Top West Virginia Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores, Freshmen: 2010-11

This page reviews the 2010-11 West Virginia State High School Wrestling Tournament and includes those 2010-11 seniors and juniors who placed in the top three, sophomores who placed in the top five, and freshmen who placed in the top six. A few additional stats and comments are added to allow you to draw your own conclusions.

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This year 19 seniors placed in the top three at the AAA state tournament:

• Justin Riggs, Huntington: Champ 103 (37-4); champion 103 (38-4) as a junior; champion 103 (38-6) as a sophomore; fourth 103 (31-10) as a freshman. 3rd NHSCA Senior Nationals (All-American)
• Kyle Bauer, Wheeling Park: Champ 130 (25-0) champion 125 (41-4) as a junior; 4th 2010 FloNationalss (All-American); third 112 (44-2) as a sophomore for Wheeling Central; runner-up 103 (40-3) as a freshman for Wheeling Central; 2nd NHSCA Open 112 2008; Seventh NHSCA Sophomore Nationals (All-American); 6th 2011 FloNationals (All-American).
• Chris Smith, Parkersburg South: Champ 171 (42-3); champion 171 (43-8) as a junior; third 160 (42-9) as a sophomore; fourth 152 (34-15) as a freshman; fourth NHSCA Freshman Nationals 2008;
• Jesse Schiffbauer, University: Champ 125 (41-1) third 119 (35-2) as a junior; runner-up 112 (32-3) as a sophomore; third 103 (35-4) as a freshman; 7th place NHSCA Junior Nationals (All-American). Champ NHSCA Open 2010 (All-American).
• Ryan Hinerman, North Marion: Champ 135 (41-6); third 130 (35-5) as a junior; fifth 125 (35-5) as a sophomore; sixth 119 (38-11) as a freshman; sixth NHSCA Open 130 2008; 3rd NHSCA Open 135 2009; Champ NHSCA Open 2010 (All-American).
• Chris Miles, Huntington: Champ 189 (30-9); sixth 189 as a junior (28-10).
• Josh Canterbury, Huntington: Runner-up 119 (34-8); runner-up 112 (36-7) as a junior; sixth 112 as a sophomore (24-19).
• Louden Goodpaster, Cabell Midland: Runner-up 130 (30-5); third 125 (40-3) as a junior; sixth 112 as a freshman (34-24).
• Marshall Mason, John Marshall: Runner-up 152 (46-4); third 160 (22-12) as a junior.
• Mario Schiano-Dicola, Hedgesville: Runner-up 215 (52-9); fifth 215 as a junior (49-8).
• Justin Goode, John Marshall: Runner-up 125 (46-6); fifth 112 as a freshman (30-16).
• Seth Jack, Buckhannon Upshur: Runner-up 171 (41-7).
• Clinton VanHorn, Woodrow Wilson: Runner-up 285 (33-5).
• Matt Dunbar, Nitro: Third 112 (42-2); fifth 119 as a junior (30-6); third 112 as a sophomore (42-3); 4th 112 as a freshman (40-14).
• Nicholas Pederson, Brooke: Third 215 (25-13).
• Travis Wheat, Hedgesville: Third 285 (61-3); fifth 285 as a junior (44-12).
• Travis Ferrell, Nicholas County: Third 145 (39-3).
• Phil King, University: Third 152 (41-6).
• Shaun Cutright, Buckhannon Upshur: Third 160 (38-9).

