A number of high school wrestlers from the area will put it all on the line when they head to the state wrestling tournament this weekend in Columbus. 

Garaway leads the area with five qualifiers in the Division III contest, while Claymont, Indian Valley, Tusky Valley and West Holmes have three each. 

Wrestling kicks off at the Schottenstein Center Friday at 1 with the preliminaries and a consolation round. 

The championship quarterfinals and consolation matches continue Saturday at 9:30 with the semifinals starting at 5:30. 

Consolation semifinals and finals will be held Sunday, starting at 9:30 with championships beginning at 5 p.m. 

Here’s a look at wrestlers from the Tuscarawas County area: 

Boys’ Division II 

Carrollton: Sawyer Broadwater (106), *Cael Lowdermilk (113). 

Claymont: Nile Abbuhl (126), DreVonn Searcy (138), Kamden Stout (150).

Indian Valley: Brodie Raymond (106), Bronko Braun (113), *Jaxon Burcher (215).

West Holmes: Peyton Martin (120), *Louden Dixon (150), Camden McCluggage (190).

Boys’ Division III 

Fairless: *Collin Sullivan (285). 

Garaway: Lukas Miller (106), *Braylon Books (138), Mitchell Tetreault (144), *Colton Domer (157), Matt Frey (165). 

Harrison Central: *Knox McKibben (215). 

Malvern: Tyson Clear (165). 

Sandy Valley: Owen Simpson (120). 

Tusky Valley: Tyler Wiseman (150), Kyler Postlethwait (157), Ben Congdon (285).

Girls

Carrollton: *Riley Alborn (190). 

New Philadelphia: Isabella Ramirez (190). 

Sandy Valley: Madison Vickers (135). 

Tusky Valley: Sara Whitlach (100), Tori Wilson (145). 

*Denotes district champion. 

NOTES: 

• Massillon Perry was the only school to qualify all 14 wrestlers to the state tournament. The Panthers had nine district champions in winning the Division I district at North Canton Hoover. 
• Also in Division I, St. Edward is right behind with 13 state qualifiers, while Perrysburg has 12. 
• In Division III, St. Paris Graham leads the field with 12 qualifiers. Wauseon leads Division II with seven qualifiers, while Bishop Watterson and Steubenville have six each. 
• Olentangy Orange leads the girls’ division with seven state qualifiers. PLACERS

 

Here is a list of area state placers through the years: 

AFTER 2024 TOURNAMENT 

***7th/8th places added in 2005 

*** No tournament held in 2020 

CADIZ 

Reed Case, 1st, 1986 

Reed Case, 1st, 1989 

Brad Giffin, 1st, 1987 

Todd Atkins, 2nd, 1985

Reed Case, 2nd, 1988 

Paul Coffland, 2nd, 1984 Joel Davia, 2nd, 1977 

Joel Davia, 2nd, 1978 

Wade Gibson, 2nd, 1987 Brad Giffin, 2nd, 1986 

Richie Heavilin, 2nd, 1987 Don Jones, 2nd, 1990 

Richard McKinney, 2nd, 1982 Bob Stamm, 2nd, 1985 Lee Tipton, 2nd, 1991 

Mike Brook, 3rd, 1982 Lucas Sedgmer, 3rd, 1999 Lucas Sedgmer, 3rd, 1998 Lucas Sedgmer, 3rd, 1997 Terry Carter, 3rd, 1982 Reed Case, 3rd, 1987 

Paul Coffland, 3rd, 1987 Randy Davia, 3rd, 1976 Wade Gibson, 3rd, 1988 

Richie Heavilin, 3rd, 1988 Chris McKeever, 3rd, 1992 Tod Miller, 3rd, 1987 

David Nameth, 3rd, 1992 Kelly Rapp, 3rd, 1999 

Dustin Corder, 4th, 1997 Todd Atkins, 4th, 1986 David Barr, 4th, 1982 

Fred Bozicevic, 4th, 1987 Mike Brooks, 4th, 1980 Paul Carter, 4th, 1977 

Matt Hennis, 4th, 1994 Mike Johnson, 4th, 1986 Kevin Ornouski, 4th, 1982 Jim Rocchi, 4th, 1991 

