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Hanover Central’s Andrew Howe looks toward the crowd after capturing the 152 crown.
Photo by Natalie Evans |
Wrestlers from 13 different schools were crowned state champions Feb. 17 at the 69th Annual IHSAA Individual Wrestling State Finals at Conseco Fieldhouse in
Andrew Howe of
Hanover Central turned in the performance of the weekend. At 152
pounds, his four technical falls in the state finals were unprecedented
ââ?¬â?? no
competitor has ever achieved three technical falls, let alone four.
Howe (a perfect 48-0 this season) scored at least 20 points in every
match, and in his four state finals matches he collected a staggering
91 points, with 26 coming in a dominant performance in the title match.
Hanover Central turned in the performance of the weekend. At 152
pounds, his four technical falls in the state finals were unprecedented
ââ?¬â?? no
competitor has ever achieved three technical falls, let alone four.
Howe (a perfect 48-0 this season) scored at least 20 points in every
match, and in his four state finals matches he collected a staggering
91 points, with 26 coming in a dominant performance in the title match.
claimed two of the 14 title winners, the only school to have more than
one state champion. Cavemen wrestlers Josh Harper won at 112 in a 7-4
decision, and Ian Hinton won at 189 by a score of 10-5. Both Harper and
Hinton repeated as state champions.
Harper, a
sophomore, is undefeated in two years of competition, compiling 87 wins
without a loss. Hinton finishes the season undefeated with a record of
48-0. Hinton and Harper will continue their season in the Team State
Finals at Center Grove Feb. 24.
sophomore, is undefeated in two years of competition, compiling 87 wins
without a loss. Hinton finishes the season undefeated with a record of
48-0. Hinton and Harper will continue their season in the Team State
Finals at Center Grove Feb. 24.
Matt Powless
of Evansville Memorial claimed the 171 title with a 6-3 decision. He
finishes the season with a 51-0 record. Powless is one of nine title
winners to finish the season with an unblemished record. Powless is the
first-ever participant from Evansville Memorial to represent the school
in the state finals.
of Evansville Memorial claimed the 171 title with a 6-3 decision. He
finishes the season with a 51-0 record. Powless is one of nine title
winners to finish the season with an unblemished record. Powless is the
first-ever participant from Evansville Memorial to represent the school
in the state finals.
Evansville Mater Dei brought a state-best 11 wrestlers to the finals, but only one made it to the final round. Mishawaka
When Eric McGill of Munster and Brennan Cosgrove of Hobart
squared off in the 140 finals, this was nothing new. The two faced each
other six times this season, each winning three. In fact, their only
losses this season were to each other. Their seventh and decisive
meeting was for the state title, with McGill taking the crown in a
close 6-5 decision.
squared off in the 140 finals, this was nothing new. The two faced each
other six times this season, each winning three. In fact, their only
losses this season were to each other. Their seventh and decisive
meeting was for the state title, with McGill taking the crown in a
close 6-5 decision.
In the first
match of the championship round, in front of 9,170 fans, Anderson
Highland sophomore Camden Eppert came out in a Scottish plaid singlet.
The Scot won the 103 title, finishing the season 36-1.
match of the championship round, in front of 9,170 fans, Anderson
Highland sophomore Camden Eppert came out in a Scottish plaid singlet.
The Scot won the 103 title, finishing the season 36-1.
Your state championship match results:
103 ââ?¬â?? Camden Eppert (36-1), Anderson Highland (10) def. Brandon Wright (46-6), Indianapolis
112 ââ?¬â?? Josh Harper (39-0), Mishawaka
119 ââ?¬â?? Matthew Fields (40-1), Whiteland (12) def. Taylor
125 ââ?¬â?? Reece Freeman (44-0), Bloomington South (12) def. Thomas Churchard (46-2), Valparaiso
130 ââ?¬â?? Eric Galka (48-0), Hobart (11) def. Andy St. Germain (44-4), Chesterton (12), dec. 9-7.
135 ââ?¬â?? Caleb Schmitt (47-1), Castle (12) def. David Zimmer (45-1), Angola
140 ââ?¬â?? Eric McGill (43-3), Munster (12) def. Brennan Cosgrove (45-4), Hobart
145 ââ?¬â?? Jamal Lawrence (45-0), Merrillville (12) def. Nick Dewig (45-1), Evansville
152 ââ?¬â?? Andrew Howe (48-0), Hanover Central (11) def. Chris Dean (45-2), Northview (12), Technical Fall, 26-9, 6:00.
160 ââ?¬â?? Cooper Samuels (35-1), Floyd Central (11) def. Phillip Oudhuis (41-2), New Prairie (12), Fall, 1:22.
171 ââ?¬â?? Matt Powless (51-0), Evansville Memorial (12) def. Frank Troiano (50-2), Indianapolis
189 ââ?¬â?? Ian Hinton (48-0), Mishawaka (12) def. Chad
215 ââ?¬â?? George Malone (46-0), South Bend Riley (11) def. Luke Watkins (16-1), North Central (Indianapolis
285 ââ?¬â?? Chico
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