This year 23 seniors placed in the top three at the AA/A state tournament:

• Joshua Fisher, Roane County: Champ 125 (37-2); champion 125 (33-1) as a junior; Runner-up 2010 FloNatonals; champion 112 (45-0) as a sophomore; champion 103 (46-0) as a freshman; fifth NHSCA Freshman Nationals, third NHSCA National Open 2008; Champ NHSCA Sophomore Nationals (All-American).
• Rusty Maness, Point Pleasant: Champ 130 (23-1); champion 130 (41-0) as a junior; champion 119 (38-1) as a sophomore; champion 112 (49-3) as a freshman; Champ NHSCA Sophomore Nationals (All-American).
• Damen Capper, Berkeley Springs: Champ 152 (52-0); champion 145 (48-1) as a junior; 7th 2010 FloNationals (All-American); champion 140 (49-2) as a sophomore.
• Patrick Nary, Herbert Hoover: Champ 215 (50-1); runner-up 215 (41-5) as a junior; runner-up 215 (39-7) as a sophomore; fifth 215 (37-3) as a freshman.
• Brad Hickman, Roane County: Champ 140 (51-0); runner-up 135 (30-5) as a junior; runner-up 112 as a freshman (46-9).
• David Schlieper, Cameron: Champ 145 (35-0); third 145 (35-6) as a junior; sixth 119 as a sophomore (32-10).
• Danny Suite, Clay County: Champ 119 (46-0); runner-up 112 (32-3) as a junior.
• C.D. Cox, St Marys: Champ 189 (36-2); third 189 (34-3) as a junior; third 189 (21-3) as a sophomore; fourth 215 (29-13) as a freshman.
• Casey Hogg, Point Pleasant: Runner-up 215 (43-5); champion 215 (39-5) as a junior; champion 285 (43-3) as a sophomore; sixth 215 (40-20) as a freshman; Third NHSCA Sophomore Nationals (All-American).
• Tom Collins, Williamstown: Champ 285 (25-3).
• Tanner Whyte, Cameron: Runner-up 160 (31-6); runner-up 152 (31-6) as a junior; champion 152 (35-6) as a sophomore.
• Austin Whittington, Herbert Hoover: Runner-up 119 (38-4); runner-up 119 (35-11) as a junior.
• Hobert Delph, Berkeley Springs: Runner-up 285 (35-6); runner-up 285 (45-3) as a junior.
• John McGill, Oak Glen: Runner-up 145 (34-10); fourth 145 as a junior (29-9).
• Donovan Powell, Point Pleasant: Runner-up 171 (41-9); fourth 152 as a junior (33-14).
• Dustin Daniels, Clay County: Runner-up 125 (39-7); fifth 125 as a junior (29-8);
• Tyler Cottrill, Braxton County: Runner-up 140 (41-2); sixth 140 as a junior (39-5).
• Ben Laughlin, Calhoun County: Third 152 (37-3); champion 152 (44-3) as a junior; champion 145 (33-0) as a sophomore; runner-up 135 (38-4) as a freshman; sixth NHSCA Freshman Nationals 2008.
• Eli Poston, Grafton: Third 285 (37-7); champion 285 (32-7) as a junior.
• Matt Cornell, Point Pleasant: Third 119 (35-7); fifth 119 as a junior 29-9); sixth 103 as a sophomore (36-11).
• Logan Bowie, St Marys: Third 171 (36-7); fifth 171 as a junior (32-14).
• Stephen McBride, Independence: Third 215 (23-5); sixth 215 as a junior (31-8).
• Jake Skeens, Poca: Third 189 (36-5).

This year 12 juniors placed in the top three at the AAA state tournament:

