Overview of the Suburban League Tournament

The Suburban League Tournament, held on January 31, served as a crucial test for many wrestlers across Brecksville and Highland. The event saw teams from the National and American Conferences compete for team titles, with Brecksville securing victory in the National Conference and Highland winning the American Conference.

Individual Champions

Several athletes emerged victorious in their weight classes:

• Caden Peterson (Aurora, 106 pounds)
• Gaspar Raymundo (Barberton, 113)
• Brandon Bickerton (Highland, 120)
• Austin Bickerton (Highland, 126)
• Kyle Scavuzzo (Highland, 132)
• Blake Frantz (Wadsworth, 138)
• Cole Speer (Brecksville, 144)
• Brennan Kicker (Highland, 150)
• Kyle Jardine (Wadsworth, 157)
• Zack Aquila (Brecksville, 165)
• Drake Brasiel (Aurora, 175)
• Nik Kofinas (North Royalton, 190)
• EJ German (Brecksville, 215)
• Jacob Earnest (Wadsworth, 285)

Key Highlights and Analysis

Final Team Scores

National Conference
1. Brecksville – 490
2. Wadsworth – 385
3. Hudson – 276
4. North Royalton – 255
5. Solon – 214
6. Twinsburg – 175.5
7. Stow – 169.5
8. Nordonia – 111

American Conference
1. Highland – 485.5
2. Barberton – 340
3. Aurora – 310.5
4. Kent Roosevelt – 170.5
5. Tallmadge – 167
6. Revere – 157
7. Cuyahoga Falls – 123
8. Copley – 71

Match Highlights

Jacob Earnest (285 pounds)

Jacob Earnest (Wadsworth) defeated Cole Ditzig (Brecksville) with a score of 20-4. Earnest showcased dominance with two takedowns in the first period, followed by a reversal and additional takedowns throughout the match.

EJ German (215 pounds)

EJ German (Brecksville) secured a win over Jackson Phillips (Barberton) with an 8-3 score. German’s strong start included a takedown to Phillips’ back, leading to a decisive victory.

Nik Kofinas (190 pounds)

Nik Kofinas (North Royalton) defeated Lukas Grillis (Highland) with an 11-0 score. Kofinas maintained control throughout, taking down Grillis multiple times.

Drake Brasiel (175 pounds)

Drake Brasiel (Aurora) won against Ian Bee (Tallmadge) with an 11-2 score. Brasiel’s performance was marked by strategic takedowns and consistent pressure.

Zack Aquila (165 pounds)

Zack Aquila (Brecksville) edged out Niko Giatis (Highland) with a 4-1 overtime victory. The match was tightly contested, with Aquila securing the final takedown in overtime.

Kyle Jardine (157 pounds)

Kyle Jardine (Wadsworth) defeated Michael Kennedy (Aurora) with a 10-2 score. Jardine’s early takedowns set the tone for his victory.

Brennan Kicker (150 pounds)

Brennan Kicker (Highland) dominated Jack Cutlip (Hudson) with a 15-0 score. Kicker’s powerful moves led to a quick finish.

Cole Speer (144 pounds)

Cole Speer (Brecksville) narrowly defeated Kolten Mellon (Wadsworth) with a 1-0 score. The match was closely contested, with Speer securing the win in the third period.

Blake Frantz (138 pounds)

Blake Frantz (Wadsworth) defeated Desmond Childers (Copley) with a 7-3 score. Frantz’s takedowns and effective strategy were key to his victory.

Kyle Scavuzzo (132 pounds)

Kyle Scavuzzo (Highland) defeated Lucas Schulz (Brecksville) with a technical fall of 17-2. Scavuzzo’s aggressive style led to a decisive win.

Austin Bickerton (126 pounds)

Austin Bickerton (Highland) pinned Nick Turba (Aurora) with a time of 3:05. Bickerton’s strong performance included multiple takedowns and a pin.

Brandon Bickerton (120 pounds)

Brandon Bickerton (Highland) pinned David Cotleur (Brecksville) with a time of 3:06. His dominant performance secured the win.

Gaspar Raymundo (113 pounds)

Gaspar Raymundo (Barberton) pinned Riley Pylypiak (Highland) with a time of 5:29. Raymundo’s early takedowns led to a decisive victory.

