From High School to NCAA: The Collegiate Success of Ohio High School Wrestling Champions
Top Cincinnati wrestling state champions from the last five tournament seasons are highlighted for their post-high school collegiate careers, including achievements and performances at notable colleges like Maryland, Illinois, Campbellsville University, Mount St. Joseph, Purdue, Newberry College, Illinois, Bellarmine, and Ohio University.
By the Numbers- La Salle's Lucas Byrd: 74-15 record in first three varsity seasons, three-time NCAA qualifier, and two-time All-American.
- Ross's Alex Coleman: 41-1 senior season record and wrestled at Campbellsville University.
- Sycamore's Eugene Harney: OHSAA Division I state champion and senior wrestling up at 157 pounds.
- Elder's Antonio McCloud: Division III NCAA qualifier in 2022 as a senior at Mount St. Joseph.
- La Salle's Jake Niffenegger: Division II All-American at Mercyhurst in seventh place, named Freshman of the Year in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference.
- La Salle's Dustin Norris: Redshirt freshman for Purdue, went 14-16 and close to reaching the NCAA tournament; this season 4-8 overall with one ranked victory.
- Fairfield's Zach Shupp: NCAA qualifier after transferring to Newberry College from Central Michigan.
- La Salle's Trey Sizemore: Transferred from Illinois to the University of Indianapolis, nationally ranked in Division II’s 174-pound class.
- Williamsburg's Brian Stears: Undefeated 36-0 senior season record, wrestled at Bellarmine, with 27-13 record as a freshman.
- McNicholas's Pierce Taylor: Ohio University wrestler, went 3-4 as a freshman last year.
- Moeller's Jake Thompson: Over 40 wins in career at Air Force as a top-10 recruit.
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