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UPDATED 4/29/2008
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WRESTLING

INDIVIDUAL
State Titles, Four-Time Winners
Mark Zimmer, Columbus St. Francis DeSales (1976-1979) (98-112-112-119)
Jim Jordan, St. Paris Graham (1979-1982) (98-105-112-126)
Jeff Jordan, St. Paris Graham (1980-1983) (98-105-119-126)
Erik Burnett, Oberlin (1984-1987) (98-105-112-112)
Dan Hanson, Richmond Hts. (1984-1987) (98-105-112-119)
Ken Ramsey, Lancaster Fisher Catholic (1984-1985) (119-126) and Columbus Ready (1986-1987) (132-138)
Willie Wineberg, Fairfield (1991-1994) (103-112-112-125)
John McGhee, Akron Coventry (1993-1996) (135-145-152-160)
Jared Opfer, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (1996-1999) (103-112-112-125)
Harry Lester, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy (1998-2001) (103-112-119-130)
Ryan Lang, Lakewood St. Edward (2000-03) (103, 125, 130, 135)
C.P. Schlatter, Columbus St. Francis DeSales (2000-02) (119, 130, 152) and St. Paris Graham (2003) (152)
Jeff Jaggers, Bedford St. Peter Chanel (2000-04) (119, 125, 130, 135)
Dustin Schlatter, Massillon Perry (2005-145; 2004-140) and St. Paris Graham Local (2003-125; 2002-112)
Lance Palmer, Lakewood St. Edward (2003-2006) (103, 112, 125, 140)
Tony Jameson, Youngstown Austintown-Fitch (2005-2008) (103, 119, 135, 145)
Wins, Season (minimum 50)
1 63 Patrick Harrington, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (2006-2007) 63-0
63 Troy Opfer, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (2006-2007) 63-1
63 Dusty Hermes, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (2006-2007) 63-4
4 62 Jamey Kasser, Summit Station Licking Heights (1979-1980), 62-0
62 Scott Duncan, Marion Pleasant (1982), 62-1
62 Jamie Kasser, Licking Heights (1980), 62-0
7 61 Al Melchiorre, Columbus Bishop Watterson (1980-1981), 61-10
8 60 Drew Opfer, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (1998-1999), 60-0
60 Jared Opfer, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (1998-1999), 60-0
60 Al Melchiorre, Columbus Bishop Watterson (1981), 60-11
11 58 Corey Opfer, St. Mary Central Catholic (2003)
58 Shawn Whelan, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (1998-1999)
58 Wade Knipp, Archbold (2006-2007)
58 Scott Duncan, Marion Pleasant (1980), 58-4
15 57 Jared Opfer, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (1997-1998), 57-1
57 Tanner Shearer, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (2001-2002) 57-0
57 Jamie Kasser, Summit Station Licking Heights (1981), 57-0
57 Scott Duncan, Marion Pleasant (1981), 57-1
57 Troy Opfer, St. Marys Central Catholic (2006)
20 56 Matt Stookey, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (2001-2002) 56-2
56 Cory Opfer, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (2004-2005) 56-3
56 Wes Hines, Marion Pleasant (1981), 56-1
56 Troy Opfer, St. Marys Central Catholic (2008)
56 Pat Harrington, St. Marys Central Catholic (2006)
56 Jimmy Householder, West Jefferson (2008)
26 55 Drew Opfer, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (1999-2000)
55 Josh Barker, Crestivew (2000-2001)
55 Christian Ortolani, St. Marys Central Catholic (2007)
29 54 Ron Baum, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (1997-1998), 54-3
54 Joe Whelan, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (2003)
54 Nathan Cotrill, London Madison Plains (2003-04)
54 Spencer Dye, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (2004) 54-2
54 Kraig Bostelman, Archbold (2006-2007)
54 Scott Burris, Archbold (2006-2007)
54 James Heffernan, Lakewood St. Edward (1982), 54-0
36 53 Joseph Whelan, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (2004) 53-2