Lee Tipton, 4th, 1992 

Mike Brooks, 5th, 1981 Ryan Coffman, 5th, 1999 Brad Bryant, 6th, 1997

Terry Carter, 6th, 1983 Drew Case, 6th, 1992 

Randy Davia, 6th, 1975 Jon Jones, 6th, 1989 

* * * 

CARROLLTON 

Ben Pasiuk, 1st, 2019 

Aidan Pasiuk, 1st, 2017 Kail Snair, 2nd, 2024 

Ben Pasiuk, 2nd, 2018 Ben Pasiuk, 2nd, 2017 Ben Pasiuk, 2nd, 2016 Aidan Pasiuk, 2nd, 2016 

Tyler Dodd, 2nd, 2015 

Joey Miller, 2nd, 2013 

Brian Mackintosh, 2nd, 1994 Craig Phillips, 2nd, 1988 Matt Plunket, 2nd, 1989 Bryan Shaw, 2nd, 1984 Rick Tschantz, 2nd, 1972 Brandon Daniels, 3rd, 2019 Justin Shaw, 3rd, 2018 Kevin Malone, 3rd, 2010 John Kempthorne, 3rd, 1968 Lee Newbold, 3rd, 1968 Thad Shandel, 3rd, 1972 Josh Carman, 4th, 2024 Josh Carman, 4th, 2021 Aidan Pasiuk, 4th, 2015 Matt Plunket, 4th, 1988 Dave Rohrbaugh, 4th, 1972 Tony Mizer, 4th, 2005 Ryan Pape, 4th, 2004 

Jeff Fox, 4th, 1975 

Landon Jenkins, 5th, 2024 Josh Carman, 5th, 2023 Brandon Daniels, 5th, 2018 Adam Shaw, 5th, 2017 Justin Shaw, 5th, 2017

Jeff Fox, 5th, 1974 

Jamie Reed, 5th, 1974 Levi Pidgeon, 6th, 2024 Landon Jenkins, 6th, 2023 Josh Carman, 6th, 2022 Alex Poole, 6th, 2012 

Joey Miller, 6th, 2011 

Matt Sprague, 6th, 1988 Jordan Burkhart, 6th, 2008 Joey Miller, 7th, 2010 

Jordan Burkhart, 7th, 2009 Cody Rector, 8th, 2008 * * * 

CLAYMONT 

Tyler Warner, 1st, 2013 Tyler Warner, 1st, 2014 Tyler Warner, 1st, 2015 Dustin Warner, 1st, 2014 

Zach Garbrandt, 1st, 2009 Josh Jackson, 1st, 2009 Cody Garbrandt, 1st, 2007 Elliott Peters, 1st, 2000 Ryin McDaniel, 1st, 1992 Matt Peters, 1st, 1985 Ashton Eyler, 2nd, 2018 Lane Peters, 2nd, 2016 Scott Peters, 2nd, 1983 Craig Shaw, 2nd, 1992 Garrett Harding, 2nd, 2014 Cody Burcher, 2nd, 2012 Cody Burcher, 2nd, 2011 Cody Garbrandt, 2nd, 2008 Jeff Grove, 2nd, 2000 Kayne Toukonen, 2nd, 1997 Chuck Grandison, 2nd, 1986 Scott McDaniel, 2nd, 1992 Ashton Eyler, 3rd, 2017 Tyler Reichman, 3rd, 2016 Cody Burcher, 3rd, 2013

