West Geauga’s first appearance in the state duals tournament resulted in the Wolverines finishing in sixth place.
After a 38-33 loss to New Lexington in the first round, the Wolverines bounced back with a 44-29 win over Canfield to advance to the fifth-place match. Bellevue defeated West Geauga in that match, 45-33.
Caden Kaleal (120), Brian Denamen (165), Austin Wheatley (175), and Maveric Milnar (285) each went 3-0 for the Wolverines. Kaleal recorded two technical falls and a pin, Denamen flattened all three of his opponents, Wheatley finished with two pins and a major decision, and Milnar pinned two of his three foes.
Nikita Vlasenko (132), Zander Joltin (138), and Blake Welker (190/215) each finished 2-1. Joltin finished with a pair of pins while Welker recorded one.
Anthony Rini (126), Danny Sizler (144/150), and Daniel Russell (150) finished their day 1-2.