53 Tanner Shearer, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (2004) 53-3
53 Cody Ruffer, Archbold (2005-2006)
53 Richard Luft, Summit Station Licking Heights (1981), 53-7
53 Joe Ghezzi, Columbus Bishop Watterson (1981), 53-11
53 Shane Vandemark, Columbus St. Charles (1982), 53-10
53 Tyler Short, Archbold (2007-2008)
53 Sean Collins, Coshocton (2008)
53 Christian Ortolani, St. Marys Central Catholic (2007)
45 52 Brad Harris, Pickerington (1995-1996)
52 Drew Opfer, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (2000-2001)
52 Billy Wickline, London Madison Plains (2001-2002)
52 C.J. Mears, North Canton Hoover
52 Ryan Browning, London Madison Plains (2003-04)
52 Jason Connors, London Madison Plains (2003-04)
52 Jordan Spohn, New Lexington (2003-04)
52 Wally Borowicz, Elmwood (1999-2000)
52 Matt Lauck, Elmwood (2001-2002)
52 Ryan Cubberly, Pemberville Eastwood (2004-2005) 52-3
52 Kent Smith, Pemberville Eastwood (2003-2004) 52-4
52 Stuart Miller, Delphos Jefferson (2006-2007)
52 Hunter Reed, Crestview (2006-2007)
52 J.D. Terry, Summit Station Licking Heights (1981), 52-10
52 Rob Johnson, Pataskala Watkins Memorial (1982), 52-1
52 Chris Mears, North Canton Hoover (1982), 52-0
52 Brad Rice, West Jefferson (2006)
62 51 Kent Smith, Pemberville Eastwood (2004-2005) 51-3
51 Ben Llanas, Pemberville Eastwood (2004-2005) 51-2
51 Ryan Cubberly, Pemberville Eastwood (2003-2004) 51-4
51 Sean J. Finneran, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (1999-2000)
51 Sean M. Finneran, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (1999-2000)
51 Tanner Shearer, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (2003)
51 Corey Opfer, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (2004) 51-6
51 Brinden Baum, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (51-7)
51 Jarrett Lacure, Greeneview (2001-2002)
51 Hector Urbina, Archbold (2005-2006)
51 Jerry Robinson, New Lexington (2006-2007)
51 Mike Zimmer, Columbus Bishop Watterson
51 Pat Schirtzinger, Summit Station Licking Heights (1981), 51-6
51 Greg Elinsky, Lakewood St. Edward (1982), 51-0
51 Terry Washington, Columbus Upper Washington (1982), 51-2
51 Mike Zimmer, Columbus Bishop Watterson (1980), 51-7
51 Christian Ortolani, St. Marys Central Catholic (2006)
51 Jimmy Householder, West Jefferson (2007)
80 50 Ben Fondale, New Lexington (2005-2006)
50 Brad Weeks, Columbus Bishop Watterson (1995-1996)
50 Drew Opfer, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (1997-1998)
50 Jeff Schmidt, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (1999-2000)
50 John Schreiner, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (1999-2000)
50 Billy Young, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (2001-2002) 50-4
50 Joe Whelan, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (2001-2002) 50-7
50 Spencer Dye, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (2003) 50-7
50 Logan Brown, Covington (2005) 50-1
50 Ben Llanas, Pemberville Eastwood (2003-2004) 50-4
50 Andrew Swick, Delphos Jefferson (2006-2007)
50 Chandler Jones, Pataskala Licking Heights (2007)
50 Wes Hines, Marion Pleasant (1980), 50-7
50 Jeff Jordan, St. Paris Graham Local (1982), 50-0
50 Mike Hoess, Columbus Upper Arlington (1982), 50-3-1
50 John Cvetic, Lakewood St. Edward (1982), 50-5
50 Phil Linville, Galloway Westland (1982), 50-7
Wins, Career (minimum 150)
1 224 Troy Opfer, St. Marys Central Catholic (2005-2006)
2 217 Drew Opfer, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (1998-2001)
3 211 Cory Opfer, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (2002-2005)
211 Jared Opfer, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (1996-1999)
5 201 Scott Duncan, Marion Pleasant (1979-1982)