Dustin Warner, 3rd, 2013 Luke Langdon, 3rd, 2012 Luke Langdon, 3rd, 2012 

Luke Langdon, 3rd, 2009 Sky Abbuhl, 3rd, 1997 

Ron Dague, 3rd, 1983 

Tyler Reichman, 3rd, 2004 Terry Jackson, 3rd, 2003 Brian Maxwell, 3rd, 1981 Elliott Peters, 3rd, 1999 Kurtt Peters, 3rd, 1993 Kurtt Peters, 3rd, 1994 Ray Starkey, 3rd, 1987 Wyatt Shaw, 4th, 2023 Kole Aubiel, 4th, 2019 

Maxx Peters, 4th, 2018 Lyle Clark, 4th, 2018 

Cody Burcher, 4th, 2014 Colt Crall, 4th, 2014 

Caden Herron, 4th, 2014 Luke Langdon, 4th, 2011 Luke Langdon, 4th, 2010 

Jeremy Regula, 4th, 2008 Wayne Garabrandt, 4th, 2007 Zach Garbrandt, 4th, 2007 Kyle Henry, 4th, 2006 

Terry Jackson, 4th, 2004 Jeff Abel, 4th, 1993 

Rick Henderson, 4th, 1978 Terry Jackson, 4th, 2002 Jason Jones, 4th, 1991 

Steve McDaniel, 4th, 1977 Scott Peters, 4th, 1982 Tyler Reichman, 4th, 2002 Tyler Reichman, 4th, 2003 Scott Shaw, 4th, 1993 

Bob Starkey, 4th, 1984 Ray Starkey, 4th, 1986 T.C. Cottrell, 4th, 2001

Kayne Toukonen, 4th, 1999 Tommy Williams, 4th, 1999 Chandler Golec, 5th, 2016 Lane Peters, 5th, 2015 Kollin Clark, 5th, 2014 Kyle Warner, 5th, 2012 Kyle Warner, 5th, 2011 Kyle Warner, 5th, 2010 Kyle Warner, 5th, 2009 Mark Ditcher, 5th, 1978 Mark Ditcher, 5th, 1980 Jason Freeman, 5th, 1994 Jason Freeman, 5th, 1995 Lucas Grove, 5th, 2003 Ryin McDaniel, 5th, 1991 Matt Peters, 5th, 1984 Daniel McGarr, 6th, 2024 Ashton Eyler, 6th, 2016 Lane Peters, 6th, 2014 Chris Akers, 6th, 1997 Ryan Armstrong, 6th, 1995 Chuck Grandison, 6th, 1987 Graig Haver, 6th, 1979 Kirk Henry, 6th, 1991 Todd Marsh, 6th, 2003 Brett Peters, 6th, 1988 Elliott Peters, 6th, 1998 Tyler Reichman, 6th, 2001 Rob Somers, 6th, 1985 Drew Avery, 7th, 2013 Dakota Bunting, 8th, 2017 Trent Johnson, 8th, 2012 Zach Garbrandt, 8th, 2008 * * * 

COSHOCTON 

Lucian Brink, 1st, 2019 Brian Baughman, 1st, 1994 Lucian Brink, 2nd, 2018 Sean Collins, 2nd, 2008

Dom Johns, 3rd, 2015 Brian Baughman, 3rd, 1995 Wade Corder, 3rd, 1978 Tim Howell, 4th, 1983 Jacob Bresciani, 5th, 2011 Fred Bullens, 6th, 1974 Hubert Cushman, 6th, 1974 Austin Guthrie, 7th, 2018 Dom Johns, 7th, 2014 Jacob Bresciani, 7th, 2012 Seth Nolan, 8th, 2008 Sean Collins, 8th, 2007 * * * 

DOVER 

Keith Johnson, 3rd, 2011 Adam Donehue, 3rd, 1997 Matt Taylor, 3rd, 1996 James Black, 4th, 1980 Scott Condo, 4th, 1971 Troy Huff, 4th, 1992 

