by 17 – 0 Tech Fall Consolation First Round: BYE Consolation Second Round: Ryan Nielson (Millersville College) defeats Caleb Cox (Muskingum University) by 16 – 0 Tech Fall ZACH MULLET (Fr., 197 lbs., Muskingum University) ‘Washington and Jefferson College Open Tournament – Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014 – Washington and Jefferson College – Washington, PA 197 lbs. Championship Round of 16: Matt Shurina (Heidelberg University) defeats Zach Mullet (Muskingum University) by Fall @ 6:40 Consolation First Round: Zach Mullet (Muskingum University) defeats Jacob Haynes (Wheeling Jesuit University) by 4 – 2 Sudden Victory Decision Consolation Second Round: Rickey Bruce (Heidelberg University) defeats Zach Mullet (Muskingum University) by Fall @ :50 GRAYSON MILLER (Fr., 285 lbs., Muskingum University) ‘Washington and Jefferson College Open Tournament – Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014 – Washington and Jefferson College – Washington, PA 285 lbs. Championship Round of 32: Ben Aquilina (Middlesex, NJ) defeats Grayson Miller (Muskingum University) by Fall @ 1:08 Consolation First Round: Grayson Miller (Muskingum University) defeats Tre Taylor (Gallegheny, PA) by Fall @ 1:55 Consolation Second Round: Joseph Mazza (Muskingum University) defeats Grayson Miller (Muskingum University) by 4 – 0 Decision ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 2014 – 2015 West Holmes High School Varsity Wrestling Schedule (home dates in BOLD) Sat. – 11/29/14 – Preview Scrimmage – Indian Valley High School – Gnadenhutten, OH – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon Sat. – 12/6/14 – ‘6th Annual Bobcat Varsity Invitational Tournament’ – Cambridge High School – Cambridge, OH – 9:00 a.m. Wed. – 12/10/14 – ‘Backyard Brawl’-West Salem Northwestern, Wooster Triway, Apple Creek Waynedale Super Triangular – West Holmes High School – Millersburg, OH – 6:00 p.m. Fri./Sat. – 12/12/14 & 12/13/14 – ‘44th Annual Wayne Invitational Tournament’ – Berkey Fieldhouse – Smithville High School – Smithville, OH – 4:30 p.m./11:00 a.m. Wed. – 12/17/14 – Dover Dual – West Holmes High School – Millersburg, OH – 6:00 p.m. Sat. – 12/20/14 – Cambridge Dual – Cambridge High School – Cambridge, OH – 11:00 a.m. Mon./Tues. – 12/29/14 & 12/30/14 – ‘Roughriders Invitational Tournament – West Jefferson High School – West Jefferson, OH – 9:00 a.m./9:00 a.m. Wed. – 1/14/15 – Navarre Fairless and Gnadenhutten Indian Valley Triangular – Indian Valley High School – Gnadenhutten, OH – 6:00 p.m. Fri./Sat. – 1/16/15 & 1/17/15 – ‘29th Annual ASICS Top Gun Invitational Tournament’ – Alliance High School – Alliance, OH – 11:00 a.m./11:00 a.m. Sat. – 1/24/15 – West Holmes/‘United States Marine Corp’ Invitational Tournament – West Holmes High School – Millersburg, OH – 10:00 a.m. Wed. – 1/28/15 – O.H.S.A.A. DII Team Duals State Tournament Sub-Region Quarterfinals – To Be Announced – To Be Announced – To Be Announced Wed. - 2/4/15 – O.H.S.A.A. DII Team Duals State Tournament Regional Semifinals & Championship – To Be Announced – To Be Announced – To Be Announced Sat. – 2/7/15 – Ohio Cardinal Conference Championship Tournament – Lexington High School – Lexington, OH – 10:00 a.m. Sat. – 2/14/15 – O.H.S.A.A. DII Team Duals State Tournament Semifinals & Finals – St. John Arena/The Ohio State University – Columbus, OH – 11:00 a.m Wed. – 2/18/15 – New Philadelphia & Warsaw River View Triangular – River View High School – Warsaw, OH – 6:00 p.m. Fri./Sat. – 2/27/15 & 2/28/15 – O.H.S.A.A. DII East Sectional Championship Tournament – To Be Announced – To Be Announced – To Be Announced Fri./Sat. – 3/6/15 & 3/7/15 – O.H.S.A.A. DII East/Central District Championship Tournament – To Be Announced – To Be Announced – To Be Announced Thurs.