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General InformationTable of Contents ......................................................3Schedule of Events ....................................................3Championship Information .......................................4KHSAA Board of Control ...........................................52012 KHSAA Wrestling Championship ReviewFinal Team Standings...............................................10Individual Award Winners .......................................11Individual Weight Class Champions ...................12-15KHSAA State Wrestling Championship HistoryAll-Time Winners .....................................................22Composite Championships Won ..............................22Year-By-Year Results ..........................................22-25

2013 KHSAA State WrestlingChampionship Program

This program is published by the Kentucky High School Athletic Association,

Julian Tackett, Commissioner. The publication is available for download at:

www.khsaa.org

Program CreditsDesign & Editor: Joe Angolia

Asst. Editors: Michael Barren and Julian Tackett Photography: Tim Webb and Jim Osborn

TABLE OF CONTENTS

2013 KHSAA State Wrestling ChampionshipsFRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15

7:30 a.m. - The gates will open for the competitors and coaches. Only those competitors with PARTICIPANT tags and coaches with COACHING tags will be admitted until the general public gates open. 8:00 a.m. - Offi cial Weigh-ins 9:00 a.m. - Gates Open for Fans & Competitors Coaches Meeting, Alltech Arena Exposition Center 9:30 a.m. - Assemble in Participant Entrance Lobby for Opening Ceremony 10:00 a.m. - First Round (224 matches, bouts 1-224)to conclusion Second Round Championship Bracket (112 matches, bout numbers 225-336) First Round Consolation Bracket (112 matches, bout numbers 337-448) Second Round Consolation Bracket (112 matches, bouts 449-560)

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 167:30 a.m. - The gates will open for the competitors and coaches. Only those competitors with PARTICIPANT tags and coaches with COACHING tags will be admitted until the general public gates open. 8:00 a.m. - Offi cial Weigh-ins (1 pound growth from day one) 9:00 a.m. - Gates Open for Fans & Competitors 9:30 a.m. - Third Round, Championship Bracket (56 matches, bouts 561-616) to conclusion Third Round Consolation Bracket (56 matches, bouts 617-672) Fourth Round Consolation Bracket (56 matches, bouts 673-728) Fourth Round Championship Bracket (semifi nals) (28 matches, bouts 729-756) Fifth Round Consolation Bracket (28 matches, bouts 757-784) Sixth Round Consolation Bracket (28 matches, bouts 785-812) 4:00 p.m. # - Consolation Bracket Finals (3 mats, simultaneous 7th, 5th, 3rd)* to conclusion Seventh Round Consolation Bracket (7th place) (14 matches) Eighth Round Consolation Bracket (5th place) (14 matches) Ninth Round Consolation Bracket (3rd place) (14 matches) Setup Final Mats and Presentation Platform6:15 p.m. % - State Championship Opening Ceremonies National Anthem Introduction of Finals Competitors 6:30 p.m. ^ - Championship Bracket Finals (1 mat, 14 matches) Award Presentations Following Each Bracket Final

* - Times are estimated. Scheduled rounds will begin IMMEDIATELY following the preceding round# - Consolation Bracket fi nals will begin no earlier than 4 p.m. Round will use 3 mats, wrestle simultaneous, and hold

start of next class for all to complete.% - Opening Ceremonies will begin no earlier than 6:15 p.m.

^ Championship Bracket fi nals will begin no earlier than 6:30 p.m.

UPCOMING KHSAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPSFeb. 15-16 Wrestling Alltech Arena, Lexington

Feb. 21-23 Pannell Swim Shop/KHSAA Swimming & Diving Wright Natatorium, Louisville

Feb. 23 Competitive Cheer E.A. Diddle Arena, Bowling Green

March 6-10 Boys Sweet 16® Rupp Arena, Lexington

March 13-16 Houchens Industries/Girls Sweet 16® E.A. Diddle Arena, Bowling Green

March 18-19 Archery Convention Center, Louisville

April 25-27 Bass Fishing Kentucky Lake, Murray

May 16-18 Boys’ & Girls’ Tennis Lexington

May 17-18 Boys’ & Girls’ Track & Field Owsley Frazier Cardinal Park, Louisville

June 3-8 Kentucky National Insurance/ KHSAA Baseball Whitaker Bank Park, Lexington

June 6-8 Rawlings/KHSAA Softball Jack C. Fisher Park, Owensboro

4 Order Championship photos at KHSAAphotos.org

50th Annual KHSAA State Wrestling Championships50th Annual KHSAA State Wrestling Championships

In tournaments, individual placement points shall be awarded as soon as earned. Placement points already earned shall be deducted in case of forfeit (other than injury) or disqualifi cation from the tour na ment. Points for team scoring shall be awarded as follows:

• Two team advancement points shall be scored for each match won in the championship bracket, except for the fi nal fi rst-place match. If a wrestler receives a bye in the fi rst round, he shall be awarded two ad vance ment points for that round if he wins his next match. No points are awarded for the bye if the wrestler loses his next match;

• One team advancement point shall be scored for each match won in the consolation elim i na tion, except for the fi nal third, fi fth and seventh-place matches. A wrestler who has a bye in the consolation round shall receive one ad vance ment point, pro vid ed he wins his next round match;

• Two additional points shall be scored for each match won by default, disqualifi cation, fall or forfeit through out the tour na ment;

• One and one-half additional points shall be scored for each match won by a technical fall;

• One additional point shall be awarded for each match won by a major decision;

• In tournaments scoring eight places, the winner of each champi on ship quarterfi nal shall be award ed three place points, the win ner of each championship semifi nal shall be award ed nine ad di tion al place points and the winner of each championship fi nal shall be awarded four additional place points. The winner of the quarterfi nal con so la tion match shall receive three place points. The winner of the consolation semi fi nals shall receive four ad di tion al place points. The winner of third place and the winner of fi fth place shall receive two ad di tion al place points. The win ner of seventh-place shall receive an additional place point.

• 1 - 16 pts.; 2 - 12 pts.; 3 - 9 pts.; 4 - 7 pts.; 5 - 5 pts.; 6 - 3 pts.; 7 - 2 pts.; 8 - 1 pt.

Tournament Team Scoring - Eight Places

The Association wishes to acknowledge and recognize the following individuals for their support and dedication in making the 2013 State Wrestling Champi-onships a special event for all participants. Without the assistance of those listed below and the many other tournament volunteers, the event would not be possible.

KHSAA Commissioner: Julian Tackett KHSAA Asst. Commissioners: Michael Barren & Angela Passafi ume

MAIN GATEAngela Passafi ume, Supervisor; Kathy Johnston, Banker

Ticket Sales: Ralph Compton, Janet Compton, Colleen Robertson, Nicole Mitchell Wrist Bands: Fred Brown, Matthew Compton, Kathy Johnston, Donnie Passafi ume

Coordinate/Supervise Volunteer Ushers: Johnny Stout SOUTH GATE

Ne’cee Anderson, KHSAA, Team & Media Check InJohnny Stout, Traffi c Flow in Drop off Area

FLOOR ACCESSFrank McGowan, Supervisor; Donnie Passafi ume, Supervisor

FLOOR WORKERS Scott Greenwald, Tournament Manager

Offi cials: Jim Shaw (Mat Captain) Jeremy Callen, Joseph Cattan, Allen Dennison, Rocky Durham, Robert Johnson, Garrett Pickul, Jacob Ragsdale, Jason Sedoris, Chris

Shaw, Mark ShumateTable Workers: Roy Chapman, Teri Gale, Vaughn Little, Mike Ford, Jack McKinney, Jenny

Jackson, Bob Schmidt, Niki Scott, Chris Spurlock, Jim Hardin, Kyle Goodrich, Ryan Barnett, Christopher Reeves, Jason Chapman, Kenny Lonkard, Tony Bellfl ower