Caden Peterson (106 pounds)

Caden Peterson (Aurora) pinned Sean Dougherty (Brecksville) with a time of 3:28. Peterson’s strong performance led to a quick finish.

Third-Place Results

• 106: Justin Wilson (Cuyahoga Falls) defeated Noah Wiles (Wadsworth), 6-5
• 113: Shivakrishna Dhondi (Solon) defeated Ashik Magar (Cuyahoga Falls), 9-8
• 120: Carter Patton (Revere) defeated Caden Havens (Hudson), 6-5
• 126: Cash Tharp (Brecksville) defeated Graham Pohlmeyer, 11-7
• 132: Brandon Vinson (Solon) defeated Hunter Sabatino (Aurora), 12-6
• 138: Skyler McGlothin (Nordonia) pinned Keaton Arabia (Hudson), Fall 2:25
• 144: Leonidas Giatis (Highland) pinned Jacob Regovich (Highland), 2:11
• 150: Toby Stadler (Brecksville) pinned Adam Morris (Barberton), 3:25
• 157: Bearon Grant (Twinsburg) defeated Alex Pontikos (Brecksville-Broadview Heights), 11-2
• 165: Tyler Rowles (North Royalton) defeated Nolan Trautmann (Hudson), 17-9
• 175: Tyler Soeder (Brecksville) pinned Marianno Daugherty (Barberton), 2:00
• 190: Chris Soeder (Brecksville) technical fell PJ Tomazic (Solon), 19-4
• 215: Carter Raymond (Wadsworth) pinned Joey Lyons (Hudson), :58.
• 285: Cody Bendau (Highland) defeated Joe Porter (Barberton), 1-0

Finals Pairings

• 106: Sean Dougherty (Brecksville) vs. Caden Peterson (Aurora)
• 113: Gaspar Raymundo (Barberton) vs. Riley Pylypiak (Highland)
• 120: Brandon Bickerton (Highland) vs. David Cotleur (Brecksville)
• 126: Austin Bickerton (Highland) vs. Nick Turba (Aurora)
• 132: Lucas Schulz (Brecksville) vs. Kyle Scavuzzo (Highland)
• 138: Blake Frantz (Wadsworth) vs. Desmond Childers (Copley)
• 144: Kolten Mellon (Wadsworth) vs. Cole Speer (Brecksville)
• 150: Brennan Kicker (Highland) vs. Jack Cutlip (Hudson)
• 157: Kyle Jardine (Wadsworth) vs. Michael Kennedy (Aurora)
• 165: Zack Aquila (Brecksville) vs. Niko Giatis (Highland)
• 175: Drake Brasiel (Aurora) vs. Ian Bee (Tallmadge)
• 190: Lukas Grillis (Highland) vs. Nik Kofinas (North Royalton)
• 215: EJ German (Brecksville) vs. Jackson Phillips (Barberton)
• 285: Jacob Earnest (Wadsworth) vs. Cole Ditzig (Brecksville)

Semifinal Results

• 106: Sean Dougherty (Brecksville) pinned Noah Wiles (Wadsworth), 1:35; Caden Peterson (Aurora) pinned Justin Wilson (Cuyahoga Falls), 5:03
• 113: Gaspar Raymundo (Barberton) pinned Ashik Magar (Cuyahoga Falls), 1:16; Riley Pylypiak (Highland) technical fell Shivakrishna Dhondi (Solon)
• 120: Brandon Bickerton (Highland) pinned Carter Patton (Revere); David Cotleur (Brecksville) major decision Caden Havens (Hudson), 12-2
• 126: Austin Bickerton (Highland) pinned Graham Pohlmeyer (Nordonia), 1:13; Nick Turba (Aurora) pinned Cash Tharp (Brecksville), 5:57
• 132: Lucas Schulz (Brecksville) pinned Hunter Sabatino (Aurora), 1:02; Kyle Scavuzzo (Highland) pinned Brandon Vinson (Solon), 5:26
• 138: Desmond Childers (Copley) defeated Skyler McGlothin (Nordonia), 2-1; Blake Frantz (Wadsworth) technical fell Keaton Arabia (Hudson), 18-3
• 144: Kolten Mellon (Wadsworth) pinned Jacob Regovich (Highland), 1:29; Cole Speer (Brecksville) major decision Leonidas Giatis (Highland), 18-4
• 150: Brennan Kicker (Highland) technical fell Toby Stadler (Brecksville), 15-0; Jack Cutlip (Hudson) pinned Adam Morris (Barberton), 5:08
• 157: Kyle Jardine (Wadsworth) technical fell Bearon Grant (Twinsburg), 19-4; Michael Kennedy (Aurora) technical fell Alex Pontikos (Brecksville), 17-2
• 165: Zack Aquila (Brecksville) pinned Nolan Trautmann (Hudson), 1:20; Niko Giatis (Highland) defeated Tyler Rowles (North Royalton), 2-1
• 175: Drake Brasiel (Aurora) defeated Tyler Soeder (Brecksville), 4-0; Ian Bee (Tallmadge) technical fell Marianno Daugherty (Barberton), 20-3
• 190: Lukas Grillis (Highland) defeated Chris Soeder (Brecksville), 17-11; Nik Kofinas (North Royalton) pinned PJ Tomazic (Solon), 4:34
• 215: EJ German (Brecksville) pinned Carter Raymond (Wadsworth), :37; Jackson Phillips (Barberton) pinned Joey Lyons (Hudson), :16
• 285: Cole Ditzig (Brecksville) defeated Cody Bendau (Highland), 2-1; Jacob Earnest (Wadsworth) technical fell Joe Porter (Barberton), 21-6