• Adam Bicak, Ripley: Champ 160 (51-3); champion 152 (38-4) as a sophomore; champion 145 (41-8) as a freshman; third NHSCA Freshman Nationals (All-American).
• David Jeffery, Parkersburg South: Champ 119 (56-3); champion 112 (47-2) as a sophomore; 7th 2010 FloNationals (All-American); champion 112 (50-2) as a freshman; Sixth NHSCA Freshman Nationals (All-American).
• David Hicks, Ripley: Champ 215 (41-6); champion 215 (36-9) as a sophomore.
• Elijah Hull, Lewis County: Champ 152 (47-1); third 145 (48-2) as a sophomore; champion 135 (48-5) as a freshman; Champ 2011 FloNationals (All-American).
• Garrett Stanley, Bridgeport: Champ 285 (42-2).
• Bryce Gainer, Parkersburg South: Runner-up 112 (47-8); runner-up 103 (43-7) as a sophomore.
• Alex Reiman, Cabell Midland: Third 119 (36-4); fourth 103 (33-13) as a sophomore.
• Tyler Karcher, Parkersburg South: Third 125 (46-13); fourth 119 (39-12) as a sophomore.
• Marvin Kirk, George Washington: Third 140 (25-10); 5th 130 (38-12) as a sophomore.
• Johnny Easthom, Huntington: Third 135 (37-9).
• Demadre Turner, Huntington: Third 145 (37-8).
• Stephen Brogle, Parkersburg South: Third 189 (42-9).

This year 10 juniors placed in the top three at the AA/A state tournament:

• Dylan Cottrell, Roane County: Champ 135 (47-1); champion 119 (43-1) as a sophomore; champion 103 (48-1) as a freshman; Third NHSCA Freshman Nationals (All-American); 3rd NHSCA Junior Nationals (All-American).
• Tory Bennett, Berkeley Springs: Champ 171 (51-0); champion 160 (49-3) as a sophomore; third 160 (54-4) as a freshman; Champ NHSCA Freshman Nationals (All-American); 5th place NHSCA Sophomore Nationals (All-American)
• Zach Brown, Oak Glen: Runner-up 112 (37-2); runner-up 103 (26-5) as a sophomore.
• Josh Mack, Herbert Hoover: Runner-up 152 (46-7); fifth 145 (37-8) as a sophomore; Runner-up 2011 NHSCA Open (All-American).
• Christian Roe, Madonna: Runner-up 189 (42-10).
• Tommy Dodd, Liberty Harrison: Third 135 (46-4); runner-up 125 (40-4) as a sophomore; runner-up 103 (40-3) as a freshman.
• Sam Whiting, Roane County: Third 145 (51-1); runner-up 130 (35-6) as a sophomore.
• Josh Hereford, Point Pleasant: Third 160 (44-7); fifth 140 (30-11) as a sophomore; sixth 135 (30-13) as a freshman.
• Isaac Cales, Independence: Third 125 (37-14).
• Daniel Carpenter, Liberty Raleigh: Third 130 (34-8).

This year 18 sophomores placed in the top five at the AAA state tournament:

• Jarrod Simpkins, Ripley: Champ 112 (42-5); third 103 (41-3) as a freshman.
• Dylan Ceravalo, Washington: Champ 140 (42-11); third 135 (51-11) as a freshman.
• Cody Spinks, Musselman: Champ 145 (46-6).
• Cody Amos, Wheeling Park: Runner-up 160 (27-2); runner-up 152 (20-11) as a freshman. 6th 2010 NHSCA Open (All-American).
• Jake Smith, George Washington: Runner-up 135 (37-11); third 112 (46-5) as a freshman; Runner-up 2011 NHSCA Open (All-American).
• Nathan Dawson, Brooke: Runner-up 189 (45-7); fourth 171 (28-12) as a freshman.
• Nick Miller, Hedgesville: Runner-up 103 (56-3); 4th NHSCA Sophomore Nationals (All-American).
• Chris Brent, Huntington: Runner-up 140 (19-17); 7th NHSCA Sophomore Nationals (All-American).
• Justin Arthur, Huntington: Third 130 (33-8); champion 119 (39-3) as a freshman; 3rd Place NHSCA Freshman Nationals (All-American); runner-up NHSCA Sophomore Nationals (All-American).
• Tyler Cross, Washington: Third 103 (42-11).
• Garrett Onderko, East Fairmont: Third 171 (32-18).
• Jesse Roman,East Fairmont: Fourth 160 (27-13); Runner-up 2011 NHSCA Open (All-American).
• Isaac Reed, Winfield: Fourth 119 (41-8).
• Nick Boone, Cabell Midland: Fifth 160 (29-6); fifth 152 (30-15) as a freshman; 7th place NHSCA Freshman Nationals (All-American).
• Tyler Richards, Parkersburg South: Fifth 135 (48-10); sixth 135 (34-15) as a sophomore.
• Lance Hill, Parkersburg South: Fifth 103 (49-8).
• Jordan Quiocho, Parkersburg South: Fifth 130 (51-11).
• Josh Bombard, North Marion: Fifth 152 (40-10).