Table Runners: Scott GreenwaldAthletic Trainers: Jake Jacobs, Supervisor

STAGE AREAJoe Angolia, Communications Director; Rob Catron, IT Director

Offi cial Score Keepers: Don Hughes, Nathan PadenPublic Address: David Dawson, Steve Webb

Scoreboard Operator: Jeremy Ison

2013 KHSAA State Wrestling Staff

The following offi cials have been selected to work the2013 State Wrestling Championships:

Jeremy Callen, Joe Cattan, Allen Dennison, Rocky Durham,Robert Johnson, Garrett Pikul, Jacob Ragsdale, Jason Sedoris,

Chris Shaw, Jim Shaw, Mark Shumate

2013 Championship Offi cials



AngelaPassafi ume

Asst. Commissioner

Butch CopeAsst. Commissioner

Marilyn MitchellAdmin. Assistant/Offi ce Manager

Phyllis SalleeAdmin. Support

Specialist

Julian TackettCommissioner

Marsha DayAdmin. Support

Specialist

DarleneKoszenski

Admin. SupportSpecialist

John GinnPhysical Plant

Director

Michael BarrenAsst. Commissioner

Darren BilberryAsst. Commissioner

2012-2013 KHSAA BOARD OF CONTROL - KHSAA STAFF

DirectorJohn Barnes

LexingtonRegions 9-16(2009-2013)

DirectorDana Guyer

LouisvilleAt-Large

(2011-2015)

DirectorArt DavisPaducah

Regions 1-8(2010-2014)

DirectorRon Dawn

NewportRegions 9-16(2011-2012)

President-ElectBill BeasleyHendersonAt-Large

(2012-2016)

PresidentBoyd Randolph

SomersetRegions 11-12(2009-2013)

DirectorCarrell Boyd

PrincetonRegions 1-2(2009-2013)

Rob CatronInformation

Technology Director

Chad CollinsGeneral Counsel

Ne’ceeAnderson

Admin. Support Specialist

DirectorMichelle Dillard

LouisvilleRegions 1-8(2012-2016)

Joe AngoliaCommunications

Director

DirectorDave Weedman

ShelbyvilleRegions 5&8(2010-2014)

DirectorHenry WebbPrestonsburg

Regions 15-16(2012-2016)

DirectorStan SteidelCold Spring

Regions 9-10(2011-2015)

DirectorJeff Saylor

MolusRegions 13-14(2012-2016)

DirectorSteve Riley

GlasgowRegions 3-4(2011-2015)

DirectorKelley F. Ransdell

NicholasvilleRegions 9-16(2011-2015)

DirectorLea Wise Prewitt

Mt. SterlingAt-Large

(2010-2014)

DirectorGene NorrisGeorgetown

At-Large(2009-2013)

DirectorJerry Keepers


DirectorAlan Donhoff


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2012 KHSAA WRESTLING STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM STANDINGS

Place Team Name Total Points1 Campbell County ..........................196.02 Union County ................................176.03 Trinity (Louisville) .........................153.54 LaRue County ...............................152.05 Simon Kenton ...............................151.56 Johnson Central ............................123.57 St. Xavier ......................................107.08 Oldham County ............................105.59 Ryle .................................................98.510 North Oldham .................................84.511 Southern ........................................ 82.012 Woodford County ...........................73.513 Walton Verona ................................68.014 Christian County .............................65.0 Fairdale ...........................................65.016 Wayne County ................................63.517 Meade County ................................61.018 Moore .............................................56.019 Henry Clay ......................................49.020 Lafayette .........................................43.521 Dixie Heights ..................................41.022 Franklin County ...............................38.523 Central Hardin ................................34.024 Montgomery County .......................33.525 DuPont Manual ...............................33.026 John Hardin ....................................33.027 Anderson County ............................32.528 Central ............................................31.5

Place Team Name Total Points29 McCreary Central ...........................29.530 Danville...........................................29.0 Ohio County ....................................29.032 University Heights .........................27.033 Fort Campbell .................................26.0 Tates Creek .....................................26.035 Conner ............................................24.536 Graves County ................................24.037 Pleasure Ridge Park ........................22.538 Eastern............................................22.039 Perry County Central .......................21.040 Trigg County ...................................20.041 DeSales ...........................................19.0 Jeffersontown .................................19.0 Paducah Tilghman ..........................19.044 Boyle County .................................17.0 Caldwell County .............................17.046 North Hardin ...................................16.047 Madison Central ............................15.0 Western ..........................................15.049 Harrison County ..............................14.050 Nelson County ................................13.051 South Oldham .................................12.052 Whitley County ...............................10.553 Scott .................................................9.0 Spencer County .................................9.055 Boone County ...................................8.0 Calloway County ...............................8.0

Place Team Name Total Points Male .................................................8.0 Sheldon Clark ...................................8.059 Daviess County .................................7.0 Fern Creek.........................................7.0 Fort Knox ..........................................7.0 Western Hills .....................................7.063 Bourbon County ................................6.0 Cooper ..............................................6.0 Doss ..................................................6.0 Letcher County Central .....................6.0 Paul Lawrence Dunbar ......................6.068 Apollo ...............................................5.0 Hopkinsville ......................................5.0 Lawrence County ..............................5.071 Bryan Station ....................................4.072 Bullitt Central ...................................3.0 Grant County ....................................3.074 Belfry ................................................2.0 Seneca ..............................................2.0

2012 KHSAA STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL TEAM STANDINGS

2012 KHSAA State Wrestling Team Champion — Campbell County2012 KHSAA State Wrestling Team Champion — Campbell County



2012 KHSAA WRESTLING STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AWARD WINNERS

OUTSTANDING WRESTLERJohn Fahy

Trinity (Louisville)

COACH OF THE YEARNathan GilbertSimon Kenton

OFFICIAL OF THE YEARDavid Barnett

MOST PINS/LEAST TIMEStephen MyersCampbell Co.(4 pins in 7:06)

QUICKEST PIN(0:10)

Stephen MyersCampbell Co.

QUICKEST PIN(0:10)

Devyn CollinsMontgomery Co.

NATIONAL GUARDLEADERSHIP AWARD

Kevin CooperSimon Kenton

FORCHT GROUPTEAM SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD

Coach Detwillerand Montgomery County

FORCHT GROUPINDIVIDUAL SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD

Caleb CanterLaRue County



2012 INDIVIDUAL WEIGHT CLASS CHAMPIONS

Place Name Yr. School Record1st Mike Whalen 10 Henry Clay 5- 02nd Luke Rearic 11 Lafayette 4- 13rd Robb Dezember 10 Union County 6- 14th Elijah Owens 9 Simon Kenton 4- 25th Brady Emerson 8 Oldham County 4- 26th Caleb Austin 10 Christian County 4- 37th Kyle Edlin 10 Larue County 4- 28th Jerimiah Kline 8 Trigg County 4- 3

Place Name Yr. School Record1st Trae Blackwell 10 Union County 5- 02nd J.J. Killebrew 12 Christian County 4- 13rd John Shirkey 9 Oldham County 5- 14th Chris Abernathy 9 Meade County 6- 25th Gus Adams 11 Ryle 4- 26th Chase Boone 12 Ohio County 5- 37th Jason Hall 10 Moore 5- 28th Coty Hunt 11 Franklin County 4- 3

106Mike WhalenHenry Clay

113Trae BlackwellUnion County

120Garth Yenter

Campbell County

126Brock Ervin

Union County

Place Name Yr. School Record1st Garth Yenter 12 Campbell County 5- 02nd Nick Paden 12 Larue County 4- 13rd Clay Brown 10 Walton Verona 6- 14th Joey Parrott 11 Simon Kenton 4- 25th Keegan Duncan 8 North Oldham 6- 26th Keegan North 11 Ryle 3- 37th John Siler 11 Whitley County 5- 28th Jeff Wurth 11 Union County 3- 3

