Cadet Freestyle Nationals Update: Mick Burnett advances to the national finals by a score of 10-7 vs Tennessee. 1st Cadet Freestyle National Finalist in program history!
Enrique Munguia finishes the Super 32 Challenge Tournament in 3rd place at 160 lbs. Enrique becomes the second highest finisher in program history in the event (Stevie Mitcheff 2x finalist).
Congrats to Nate Burnett (Clarion University) and Peyton Fenton(University of Virginia) on signing their National Letter of Intents to continue their academic and athletic careers.
NATIONAL RANKINGS: Elyria will begin the season as the
#16
ranked high school wrestling team in the United States according to Intermat’s Fab 50 rankings!
I am proud to announce that I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at Rutgers University. I’d like to thank my friends, family, and coaches who have helped me throughout the process. Go Scarlet Knights 🛡⚔️
Congrats to Riley Banyas on winning the OHSWCA NE Regional 101 lbs Championship today. Riley is now qualified for next week’s Girls State Tournament in Columbus.
Almost forgot that March is National Athletic Trainer Month, so big shout out to two of the best Athletic Trainers there are Ann Hamker and Laura Breeze. Thank you for all that you do for all us.
NATIONAL RANKINGS: Elyria ends the 2017-18 season ranked as the
#42
high school wrestling team in the United States of America! Pioneers have now finished the last four years nationally ranked !
Congratulations to State Champions Mick Burnett and Peyton Fenton! The received their championship rings this evening from Pioneer Booster Club president Tony Maloney.
Alumni Update: Mick Burnett and Dylan Shawver both competed in the UWW U20 World Team Trials this weekend in Omaha, NE. Dylan went 3-2 @ 57 kg and Mick went 2-2 @ 65 kg. It was both of their 1st competitions since March. Both competed hard, and learned a lot from the tournament.
State Tournament Update: Peyton Fenton wins 3-2 to advance to the 106 lbs state finals! First Freshman in program history to advance to the state finals!!
Junior Freestyle Nationals Update: Mick Burnett (132) advances to the semi-finals with a 12-4 victory vs the no. 8 ranked wrestler in the country (by Flo) from Iowa.
Beast of the East Update: Dylan Shawver advances to the finals with 5-4 victory vs no.1 ranked wrestler in the country (2x Cadet FS World Team member).
Alumni Update: Congrats to Dylan Shawver on winning his wrestle off at Rutgers for the 125 lbs starting spot. He will wrestle in the Big Ten Championships next weekend.
New mats are in. Thank you to all the Elyria parents, wrestlers,
@ElyriaHigh
custodial staff, and
@ElyriaSchools
custodial staff that helped us get these new mats into the room. It was a lot of hard work but we look forward to using them in a few weeks.
Congrats to Nate Burnett who earned his 100th career win this past weekend at the state tournament. Nate battled thru a tough weight to earn his second state placement finish. He is now a two-time state placer.
Congrats to Enrique Munguia on a phenomenal high school career. Enrique finishes his career as a 2x State Finalist. He just one of six Pioneer wrestlers in program history to compete in multiple state finals in a career.
Homecoming football is tomorrow night. At half-time these two guys get their state championship rings. Come out and watch the Pioneers battle Medina, and watch Mick Burnett and Peyton Fenton receive their state championship rings
2019 Mentor district individual weight class champions: Nate Burnett (120), Dylan Shawver (126), Mick Burnett (132), and Jake Evans (170). The four district champs ties the record for the most district champions in program history.
Walsh Ironman Update: Jake Evans (182) advances to the finals by fall overtime over the no.8 ranked wrestler in the country! Programs second finalist !
Congrats to Enrique Munguia on going 6-0 this weekend at the NHSCA National Duals earning All-American honors, and helping his team to a national championship.
Good luck to Enrique. Munguia today as he represents Team USA in the 2021 Pittsburgh Classic ( formerly known as the Dapper Dan) vs Team Pennsylvania. The event will be streamed live on
@FloWrestling
(must have a paid account to watch live).
Walsh Ironman Update: Pioneers finish in 8th place in the team standings. Tying high team finish ever. Team tied the record for most tournament placers with four. Team set a new point total record for the most team points score with 95.5 pts breaking the old record of 83.5 pts.