This year 11 sophomores placed in the top five at the AA/A state tournament:

• Ryan Diehl, Berkeley Springs: Champ 112 (50-0); champion 103 (43-2) as a freshman. 3rd 2011 FloNationals (All-American)
• Jared Haught, Calhoun County: Champ 160 (53-0); runner-up 160 (44-5) as a freshman.
• Noah Searls, Point Pleasant: Runner-up 135 (43-7); fourth 103 (32-12) as a freshman.
• Justin Triplett, Clay County: Runner-up 103 (42-1).
• Tyler Cheuvront, Wirt County: Third 112 (45-4); third 112 (35-6) as a freshman.
• Jon Cain, Wirt County: Fourth 119 (40-13); fifth 103 (30-7) as a freshman.
• Hagan Root, Wirt County: Fifth 135 (41-10); sixth 135 (31-13) as a freshman.
• Micah Powell, Point Pleasant: Fifth 112 (37-10).
• John Forren, Shady Spring: Fifth 125 (39-10).
• Zach Nibert, Point Pleasant: Fifth 152 (43-12); 7th 2011 NHSCA Open (All-American).
• Brad Riddle, Ritchie County: Fifth 171 (32-15).

This year 6 freshmen placed in the top six at the AAA state tournament:

• Ryan Elliott, North Marion: Fourth 103 (36-9).
• Seth Cutright, Buckhannon Upshur: Fourth 135 (33-16).
• Cullen Ebbert, John Marshall: Fourth 215 (29-16).
• Anthony Alvaro, Fairmont Senior: Sixth 125 (38-14); Runner-up, 2011 NHSCA Open (All-American).
• Preston Martin, Ripley: Sixth 130 (34-12).
• Austin Hileman, Ripley: Sixth 135 (29-10).

This year 9 freshmen placed in the top six at the AA/A state tournament:

• Dalton George, Williamstown: Champ 103 (42-4).
• Malik Boatwright, Greenbrier West: Runner-up 130 (43-2).
• Guy Fisher, Point Pleasant: Third 103 (37-12).
• Ricky Ahart, Clay County: Third 140 (40-13).
• Cody Goff, Grafton: Fifth 103 (37-9).
• Colton Ward, Independence: Fifth 119 (42-12).
• Jake Tracewell, Williamstown: Fifth 140 (31-13).
• Scooter Farmer, Herbert Hoover: Sixth 103 (28-12).
• Kane Roush, Wahama: Sixth 140 (27-13).

