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Big 10 Championships

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Ned Heminger
Ohio Wrestling Sport Page

I was fortunate to see the Big 10's this year.  My son went as well (Joel), who is 4, and while he saw some wrestling, he preferred the swimming pool at the hotel.  Actually he spent a majority of the quarterfinals sleeping on the floor and the semi's he entertained himself with a new game we brought with us.  Regardless, I was able to see some very good wrestling and had an enjoyable weekend with my son as well.

Ohio State finished a strong 4th at this year's event.  That is saying something when you consider the 3 teams ahead of them are ranked in the top 4 of the country.  It was great to see them qualify 9 to the national tournament this year, but more importantly seeing 4 wrestlers make it to the finals was even more of an accomplishment. 

OSU appeared to have hit a peak at the national duals finishing 2nd and struggled since that weekend.  Fortunately they appeared to be back on top of their game at the Big 10's with solid performances from the entire team.  Rowland's win over No. 1 ranked Mocco of Iowa in the finals was the highlight of  weekend, but another significant win occurred in the quarterfinals with Ratliff defeating second seed Black of Wisconsin to make it to the semi's and ultimately the finals.  It has seemed that Ratliff has been wrestling a grueling schedule from the national duals through the end of the season.  If you look at his weight class, he has had to wrestle nearly everybody in the top 10 of the country and has taken his share of bumps doing it.  However against Black (ranked 4th in the country), Ratliff showed some of that dominant capability that he had at the high school ranks.  While the match ended close (partly because of some marginal calls by the referee) Ratliff showed that he was a step ahead of a quality wrestler at a major event.  We should be seeing some great things from Ratliff over the next couple of years.

It was interesting talking with some non Ohio Sate fans at the tournament.  There is a general recognition that Ohio State has become a team to take seriously and with the Ohio talent that they are now drawing will likely stay near the top.  I for one have enjoyed watching them this past season and look forward to next season.  I can only wish the team good luck as they head to the national tournament.  For 3 of those Buckeyes, that will be their last opportunity to wear the scarlet and gray (Preston, Sessley and Janson) all of whom have been major contributors to the program.

Tournaments/Matches Looking for Teams:

Tri-Valley H.S. Dual Tourn. (1/25/03)

Lakota West Tourn. (1/11/03)

Indian Hill Duals (12/6-7/02)

Indian Hill, DII school located in Cincinnati, is seeking one team for our Varsity Duals on 12/06/02 and 12/07/02. This will be a round robin format where each team will wrestle 8 duals. The returning teams include: Avon, Deer Park, Indian Hill, Middletown Madison, Midpark, Summit Country Day, Turpin and Wyoming. If interested please contact Eric Taylor by email at etaylor55@aol.com or by phone at 513-272-4630 or home 513-245-1428.

Springboro Tri (12/14/02)

Springboro High School is hosting a tri on Sat. December 14. If you are interested please email Tony Hogue: Thogue@springboro.k12.oh.us.

Dixie H.S. Tourn. (2/1/03)

Dixie High school will be hosting a 10 team Olympic pool tournament on Saturday, February 1, 2003. We are looking for a few more teams to fill out the tournament. Dixie is a Div. 3 school 10 miles west of Dayton. If you are interested please contact Chris Fogle, phone is 937-687-1366 or email chris_fogle@newlebanon.k12.oh.us

Ryle H.S. Tourn. (12/14/02)

1st Annual Raider Rumble. Ryle H.S. Looking for teams to fill 8-12 team duals December 14th, 2002 Contact Dave Barnes DB5258@aol.com or 859 647 0497

Sandusky St. Mary Duals (12/6-7/02)

At this time we are pursuing teams for the DIII Dual Competition for 2002. The event will be held December 6th and 7th at Sandusky St. Mary High School. Wrestling will begin at 4:30 PM. Each team will have five matches on Friday using six mats and five matches on Saturday using four mats. Saturday wrestling will begin at 10:00 AM. Teams will be seeded 1-12 based on the information provided on the application form. Each seed will have one team that they will not wrestle. Number one seed will not wrestle number 12, number two seed will not wrestle number 11 and so on. Each year we drop the bottom two teams and add two new teams in an effort to strengthen the level of competition. Last years field consisted of St .Mary Central Catholic (1st in state) Cincinnati Madeira (6th in state), Mohawk (9th in state), Elmwood (17th in state), Tinora (23rd in state), Seneca East, Western Reserve, W. Salem Northwestern, Lutheran West and Delphos St. John. The top five teams in each of the four districts will be sent an application to join the DIII Duals for the 2002 or 2003 season. If you are interested contact me at (W) 419-625-6288, (H) 419-627-9918,(C) 419-656-1622 or E-mail me (Jude Roth) at Roth1304@aol.com <mailto:Roth1304@aol.com>. I will send you an application.