Brandon Kiser, 5th, 2022 Brogan Endres, 5th, 2012 Adam Donehue, 5th, 1996 Mike Gordon, 5th, 1999 Tom Kuemerie, 5th, 1971 Andrew Murphy, 6th, 2017 Andrew Murphy, 8th, 2016 Zach Moser, 6th, 2004 Bob Gudridge, 6th, 1969 Troy Huff, 6th, 1991 

Nelson Russell, 6th, 1994 Keith Johnson, 7th, 2010 Zach Kimble, 7th, 2005 Andrew Murphy, 8th, 2016 Shaun Yackey, 8th, 2005 * * * 

FAIRLESS 

Max Kirby, 2nd, 2022 Kyle Huss, 2nd, 2004

Bill Gaut, 2nd, 1979 

Larry Middaugh, 2nd, 1986 Beau Wenger, 3rd, 2009 Ryan Bowers, 4th, 2004 Nick Shephard, 5th, 2018 Tom Beck, 5th, 1981 

Mike Bruni, 5th, 1985 

Max Kirby, 6th, 2021 

Ben Gray, 6th, 2000 

Jared Shockey, 8th, 2008 * * * 

GARAWAY 

Kyle Miller, 2nd, 2022 Ben Sexton, 4th, 2013 

Ben Sexton, 6th, 2014 

Cody Hershberger, 6th, 2005 Clayton Downs, 8th, 2024 Danny Richards, 8th, 2011 Tristan Gerber, 8th, 2010 * * * 

HARRISON CENTRAL

Lucas Thomas, 2nd, 2024 Landen Thomas, 2nd, 2024 Lucas Thomas, 2nd, 2023 Tony Carothers, 2nd, 2003 Jesse Emery, 3rd, 2003 Landon Thomas, 5th, 2023 Jesse Emery, 5th, 2004 Lucas Thomas, 6th, 2022 John Eckroth, 6th, 2010 Rob Eddy, 6th, 2009 

Ian Howell, 6th, 2009 Tony Carothers, 6th, 2002 Nic Rossiter, 6th, 2001 John Eckroth, 7th, 2009 Nick Risdon, 7th, 2008 Jake Mallernee, 8th, 2009 Brad Brooks, 8th, 2005 * * *

INDIAN VALLEY 

Leroy Steagull, 2nd, 2024 Joey Ellwood, 2nd, 2004 Darran Warner, 3rd, 2011 Jaxon Burcher, 4th, 2024 Darran Warner, 4th, 2012 

Brady O’Connor, 6th, 2019 Brady O’Connor,6th, 2018 Dusty Braun, 6th, 2001 Remmington Myers, 7th, 2023 Leroy Steagall, 8th, 2023 Quake Beatty, 8th, 2023 Adam Lenhoff, 8th, 2019 Dalton Burcher, 8th, 2016 * * * 

MALVERN 

Tyson Clear, 4th, 2024 

Tyson Clear, 4th, 2023 

Jerry Wilhelm, 4th, 1976 Ryan Lane, 5th, 1994 

Zach Babiczuk, 7th, 2024 * * * 

NEW PHILADELPHIA Jeremy Myers, 2nd, 1996 Jeff Farrow, 2nd, 1984 

Mark Litts, 2nd, 1981 

Brian Lowery, 2nd, 1989 Jason Rauch, 3rd, 1996 Cory Swinderman, 4th, 2006 Chris Ricklic, 4th, 1991 

Mike Chamberlain, 5th, 1988 Joe Streb, 5th, 1970 

Joe Kuhn, 6th, 2002 

Charlie Gibbs, 7th, 2022 Mark Sexton, 7th, 2005 * * * 

NEWCOMERSTOWN 

D.J. Grewell, 1st, 2001 

D.J. Grewell, 1st, 2000

Logan Hursey, 2nd, 2021 Chad Durben, 2nd, 1996 Jeff McIntire, 3rd, 2004 

Shannon Bennington, 3rd, 2003 Brad Nolan, 3rd, 1979 

Gary Scarbrough, 3rd, 1979 Logan Hursey, 4th, 2019 Gene Moore, 4th, 2002 

Rick Wright, 4th, 1978 

Gavin Weaver, 5th, 2019 Gavin Weaver, 5th, 2018 Logan Hursey, 6th, 2018 * * * 

SANDY VALLEY 

Francesco Borsellino, 1st, 2017 Sam Groff, 2nd, 2013 

Lance Navarra, 2nd, 2004 Dwayne Dauski, 2nd, 2001 Cameron Blair, 3rd, 2021 Sam Groff, 3rd, 2012 

