Wrestler of the year — Steele Boysel, Ben Logan
A senior, Boysel was the most consistent area wrestler and had a perfect run in the final month of the season to earn Examiner wrestler of the year honors. Won a Central Buckeye Conference title and earned sectional and district championships in Division III. Helped lead Ben Logan to an OHSAA Division III state dual finals appearance. Boasted an impressive 47-3 record.
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KADE THOMAS
BEN LOGAN
A freshman, Thomas had an immediate impact at the lighter weights this winter … Placed third at the Central Buckeye Conference tourney … Was fourth at the sectional meet and won a match at the district tournament … Finished with a 22-21 record.
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OWEN O’BRIEN
BEN LOGAN
A freshman, O’Brien made a name for himself in his first season … Took runner-up at the Central Buckeye Conference meet … Finished third at the sectional tournament … Was one win away from placing at the district meet … Built a 34-11 record.
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JAYDEN STURGELL
BEN LOGAN
A senior, Sturgell had a strong run to end his final campaign with the Raiders … Won a Central Buckeye Conference title … Placed second at the sectional meet and placed sixth at the district tournament … Compiled a 36-11 record.
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LEVI HUNTER
BEN LOGAN
A sophomore, Hunter had a strong finish to his season … Placed fourth at the sectional tournament … Finished one win shy of placing at the district meet … Wrapped up the season with a 25-18 record.
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NATE CUMMINS
INDIAN LAKE
A junior, Cummins was making big strides until an injury ended his season … Placed sixth at the Tri-State Border War in Defiance … Earned special mention Greater Miami Valley in Division III … Built a 23-8 record.
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IAN MAURICE
WL-SALEM
A junior, Maurice was a bright spot for the Tigers this season … Placed fourth at the Ohio Heritage Conference meet and sectional tournament … Won a match at the district level … Finished with a 23-19 record.
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JOEL ABBOTT
BEN LOGAN
A senior, Abbott captured his second consecutive state berth … Was runner-up at the Central Buckeye Conference meet and sectional tournament … Earned district runner-up honors … Ended the season with a 45-8 record.
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NOAH YOESTING
BHS
A senior, Yoesting caught fire at the right time for the Chieftains and finished the season as a state alternate … Placed fourth at the Central Buckeye Conference tournament … Finished third at the sectional tournament … Compiled a 35-14 record.
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HAYDEN PUMMEL
INDIAN LAKE
A junior, Pummel had another stellar campaign on the mat for the Lakers … Captured Central Buckeye Conference and sectional titles … Won his first district championship and earned 100 career wins in the process … Ended the season with a 35-4 record.
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LANE MEFFORD
INDIAN LAKE
A junior, Mefford bounced back this winter and gave a strong showing on the mat … Placed third at the Central Buckeye Conference tournament and sectional meet … Was unable to compete at the district tournament … Posted a 31-9 record.
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GARRETT GROSS
BHS
A senior, Gross capped an impressive senior year in dominating fashion … He won a Central Buckeye Conference title and claimed a sectional championship … Recorded 100 wins for his career … Became the fourth wrestler in program history to win a district title … Had an area best 25-1 record.
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MATTHEW CREAMER
BEN LOGAN
A sophomore, Creamer had a breakout season for the Raiders … Placed third at the Central Buckeye Conference meet and sectional tournament … Won a match at the district meet … Finished with a 14-22 record.
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CADMAN ROOSE
BEN LOGAN
A junior, Roose stepped up this season to earn a state berth … Was runner-up at the Central Buckeye Conference meet … Finished fourth at the sectional tournament … Came back to take second at the district meet … Compiled a 40-10 record.