IHSAA wrestling state finals: Championship match results, highlights
The championship round matches of the IHSAA wrestling state finals is among the most unique experience in Indiana high school sports. The house lights inside Gainbridge Fileldhouse are turned off and the spotlight over the mat is turned on and it's one-on-one for championship glory.
Tears, bear-hugs and backflips:Wrestling state finals a special night for so many
I’m at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for tonight’s state wrestling finals. Follow along for updates. pic.twitter.com/7Y4UvKpoed
— Akeem Glaspie (@THEAkeemGlaspie) February 18, 2023
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106
Revin Dickman, Brownsburg (41-5) def. Nathan Rioux, Avon (39-6), Dec. 3-0
At 106: Revin Dickman (Brownsburg) defeats Nathan Rioux (Avon) 3-0. Dickman is your state champion. pic.twitter.com/txVA1jfROe
— Akeem Glaspie (@THEAkeemGlaspie) February 19, 2023
113
Charlie LaRocca, Center Grove (42-2) def. Jackson Heaston, Indian Creek (36-5), Dec. 3-1
Charlie LaRocca- 113 lb State Champion!! pic.twitter.com/s6M73F0uTJ
— CGHS Athletic Dept. (@CGTrojansAD) February 19, 2023
120
Jake Hockaday, Brownsburg (33-4) def. Ashton Jackson, LaPorte (53-1), Dec. 6-3
Brownsburg’s Jake Hockaday wins the 120-pound state title. He’s a two-time state champion. Check out his takedown at the end 😤 pic.twitter.com/mYpgh05Or8
— Akeem Glaspie (@THEAkeemGlaspie) February 19, 2023
126
Tylin Thrine, New Castle (42-0) def. Hyatt Yeager, Center Grove (35-9), Dec. 5-3
132
Joey Buttler, Whiteland (45-0) def. Brady Ison, Brownsburg (29-6), Dec. 6-3
Your 2023 Indiana State Champion at 132 lbs….Whiteland’s Joey Buttler!!! @IHSAA1 pic.twitter.com/4XjQMfHYz1
— Whiteland Athletics (@whitelandsports) February 19, 2023
138
Cole Solomey, Kankakee Valley (48-1) def. Reese Courtney, Center Grove (36-9), Dec. 6-2
145
Aidan Torres, Chesterton (52-0) def. Wyatt Krejsa, Center Grove (20-1), Dec. 11-2
152
Bryce Lowery, Roncalli (44-0) def. Hunter May, Evansville Mater Dei (39-2), Dec. 3-1
Bryce Lowery 2023 State Champion pic.twitter.com/YVXm04YnE3
— Roncalli Athletics (@RHS_Athletics) February 19, 2023
160
Sam Goin, Crown Point, (40-2) def. Luke Kemper, Evansville Central (41-3), fall, 1:30
170
Cody Goodwin, Crown Point (25-4) def. Delaney Ruhlman, Bloomington South (40-1), Dec. 2-1
182
Orlando Cruz, Crown Point (35-2) def. De'Alcapon Veazy, FW Snider (41-2), Dec. 5-4
195
John Purdy, Castle (43-1) vdef. Kaden McConnell, Center Grove (40-4), Dec. 4-0
At 195: Castle’s John Purdy defeats Center Grove’s Kaden McConnell 4-0. And he nailed the backflip. pic.twitter.com/SgLuYY39h1
— Akeem Glaspie (@THEAkeemGlaspie) February 19, 2023
220
Will Clark, Crown Point (38-3) def. Cole Chicoine, McCutcheon (40-4), fall, 1:48
285
Leighton Jones, Brownsburg (37-5) def. Kelton Farmer, Evansville Memorial (39-2), Dec. 7-2
At 285: Brownsburg’s Leighton Jones gets the win over Kelton Farmer. Jones wins the state title after finishing second last year. pic.twitter.com/OPTcc55hK0
— Akeem Glaspie (@THEAkeemGlaspie) February 19, 2023
IHSAA wrestling team championship standings
Crown Point, 167
Center Grove, 131
Brownsburg, 129.5
Warren Central, 43
New Castle, 40
Evansville Mater Dei, 37.5
Roncalli, 36
Bloomington South, 35
Avon, 33
Delta, 30
Chesterton, 26.5
McCutcheon, 26
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indiana high school wrestling state finals championship round matchups