Doug Duff, 3rd, 1996 

Wyatt Moyer, 5th, 2021 

Francesco Borsellino, 5th, 2016 Kris Trent, 5th, 1996 

Ryan Moyer, 5th, 1994 

Wyatt Moyer, 7th, 2022 

Evan Natale, 7th, 2024 

Parker Cole, 7th, 2011 

Joe Newman, 8th, 2014 

* * * 

RIDGEWOOD 

Justin Brierley, 2nd, 1999 Colton Bethel, 5th, 2017 

Kelly Barthalow, 5th, 2008 * * * 

RIVER VIEW 

Sam Mitchell, 3rd, 2018 

Brett Mellor, 3rd, 2009 

Chad Cunningham, 3rd, 1991

Chris Lauvray, 3rd, 1995 Brodie Scherer, 4th, 2011 Devin Klein, 4th, 2006 Sam Mitchell, 6th, 2017 Zip Zimmer, 6th, 2006 Deryl Ames, 6th, 1994 Chuck O’Bryon, 6th, 1988 Cruz Mobley, 7th, 2023 Brendan Scherer, 7th, 2014 Brendan Scherer, 8th, 2015 Brodie Scherer, 8th, 2010 Joshua Kempf, 8th, 2014 Zip Zimmer, 8th, 2007 * * * 

TUSKY VALLEY 

T.J. Wilson, 4th, 2024 Dylan Congdon, 6th, 2024 Codie Milhone, 6th, 2012 Eric Lee, 6th, 2003 

Kurtis Whitling, 6th, 1998 T.J. Wilson, 8th, 2023 * * * 

WEST HOLMES 

Tyler Hawkins, 1st, 2008 Colt Sponseller, 1st, 2007 Colt Sponseller, 1st, 2006 Colt Sponseller, 1st, 2005 Mason Taylor, 2nd, 2023 Mason Taylor, 2nd, 2022 Cael Woods, 2nd, 2019 

Cole Woods, 2nd, 2014 Scott Vaughn, 2nd, 2004 Clint Carmony, 2nd, 2001 Elisha Baldridge, 3rd, 2023 Cael Woods, 3rd, 2018 Max Rohskopf, 3rd, 2012 Max Rohskopf, 3rd, 2013 Colton Collett, 3rd, 2007 Clint Sponseller, 3rd, 2004

Clif Hummel, 3rd, 2000 Trent White, 3rd, 1999 Tyler Masters, 4th, 2019 Colton Collett, 4th, 2006 Jim Dixon, 4th, 1997 

Mike Chapman, 4th, 1987 Bill Miller, 4th, 1990 

Louden Dixonn, 5th, 2024 George Kerr, 5th, 2004 Alex Baker, 5th, 2000 Chris Hart, 5th, 2000 Tyler Masters, 6th, 2018 Marshall Overholt, 6th, 2012 Justin Stitzlein, 6th, 2012 Clint Sponseller, 6th, 2003 Scott Vaughn, 6th, 2003 Brady Smith, 7th, 2022 Max Rohskopf, 7th, 2011 Dylan Strouse, 8th, 2022 Tucker Kaufman, 8th, 2022 Mason Taylor, 8th, 2021 Cael Woods, 8th, 2017 Cole Woods, 8th, 2015 Tyler Hawkins, 8th, 2007 

GIRLS 

TUSKY VALLEY 

Tori Wilson, 3rd, 2024