Did you know? ... KHS has had three state wrestling champions, Keith Smith (1976), Rob Turner (1998) and Don Stocum (2008).

Did you know? ... Rob Turner, 36-0 in 1998, posted the only undefeated season in KHS history.

Did you know? ... By placing third at the 2010 State Tournament, Royal Brettrager II became the fourth KHS wrestler to become a two-time All-Ohioan. The others were Greg Zehe (1986-1987), Rob Turner (1997-1998) and Matt Turner (2000-2001).

Did you know? ... 2010 was the second time KHS has had two All-Ohioans as Nick Zele and Royal Brettrager II both placed at the State Tournament. The other was in 1976 when Keith Smith won the state championship at the unlimited weight class and Craig Famera placed third at 132 pounds.

Did you know? ... The 2011 season was Scott Francis' eleventh year coaching at Kirtland, tenth as head coach. During that time period, Kirtland has qualified twelve wrestlers to the OHSAA State Wrestling Championships and another three were alternates.

Did you know? ... Don Stocum was the state's top-ranked heavyweight in the 2008 Final All-Division Rankings published by The Ohio Wrestling Network.

Did you know? ... Matt Fearon earned All-Ohio honors by placing fourth at the state tournament as as sophomore in 2002, just a year after coming in as a first-year freshman.

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Zuberer, Brettrager lead KHS to third place finish at the Sectional Tournament

High School Sectional Tournament Results
Team - Third place
Evan Brettrager - Champion - 182 pounds [ *** 2012 District Qualifier *** ]
Erick Zuberer - Champion - 285 pounds [ *** 2012 District Qualifier *** ]
Evan Francis - Third place - 113 pounds [ *** 2012 District Qualifier *** ]
Clayton Davidson - Third place - 126 pounds [ *** 2012 District Qualifier *** ]
Rocky Calvert - Third place - 170 pounds [ *** 2012 District Qualifier *** ]
Peter Jahnke - Fourth place - 106 pounds [ *** 2012 District Qualifier *** ]
Tim Blankenship - Fourth place - 195 pounds [ *** 2012 District Qualifier *** ]
Mike Calvert - Fifth place - 120 pounds [ *** 2012 District Alternate *** ]
Shane Campbell - Fifth place - 132 pounds [ *** 2012 District Alternate *** ]
Corey Sceranka - Sixth place - 145 pounds
Anthony Porter - Qualifier - 152 pounds

French brothers become first-ever KWC-trained OAC youth state qualifiers

Kirtland youth wrestlers Alex and Christian French both placed fourth at their weight classes at the Ohio Athletic Committee district tournament at Midpark High School, becoming the first Kirtland youth wrestlers to ever qualify for the OAC state tournament. Congratulations, boys! Good luck at the state tournament!

Both brothers also qualified for the OYWA district tournament this year along with teammates Spencer McLelland, Austin Fulco and Mason Sullivan. In Alex's second-consecutive trip to Austintown, the Mentor sectional champion scored two wins by pin to advance to the semifinal round. Christian, in his first-ever varsity postseason action, placed third at the Mentor sectional tournament and battled very tough on both weekends. Spencer, also in his first-ever varsity postseason action, finished as the runner-up at the sectional tournament at Mentor before heading to Austintown. There, he powered through his first opponent with a blast double-leg takedown and three near-fall points to open the bout but then got rolled through and caught on his back. He wrestled well and looks to carry that momentum forward as he moves on to the KMS squad. Austin battled very tough opponents -- the first a state placewinner. His second district tournament bout showed his drive as he successfully penetrated on his leg attacks for the majority of the match. He will undoubtedly be a team leader next year. Mason may have had the best tournament of any Kirtland wrestler. In his first match, he battled a very tough opponent from Grand Valley, winning by taking his opponent down and forcing him to his back in overtime. After a tough second match, he bounced back with a dominant 12-0 victory by technical fall. In his next match, he nearly had his third district-level win, throwing his opponent to his back for six points (two for a takedown plus three near-fall points and a penalty point) but ultimately lost by just a single point. He definitely looks ready to qualify for the state tournament next year.

Before the KWC existed...

- Royal Brettrager II, a 2010 KHS graduate and two-time high school All-Ohioan, earned All-Ohio honors as a youth wrestler as well, placing fourth at the OYWA state tournament while wrestling for the West End YMCA Wrestling Club. He is currently attending Liberty University, where he qualified for the NCAA Division 1 National Championships as a true freshman before LU cut their wrestling program.

- Chris Kalina, a 2004 KHS graduate and high school state tournament qualifier, qualified for the OYWA state tournament while wrestling for the Mentor Wrestling Club. He is currently a U.S. Marine, husband and new father of one.

- Evan Francis, a current KHS wrestler, was an OYWA state tournament qualifier while wrestling for the Jefferson Wrestling Club.

Kirtland youth wrestlers to compete at OYWA district tournament in Austintown

Alex French (champion at 73 pounds), Mason Sullivan (runner-up at 68 pounds), Spencer McLelland (runner-up at 150 pounds), Christian French (third place at 56 pounds) and Austin Fulco (fourth place at 120 pounds) all advanced to the district tournament at Austintown-Fitch High School by placing in the top four at their respective weight classes at the sectional tournament. Great job, Hornets!

What is the Kirtland Wrestling Club?

The Kirtland Wrestling Club is a volunteer organization based in Kirtland, Ohio, powered by a strong, welcoming and continually-growing community committed to creating an engaging experience in which student-athletes will grow via the learning the sport of wrestling, the camaraderie of the team and the community, healthy competition with peers, the discipline of practice and the fun of sport.

Who may wrestle for the Kirtland Wrestling Club?

Any student-athlete who is currently enrolled in the sixth grade or younger at any school is welcome to join the Kirtland Wrestling Club's youth team.

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