From the Cincinnati Enquirer
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Weaver, Quehl lead way with individual championships
By Kyle Burch
Enquirer contributor
If there were any questions about what wrestling program deserves bragging rights in the Cincinnati area, Moeller did a lot to answer them with a convincing performance in the Southwest Ohio Wrestling Coaches Association Holiday Classic at Mason.
The Crusaders finished first in the 32-team tournament with a score of 273.50. Head coach Jeff Gaier knew his experienced team would see success in the tournament, but wasn’t sure if they would be on top at the end.
“We have a pretty nice, balanced team, “said Gaier. “We know that every time we wrestle in this (tournament) that we are going to be in for some wars, so I’d say overall it was a pretty good weekend.”
The Crusaders were led by first-place finishers Alex Weaver (103 pounds) and Charles Quehl (215), while Eric Gobin (112), Germane Lindsey (130) and Eric Cameron (171) each took second-place in their respective weight classes.
Quehl enjoyed an especially strong run, pinning his first three opponents in times of :43, :58 and 2:46, before knocking off returning state qualifier Jeremy Lovy of Lebanon 6-5 in the championship.
“It’s always good to get a win against a returning state qualifier, “said Quehl. “I think our performance (in the tournament) proves what we have believed about our team all along.”
The Crusaders also benefited from a surprise showing from Gobin and Cebastian Hilton. Gobin, a freshman, entered the tournament unseeded before his second-place finish. Hilton, also unseeded, finished in fourth place in the 140-pound division.
“Both Eric and Cebastian had good performances that they can use to build some confidence for the rest of the season, “Gaier said.
Lakota West finished in second with a score of 220.50 and was followed by St. Xavier (181.50), Mason (143.50) and Elder (143.0).
Lakota West’s Alex Flake (130) and Tony Bradberry (135) both took home championships, while the Firebirds had four others who finished in second or third place.
St. Xavier made a strong showing with eight wrestlers finishing in sixth place or better. Zachary Marshall (275) of Mason, and Steve Anevski (189) of Elder were the only first-place finishers for their respective teams.
Harrison finished with 119.50 points, placing them seventh overall and good enough for first-place in the small school division.
Tyler Adams was the Wildcats’ lone champion, finishing first in the 112-pound weight class.
Sycamore’s Victer Crenshaw took home most valuable wrestler honors after the senior won the 140-pound weight class.
Crenshaw won convincingly with scores of 18-3 and 17-2 before knocking off Dan Mizener of Mason, 25-8 in the championship match.
“This feels pretty good to get this honor, “said Crenshaw, who finished second in his weight class in last year’s event. “Now the next step is to become state champ.”
A day after recording his 100th career victory, Joe Kaake of La Salle got wins number 101 and 102, knocking off Colerain’s Ryan Erickson and Michael Lybarger of Mt Vernon to win the 119-pound weight class.
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