KETTERING FAIRMONT NEEDS HOME DUAL(S) AND JV/FR EVENTS

Kettering Fairmont (DI near Dayton) is seeking a home dual or duals on any of the following dates:
      Friday 12/20/02
      Saturday 12/21/02
      Thursday 1/9/03
      Thursday 1/23/03
      Friday 1/24/03.
Preference are the January dates.  Any of these could potentially be made into a tri-meet if interested.  

Also, we are seeking JV/Freshmen events throughout the year.  Contact Head Coach Frank Baxter at (W) 937-296-7762 (H) 937-432-1985 (email) fbaxter@kettering.k12.oh.us OR BAXTERF711@aol.com

Howland H.S. Quad (12/27/02)

Howland high school is looking for a team for their Friday, December 27th, 2002, quadrangular meet.. We are a small Division 1 team looking for a competitive team. If interested, please call the Athletic office at (330)-856-8234. or email me at: brian.earich@neomin.org. Brian Earich-Coach Howland High School

Dublin Scioto is looking for teams to compete in their Jan. 4, 2003, Kevin Cleveland Memorial Super Quad. Please email Roger Rabold at: rabold_roger@msmail.dublin.k12.oh.us or call 614 718-8431.

The 2nd Annual Bulldog invitational will be held on Saturday January 4, 2003 at the Green High School. We run a 12-Team Double elimination tournament with team trophies for 1st and 2nd, and awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place finishers in each weight class. We are in need of 2 teams to fill our tourney for next year. The teams already contracted for next year are Brookfield, Revere, Uniontown Lake, Erwine(Coventry), Marietta, Dresden Tri-Valley, Massillon Jackson, Tuslaw, Collins Western Reserve. The tournament was very competitive last year. Concessions are available all day. If interested contact the Green Athletic Department at (330) 896-7544 or e-mail me at gr_rybarczyk@mail.neonet.k12.oh.us.

Columbus Bishop Watterson Tourn. (12/14/02)

Teams Looking for Matches:

Graham H.S.

Graham High school Black Team (team composed primarily of freshman and sophomores) is seeking varsity tournaments for the 2002-2003 season. We will also consider participating in dual/tri meets. If interested please contact Robert Bey at (937)-663-4127 or email him at Beyr@graham.k12.oh.us

Willard H.S.

Willard High School is looking for 1 dual next season. Please contact Head Coach Todd Fox at 419-935-0181 or foxtodd@willard.k12.oh.us

Dublin Scioto

Dublin Scioto is looking for a tournament for Sat. Dec. 21, 2002. Please email: rabold_roger@msmail.dublin.k12.oh.us or call (614) 718-8431.

Delphos Jefferson is actively searching for tournaments in the Southwest District on the following dates. We would also be interested in any Northwest district tournaments on these dates.

This will be a third year program and we have had a nearly full line-up the last two years. We are looking to continue to improve and are looking for Pool style tournaments and Dual tournaments, however are willing to attend bracket tournaments also.

Coaching Positions:

Indian Hill

Indian Hill, located in Cincinnati, is seeking a Head Middle School Wrestling Coach. Possible teaching openings in the Middle School include:

Possible High School openings include: Social Studies, Business, Health and Special Ed.

If interested please contact Eric Taylor by email at etaylor55@aol.com or by phone at 513-272-4630 or home 513-245-1428.

Norwalk St. Paul

Norwalk St. Paul seeks two varsity wrestling coaches for 2002-2003 season.

Two paid positions available. If interested, contact Greg Lonz @ 419.660.0662 or email @ lonzarelli@yahoo.com

Open Tournaments:

Westland Tourn. (3/23/02)

TOLEDO CENTRAL CATHOLIC WRESTLING TOURNAMENT (3/23/02)

SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2002

LOCATION:

Central Catholic High School (DO NOT SEND ENTRY FEE TO THE SCHOOL)

2550 Cherry St., Toledo, Ohio

WEIGH-INS:

Friday, March 22         5:00-7:00  NO WEIGH-INS 3-23-02

All brackets will be drawn Friday night.  Wrestling will begin at 9:00 A.M. Saturday. Wrestlers should arrive 45 minutes before their division is scheduled to wrestle in order  to check  their bracket sheets.  Bracket sheets will be posted on the upper level of  the Sullivan Center.

WRESTLING:

Divisions I,II,III            9:00                 Divisions IV, V, VI         12:00

ELIGIBILITY:

Age as of March 23, 2002 will determine age group.  No high school graduates. 

Copy of your birth certificate must be attached to entry form. DO NOT SEND ORIGINALS.

RULES:

Modified high school rules.  Double elimination, one 3 minute period, neutral position, sudden Death overtime.  One coach per wrestler at mat-side.  Tournament director reserves the right to Combine or add weight classes depending on number of participants.