Place Name Yr. School Record1st Brock Ervin 10 Union County 5- 02nd TJ Ruschell 12 Ryle 4- 13rd Sean Fausz 10 Campbell County 5- 14th Wade Willen 11 University Heights 4- 25th Anthony Castellano 12 Dixie Heights 6- 26th Jesus Rosado 11 Moore 4- 37th Ian Kahl 10 Trinity (Louisville) 4- 28th Clyde Newcommer 11 Montgomery County 3- 3




132Jayce Carter

Union County

138John Fahy


145Kevin CooperSimon Kenton

152Stephen Myers

Campbell County

Place Name Yr. School Record1st Jayce Carr 11 Union County 5- 02nd Justin Lampe 10 St. Xavier 4- 13rd Corey Ahern 11 Ryle 5- 14th Tyler Kaelin 12 Oldham County 4- 25th Drew Harris 11 Simon Kenton 6- 26th Raymundo Perez 10 Larue County 4- 37th David Sahms 11 Fort Campbell 5- 28th Lazaro Berenguer 12 Southern 3- 3

Place Name Yr. School Record1st John Fahy 12 Trinity (Louisville) 5- 02nd Paul Hamilton 11 Campbell County 4- 13rd Tevon Clay 11 Franklin County 6- 14th Loren Avera 12 North Oldham 5- 25th Shane White 12 Woodford County 4- 26th Reece Melotte-Nowland 12 Fairdale 3- 37th Dominic Lampe 9 St. Xavier 4- 28th Austin Jackson 10 Dixie Heights 4- 3

Place Name Yr. School Record1st Kevin Cooper 11 Simon Kenton 5- 02nd Logan Jones 10 Walton Verona 4- 13rd Kory Polley 11 Christian County 5- 14th Quincy Jacobs 12 Southern 4- 25th Corey McCall 12 Woodford County 5- 26th Kegan Agnew 10 Caldwell County 5- 37th Jonathan Green 9 Lafayette 5- 28th Jordan Young 10 Johnson Central 4- 3

Place Name Yr. School Record1st Stephen Myers 11 Campbell County 5- 02nd Lane Jones 11 Walton Verona 4- 13rd Luke Troxell 12 Wayne County 5- 14th Jimmy Preston 11 Johnson Central 6- 25th Gabe McIlrath 11 Montgomery County 4- 26th Nick Waits 12 Central Hardin 5- 37th Jake Risinger 12 Union County 4- 28th Kody Wade 12 Boyle County 4- 1



160Brent Hitchings


170J.J. Jude

Johnson Central

182Bernard Ray

LaRue County

195Bobby Bryant


Place Name Yr. School Record1st Brent Hitchings 12 Trinity (Louisville) 5- 02nd Omar Jarvis 12 Central 4- 13rd Shawn Hull 12 Larue County 5- 14th Wyatt Courtney 10 Woodford County 4- 25th Chase Rusch 12 North Oldham 6- 26th Wade Holtzclaw 11 John Hardin 5- 37th Brandon Pledger 11 St. Xavier 4- 28th Tyler Simpson 12 Wayne County 3- 3

Place Name Yr. School Record1st J.J. Jude 12 Johnson Central 5- 02nd Hiero Chamblee 11 Simon Kenton 4- 13rd Jake Maupin 12 Fairdale 6- 14th Rhodes Bell 12 Danville 6- 25th Caleb Canter 11 Larue County 4- 26th Seron Martin 12 Jeffersontown 3- 37th Dylan Marksberry 12 North Oldham 4- 28th Casey Mink 10 Wayne County 3- 3

Place Name Yr. School Record1st Bernard Ray 12 LaRue County 5- 02nd John Conley 12 Johnson Central 4- 13rd Will Tompkins 12 St. Xavier 5- 14th Aaron Dyche 12 DuPont Manual 6- 25th Zach Fisher 12 Conner 5- 26th Justin McDaniel 11 Moore 3- 37th Zac Gnadinger 12 Oldham County 4- 28th Sam Steele 11 Boone County 4- 3

Place Name Yr. School Record1st Bobby Bryant 11 Trinity (Louisville) 5- 02nd Sam Preston 11 Johnson Central 4- 13rd BJ Carman 11 Larue County 5- 14th Thomas Noe 11 Southern 5- 25th Will Conard 11 North Oldham 4- 26th Matt May 12 St. Xavier 5- 37th David Bergman 11 Simon Kenton 5- 28th Alex Hogan 11 Meade County 3- 3




220Austin Myers

Campbell County

285Mason Franck

Campbell County

Place Name Yr. School Record1st Austin Myers 9 Campbell County 5- 02nd Drew Newberry 12 Larue County 4- 13rd Reshawd Wilkins 12 Union County 7- 14th Brendan Darrow 12 Trinity (Louisville) 5- 25th Charlie Cornett 12 Dixie Heights 4- 26th Wesley Morris 12 Woodford County 3- 27th Steve Hollon 12 Perry County Central 4- 28th Chris Fitzpatrick 12 Anderson County 3- 3

Place Name Yr. School Record1st Mason Franck 12 Campbell County 5- 02nd Terrell Moore 12 Tates Creek 4- 13rd Shane Speed 12 Graves County 6- 14th Zack Troxell 11 Wayne County 4- 25th Mike Caudill 11 Oldham County 4- 26th Matt Daugherty 10 Central Hardin 4- 37th Shayne Smith 12 St. Xavier 4- 28th Colin Patrick 12 Simon Kenton 4- 3




KHSAA STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY

YEAR CHAMPION WINNING COACH PTS RUNNER-UP PTS SITE1964 Ahrens Trade Martin Klotz N/A St. Joseph Prep N/A N/A1965 Ahrens Trade Martin Klotz N/A St. Joseph Prep N/A N/A1966 Ky. School f/t Blind W. Edward Murray, Jr. 68 Newport Catholic 67 Seneca, Louisville1967 Newport Catholic Br. Joseph WIllhelm 97 North Hardin 86 Jeffersontown HS1968 North Hardin Dan Walker 78 Ky. School f/t Blind 52 Westport, Louisville 1969 North Hardin Dan Walker 90 Seneca 58 Trinity (Louisville)1970 Woodford County Wayne Hanson 64 Fort Campbell 55 Jeffersontown HS 1971 Fort Campbell Marshall Patterson 66 Waggener 57 Seneca, Louisville1972 Woodford County Ron Becker 67.5 North Hardin 51 Atherton, Louisville1973 Woodford County Ron Becker 54.5 Fern Creek 48.5 Atherton, Louisville1974 Woodford County Ron Becker 54 Fern Creek 47 Atherton, Louisville1975 Fern Creek Jim Richardson 65 Fort Campbell 46 Atherton, Louisville1976 Union County Mike Thomas 94.5 Fern Creek 78.5 Atherton, Louisville1977 Woodford County Randy Miller 117.5 Fern Creek 70 Atherton, Louisville1978 North Hardin Jimmy Smith 35 Fort Campbell 33.5 Atherton, Louisville1979 Boone County Bob Warnick 101 Eastern 97 Atherton, Louisville1980 Union County Mike Thomas 182 Danville 89.5 Atherton, Louisville1981 North Hardin Paul Underdonk 108 Conner 84.5 Atherton, Louisville1982 Union County Mike Thomas 130.5 Waggener 115 Atherton, Louisville1983 Conner Wayne Badida 95.5 Campbell County 91.5 Atherton, Louisville1984 Fern Creek Tim Dench 112 Simon Kenton 105 Atherton, Louisville1985 Hopkinsville Jim Ploesser 153 Union County 97.5 Atherton, Louisville1986 Hopkinsville Jim Ploesser 108 Christian County 101.5 Atherton, Louisville1987 Simon Kenton Mark Townsley 101 Christian County 77.5 Atherton, Louisville1988 Christian County Jim Perrin 109 Hopkinsville 99 Atherton, Louisville1989 Trinity (Louisville) Kenny Ellenbrand 131.5 Hopkinsville 126.5 Atherton, Louisville1990 Campbell County Mike Bankemper 158 Trinity (Lousiville) 136 Atherton, Louisville1991 Campbell County Mike Bankemper 144 Hopkinsville 112 Atherton, Louisville1992 Hopkinsville Jim Ploesser 166 Woodford County 120.5 Atherton, Louisville1993 Woodford County Rusty Parks 194.5 Eastern 110.5 Atherton, Louisville1994 Sheldon Clark Jim Matney 174.5 Woodford County 132 Atherton, Louisville1995 Sheldon Clark Jim Matney 141.5 Woodford County 133 Atherton, Louisville1996 Woodford County Rusty Parks 189 Hopkinsville 138.5 Frankfort Convention Center1997 Woodford County Rusty Parks 195 St. Xavier 146.5 Frankfort Convention Center 1998 St. Xavier Shaun Garing 161 Scott 146.5 Frankfort Convention Center 1999 Woodford County Rusty Parks 157.5 St. Xavier 111 Frankfort Convention Center 2000 Woodford County Rusty Parks 145.5 St. Xavier 143 Frankfort Convention Center 2001 St. Xavier Jim Kraeszig 158.5 Larue County 124 Frankfort Convention Center2002 Woodford County Rusty Parks 233.5 Campbell County 163 Frankfort Convention Center 2003 South Oldham Steve Fiser 257.5 Campbell County 185 Frankfort Convention Center2004 Campbell County Mike Bankemper 234 Woodford County 168.5 Frankfort Convention Center2005 Woodford County Rusty Parks 183.5 Larue County/Ryle 138.5 Frankfort Convention Center2006 Woodford County Rusty Parks 230 South Oldham 166 Frankfort Convention Center2007 Union County Dennis Walls 148 Woodford County 140 Frankfort Convention Center2008 Union County Dennis Walls 202 Ryle 168 Frankfort Convention Center2009 Trinity (Louisville) Richard Brown 222 Union County 182 Frankfort Convention Center2010 Trinity (Louisville) Richard Brown 232 Ryle 204 Frankfort Convention Center2011 Union County Robert Ervin 202 Trinity (Louisville) 175.5 Frankfort Convention Center2012 Campbell County Mike Bankemper 196 Union County 176 Alltech Arena, Lexington