-Sat. – 3/12/15 – 3/14/15 – ‘78th Annual O.H.S.A.A. DII State Championship Tournament – Value City Area/Schottenstein Center/The Ohio State University – Columbus, OH – 3:00 p.m./10:00 a.m./10:00 a.m. 2014 – 2015 West Holmes High School Junior Varsity Wrestling Schedule (home dates in BOLD) Sat. – 11/29/14 – Preview Scrimmage – Indian Valley High School – Gnadenhutten, OH – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon Sat. – 12/6/14 – ‘Meat and Potatoes Invitational Tournament’ – Northmor High School – Galion, OH – 10:00 a.m. Wed. – 12/10/14 – ‘Backyard Brawl’-West Salem Northwestern, Wooster Triway, Apple Creek Waynedale Super Triangular – West Holmes High School – Millersburg, OH – 6:00 p.m. Sat. – 12/13/14 – ‘Olmsted Falls Kiwanis Team Duals Tournament’ – Olmsted Falls High School – Olmsted Falls, OH – 9:00 a.m. Wed. – 12/17/14 – Dover Dual – West Holmes High School – Millersburg, OH – 6:00 p.m. Sat. – 12/20/14 – Cambridge Dual – Cambridge High School – Cambridge, OH – 11:00 a.m. Fri. – 12/26/14 – ‘Holiday Invitational Tournament’ – Copley High School – Copley, OH – 9:30 a.m. Sat. – 1/3/15 – ‘Vikings Invitational Tournament’ – River Valley High School – Caledonia, OH – 10:00 a.m. Sat. – 1/10/15 – ‘Knights Invitational Tournament’ – West Holmes High School – Millersburg, OH – 10:00 a.m. Wed. – 1/14/15 – Navarre Fairless and Gnadenhutten Indian Valley Triangular – Indian Valley High School – Gnadenhutten, OH – 6:00 p.m. Sat. – 1/17/15 – ‘Saints Invitational Tournament’ – Tuscarawas Central Catholic High School – New Philadelphia, OH – 9:00 a.m. Fri. – 1/30/15 – ‘Black Bears Invitational Tournament’ – River View High School – Warsaw, OH – 4:30 p.m. Wed. – 2/18/15 – New Philadelphia & Warsaw River View Triangular – River View High School – Warsaw, OH – 6:00 p.m. Sat. – 2/21/15 – ‘Generals Invitational Tournament’ – Wooster High School – Wooster, OH – 9:00 a.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2013 – 2014 West Holmes Middle School Wrestling Schedule (home dates in BOLD) Wed. – 12/17/14 – Dover Dual – West Holmes High School – Millersburg, OH – 6:00 p.m. Sat. – 12/20/14 – Cambridge Dual – Cambridge High School – Cambridge, OH – 11:00 a.m. Sat. – 12/27/14 – ‘Bobcat Invitational Tournament’ – Cambridge High School – Cambridge, OH – 9:00 a.m. Tues. – 12/30/14 – Team To Be Announced and Loudonville Triangular – Loudonville High School – Loudonville, OH – 6:00 p.m. Sat. – 1/3/15 – ‘Redbird Classic Invitational Tournament’ – Loudonville High School – Loudonville, OH – 10:00 a.m. Fri./Sat. – 1/9/15 & 1/10/15 – ‘39th Annual Waynedale Athletic Booster Club Kaderly Classic Invitational Tournament’ – Waynedale High School – Apple Creek, OH – 5:30 p.m./10:00 a.m. Wed. – 1/14/15 – Navarre Fairless and Gnadenhutten Indian Valley Triangular – Indian Valley High School – Gnadenhutten, OH – 6:00 p.m. Sat. – 1/17/15 – ‘Knights Invitational Tournament’ – West Holmes High School – Millersburg, OH – 10:00 a.m. Sat. – 1/24/15 – Warsaw River View and John R. Lea/Waynedale Triangular – John R. Lea Middle School – Apple Creek, OH – To Be Announced Tues. – 1/17/15 – Coshocton and Massillon Tuslaw Triangular – West Holmes Middle School – Millersburg, OH – 5:30 p.m. Sat. – 1/31/15 – Ohio Cardinal Conference Championship Tournament’ – Ashland High School – Ashland, OH – 9:00 a.