Account for the Columbia High School Boys and Girls Wrestling Teams and Middle School Wrestling Team. 2024 Girls State Dual Regional Champions - 7th in State.
Cole Schulke battles through injuries and blood to finish 3rd with a 3-2 victory. So proud of Cole fighting through the season with a torn labrum and finishing 3rd in the State
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Coach Garrow had such a profound impact on our community and sport. If it wasn't for Coach Garrow and his coaches, wrestling may not have survived in Columbia. He has touched the lives of so many individuals and his presence will be in our wrestling room forever.
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Happy birthday in heaven to our brother Jacob Wasko. Jacob would have been 18 today. Not a day goes by we don't miss and think about you Jacob
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Today will be a very difficult and emotional day for our community. Please keep the Wasko family and Jacob's loved ones in your thoughts and prayers today.
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Jacob was our brother. We have lost a loved one, but will always remember the joy he brought and the love he had for everyone. Prayers to Jacobs family and loved ones. We love you Jacob!
CLSD lost a member of our family last night. Jacob Wasko, Class of 2023, passed away from injuries sustained in an automobile accident! We would like to send our thoughts, prayers and condolences to the Wasko Family! The entire community stands with you!
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@CHSRaiders
Excited to announce Coach Hannah Ferry as the first head coach for the Columbia Girls Wrestling Team. Coach Ferry has a lot of experience as a wrestler and coach and we can't wait to see her continue to grow the program and build a powerhouse.
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#wrestlelikeagirl
DISTRICT CHAMP!! Cole Schulke takes home the District championship with a 8-4 victory. Amazing run by the sophomore but it is not over. Cole is our first District champion since...well it has been a long time we will find that out.
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So blessed to have the support from our adminstration and community that provided us with two new
@resilite
mats to go with the new one we got last year. Cannot wait to use them at our duals and tournaments. Here is an unveiling, thanks to all who helped.
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District Update
Cole Schulke (106) wins his first round over Jackson-Milton. Advances to quarterfinals. This is also Cole's 100th career victory. Congrats Cole!
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Cole Schulke (106) wins a hard fought battle against Edison 5-4 and advances to the semifinals tonight. Cole is guarenteed top 8 placement and All-Ohio status.
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Hey
@OHSAASports
the women on Team USA wrestling team just brought 4 medals home from the Olympics, tied for the most in the world. You could help keep American dominance in women's wrestling by sanctioning girl's wrestling in Ohio like 32 other states.
#sanctionOH
OHSAA State Tournament update:
Cailyn Demagall (155) defeats Alliance who beat her in Districts by pinfall to wrap up her freshman campaign with a 7th place finish in State. Amazing season for Cailyn! Congrats also to Coach Ferry on her first state placer
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Garrow family during this time and always. Thank you Coach Marti Garrow for everything you have done for the community and program.
OHSAA State Tournament update:
Garrow (190) loses at the last second in his consolation match and is eliminated. An amazing season and career for Hayden who battle adversity during his who career. One of the all time greats in our programs history.
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Congrats to
@Dominic_Gov
on earning a scholarship from the Greater Cleveland Wrestling Officials Association today. So proud of Dom for everything he has accomplished on and off the mat.
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Would like to officially welcome Ray Porter to our HS coaching staff. Coach Porter was a 2015 State Qualifier for Strongsville HS and 4x National Qualifier for Lourdes University. We look forward to seeing Coach Porter help make our program better.
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District Update
Cole Schulke (106) pulls out a victory over South Range and advances to the District Finals and qualifies for his second State Tournament.
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OHSAA State Tournament update:
Cole Schulke (113) punches his ticket to the semifinals with an 8-4 victory. Cole is guaranteed a top 6 finish in the state. Will wrestle in semis this evening.
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Want to give a special shoutout to alum
@hickman_josh_3
who leaves today to serve our country with the Navy. Thank you Josh and we are so very proud of you. Wrestling room is always open for you when you return.
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Couldn't be happier for this kid. Broke his leg in football and he fought and clawed his way to get back on the mat. Tonight he took the mat for the first time this season and didn't miss a beat. Our Wrestler of the Week goes to
@Dominic_Gov
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#BurntheBoats
Girls State update:
Sarah Napier loses a hard fought battle to Olentangy Orange and finishes the State Tournament 6th at 110. An amazing tournament for Sarah as she makes history as Columbia's first ever All-Ohio girl wrestler.
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While it was a joyous day seeing the class of 2023 graduate, including many of out wrestlers, it was also a reminder of what and who we are missing. Never gets any easier, but helps knowing Jacob was there watching all of us.
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Congrats to our first HS boys Wrestler of the Week, senior Hayden Garrow. Hayden missed all of his junior year due to injury and it was like he never missed a beat going 4-0 on his way to winning the 215 lb weight class at Madison Battle by the Lake tournament
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Here we go! District Tournament today and tomorrow. Top 4 in each weight advance to State. Best of luck to our 8 (hopefully 9) wrestlers competing this weekend. We will post updates.
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It has been a year since we lost Jacob and it has not gotten any easier. We all miss Jacob dearly and would give anything to see him smile and make his goofy laugh one more time. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family & friends on this sad anniversary. Love you always Jacob
The HS team won both matches tonight over Black River (58-24) and Wellington (78-0). Team is now to 8-0 in duals and 6-0 in conference. With the win, the team clinches at least a share of the LC8 Conference Dual title, the first wrestling conference title in 22 years
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And so ends the 2021-2022 season. Already planning towards next year. Again congrats to Cole Schulke on taking 3rd in the State. We will highlight all our wrestlers in the coming weeks with our in person and virtual banquet.