2012Team – Campbell CountyRunner-Up – Union CountyMost Outstanding Wrestler – John Fahy, Trinity (Louisville)Individual Winners106 – Mike Whalen (Henry Clay); 113 – Trae Blackwell (Union County); 120 – Garth Yenter (Campbell County); 126 – Brock Ervin (Union County); 132 – Jayce Carr (Union County); 138 – John Fahy (Trinity (Louisville)); 145 – Kevin Cooper (Simon Kenton); 152 – Stephen Myers (Campbell County); 160 – Brent Hitchings (Trinity (Louisville)); 170 – J.J. Jude (Johnson Central); 182 – Bernard Ray (LaRue County); 195 – Bobby Bryant (Trinity (Louisville)); 220 – Austin Myers (Campbell County); 285 – Mason Franck (Campbell County)

2011 Team – Union CountyRunner-Up – Trinity (Louisville)Most Outstanding Wrestler – Caleb Ervin, Union CountyIndividual Winners103 - Garth Yenter (Campbell County); 112 – Brock Ervin (Union County); 119 – TJ Ruschell (Ryle); 125 – John Fahy (Trinity (Lou-isville)); 130 – Jayce Carr (Union County); 135 – Kevin Cooper (Simon Kenton); 140 – Zach Salyer (Johnson Central); 145 – Joe Whalen (Henry Clay); 152 – Caleb Ervin (Union County); 160 – John Lampe (St. Xavier); 171 – JJ Jude (Johnson Central); 189 – Thomas Buckman (Union County); 215 – Kyle Durbin (Eastern); 285 – Aaron House (North Hardin)

2010Team – Trinity (Louisville)Runner-Up – RyleMost Outstanding Wrestler – Michael Osborne, RyleIndividual Winners – 103 – Brock Ervin (Union County); 112 – John Fahy (Trinity (Louisville)); 119 – Myron Bradbury (Trinity (Louisville)); 125 – Michael Osborne (Ryle); 130 – Austin Palmer (Ryle); 135 – Isaac Thomas (Union County); 140 – Caleb Ervin (Union County); 145 – Grant Ohlman (Trinity (Louisville)); 152 – Josh Johnson (John Hardin); 160 – John Lampe (St. Xavier); 171 – Brad Hitchings (Trinity (Louisville)); 189 – Brandon Barnett (Harrison County); 215 – Drew Newberry (LaRue County); 285 – Tyler Pace (Wayne County)

2009Team – Trinity (Louisville)Runner-Up – Union CountyMost Outstanding Wrestler – Justin Davis, EasternIndividual Winners – 103 – John Fahy (Trinity (Louisville)); 112- Myron Bradbury (Trin-ity (Louisville)); 119 – Matt Zarth (Henry Clay); 125 – Aaron Carr (Union County); 130 – Caleb Ervin (Union County); 135- Luke Ervin (Union County); 140- Justin Davis (Eastern); 145 – Dusty Brown (Campbell County); 152 – Isaac Ervin (Union County); 160 – Harrison Courtney (Woodford County); 171 – Brad Hitch-ings (Trinity (Louisville)); 189 – Jake Bradford (Ryle); 215 – Ryan Kelly (Sheldon Clark); 285 – Ryan Harlow (Johnson Central)

2008Team - Union CountyRunner-Up - RyleMost Outstanding Wrestler – Harrison Courtney, Woodford CountyIndividual Winners – 103-Jarvis Elam (Union Co.); 112-Corey Spencer (John Hardin); Matt Zarth (Henry Clay); 125-Shane Parks (Woodford Co.); 130-Josh Johnson (John Hardin); 135- Justin Davis (Eastern); 140-Bryan Peace (Ryle); 145-Harrison Courtney (Woodford Co.); 152-Dakota Choate (Pleasure Ridge Park); 160-Mitch Ervin (Union Co.); 171-Mason Reid (Ryle); 189-Mark Jones (North Hardin); 215-Matt Green (Lafayette); 285-Anthony Bailey (Fort Knox)

2007Team – Union CountyRunner-up – Woodford CountyMost Outstanding Wrestler – Mitch Ervin, Union CountyIndividual Winners -

All-Time Winners Year-by-Year Results

School Member Since Wrestling State Titles Woodford County 1920 (13) 1970, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1977, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2005, 2006Union County 1964 (6) 1976, 1980, 1982, 2007, 2008, 2011North Hardin 1962 (4) 1968, 1969, 1978, 1981Campbell County 1924 (4) 1990, 1991, 2004, 2012Hopkinsville 1919 (3) 1985, 1986, 1992Trinity (Louisville) 1954 (3) 1989, 2009, 2010Ahrens Trade* (2) 1964, 1965Fern Creek 1928 (2) 1975, 1984St. Xavier 1920 (2) 1998, 2001Sheldon Clark 1972 (2) 1994, 1995Boone County 1954 (1) 1979Christian County 1960 (1) 1988Conner 1970 (1) 1983Fort Campbell 1962 (1) 1971Kentucky School f/t Blind 1947 (1) 1966Newport Central Catholic 1935 (1) 1967Simon Kenton 1923 (1) 1987South Oldham 1989 (1) 2003

* no longer a member school of the KHSAA

Composite Championships Won



KHSAA STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY103 – Elliott Martin (Seneca); 112 – Travis Sullivan (Wayne County); 119 – Matt Zarth (Henry Clay); 125 – Tyler Voth (Paul Dunbar); 130 – Darwin Perez (LaRue County); 135 – Ben Warner (Oldham County); 140 – Bryan Peace (Ryle); 145 – Harrison Courtney (Woodford County); 152 – Mitch Ervin (Union County); 160 – John Wolsiefer (Fern Creek); 171 –Mason Reid (Ryle); 189 – Will Starks (Woodford County); 215 –Derek Nickel (Doss); 275 – Matt Byrd (Woodford County)