6 197 Tanner Shearer, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (2001-2004) 197-10
7 196 Joseph Whelan, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (2001-2004) 196-27
8 195 Ryan Cubberly, Pemberville Eastwood (2003-2006) 195-13
9 192 Sean J. Finneran, Sandusky St Mary Central Catholic (1998-2001)
10 190 Spencer Dye, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (2002-2005)
11 186 Dusty Hermes, St. Marys Central Catholic (2004-2007)
12 182 Jimmy Householder, West Jefferson (2005-2008)
13 180 Kent Smith, Pemberville Eastwood (2002-2005) 180-25
14 179 Ryan Nachtrab, Pemberville Eastwood (2003-2006) 179-35
15 178 C.B. Dollaway, Galion Northmor (1998-2002)
16 177 Hunter Reed, Crestview (2004-2007)
17 174 Ben Llanas, Pemberville Eastwood (2003-2006) 174-27
174 Ben Fondale, New Lexington (2003-2007)
174 Christian Ortolani, St. Marys Central Catholic (2005-2008)
20 169 Lucas Huffman, Hannibal River (1999-2003) 169-23
21 167 Brad Harris, Pickerington (1992-1996)
167 Matt Stookey, St. Mary Central Catholic
167 Brinden Baum, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (2002-2005)
167 Tommy Rowlands, Bishop Ready (1996-1999)
25 166 Jeff Jaggers, Bedford St. Peter Chanel (2000-2004)  166-3
166 Jarrett Lacure, Greeneview (1999-2002)
27 165 Jude Schmidt, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (1994-1997)
165 Harry Lester, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy (1998-2001)
165 Ben Pike, Greeneview (2002-2005)
30 164 Clark Forward, Archbold
164 Michael Miller, Uniontown Lake (2002-2005)
164 Patrick Harrington, St. Marys Central Catholic (2004-2007)
33 163 Matt McIntire, West Chester Lakota West (1998-2002)
163 Trevor Lee, Elmwood (2001-2005)
35 162 Jeff Schmidt, Sandusky St. Mary's C.C. (1999-2000) and Sandusky Perkins (2001-2002)
162 Kurt Shroyer, Pemberville Eastwood (2003-2006) 162-41
162 Tim Geiger, Williamsport Westfall (1995-1998) 1622-18
38 161 Jason Connors, London Madison Plains (2000-04)
161 Nathan Cottrill, London Madison Plains (2000-04)
40 160 Jeff Gainer, Akron Manchester (1979-1982)
160 Devin Klein, Warsaw River View (2002-2006)
160 Trevor Phillips, Dalton (2003-2005) & Apple Creek Waynedale (2005-2007)
43 159 Ryan Finn, Sandusky Perkins (1998-2001)
159 Matt Mossor, Groveport-Madison (2000-04)
159 Luke Stuckey, Archbold (2001-05)
46 158 Sean M. Finneran, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (1997-2000)
158 Doug Jesse, Bascom Hopewell-Loudon (1996-2000)
158 Derrick Bendau, Mayfield Village Mayfield
158 Joshua Kallai, Wadsworth (1998-02) 2001-2005)
50 157 J.R. Ysaguirre, Clyde (2001-04)
157 Rondal Blackburn, Clyde (1997-2000)
157 Justin Busnick, Canton South (1999-2002)
157 Jake Daniels, London Madison Plains (1999-2003)
157 Ian Redd, Archbold (2004-2008)
55 156 Eric Wright, Lewisburg, Tri-County North (2000-04)
156 Nathan Thobaben, Clarksville Clinton-Massie (2001-04)
156 Colt Sponseller, Millersburg West Holmes (2003-2007)
156 Doug Emery, Crestview (2000-2004)
59 155 Tommy Cunningham, Groveport-Madison (2000-04)
60 154 Germane Lindsey, Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller (2003-2007)
61 153 Andy Branham, Galloway Westland (1996-1999)
153 Spencer Dye, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (2002-present)
63 152 Shantell Sanders, Cincinnati Academy of Physical Education (1990-1993)
152 Michael Linsker, Beachwood (1998-2002)
152 Ryan Browning, London Madison Plains (2000-04)
152 Joe Pflug, Maple Heights (1999-2002)
152 Zach Flake, West Chester Lakota West (1999-2003)
152 Dustin Hawk, New Lexington (2000-04)
152 Cody Ruffer, Archbold (2002-2006)
152 Jan Ulinski, Pemberville Eastwood (2003-2007)
152 Jerry Robinson, New Lexington (2003-2007)