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2014 – 2015 Holmes Area Wrestling Club ‘Attack Team’ Wrestling Schedule (home dates in BOLD) Sun. – 12/14/14 – Ashland Dual and Smithville Dual (O.Y.W.A. Mid-Ohio Division) – Smithville High School – Smithville, OH – 11:30 a.m./1:30 p.m. Sun. – 12/21/14 – All-Stars Dual and Apple Creek Waynedale Dual (O.Y.W.A. Mid-Ohio Division) – Orrville High School – Orrville, OH – 11:30 a.m./1:30 p.m. Sun. – 1/4/15 – Mansfield SWAT Dual and Mansfield Madison Dual (O.Y.W.A. Mid-Ohio Division) – Madison High School – Mansfield, OH – 11:30 a.m./1:30 p.m. Sun. – 1/11/15 – Wooster Triway Dual and Orrville Dual (O.Y.W.A. Mid-Ohio Division) – Waynedale High School – Apple Creek, OH – 11:30 a.m./1:30 p.m. Sun. – 1/18/15 – O.Y.W.A. Mid-Ohio Division Varsity Tournament – West Holmes High School – Millersburg, OH – To Be Announced Sat. – 1/24/15 – O.Y.W.A. Mid-Ohio Division ‘All-Star’ Tournament (younger wrestlers) – Northwestern Middle School – West Salem, Ohio – To Be Announced Sun. – 1/25/15 – O.Y.W.A. Mid-Ohio Division ‘All-Star’ Tournament (older wrestlers) – Northwestern High School – West Salem, OH – To Be Announced Sun. – 2/1/15 – O.Y.W.A. Mid-Ohio Division Sectional Championship Tournament – To Be Announced – To Be Announced – To Be Announced Sun. – 2/8/15 – O.Y.W.A. District Championship Tournament – To Be Announced – To Be Announced – To Be Announced Sun. – 2/15/15 – O.Y.W.A. State Championship Tournament – Firestone High School – Akron, OH – To Be Announced ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ON THE CALENDAR Wed.-Fri. – 11/19-11/21 – HIGH SCHOOL – Practice – West Holmes High School Wrestling Room – 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wed.-Fri. – 11/19-11/21 – MIDDLE SCHOOL – Practice – West Holmes Middle School Wrestling Room – 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thurs. – 11/20 – ELEMENTARY – ‘Attack Team’ Practice – West Holmes Middle School Wrestling Room – 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sun. – 11/23 – HIGH SCHOOL/MIDDLE SCHOOL/ELEMENTARY – Open Mats – West Holmes High School Wrestling Room – 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mon.– 11/24 – HIGH SCHOOL – Practice – West Holmes High School Wrestling Room – 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mon.-Wed. – 11/24/11/26 – MIDDLE SCHOOL – Practice – West Holmes Middle School Wrestling Room – 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon. – 11/24 – ELEMENTARY – ‘Attack Team’ Practice – West Holmes Middle School Wrestling Room – 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tues. – 11/25 – HIGH SCHOOL – Hydration and Body Fat Testing/Weight Certification – West Holmes High School Wrestling Room – 3:00 p.m. Wed. – 11/26 – HIGH SCHOOL – Practice – West Holmes High School Wrestling Room – 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thurs. – 11/27 – HIGH SCHOOL/MIDDLE SCHOOL/ELEMENTARY – No Practice/Thanksgiving Fri. – 11/28 – HIGH SCHOOL – Practice – West Holmes High School Wrestling Room – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon Fri. – 11/28 - MIDDLE SCHOOL – No Practice Sat. – 11/29 – HIGH SCHOOL – Preview Scrimmage – Indian Valley High School – Gnadenhutten, OH – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon Sun. – 11/30 – HIGH SCHOOL/MIDDLE SCHOOL/ELEMENTARY – Open Mats – West Holmes High School Wrestling Room – 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mon. – 12/1 – HIGH SCHOOL – Practice – West Holmes High School Wrestling Room – To Be Announced Mon. – 12/1 – MIDDLE SCHOOL – Practice – West Holmes Middle School Wrestling Room – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon Mon. – 12/1 – ELEMENTARY – ‘Attack Team’ Practice – West Holmes Middle School Wrestling Room – 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tues.-Fri. – 12/2-12/5 - HIGH SCHOOL – Practice – West Holmes High School Wrestling Room – 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tues.-Fri. – 12/2-12/5 – MIDDLE SCHOOL – Practice – West Holmes Middle School Wrestling Room – 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thurs. – 12/4 – ELEMENTARY – ‘Attack Team’ Practice – West Holmes Middle School Wrestling Room – 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sat. – 12/6 – HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY – ‘Bobcats Invitational Tournament’ – Cambridge High School – Cambridge, OH – 9:00 a.m. Sat. – 12/6 – HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR VARSITY – ‘Meat and Potatoes Invitational Tournament’ – Northmor High School – Galion, OH – 10:00 a.m. Sun. – 12/7 – HIGH SCHOOL/MIDDLE SCHOOL/ELEMENTARY – Open Mats – West Holmes High School Wrestling Room – 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mon.-Tues. – 12/8-12/9 - HIGH SCHOOL –Practice – West Holmes High School Wrestling Room – 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mon.-Fri. – 12/8-12/12 - MIDDLE SCHOOL – Practice – West Holmes Middle School Wrestling Room – 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon. – 12/8 – ELEMENTARY – ‘Attack Team Practice’ – West Holmes Middle School Wrestling Room – 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wed. – 12/10 – HIGH SCHOOL – ‘Backyard Brawl – Northwestern and Waynedale Triangular – West Holmes High School – 6:00 p.m. Thurs. – 12/11 – HIGH SCHOOL – Practice – West Holmes High School Wrestling Room – 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thurs. – 12/11 – ELEMENTARY – ‘Attack Team Practice’ – West Holmes Middle School Wrestling Room – 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. th Fri.-Sat. – 12/12-12/13 – HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY – ‘44 Annual Wayne Invitational Tournament’ – Smithville High School – Smithville, OH – 4:30 p.m./11:00 a.m. Fri. – 12/12 – HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR VARSITY – Practice – West Holmes High School Wrestling Room – 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sat. – 12/13 – HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR VARSITY – ‘Olmsted Falls Kiwanis JV Duals Tournament’ – Olmsted Falls High School – Olmsted Falls, OH – 9:00 a.m. Sun. – 12/14 – ELEMENTARY – ‘O.Y.W.A. Mid-Ohio Division Duals versus Ashland and Smithville – Smithville High School – Smithville, OH – 11:30 a.m./1:30 p.m. Sun. – 12/14 – HIGH SCHOOL/MIDDLE SCHOOL/ELEMENTARY – Open Mats – West Holmes High School Wrestling Room – 