2006Team – Woodford CountyRunner-up – South OldhamMost Outstanding Wrestler – Jacob Murton, Lawrence CountyIndividual Winners - 103 – Travis Sullivan, Wayne County; 112 – Coty Lewis (Woodford County); 119 – Daniel Nurner (South Oldham); 125 – Derek Scott. (South Oldham); 130 – Ozzy Parker (LaRue County); 135 – Jacob Murton (Lawrence County); 140 – Joe Powers (Southern); 145 – Harrison Courtney (Woodford County); 152 – John Wolseifer (Fern Creek); 160 – Austin Cooper (Simon Kenton); 171 – Will Starks (Woodford County); 189 – Richard Starks (Woodford County); 215 –Taylor Scherer (South Oldham); 275 – Kyle Goodrich (Woodford County)

2005Team – Woodford County Runner-up – LaRue County / RyleMost Outstanding Wrestler – Kyle Ruschell, RyleIndividual Winners - 103 – Travis Sullivan, Wayne County; 112 – Caleb Wood (Fern Creek); 119 – Kyle Ruschell (Ryle); 125 – Derek Scott. (South Oldham); 130 – Joey Sanders (Wayne County); 135 – Jacob Murton (Lawrence County); 140 – Rob Aylor (Ryle); 145 – Jairus Murton (Lawrence County); 152 – Neil Cooper (Simon Kenton); 160 – Max Ervin (Union County); 171 – Tony McDermott (Trinity); 189 – Richard Starks (Woodford County); 215 –Taylor Scherer (South Oldham); 275 – Mike Clark (Trinity)

2004Team – Campbell County Runner-up – Woodford CountyMost Outstanding Wrestler – Jacob Murton, Lawrence CountyIndividual Winners - 103 – Kyle Ruschell (Ryle); 112 – Rusty Parks (Woodford Coun-ty); 119 – Kris Perry (Christian County); 125 – Jacob Murton. (Lawrence County); 130 – Jeremy Hilger (Fern Creek); 135 – Bo Hines (Campbell County); 140 – Jairus Murton (Lawrence County); 145 – Kyle Cooper (Simon Kenton); 152 – Mike Nolan (Campbell County); 160 – Dan Muncy (Sheldon Clark); 171 – Richard Starks (Woodford County); 189 – A J Green (Christian County); 215 –Taylor Scherer (South Oldham); 275 – Joe Berrow (Central Hardin)

2003Team – South OldhamRunner-Up – Campbell County Most Outstanding Wrestler – Scott Cooper, LaRue CountyIndividual Winners - 103 – Dan Trejo (Tates Creek); 112 – Jordan Lewis (Ballard); 119 – Nick Chaffi n (Prestonsburg); 125 – William Goatley, Jr. (North Hardin); 130 – Derrick Fassbender (Ryle); 135 – Brad Cooper (Simon Kenton); 140 – Scott Cooper (LaRue County); 145 – Steve Lovewell (South Oldham); 152 – Bobby Dodd (Wayne County); 160 – Nick Fiser (South Oldham); 171 – Xavier Manning (Shel-don Clark); 189 – Kyle Vanzant (Woodford County); 215 –Brent Gibbs (Oldham County); 275 – Zach Brewer (Paul Dunbar)

2002Team – Woodford CountyRunner-Up – Campbell County Most Outstanding Wrestler – Isaac Knable, St. XavierIndividual Winners - 103 - Matt Thompson (Oldham County); 112 - Billy Clark (Sheldon Clark); 119 - Tyler Baldwin (Woodford Co.); 125 – Joey Hagedorn (Campbell County); 130 – Brad Cooper (Simon Kenton); 135 – Luke Metzger (Henry Clay); 140 – Scott Cooper (LaRue County); 145 - Isaac Knable (St. Xavier); 152 – Craig Cooper (Simon Kenton); 160 - Josh Riordan (Oldham County); 171 - Eric Slugantz (Woodford Co.); 189 - Ben Vessels (Seneca); 215 –Derek Sawyer (Eastern); 275 – Jason Gray (Tates Creek)

2001Team - St. XavierRunner-Up - LaRue CountyMost Outstanding Wrestler – Isaac Kable, St. XavierIndividual Winners - 103 - Doug Upchurch (Wayne Co.); 112 - Tyler Baldwin (Woodford Co.); 119 - Brad Cooper (Simon Kenton); 125 - Jason Daviaux (Scott); 130 - Neal Crawford (Seneca); 135 - Jordan Blackmore (Ryle); 140 - Isaac Knable (St. Xavier); 145 - Derrick Mollette (Sheldon Clark); 152 - Zack Steinbock (St. Xavier); 160 - Todd Allen (LaRue Co.); 171 - Eric Slugantz (Woodford Co.); 189 - Josh Muncy (Sheldon Clark); 215 - John Dials (Sheldon Clark); 275 - Mike Ramsey (Campbell Co.).

2000Team - Woodford CountyRunner-Up - St. XavierMost Outstanding Wrestler – George King, Union CountyIndividual Winners - 103 - Luke Metzger (Henry Clay); 112 - Jason Daviaux (Scott); 119 - Tim Whitfi ll (Fern Creek); 125 - Ryan Leugger (Woodford Co.); 130 - Isaac Knable (St. Xavier); 135 - Michael Jackson (Woodford Co.); 140 - Chad Dalton (Simon Kenton); 145 - John Gentry (Woodford Co.); 152 - Billy Redmon (St. Xavier); 160 - Derek Trowbridge (Union Co.); 171 - George King (Union Co.); 189 - Bo Hoffman (Trinity-Louisville); 215 - Aaron Riardan (Oldham Co.); 275 - Will Rabatin (St. Xavier).

1999Team - Woodford CountyRunner-Up - St. XavierMost Outstanding Wrestler – Josh Stepp, Sheldon ClarkIndividual Winners - 103 - Tim Whitfi ll (Fern Creek); 112 - Isaac Knable (St. Xavier); 119 - Demarco Shelley (Hopkinsville); 125 - Charles Smith (Fern Creek); 130 - Dylan Bell (Scott); 135 - Chris Dunn (Woodford Co.); 140 - Jim Shaw (LaRue Co.); 145 - Damien Leavell (Chris-tian Co.); 152 - Josh Stepp (Sheldon Clark); 160 - Jacob Holbrook (Campbell Co.); 171 - Williams Randle (Eastern); 189 - Jason Detre (LaRue Co.); 215 - Josh Whittaker (Woodford Co.); 275 - Chris Floyd (Wayne Co.).

1998Team - St. XavierRunner-Up - ScottMost Outstanding Wrestler – Ian Horn, Woodford CountyIndividual Winners - 103 - Chad Haydon (Franklin Co.); 112 - Drew Carman (Henry Clay); 119 - Josh Preece (Sheldon Clark); 125 - Dean Williams (Seneca); 130 - Dylan Bell (Scott); 135 - Chris Dunn (Woodford Co.); 140 - David Destefano (Simon Kenton); 145 - Clint Bell (Scott); 152 - Rick McCarthey (Fern Creek); 160 - Ian Horn (Woodford Co.); 171 - Kinnane Hampton (Jeffersontown); 189 - Jason Detre (LaRue Co.); 215 - Josh Whittaker (Woodford Co.); 275 - Chris Floyd (Wayne Co.).

1997Team - Woodford CountyRunner-Up - St. XavierMost Outstanding Wrestler – Joe Carr Jr., Woodford CountyIndividual Winners - 103 - Dave Kalbfi eisch (St. Xavier); 112 - Dan Carman (Henry Clay); 119 - Josh Preece (Sheldon Clark);125 - Chris Dunn (Woodford County); 130 - Jeremy Rhodes (Sheldon Clark); 135 - Mike Fields (Scott); 140 - Pat Szyldowski (Oldham Co.); 145 - Joe Carr (Woodford Co.); 152 - Ian Horn (Woodford Co.); 160 - Jeremy Chapman (Paul Blazer); 171 - Jarrod Combs (Scott); 189 - David Moore (Henry Clay); 215 - Justin Saner (Campbell Co.); Heavyweight - Livingston Merritt (Hopkinsville).