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Always tough to have to say goodbye to seniors. Yesterday captain Hunter Smith wrestled his last matches for CHS. Thank you Hunter for four years of dedication, sacrifice, and hard work. Your leadership and integrity has laid the ground work for our future successes.
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Congrats to senior Hayden Garrow who was just named the winner of the Greater Cleveland Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association Milkovich Award. The award recognizes a wrestler who has overcome adversity and hardship throughout their career. Well deserved Hayden!
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Boys team completes the sweep taking 1st in the LC8 Tournament, the first conference tournament title in 22 years. The boys team captured the dual and tournament titles as well as the conference title for our MS team.
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OHSAA State Tournament update:
Cailyn Demagall (155) scores a pinfall in her consolation match. Cailyn will wrestle her next match tonight but most importantly, Cailyn becomes our programs 2nd girl to place at State Tournament!! Way to go Cailyn.
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North Coast Classic update:
Junior Cole Schulke caps off a great tournament with a 15-2 major decision in the championship to become Columbia's first NCC Champion.
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Day 1 complete at the State Tournament. Lots of new experiences for our guys, lots of food eaten, and
@ColeSchulke
advances to the quarterfinals. He will wrestle tomorrow at 10 am.
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Team finishes as Sectional Champs with 8 District Qualifers and 1 placer. Tucker (138) finishes 6th. Qualifying for Districts were Frye (106), Schulke (113), Sorensen (126), Valentine (132), Governale (157), Szuch (165), Chapman (175), Garrow (190)
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Singlets arrived for our first ever girls team. We are very excited for this season and the future of our program. Thank you
@VantageWrestle
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Congrats to our first Wrestler of the Week freshman Ben Bowling. Ben filled in for senior captain Eli Caraballo after Eli went down with an injury and picked up 5 victories for the team in his first ever wrestling matches.
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Alumni update:
Chris Davis (c/o 2022) has committed to Muskingum University where he will continue his education and wrestling career. Congrats Chris, so proud of you!
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An unbelievable career for Cole who finishes his career with 156 wins, 2x conference champ, 4x Sectional champ, 4x District placer, 3x District champ, and 3x State placer (3rd and 2 4ths). Thank you Cole!
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More awards for our wrestlers as senior
@Dominic_Gov
was named High School Scholar All-American by the
@nwcawrestling
and
@USMC
. Dom is an exceptional student in the classroom to go along with being an amazing three sport athlete.
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Best of luck to junior
@ColeSchulke
who will be competing in the Grappler Fall Classic in Myrtle Beach. Cole will be wrestling against some of the best HS wrestlers in the country in the Elite Division.
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Congrats Dom, Chris, Josh, Dristen, Adrian, Caitlin, Meredith and the entire class of 2022. You made Columbia a better place. The wrestling room is always open and your coach and team mom
@angela_juliani
will always miss you.
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Cole Schulke finishes the season with a 6th place finish at Districts. Unbelievable season for the freshman going 37-15, Conference Runner-up, Sectional Champion, and All-District.
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#BurntheBoats
Cailyn Demagall pins her way through her bracket and is bringing home 🥇 from the Gibsonburg Iron Maiden Tournament. Way to go Cailyn!!
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@OHGirlWrestling
District Update
Seniors Chris Davis (132) and Dom Governale (144) both lose in the consolation quarterfinals. No words can accurately describe what these two have meant for the program. Thank you Chris and Dom!
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Congrats to our Wrestler of the Week, sophomore
@FredGoebel64
. Fred, in his first year wrestling, picked up his career pin last weekend against Sandy Valley. He has been showing improvement all season and happy to see him keep getting better.
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Final results from Ohio State Fair Tournament: 7th grader Kolton Higgs finished 4th in folkstyle. Freshmen Micheal Frye and Cailyn Demagall were double champions in freestyle and folkstyle. So proud of our young wrestlers this weekend, lots to build on.
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Thank you
@CHSRaiders
students and staff for your amazing support at the Dual in the School today. No better feeling than wrestling against a good team like Twinsburg with a rowdy crowd cheering you on. Thanks for helping us notch our 10th win of the season.
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JH Girls State Final Update:
Sarah Napier - 5th Place
Kirby Herrera - 6th Place
Cailyn Demagall - 3rd Place
Evian Meyers - 2nd Place
Team finishes 1st
So incredibly proud of all our girls. Great things to come for our program.
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Congrats to all seniors and especially ours: Cole, Colton, Cody, Bryce, Will, Tony, Garrett, Hayden, Erik, Michael, Alyssa, and Elise. Thank you for everything you have done for our program and community. We will miss you all!
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Our High School Wrestler of the Week for last week goes to freshman Hayden Garrow who went 2-0 with 2 pins at 182 lbs against Keystone and Firelands.
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Girls update:
Sarah Napier was down 10-3 in her quarterfinal match to Napoleon, she battled her way to tie up the match and then scored a winning takedown in overtime to advance to the semifinals and become Columbia's first girls state placer and All-Ohio.
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Congratulations to senior
@hickman_josh_3
on being selected by the
@nwcawrestling
and
@USMC
for the Leadership and Character All-American Award. Josh is certainly deserving of the award with all that he does on the team, in school, and around the community.
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8th grader Cailyn Demagall won Outstanding Wrestler at the New London Middle School Tournament. So very proud of her and the work she has put in. Future is exciting for both our boys and girls program.
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Postseason wrestling can give you the highest of highs, so glad that many our guys were able to experience it yesterday
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📷 creds
@angela_juliani
One year ago today our community and wrestling family lost a loved one. Thoughts and prayers today for
@hgarrow104
and the entire Garrow family on this difficult day.
Congratulations to
@_CHSFootball
on an amazing, historic season. Undefeated regular season, LC8 Champions, and Regional runner-ups. Keep your heads up coaches and players, you made Columbia proud.
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