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151 Heath Eddleblute, Vincent Warren (1985-1989)
151 Matt Yinger, Nelsonville-York (1985-1989)
151 Marcus Roll, Plymouth (2003-04)

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150 Matthew Kallai, Wadsworth (1998-2002) 150-17
Consecutive Wins (minimum 100)
1 143 Mark Zimmer, Columbus St. Francis DeSales (1976-1979)
2 112 Scott Burnett, Elyria Catholic (1995-1998)
112 Jared Opfer, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (1997-1999)
4 110 Clark Forward, Archbold
5 105 Jim Heffernan, Lakewood St. Edward (1979-1982)
6 104 Erik Burnett, Oberlin (1985-1987)
Most Falls, Season (minimum 30)
1 47 Kraig Bostelman, Archbold (2006-2007)
2 46 Jared Opfer, Sandusky St. Marys Central Catholic (1998-1999)
3 44 Jared Opfer, Sandusky St. Marys Central Catholic (1997-1998, 112lbs.)
4 43 Derrick Bendau, Mayfield Village Mayfield (2003)
5 42 Derrick Bendau, Mayfield Village Mayfield (2002)
6 41 Jamey Kasser, Summit Station Licking Heights (1980-1981, 112 lbs.)
41 Eric Wright, Lewisburg, Tri-County North (2003-04, 189 lbs.)
41 Randall Lewis, Plymouth (2001-2002, 171 lbs.)
41 Tyler Short, Archbold (2007-2008)
10 40 James Mariast, Wellington (2001-2002)
40 Nathan Thobaben, Clarksville Clinton-Massie (2003-04)
40 Cory Opfer. Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (2004-05)
40 Patrick Harrington, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (2006-2007)
40 Dusty Hermes, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (2006-2007)
15 39 Aaron Link, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (2001)
39 Matt Stookey, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (2001-2002)
39 Christian Ortolani, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (2006-2007)
39 Eric DiAgosta, East Liverpool (2007)
19 38 Hector Urbina, Archbold (2005-2006)
38 Dustin Winters, Gallia Academy (2005-2006)
21 37 Tony Allem, Sparta Highland (1996)
37 Matt Lauck, Elmwood (2001-2002)
23 36 John Schreiner, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (2000)
36 Tony Knisely, Elmwood (2003-2004)
36 Andrew Swick, Delphos Jefferson (2006-2007)
36 Colt Sponseller, Millersburg West Holmes (2006-2007)
27 35 Shawn Whelan, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (1999)
35 Blake Lingruen, Liberty Center (1999-2000)
35 Derrick Bendau, Mayfield Village Mayfield (2001)
35 Corey Opfer, St. Mary Central Catholic (2003)
35 Nathan Thobaben, Clarksville Clinton-Massie (2002-03)
35 Jarrod Jones, Belpre (2004-2005)
35 Ben Llanas, Pemberville Eastwood (2004-2005)
35 Chad Rufenacht, Archbold (2006-2007)
35 34 Kent Smith, Pemberville Eastwood (2004-2005)
34 Sean M. Finneran, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (2000)
34 Matt Stookey, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (2001)
34 Jake Daniels, London Madison Plains (2001-2002)
34 Randall Lewis, Plymouth (2002-2003)
34 Clayton Darfus, Granville (2005-2006)
34 Colton Collett, Millersburg West Holmes (2006-2007)
34 Frank Becker, Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller (2006-2007)
34 Scott Duncan, Marion Pleasant (1980-1981)
44 33 Dusty Sanna, Granville (1998-1999, 189 lbs.)
33 Drew Opfer, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (1999)
33 Drew Opfer, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (2000)
33 Jason Miller, New Lexington (2002-03)
33 Cody Reitmeier, Springfield (2004-2005)
33 Josh Garcia, Archbold (2003-04)
33 Cody Ruffer, Archbold (2005-2006)
33 Scott Burris, Archbold (2006-2007)
33 Justin Fletcher, Greenville Senior (2006-2007)
33 Seth Nolan, Coshocton (2007)
54 32 Tim Martin, West Jefferson (1999-2000)
32 Jesse French, Philo (2003-04)
32 Drew Opfer, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (2001)
32 Todd Merricle, Spencerville (2001-2002)
32 Corey Opfer, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (2001-2002)
32 Billy Wickline, London Madison Plains (2000-2001)
32 Trevor Lee, Elmwoodd (2002-2003)
32 Kevin Cox, Belpre (2004-2005)
32 Cody Ruffer, Archbold (2003-04)
32 Michael Miller, Uniontown Lake (2004-2005)
32 Cody Ruffer, Archbold (2003-2004)
32 Tommy Rowlands, Bishop Ready (1998-1999)
32 Troy Opfer, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (2006-2007)
32 Wes Hines, Marion Pleasant (1980-1981)
32 Troy Opfer, St. Marys Central Catholic (2008)
69 31 Tim Anderson, Clyde (1998)
31 Logan Brown, Covington (2003-04)
31 Ryan Miller, Plymouth (2003-04)
31 Jude Lill, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (2001)
31 Jeff Niedermier, Buckeye Central (2003-2004)
31 Derek Tomor, Elmwood (2000-2001)
31 Derek Tomor, Elmwood (2001-2002)
31 Trevor Lee, Elmwood (2004-2005)
31 Kraig Bostelman, Archbold (2005-2006)
31 Ryan Nachtrab, Pemberville Eastwood (2004-2005)
31 Chad Rufenacht, Archbold (2007-2008)
31 David Wellmeier, Lima Central Catholic (1992)
31 Patrick Harrington, St. Marys Central Catholic (2006)
31 Christian Ortolani, St. Marys Cental Catholic (2006)
83 30 Ryan Nachtrab, Pemberville Eastwood (2003-2004)
30 Chris Klein, Pickerington (1980-1981)
30 Scott Ostholthoff, Cincinnati Moeller (1991-1992)
30 Wade Knipp, Archbold (2006-2007)
30 Jason Durbin, Covington (1995-1996)
30 Sean Finneran, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (1997-1998)
30 Rob Smith, Clyde (1999)
30 Joel Davis, Granville (1999-2000)
30 Josh McDaniel, Belpre (1999-2000)
30 Adam Gates, Vincent Warren Local (2000-2001, 160 lbs.)