1996 Team - Woodford CountyRunner-Up - HopkinsvilleMost Outstanding Wrestler – Jason Talbott, Oldham CountyIndividual Winners - 103 - Chris Valentine (Woodford Co.); 112 - Shaun Smith (Chris-tian Co.); 119 - Jason Talbott (Oldham Co.); 125 - Jeremy Rhodes (Conner); 130 - Scott Rhodes (Sheldon Clark); 135 - Kevin Case (Harrison Co.); 140 - Joe Carr (Woodford Co.); 145 - Ian Horn (Woodford Co.); 152 - Tony Stewart (Scott); 160 - David Moore

(Henry Clay); 171 - Tendai Charasika (St. Xavier); 189 - Miguel Merritt (Hopkinsville); 215 - Livingston Merritt (Hopkinsville); 275 - Ryan Putthoff (Conner).

1995Team - Sheldon ClarkRunner-Up - Woodford Co.Most Outstanding Wrestler – Miguel Merritt, HopkinsvilleIndividual Winners - 100 - Robbie Bodner (Valley); 106 - Shawn Smith (Christian Co.); 112 - Grady Peterson (Christian Co.); 119 - Josh Spencer (Woodford Co.); 126 - Joe Carr (Woodford Co.); 134 - Tim Hardy (Campbell Co.); 142 - Hank Pinner (Hopkinsville); 151 - Rodney Hawkins (Christian Co.); 160 - Wesley Gray (Caldwell Co.); 172 - Tendai Charasika (St. Xavier); 185 - Miguel Merritt (Hopkinsville); 215 - Livingston Merritt (Hopkinsville); 275 - Josh Campbell (Woodford Co.).

1994 Team - Sheldon ClarkRunner-Up - Woodford Co.Most Outstanding Wrestler – Bruce Stepp, Sheldon ClarkIndividual Winners - 103 - Jason Talbott (Oldham Co.); 112 - Grady Peterson (Chris-tian Co.); 119 - Greg Woodring (Union Co.); 125 - Tom Cibull (Tates Creek); 130 - Brandon Wilkens (Campbell Co.); 135 - Tim Lawson (Henry Clay); 140 - Mike Lee (Simon Kenton); 145 - Steve Kaiser (Simon Kenton); 152 - Don Blevins (Fern Creek); 160 - Tendai Charasika (St. Xavier); 171 - Desmond Wilford (Christian Co.); 189 - Joedy Burke (Danville); 275 - Bruce Stepp (Sheldon Clark).

1993Team - Woodford CountyRunner-Up - EasternMost Outstanding Wrestler – Don Blevins, Fern CreekIndividual Winners – 103 - Joe Carr Jr. (Woodford Co.); 112 - Vernon Jackson (Eastern); 119 - Tom Cibull (Tates Creek); 125 - Matt Lee (Simon Kenton); 130 - Brandon Wilkens (Campbell Co.); 135 - Brett Blackmore (Boone Co.); 140 - Ronzale Piersey (Eastern); 145 - Archie Stepp (Sheldon Clark); 152 -Don Blevins (Fern Creek); 160 - Robert Kemper (Woodford Co.); 171 - Matt Hecker (Woodford Co.); 189 - Bruce Stepp (Sheldon Clark); Heavyweight - Frank Wolnitzek (Cov. Holmes).

1992Team - HopkinsvilleRunner-Up - Woodford Co.Most Outstanding Wrestler – Willie Ennels, HopkinsvilleIndividual Winners – 103-Bobby VanHoose (Johnson Central); 112-Brad Ervin (Union Co.); 119-Jeff Mosby (Central Hardin); 125-Shawn Mekley (Woodford Co.); 130-Roy Gibbs (Harrison Co.); 135-Tony Condi (Henry Clay); 140-Paul Kaiser (Simon Kenton); 145-Chris Hagen (Campbell Co.); 152-Joey Roby(Caldwell Co.); 160-Willie Ennels (Hopkinsville); 171-Rob Rickman (Lafayette); 189-Bruce Stepp (Sheldon Clark); Heavyweight-Frank Wolnitzek (Holmes).

1991Team - Campbell Co.Runner-Up - HopkinsvilleMost Outstanding Wrestler – Dicky Casselman (Danville)Individual Winners – 103-James Elliott (Western); 112-Pat White (Hopkinsville); 119-Tom Storms (Simon Kenton); 125-Pat Martz (Conner); 130-Dicky Casselman (Danville); 135-Robert Kemper (Woodford Co.); 140-Brian Selke (Trinity); 145-Chris Hagen (Campbell Co.); 152-Willie Ennels (Hopkinsville); 160-Chris Goss (Sheldon Clark); 171-Michael Benson (Woodford co.); 189-Richard Brown (Trinity); Heavyweight-Danny Davis (Ft. Knox).

1990Team - Campbell CountyRunner-Up - TrinityMost Outstanding Wrestler – Mike Migliaccio, Tates CreekIndividual Winners – 103-Tommy Storms (Simon Kenton); 112-Alez Wray (Trinity); 119-Pat Martz (Conner); 125-Craig Bertelson (Conner); 130-Greg Kraeszig (St. Xavier); 135-Brian Selke (Trinity); 140-Mark Selke (Trinity); 145-Jovanie Marshall (Ft. Campbell); 152-Mike



KHSAA STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORYMigliaccio (Tates Creek); 160-Curt Zinga (Campbell Co.); 171-Thomas Sanders (Fairdale); 189-Ron Robinson (Eastern); Heavyweight-Danny Davis (Ft. Knox).

1989Team - TrinityRunner-Up - HopkinsvilleMost Outstanding Wrestler – Jerod Trice, HopkinsvilleIndividual Winners – 103-Chris Zinner (St. Xavier); 112-Shuan Atcher (North Hardin); 119-John Wyan (Conner); 125-Joel Corrothers (Waggener); 130-Chris Goodman (North Hardin); 135-Willie Ennells (Hopkins-ville); 140- Arvil Banks (Christian Co.); 145-Earl Smith (Western); 152-Jerod Trice (Hopkinsville); 160-Jon Wiard (Frankfort); 171-Berkley Riley (Henry Clay); 189-Chris Birch (Henry Clay); Heavyweight-James Simpson (Pleasure Ridge Park).

1988Team - Christian Co.Runner-Up - HopkinsvilleMost Outstanding Wrestler – David Barnes, Simon KentonIndividual Winners – 103-Pat Martz (Conner); 112-Ricky Fowler (Doss); 119-Giorgio Haitt (Ft. Campbell); 125-Troy Adams (Fern Creek); 130-Tom Lee (Christian co.); 135-David Barnes (Simon Kenton); 140-Pat Moddy (Ft. Campbell); 145-Jerod Trice (Hopkinsville); 152-Darren Parker (Christian Co.); 161-Troy Bailey (Hopkinsville); 171-Tony Bowling (Western); 189-Glen Washburn (Fern Creek); Heavy-weight-Lawrence Woodford (Fern Creek).

1987Team - Simon KentonRunner-Up - Christian CountyMost Outstanding Wrestler – Dominic Black, Henry ClayIndividual Winners – 98-J. Everman (Simon Kenton); 105-C. Reimer (Simon Kenton); 112-B. Hedges (Waggener); 119-Tom Lee (Christian Co.); 126-M. Ohlmann (St. Xavier); 132-Pat Moody (Ft. Campbell); T. Vaughn (Scott); 145-Aaron Herring (Hopkinsville); 155-Jim Clay (Dan-ville); 167-Marcus Turnley (Christian Co.); 185-D. Black (Henry Clay); Heavyweight-Woodford (Fern Creek).