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// WEST HOLMES WRESTLING ‘HONORS LIST’ STATE TOURNAMENT PLACERS (18) Mike Chapman (4th – 1997)*, Bill Miller (4th – 1990), Jimmy Dixon (4th – 1997), Trent White (3rd – 1999), Alex Baker (5th – 2000), Chris Hart (5th – 2000), Clif Hummel (3rd - 2000); Clint Carmony (2nd - 2001); Clint Sponseller (6th - 2003, 3rd - 2004)**; Scott Vaughn (6th - 2003, 2nd - 2004)**; George Kerr (5th - 2004); Colt Sponseller (1st - 2005, 2006, 2007)sc/sc2/sc3/***; Colton Collett (4th - 2006, 3rd - 2007); Tyler Hawkins (8th - 2007, 1st - 2008); Max Rohskopf (7th – 2011, 3rd – 2012, 3rd – 2013), Justin Stitzlein (6th – 2012), Marshall nd Overholt (6th – 2012), Cole Woods (2 – 2014) LEGEND: * = First state placer ** = First two-time state placer *** = First three-time state placer sc = First state champion sc2 = First two-time state champion sc3 = First three-time state champion STATE TOURNAMENT QUALIFERS (53) Blair Smith (1971)*; Ted Morris (1974); Eric Strouse (1974); Louis Pahoundis (1974, 1975, 1976)**/***; Jim Dixon ((1975, 1976); Dan Mathie (1976); Aaron Strouse (1978); Todd Kamer (1979); Lonnie Mackey (1980); Tom Uhl (1980, 1981); Tom Eastep (1981); Forrest Messner (1982, 1983, 1984); Gary Lehr (1984); Jeff Alexander (1984, 1985, 1986); Jason Weigand (1986); Brad Welsh (1986); Mike Chapman (1986, 1987); Wayne Heller (1986, 1987); Bill Miller (1989, 1990); Joe Alexander (1991); Jason Franks (1992); Wayne Johnson (1993, 1994); Jimmy Dixon (1994, 1997); Zack Baker (1997); Don Sours (1997); Trent White (1997, 1998, 1999); Chris Hart (1998, 2000); Alex Baker (1999, 2000); Clif Hummel (1999, 2000); Nate Manges (2000); Clint Carmony (2001); Zach Kerr (2001); Clint Sponseller (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004)****; Delbert Dixon (2002); Steve Goans (2002); Scott Vaughn (2002, 2003, 2004); George Kerr (2004); Colt Sponseller (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007); Tim McClintock (2005); Tyler Hoover (2005, 2006, 2007); Marc Akam (2006, 2007); Colton Collett (2006, 2007); Derek McCluggage (2006, 2007); Tyler Hawkins (2007, 2008); Trey Jacobs (2007, 2009); Robert VanSickle (2008); Martin Overholt (2009); Max Rohskopf (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013); Justin Stitzlein (2010, 2011, 2012); Zach Hendershott (2011); Drew Jolley (2011); Marshall Overholt (2012), Cole Woods (2013, 2014) LEGEND: * = First state qualifier **/*** = First two-time and First three-time state qualifier **** = First four-time state qualifier 'WALL OF FAME' INDUCTEES (23) Jeff Alexander - Class of 1986 (W); Mike Chapman - Class of 1987 (W); Bret Curren - Class of 1976 (VC); Todd Day - Assistant Coach 1979-2008 (C); Jim Dixon - Class of 1976 (W); Jimmy Dixon - Class of 1997 (W); Chris Hart – Class of 2000 (W); Wayne Heller - Class of 1987 (W); Tyler Hoover – Class of 2008 (W); Clif Hummel – Class of 2000 (W); Wayne Johnson - Class of 1994 (W); George Kerr – Class of 2004 (W): Forrest Messner Class of 1984 (W); Bill Miller - Class of 1990 (W); Louis Pahoundis - Class of 1976 (W); Lindy Rogers - Head Coach 1980-1991 (C); Blair Smith - Class of 1971 (W); Clint Sponseller - Class of 2004 (W); Randy Sponseller Class of 1973 (W/C); Tom Uhl - Class of 1981 (W); Scott Vaughn - Class of 2004 (W); Jason Weigand - Class of 1986 (W); Trent White - Class of 1999 (W) LEGEND: (W) = Wrestler (VC) = Volunteer Contributor (C) = Coach (C/W) = Coach/Wrestler TEAM RECORDS O.H.S.A.A. State Championship Tournament Top 10 Finishes: 7th - 2004, 8th - 2000, 10th – 2006 O.H.S.A.A. Sectional Tournament Championships: 1976 (Coach Bill Rentz); 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009 (Coach Jeff Woods) O.H.S.A.A. Sectional Tournament Runner-ups: 1983, 1984, 1990, 1991 (Coach Lindy Rogers); 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2006, 2011 (Coach Jeff Woods) O.H.S.A.A. District Tournament Runner-ups: 1986 (Coach Lindy Rogers); 1999, 2000, 2004 (Coach Jeff Woods) O.H.S.A.A. State Team Duals Championship Tournament Appearances: 1998, 2007 (Coach Jeff Woods) Ohio Cardinal Conference Championships: 2004, 2007 (Coach Jeff Woods) Mohican Area Conference Championships: 1990, 1991 (Coach Lindy Rogers); 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2003 (Coach Jeff Woods) West Holmes/Marine Corp Classic Invitational Tournament Champions: 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2011, 2012 (Coach Jeff Woods) Tri-West Invitational Tournament Champions: 1983, 1990, 1991 (Coach Lindy Rogers); 1996, 1997, 1998 (Coach Jeff Woods) Most Team Tournament Championships In A Season: 4 - 1999 (Coach Jeff Woods) Most Individual Tournament Champions In A Season: 24 - 1997 (Coach Jeff Woods) Most Team Points Scored In A Tournament: 265.5 pts. - 2011 West Holmes/Marine Corp Classic Invitational Tournament (Coach Jeff Woods) Best Team Dual Meet Record: 11 and 0 - 2006 (Coach Jeff Woods) Most Team Takedowns In A Season: 920 - 2006 (Coach Jeff Woods) Most Team Escapes In A Season: 416 - 1999 (Coach Jeff Woods) Most Team Pins In A Season: 171 - 2000 (Coach Jeff Woods) Most Team Wins In A Season: 341 - 2006 (Coach Jeff Woods) INDIVIDUAL RECORDS Highest Finish In State Tournament: Colt Sponseller (1st - 2005, 2006, 2007); Tyler Hawkins (1st - 2008) First Four-Time State Tournament Qualifier: Clint Sponseller (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004) National Recognition: Blair Smith (1971 - ranked 38th in the nation by Amateur Wrestling News); Colt Sponseller (2006 - ranked 6th in the nation by Amateur Wrestling News) National High School Champion: Colt Sponseller (2006 -160 lbs., 2007 - 160 lbs.) Best Win-Loss Record In A Season: Colt Sponseller, 49 - 0 (1.000%, 2007) Best Overall Career Record: Colt Sponseller, 156 - 13 (92.3%, 2004 - 2007) Most Career Wins: Colt Sponseller - 156 (2004 - 2007) Most Pins In A Season: Colt Sponseller - 36 (2007) Quickest Pin: Kyle Curren - 5 seconds (1978) Most Dual Meet Points Scored In A Season: Jim Dixon - 154 (1976) Most Takedowns In A Season: Colt Sponseller - 219 (2007) Most Reversals In A Season: Mike Chapman - 33 (1986) Most Technical Falls In A Season: Jeff Alexander - 16 (1986) Most Near Fall Points In A Season: Justin Stitzlein - 191 (2011) Most Escapes In A Season: Jac Neville - 57 (1999) Most Points Scored In A Single Match: Alex Baker - 33 (2000) National College Tournament Qualifiers: Will O'Donnell (1988 - Defiance College, NCAA DIII); Wayne Heller (1991 - Muskingum College, NCAA DIII); Jason Weigand (1994 – 1996 Mount Union College, NCAA DIII 275 lbs); Clint Carmony (2005 – Ashland University, NCAA DII); Scott Vaughn (2005 – Campbellsville College, NAIA); Colt Sponseller (2009 - 2011 – The Ohio State University, NCAA DI) National College Tournament