30

Nate Johnston, West Jefferson (2000-2001)

30

Josh McLevery, Vincent Warren

30

Jacob Bryant, Clarksville Clinton-Massie (2001-02)
         30 J.R. Ysaguirre, Clyde (2003-2004)
         30 Kenny Handa, Nelsonville-York (2003-2004)
         30 Rob Sintobin, Pike-Delta-York (1988-1989)
         30 Sean Finneran, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (1998)
         30 Corey Opfer, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (2004)
         30 Rob Sintobin, Pike-Delta (1988-1989)

30

Jerry Robinson, New Lexington (2006-2007)
Most Falls, Career (minimum 80)
1 143 Derrick Bendau, Mayfield Village Mayfield (2000-2003)
2 139 Jared Opfer, Sandusky St. Marys Central Catholic   (1997-2001)
3 137 Cory Opfer, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (2002-2005)
4 125 Nathan Thobaben, Clarksville Clinton-Massie (2001-04)
5 124 Drew Opfer, Sandusky St. Marys Central Catholic (1998-2001)
6 122 Matt Stookey, St. Mary Central Catholic
7 114 Randall Lewis, Plymouth (1999-2003)
8 109 Kraig Bostelman, Archbold (2006-2007)
9 106 Eric Wright, Lewisburg, Tri-County North (2000-04)
10 105 Troy Opfer, St. Marys Central Catholic (2005-2008)
11 104 Trevor Lee, Elmwood (2001-2005)
12 103 Sean J. Finneran, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (1998-2001)
13 102 Jake Daniels, Madison Plains (1999-2003)
102 Luke Stuckey, Archbold (2001-2005)
15 100 A.J. Aeschlimann, Massillon Tuslaw (2003)
100 Dean Taylor, Pike Delta York (1995-1999)
100 Christian Ortolani, St. Marys Cental Catholic (2005-2008)
18 99 Joseph Whelan, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (2001-2004)
99 Dusty Hermes, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (2003-2007)
20 98 Eric Chevalier, Belpre (1994-1997)
98 Tommy Rowlands, Bishop Ready (1996-1999)
22 97 Matt Stookey, Sandusky St. Mary Central Catholic (2000-2002)
97 Rocky Laughlin, Canton South (1997-2000)
97 Cody Ruffer, Archbold (2002-2006)
25 96 J.R. Ysaguirre, Clyde (2001-04)
96 R.J. Saladonis, Avon (2001-2005)
96 Dustin Winters, Gallia Academy (2002-2006)
28 95 Chris Box, Liberty Center (1997-2000)
95 Sean M. Finneran, Sandusky St. Marys Central Catholic(1997-2000)
95 Tim A