1986Team - HopkinsvilleRunner-Up - Christian CountyMost Outstanding Wrestler – David Richey, Caldwell CountyIndividual Winners – 98-David Donley (Christian Co.); 105-Brett King (Fern Creek); 112-David Richey (Caldwell Co.); 119-James Baugh (Simon Kenton); 126-Richie Parker (Conner); 132-Adam Alstatt (Trinity); 138-Andy Lee (Christian Co.); 145-Aaron Herring (Hopkinsville); 155-Rob Madden (Conner); 167-Steve Bailey (Hopkinsville); 185-Roger Holloway (Hopkinsville); Heavyweight-Gartha Herring (Hopkinsville).

1985Team - HopkinsvilleRunner-Up - Union CountyMost Outstanding Wrestler – Eddie Persons, HopkinsvilleIndividual Winners – 98-Charles Dunlap (Manuel); 105-A. Earthman (Christian Co.); 112-David Richie (Caldwell Co.); 119-Todd Adams (Fern Creek); 126-Brad Hagedorn (Union Co.); 132-Danny Level (Union Co.); 145-Shane Steamatis (Henry Clay); 155-Eddie Person (Hopkinsville); 167-Matt Shotwell (Conner); 185 - Matt Sherear (Campbell Co.); Heavyweight-Mike Chism (Oldham Co.).

1984Team - Fern CreekRunner-Up - Simon KentonMost Outstanding Wrestler – Troy Cole, ConnerIndividual Winners – 98-Thomas Canady (North Hardin); 105-David Richey (Caldwell Co.); 112-Jay Heickelbeck (Doss); 119-Jim Perrin (Christian Co.); 126-Robert Hall (Fern Creek); 132-Jerrad Rudd (Union Co.); 138-Jeff Grimes (Fern Creek); 145-Troy Cole (Conner); 155-Eddie Person Hopkinsville; 167- Mat Shotwell (Conner); 185-Neil Wilson (Union Co.); Heavyweight-Bryan Baker (Woodford Co.).

1983Team - ConnerRunner-Up - Campbell CountyMost Outstanding Wrestler – Shawn Nutter, Boone CountyIndividual Winners – 98-Joe Rudd (Union Co.); 105-Brandy Landley (Doss); 112-Jay Heickelback (Doss); 119-James Smith (Union Co.); 126-David Greathouse (Henry Clay); 132-Tim Cole (Conner); 138-Troy Cole (Conner); Heavyweight-Phillip Shipp (Jeffersontown); 185-Greg Selby (Danville); 167-Larry Little (Jeffersontown); 155-Shawn Nutter (Boone Co.); 145-Jeff Merritt (Hopkinsville); 138-Troy Cole (Conner).

1982Team - Union CountyRunner-Up - WaggenerMost Outstanding Wrestler – Todd King, Fern CreekIndividual Winners – 98-Hart (Ft. Campbell); 105-Lovell (Union Co.); 112-Smith (Union Co.); 119-Ervin (Union Co.); 126-King (Fern Creek); 132-Mulcahy (Boone Co.); 138-Robb (Boone Co.); 145-Chaney (Danville); 155- Ralph Stevens (Trigg Co.); 167-Little (Jeffersontown); 185-Thorn-ton (Woodfrod Co.); Heavyweight-Beakes (Waggener).

1981Team - North HardinRunner-Up - ConnerMost Outstanding Wrestler – Robert Ervin, Union County and Robbie Clarkston, ConnerIndividual Winners – 98-Slaughter (Christian Co.); 105-Jerry Whalen (Eastern); 112-Er-vin (Union Co.); 119-Hartnett (Eastern); 126-Boggess (North Hardin); 132-Carrion (North Hardin); 138-Brown (Union Co.); 145-Clarkson (Conner); 155-Cole (Conner); 167-Hitchings (Fern Creek); 185-Glenn Griggs (Hopkinsville); Heavyweight-Beaks (Waggener).

1980Team - Union CountyRunner-Up - DanvilleMost Outstanding Wrestler – Larry Gibson, Trinity (Lou.)Individual Winners – 98-Jerry Whalen (Eastern); 105-Todd King (Fern Creek); 112- Da-vid Lannum (Danville); 119-Mike Gibson (Union Co.); 126-Kenny Davis (Union Co.); 132-Maurice Brown (Union Co.); 138-Robby (Clarkston (Conner); 145-Todd McAnly (Danville); 155-Larry Gib-son (Trinity); 167-Robbie Wedding (Union Co.); 185-Glenn Griggs (Hopkinsville); Heavyweight-Kelly Stickrod (Conner).

1979Team - Boone CountyRunner-Up - EasternMost Outstanding Wrestler – Todd McAnly, DanvilleIndividual Winners – 98-Mike Miracle (Eastern); 105-Todd Ryan (Eastern); 112-Tony Goren (Waggener); 119-Ken Davis (Union Co.); 126-Robby Clark-son (Conner); 132-Mike Moriarty (Eastern); 138-Todd McAnly (Danville); 145-Larry Gibson (Trinity); 155-William Gee (Christian Co.); 167-Tony Peters (West Hardin); 185-Steve Wright (Boyle Co.); Heavyweight-John Clay (Danville).

1978Team - North HardinRunner-Up - Ft. CampbellMost Outstanding Wrestler – Dave McMillan, EasternIndividual Winners – 98-Nick Spine (Fern Creek); 105-Tony Goren (Waggener); 112-Robbie Clarkston (Conner); 119-Chris Heavrin (St. Xavier); 126-Ricky Bottoms (Woodford Co.); 132-Tommy Castle (Woodford Co.); 138-Mike McDaniels (Boone Co.); 145-Steve Wolterman (Henry Clay); 155-Andrea Offutt (Ft. Campbell); 167-Mike Brattain (Central); 185-Dave McMillan (Eastern); Heavyweight-Mike Balkus (Ft. Campbell).

1977Team - Woodford Co.Runner-Up - Fern CreekMost Outstanding Wrestler – Mark Thomas, Fern CreekIndividual Winners – 98 - Nick Spine (Fern Creek); 105 - Lance Moorman (Owens-boro); 112 - Brian Cotton (Woodford Co.); 119 - Dave Wolterman

(Henry Clay); 126 - Tim Ervin (Union Co.); 132 - Mark Thomas (Fern Creek); 138 - Cliff Kraweick (Eastern); 145 - Andre Offutt (Fort Campbell); 155 – Dave Exely (Pleasure Ridge Park); 167 – Bill Nie (Boone Co.); 185 – Gary Dooley (Caldwell Co.); Heavyweight – John Sawaya (Fern Creek).

1976Team - Union CountyRunner-Up - Fern CreekMost Outstanding Wrestler – Gary Mendel, WestportIndividual Winners – 98-Bernie McCamish (North Hardin); 105-Tim Thomas (Union County); 112-Paul Burgess (Union Co.); 119-John Barker (New-port Catholic); 126-Wayne Mackey (Ballard); 132-Bruce Gilliand (Fern Creek); 138-Eddie Sheefer (Union co.);145-Frank Culberson (Trinity); 155-Gary Mendal (Westport); 167-Kurt Schustermann (Ballard); 185-Gregg Holzknect (Waggener); Heavyweight-John Sawaya (Fern Creek).

1975Team - Fern CreekRunner-Up - North HardinMost Outstanding Wrestler – Steve Olsen, BallardIndividual Winners – 98-Ricky Morse (North Hardin); 105-Mark Wahle (St. Xavier); 112-Tommy Kurtz (Fern Creek); 119-Rick Barker (Newport Cath-olic); 126-Phillip McCamish (North Hardin); 132-Bob Chrosniak (Ballard); 138-Marc Hennessy (Newport Cathlic); 145-Jim Porter (Campbell Co.); 155-Steve Olson (Ballard); 167-Bruce Boggs (Woodford Co.); 185-Eddie Thomas (Fern Creek); Heavy-weight-Kelly Kirchbaum (North Hardin).