Placers: Jason Weigand (1994 – Mount Union College - 'All - American' 4th at NCAA DIII 275 lbs., 1995 - Mount Union College - 'All - American' 5th at NCAA DIII 275 lbs., 1996 - Mount Union College - 'All - American' 8th at NCAA DIII 275 lbs.); Clint Carmony (2005 – Ashland University - ‘All-American’ 3rd at NCAA DII 184 lbs.); Scott Vaughn (2005 – Campbellsville College - 'All American' 6th at NAIA 165 lbs.); Colt Sponseller (2011 – The Ohio State University - 'All-American' 4th at NCAA DI 165 lbs.) Team USA Freestyle National Placers: Colt Sponseller (2010 & 2011 Champion – 74 kg./163 lbs. Men’s University National Championships) Team USA Freestyle World Team Qualifiers: Colt Sponseller (2012 Champion – 74 kg./163 lbs. Men’s University World Team Trials) Team USA Freestyle World Team Placers: Colt Sponseller (2012 Bronze Medalist – 74 kg./163 lbs. Men’s University World Championships) WEST HOLMES WRESTLING YEAR BY YEAR DUAL MEET RECORDS (1964/1965 – 2013/2014) 1964 – 1965: 4 – 8, Coach Ken Thrasher Coach Jeff Woods 1965 – 1966: 4 – 8, Coach Ken Thrasher Coach Jeff Woods 1966 – 1967: 7 – 4, Coach Ken Thrasher Coach Jeff Woods 1967 – 1968: 7 – 2 – 1, Coach Ken Thrasher Coach Jeff Woods 1968 – 1969: 7 – 4, Coach Charles Getz Jeff Woods 1969 – 1970: 5 – 5, Coach Bill Rentz Jeff Woods 1970 – 1971: 5 – 4, Coach Bill Rentz Jeff Woods 1971 – 1972: 6 – 5, Coach Bill Rentz Jeff Woods 1972 – 1973: 7 – 4, Coach Bill Rentz Jeff Woods 1973 – 1974: 7 – 4, Coach Bill Rentz Jeff Woods 1974 – 1975: 5 – 2 – 2, Coach Bill Rentz Jeff Woods 1975 – 1976: 4 – 7, Coach Bill Rentz Jeff Woods 1976 – 1977: 4 – 7, Coach Bill Rentz Jeff Woods 1977 – 1978: 3 – 7, Coach Bill Rentz Jeff Woods 1978 – 1979: 6 – 6, Coach Bill Rentz 1991 – 1992: 3 – 4 – 1, 1992 – 1993: 4 – 3, 1993 – 1994: 3 – 2, 1994 – 1995: 5 – 1, 1995 – 1996: 5 – 1, Coach 1996 – 1997: 4 – 1, Coach 1997 – 1998: 5 – 1, Coach 1998 – 1999: 5 – 2, Coach 1999 – 2000: 9 – 1, Coach 2000 – 2001: 3 – 2, Coach 2001 – 2002: 3 – 2, Coach 2002 – 2003: 2 – 2, Coach 2003 – 2004: 6 – 2, Coach 2004 – 2005: 5 – 2, Coach 2005 – 2006: 8 – 0, Coach Jeff Woods 1979 – 1980: 7 – 6, Coach Bill Rentz Coach Jeff Woods 1980 – 1981: 6 – 6, Coach Lindy Rogers Jeff Woods 1981 – 1982: 3 – 7, Coach Lindy Rogers Jeff Woods 1982 – 1983: 6 – 2, Coach Lindy Rogers Jeff Woods 1983 – 1984: 4 – 2, Coach Lindy Rogers Jeff Woods 1984 – 1985: 4 – 3 – 1, Coach Lindy Rogers Coach Jeff Woods 1985 – 1986: 1 – 5, Coach Lindy Rogers Jeff Woods 1986 – 1987: 7 – 5, Coach Lindy Rogers Jeff Woods 1987 – 1988: 3 – 6, Coach Lindy Rogers 1988 – 1989: 5 – 4, Coach Lindy Rogers 1989 – 1990: 8 – 1, Coach Lindy Rogers 1990 – 1991: 9 – 1, Coach Lindy Rogers 275 – 169 – 4, .614% 2006 – 2007: 14 – 2, 2007 – 2008: 6 – 1, Coach 2008 – 2009: 7 – 1, Coach 2009 – 2010: 3 – 2, Coach 2010 – 2011: 7 – 0, Coach 2011 – 2012: 5 – 2, 2012 – 2013: 5 – 3, Coach 2013 – 2014: 8 – 7, Coach 1964/1965 – 2013/2014: WEST HOLMES WRESTLING COACHES CAREER DUAL MEET RECORDS (1964/1965 – 2013/2014) 1964/1965 – 1967/1968: Coach Ken Thrasher (4 years), 22 – 22 – 1, .488% 1968/1969: Coach Charles Getz (1 year), 7 – 4, .636% 1969/1970 – 1979/1980: Coach Bill Rentz (11 years), 59 – 57 – 2, .500% 1980/1981 – 1990/1991: Coach Lindy Rogers (11 years), 62 – 42 – 1, .591% 1991/1992 – Present: Coach Jeff Woods (23 years), 125 – 44 – 1, .735%
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