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Calhoun placed six matmen in the top five of their
respective weight classes as the team finished third of 42 teams
represented at the West Virginia State High School Wrestling Tournament
in Huntington last weekend.
Sophomore Ben Laughlin, who finished as one of
three undefeated wrestlers in high school this year, completed his 33-0
season with a major decision, 8-0, over Oak Glen’s A.J. Rhodes in the
145 lb. class finals.
145 lb. state wrestling champion Ben Laughlin is shown with his
parents, Sharon and Mike Laughlin.
Cody Clark’s two-year run as state champion ended
in the 130 lb. semi-finals with a loss to Cameron, 11-8. The junior
finished third with a 4-1 record, including four pins.
Senior Sean Gungle placed fourth at 135 lbs. and
fellow senior Nick Stevens was fifth at 112.
Also placing fifth for the Red Devils were
sophomore Caden Arnold, 171 lbs., and junior Tim Sutro, 189.
Not placing, but scoring points and eligible to
return next season for CHS
were freshman Harley Hamrick (140 lbs.), sophomore Zach Hanshaw (119),
and juniors Jacob Haught (215), Austin Moore (125) and Aaron Yoak (160).
The team also loses Jeremy Conley (152) to
graduation.
Laughlin’s title was the 21st for a Red Devil
wrestler. The team was 6-0 in duals and 95-4 in tournaments. Clark led
the team in wins (37), pins (28) and points scored (262).
Several wrestlers have added their name or moved up
in the CHS season and career record book. Updates will be
published next week.
Oak Glen
156.5, Pt. Pleasant 136.5,
Calhoun County 125.5, Roane County 100, Grafton 94, Cameron 89.5,
Berkeley Springs 87.5, Liberty-Raleigh 83, Independence 76.5,
Williamstown 63.5, and 32 other teams.
112 - Nick Stevens, 3-2, 2 pins, 14 pts., 5th place
119 - Zach Hanshaw, 1-2, 1 pt.
125 - Austin Moore, 2-2, 2 pins, 7 pts.
130 - Cody Clark, 4-1, 4 pins, 22 pts., 3rd place
135 - Sean Gungle, 3-2, 1 pin, 16 pts., 4th place
140 - Harley Hamrick, 1-2, 3.5 pts.
145 - Ben Laughlin, 4-0, 1 pin, 26 pts., Champion
152 - Jeremy Conley, 2-2,
1 pin, 5 pts.
160 - Aaron Yoak, 1-2, 1 pin, 4 pts.
171 - Caden Arnold, 4-2, 1 pin, 12 pts., 5th place
189 - Tim Sutro, 3-2, 2 pins, 13 pts., 5th place
215 - Jacob Haught, 1-2, 2 pts.
Following are individual records, pins,
and points earned by members of the CCHS wrestling team:
Wt.
Wrestler
Rec. Pins
Pts.
103-Jean Blair
19-21 11
89
112-Nick Stevens
33-12 19 185.5
119-Zach Hanshaw
27-20 14 131
125-Austin Moore
25-15 13 130.5
130-Cody
Clark
37-5 28
262
135-Sean Gungle
30-9 19
203
140-Harley Hamrick
27-16 13 130
145-Ben Laughlin
33-0
9 229.5
152-Jeremy Conley
31-10 22 198
152-Dillon Mefford
11-8
4 45
160-Aaron Yoak
31-7 14
204
171-Caden Arnold
31-12 20 186
189-Tim Sutro
31-12 26 194
215-Jacob Haught
21-19 13 113
285-Christian
Cottrell
11-22 10
57
Others (inc.
forfeits)
4-10 1
9
Total
402-198 236
2366.5
Dual Record -- 6-0
Tournament Record
-- 95-4
State Finish -- 3rd
of 42 teams
145 - Ben Laughlin, Champion
130 - Cody Clark, 3rd place
135 - Sean Gungle, 4th place
112 - Nick Stevens, 5th place
171 - Caden Arnold, 5th place
189 - Tim Sutro, 5th place
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