1974Team - Woodford Co.Runner-Up - Fern CreekMost Outstanding Wrestler – Jeff Fitch, Woodford CountyIndividual Winners – 98-Mark Wahle (St. Xavier); 105-Tony Harris (Hopkinsville); 112-James Watkins (Caldwell Co.); 119-Rick Barker (Newport Catholic); 126-Denny Passafi ume (St. Xavier); 132-Steve Smith (Ballard); 138-Wayne Campbell (Woodford Co.); 145-Clipson Jones (Belfry); 155-Jeff Fitch (Woodford Co.); 167-Ted Lineberry (Doss); 185-Chris Purcell (Flaget); Heavyweight-Kelly Kirchbaum (North Hardin).

1973 Team - Woodford Co.Runner-Up - TrinityMost Outstanding Wrestler – Jeff Fitch, Woodford CountyIndividual Winners – 98-Paul Sheeran (Trinity); 105-Darrell Fuller (Campbell Co.); 112-Rick Barker (Newport Catholic); 119-Dave Schmitt (Trinity); 126-Arthur Forman (North Hardin); 132-Lenn Jacobson (Seneca); 138-John Dawson (Hopkinsville); 145-Jeff Fitch (Woodford Co.); 155-Kent Parret (Hopkinsville); 167-Mike Meador (Fern Creek); 185-Ricky LeMaster (Woodford Co.); Heavyweight (Ron Taylor (Ft. Campbell).

1972Team - Woodford Co.Runner-Up - North HardinMost Outstanding Wrestler – Ken Wright, BallardIndividual Winners – 98-Steve Goldberg (Waggener); 105-Greg Skeeters (North Hardin); 112-Chester Massie (Flaget); 119-Jack Wood (Woodford Co.); 126-Ken Wright (Ballard); 132-Tim Harrod (Frankfort); 138-Jeff Fitch (Woodford Co.); 145-Tracy Davis (Fern Creek); 155-Frank McWilliams (Christian Co.); 167-Arthur Noonan (Waggener); 185-Dennis Perkins (Trinity); Heavyweight-George Torain (Hopkinsville).

1971Team - Fort CampbellRunner-Up - WaggenerMost Outstanding Wrestler – Mike Nolan, Newport Catholic and Bernie Head, North HardinIndividual Winners – 98-Tommy Miller (Flaget); 105-Don Hall (Waggener); 112-Ches-ter Massie (Flaget); 119-Alan Boyd (Ft. Campbell); 126-Ron Chapman (Ft. Campbell); 132-Mike Nolan (Newport Catholic); 138-Ray Russell (Eastern); 145-Alan Martin (Western); 155-Rich



KHSAA STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORYHancock (Trinity); 167-Mike Cassity (Ft. Campbell); 185-Arthur Noonan (Waggener); Heavyweight-Bernie Head (North Hardin).

1970Team - Woodford Co.Runner-Up - Fort CampbellMost Outstanding Wrestler – Ray Cooker, Boone CountyIndividual Winners – 95-Bill Clarkson (Hopkinsville); 107-Allan Boyd (Ft. Campbell); 115-Doug Steger (Boone Co.); 123-Ronnie Chapman (Ft. Campbell); 130-Nick Barker (Danville); 137-Ray Russell (Eastern); 145-Charles Roach (North Hardin); 155-Ray Crooker (Boone Co.); 165-Victor Masson (Boone Co.); 175-Hartley Wilson (Woodford Co.); 185-Steve Vessels (Fern Creek); Heavyweight-Larry Weath-ers (Woodford Co.).

1969Team - North HardinRunner-Up - SenecaMost Outstanding Wrestler – Ed Brandon, North HardinIndividual Winners – 95-Mike Nolan (Newport Catholic); 103-Jim Whitehouse (Ky. School f/t Blind); 112-Doug Steger (Boone Co.); 120-Tommy Nel-son (Seneca); 127-Dan Dickerson (Ky. School f/t Blind); 133-Steve Johnson (Ft. Campbell); 138-Ken Welch (Flaget); 145-Charles Roach (North Hardin); 154-Dwight Williams (Seneca); 165-Ed Brandon (North Hardin); 175-Craig Kissel (Trinity); Heavy-weight-Jim Haek (Ft. Campbell).

1968Team - North HardinRunner-Up - Kentucky School f/t BlindMost Outstanding Wrestler – Ed Brandon, North Hardin

Individual Winners – 95-Jim Von Dreele (Westport); 103-Doug Steger (Boone Co.); 112-Jay Crawford (North Hardin); 120-Danny Dickerson (Ky. School f/t Blind); 127-Eddie Wade (Hopkinsville); 133-Mike Givens (Hopkinsville); 138-Larry Crowe (Ky. School f/t Blind); 145-Bob Fehribach (Flaget); 154-Ed Brandon (North Hardin); 165-Bob Dierson (Trinity); 180-Buz Shelton (North Hardin): Heavyweight-Ronald Jackson (Seneca).

1967Team - Newport CatholicRunner-Up - North HardinMost Outstanding Wrestler – Pete McKay, Bardstown St. JosephIndividual Winners – 95-Arvil Meyers (North Hardin); 103-Dennis Huber (Newport Catholic); 112-Jay Crawford (North Hardin); 120-Mike Givens (Hopkinsville); 127-Eddie Wade (Hopkinsville); 133-Pete McKay (St. Joseph); 138-Greg Palmer (Newport Catholic); 145-Ed Brandon (North Hardin); 154-Mike Fey (Newport Catholic); 165-James Earl Hardin (Ky. School f/t Blind); 180-Pete Allen (Millersburg Military Institute); Heavyweight-Peter Anderson (Millersburg Military Institute).

1966Team - Kentucky School f/t BlindRunner-Up - Newport CatholicMost Outstanding Wrestler – James Earl Hardin, Ky. School f/t BlindIndividual Winners – 95-Jay Crawford (North Hardin); 103-Danny Dickerson (Ky. School f/t Blind); 112-Mike Givens (Hopkinsville); 120-McKay (St. Joseph); 127-Larry Crowe (Ky. School f/t Blind); 133-Ricky Malito (North Hardin); 138-Moore (St. Joseph); 145-Williams (Seneca);

154-Fey (Newport Catholic); 165-James Earl Hardin (Ky. School f/t Blind); 180-Renard Keal (Westport); Heavyweight-Peter Anderson (Millersburg Military Institute).

1965Team - Ahrens TradeRunner-up - St. Joseph PrepMost Outstanding Wrestler – James Earl Hardin, Ky. School f/t BlindIndividual Winners – 95-Ronald Harris (Ahrens); 103-Charles Jones (Ahrens); 112-Larry Crowe (Ky. School f/t Blind); 120-Jimmy Smith (North Hardin); 127-Adam Ruschival (Ky. School f/t Blind); 133-Luther Graham (Ahrens); 138-Tom Abell (Ahrens); 145-Williams (Sen-eca); 154-Bristol (St. Joseph); 165-Hardin (Ky. School f/t Blind); 180-Pettit (Millersburg Military Institute); Heavyweight.-Frame (North Hardin.

1964Team - Ahrens TradeRunner-Up - St. Joseph PrepMost Outstanding Wrestler - Individual Winners – 95-Ronald Jones (Ahrens); 103-Schaffer (Millersburg Military); 112-Gunther Blankenship (North Hardin Co.); 120-Robert Moore (Ahrens); 127-Tom Abell (Ahrens); 133-Luther Graham (Ahrens); 138-Crain (Millersburg Military); 145-Howard (St. Joseph Prep); 154-James Earl Hardin (Ky. School f/t Blind); 165-William Booth (Ahrens); 180-Bivens (St. Joseph Prep); Heavyweight-Woolridge (North Hardin Co.).

* - First names are missing for some years. If you have records from these years, please contact the KHSAA at (859)299-5472.

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