COLUMBUS–Beachwood sent two wrestlers into the semifinal round at the 2023 OHSAA State Wrestling Championships at the Schottenstein Center.
Senior Josh Greenwood scored an 18-6 major decision over West Muskingum’s Konnor Sampson in a Division III 150-pound bout and now will wrestle Mohawk senior Jace Margraf in Saturday evening’s semifinal round.
Senior Uzonna Nzekwe also scored a major decision victory in the 215-pound quarterfinal round. He beat Liberty-Benton’s Gavin Gillig, 16-6, to earn his spot in Saturday night’s semifinals, where he’ll face Mogadore’s Tyler Shellenbarger.
By virtue of reaching the semifinals, Greenwood and Nzekwe are guaranteed All-Ohio honors as they can finish no lower than sixth.
Perry’s Brock Christian also reached the Division III semifinals.
He defeated Covington’s Chase Vanderhorst in the 132-pound quarterfinal round and will face Monroeville’s Hunter Vogus in Saturday evening’s semifinals.
Perry’s Ryan Brubaker (165) also locked in All-Ohio honors by virtue of winning his first bout on Friday along with a consolation match in Saturday’s first session. He can place as high as third.