Semifinal Pairings

• 106: Sean Dougherty (Brecksville) vs. Noah Wiles (Wadsworth); Justin Wilson (Cuyahoga Falls) vs. Caden Peterson (Aurora)
• 113: Gaspar Raymundo (Barberton) vs. Ashik Magar (Cuyahoga Falls); Shivakrishna Dhondi (Solon) vs. Riley Pylypiak (Highland)
• 120: Brandon Bickerton (Highland) vs. Carter Patton (Revere); David Cotleur (Brecksville) vs. Caden Havens (Hudson)
• 126: Austin Bickerton (Highland) vs. Graham Pohlmeyer (Nordonia); Cash Tharp (Brecksville) vs. Nick Turba (Aurora)
• 132: Lucas Schulz (Brecksville) vs. Hunter Sabatino (Aurora); Brandon Vinson (Solon) vs. Kyle Scavuzzo (Highland)
• 138: Hoyt Plypiak (Highland) vs. Henry Mathis (Stow); Mason Mendise (Copley) vs. Ka’Yir Brown (Kent Roosevelt)
• 144: Kolten Mellon (Wadsworth) vs. Jacob Regovich (Highland); Leonidas Giatis (Highland) vs. Cole Speer (Brecksville)
• 150: Brennan Kicker (Highland) vs. Toby Stadler (Brecksville); Jack Cutlip (Hudson) vs. Adam Morris (Barberton)
• 157: Kyle Jardine (Wadsworth) vs. Bearon Grant (Twinsburg); Alex Pontikos (Brecksville) vs. Michael Kennedy (Aurora)
• 165: Zack Aquila (Brecksville) vs. Nolan Trautmann (Hudson); Tyler Rowles (North Royalton) vs. Niko Giatis (Highland)
• 175: Drake Brasiel (Aurora) vs. Tyler Soeder (Brecksville); Ian Bee (Tallmadge) vs. Marianno Daugherty (Barberton)
• 190: Lukas Grillis (Highland) vs. PJ Tomazic (Solon); Nik Kofinas (North Royalton) vs. PJ Tomazic (Solon)
• 215: EJ German (Brecksville) vs. Carter Raymond (Wadsworth); Jackson Phillips (Barberton) vs. Joey Lyons (Hudson)
• 285: Jacob Earnest (Wadsworth) vs. Joe Porter (Barberton); Cole Ditzig (Brecksville) vs. Cody Bendau (Highland)

Tournament Schedule

The tournament began at 9:30 a.m. in the Highland High School gymnasium, with finals scheduled to start around 3 p.m.

Teams Participating

All 16 teams participated in the brackets, with two titles up for grabs.

National Conference:
– Brecksville
– Wadsworth
– Solon
– Stow
– Hudson
– Twinsburg
– Nordonia
– North Royalton

American Conference:
– Highland
– Cuyahoga Falls
– Barberton
– Tallmadge
– Revere
– Aurora
– Kent Roosevelt
– Copley