AWARDS:

Trophies for 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd 

REFRESHMENTS:

Food will be served all day.

ADMISSION:    

$4.00/Adults,  $2:00/students, $10:00 Family

INFORMATION:

For additional information please call 419-255-2280, ext. 118

ENTRY FEE:

$12.00 if received by March 20, 2002

$15.00 after March 20, 2002

Money will be accepted at weigh-ins or make checks payable to            Mitch Naufel and mail to:                           

Mitch Naufel,  3737 Sherbrooke Rd., Toledo Oh.  43613

DIVISION             AGE                 WEIGHTS

I                       6 and under    40-45-50-55-Hwt.

II                       7-8                    45-50-57-64-71-78-HWT

III                      9-10                  55-67-74-81-88-95-102-109-119-130-HWT

IV                     11-12                70-77-84-91-98-105-112-119-132-HWT

V                      13-14                90-97-104-111-118-125-135-145-155-165-175-185-HWT

VI                     15-18                103-112-119-125-130-135-140-145-152-160-171-189-215-HWT

In consideration of your acceptance of my entry, I intending to be legally bound hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators waive the release , the Irish Wrestling Club , Toledo Central Catholic High School, Referees, Tournament Directors, Workers, Coaches from any and all claims of right to damages for injuries or losses sustained by me at this tournament.

Name_____________________________________             Club______________________________

Address____________________________________          Phone______________________________

___________________________________________        Date of Birth__________________________

 Parents’ Signature_____________________________        Date________________________________

Clubs/Open Mats:

Cards Freestyle Club

Directed by the Thomas Worthington Coaching Staff

Where:  Thomas Worthington High School - Gymnasium Balcony

When:  Mondays and Wednesdays Evenings, April 8th - May 23rd

Time:  6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Special appearances by Greg  Spivey, Ryan Derr and other OSU wrestlers at various sessions.

Cost - $60.00

Green High Open Mats

There will be open mats at the Green High School on Tuesday and Thursdays from 7:00-8:30 p.m.. All middle school and high school wrestlers are welcome to attend.

Camps:

Cardinal Wrestling Camp

Where:  Thomas Worthington High School
When:  June 25 - 28, 2002

CAMP FEES (Includes a T-shirt):
Grades 7-12 - $100
Grades 6 and under - $60

Make checks payable to:
Dennis Lyberger
TWHS Wrestling Camp

SCHEDULE:

This is the projected schedule for our camp.  Some sessions may change due to the availability of our camp clinicians.

Tuesday - Friday
Grades 7-12
Session I:  9:00 - 11:30
Lunch:  11:30 - 12:30 (Lunch is not provided)
Session II:  12:30 - 2:00
Session III:  2:00 - 3:00

Tuesday - Friday
Grades 6 and under
Session I:  9:00 - 10:30
Session II:  10:30 - Noon
Dismissed at Noon

Grades 7-12 will cover all aspects of the complete wrestler.  This includes technique, drilling, live wrestling, motivational aspects, weight training, nutritional aspects, and some freestyle wrestling.

CLINICIANS:

Dennis Lyberger
Camp Director
Head Coach Thomas Worthington High School

Bob Stoll
Head Coach Dublin Coffman High School

Adam DiSabato
2 Time Ohio State Champ
3 Time All-American

Keaton Anderson
3 Time Ohio State Champ
OSU Wrestler

Shayne Boyd
Coach @ TWHS

Ryan McClure
Coach @ TWHS

Greg Spivey
Mike Neely
Brandon Evans
Former TWHS Wrestlers & Current College Wrestlers

CAMP REGISTRATION:

Name_________________________________________________________________
Weight________________  Age____________________  Sex___________________
Address_______________________________________________________________
            _______________________________________________________________
Parent/
Guardian______________________________________________________________
Phone
Number_______________________________________________________________
Work
Phone________________________________________________________________
Wrestling Experience____________________________________________________
T-shirt Size:
Men's     S     M     L     XL     XXL     XXXL
Boy's     S     M     L     XL     XXL     XXXL

Mail Registration to
Dennis Lyberger
1100 Medhurst Rd.
Columbus, OH  43220

There will be registration on June 25 from 8:00 - 9:00 A.M.

LIABILITY

I understand and agree that Thomas Worthington High School camp staff, and anyone connected with the camp assumes no responsibility for accidents, injuries, medical, or dental expenses occurring during the Cardinal Wrestling Camp from June 25 - 28, 2002.  I recognize that participating in this activity has a certain amount of risk and an injury is always possible.  I assume full financial responsibility for any medical or dental expenses.  I hereby authorize the Camp Director and it's staff to act for me according to their best judgment in any emergency situation.

Parent/Guardian
Signature ____________________________________ Date ___________________