• Jesse Schiffbauer, University: Champ 125 (41-1) third 119 (35-2) as a junior; runner-up 112 (32-3) as a sophomore; third 103 (35-4) as a freshman; 7th place NHSCA Junior Nationals (All-American). Champ NHSCA Open 2010 (All-American).
• Justin Riggs, Huntington: Champ 103 (37-4); champion 103 (38-4) as a junior; champion 103 (38-6) as a sophomore; fourth 103 (31-10) as a freshman.
• Chris Smith, Parkersburg South: Champ 171 (42-3); champion 171 (43-8) as a junior; third 160 (42-9) as a sophomore; fourth 152 (34-15) as a freshman; fourth NHSCA Freshman Nationals 2008;
• Matt Dunbar, Nitro: Third 112 (42-3); fifth 119 as a junior (30-6); third 112 as a sophomore (42-3); fourth 112 as a freshman (40-14).
• Dakota VanBibber, George Washington: Fifth 119 (25-11); fifth 103 as a junior (39-6); runner-up 103 (34-4) as a sophomore; sixth 103 (25-21) as a freshman.
• Ryan Hinerman, North Marion: Champ 135 (41-6); third 130 (35-5) as a junior; fifth 125 (35-5) as a sophomore; sixth 119 (38-11) as a freshman; sixth NHSCA Open 130 2008; 3rd NHSCA Open 135 2009; Champ NHSCA Open 2010 (All-American).
• Joshua Fisher, Roane County: Champ 125 (37-2); champion 125 (33-1) as a junior; champion 112 (45-0) as a sophomore; champion 103 (46-0) as a freshman; fifth NHSCA Freshman Nationals, third NHSCA National Open 2008; Champ NHSCA Sophomore Nationals (All-American).
• Rusty Maness, Point Pleasant: Champ 130 (23-1); champion 130 (41-0) as a junior; champion 119 (38-1) as a sophomore; champion 112 (49-3) as a freshman; Champ NHSCA Sophomore Nationals (All-American).
• Ben Laughlin, Calhoun County: Third 152 (37-3); champion 152 (44-3) as a junior; champion 145 (33-0) as a sophomore; runner-up 135 (38-4) as a freshman; sixth NHSCA Freshman Nationals 2008.
• C.D. Cox, St Marys: Champ 189 (36-2); third 189 (34-3) as a junior; third 189 (21-3) as a sophomore; fourth 215 (29-13) as a freshman.
• David Schlieper, Cameron: Champ 145 (35-0); third 145 (35-6) as a junior; sixth 119 as a sophomore (32-10); fifth 119 as a freshman (42-8).
• Patrick Nary, Herbert Hoover: Champ 215 (50-1); runner-up 215 (41-5) as a junior; runner-up 215 (39-7) as a sophomore; fifth 215 (37-3) as a freshman.
• Casey Hogg, Point Pleasant: Runner-up 215 (43-5); champion 215 (39-5) as a junior; champion 285 (43-3) as a sophomore; sixth 215 (40-20) as a freshman; Third NHSCA Sophomore Nationals (All-American).

Looking to defend or reclaim state championships in 2012

• Adam Bicak, Ripley AAA 160
• David Jeffery, Parkersburg South AAA 119
• David Hicks, Ripley AAA 215
• Elijah Hull, Lewis County AAA 152
• Garrett Stanley, Bridgeport AAA 285
• Dylan Cottrell, Roane County AA/A 135
• Tory Bennett, Berkeley Springs AA/A 171

• Jarrod Simpkins, Ripley AAA 112
• Justin Arthur, Huntington AAA 130
• Dylan Ceravalo, Washington AAA 140
• Cody Spinks, Musselman AAA 145
• Ryan Dielhl, Berkeley Springs AA/A 112
• Jared Haught, Calhoun County AA/A 160

• Dalton George, Williamstown: AA/A 103

Looking to become a four-time state champion

• David Jeffery, Parkersburg South: Champ 119 as a junior; champion 112 as a sophomore; champion 112 as a freshman.
• Adam Bicak, Ripley: Champ 160 as a junior; champion 152 as a sophomore; champion 145 as a freshman.
• Dylan Cottrell, Roane County: Champ 135 as a junior; champion 119 as a sophomore; champion 103 as a freshman.
• Ryan Dielhl, Berkeley Springs: Champ 112 as a sophomore; champion 103 as a freshman.
• Dalton George, Williamstown: Champ 103 as a freshman.

Looking to become four-time state placewinners

• David Jeffery, Parkersburg South
• Elijah Hull, Lewis County
• Adam Bicak, Ripley
• Caleb Norman, Parkersburg South
• Jarred Burdette, Ripley
• Dylan Cottrell, Roane County
• Tommy Dodd, Liberty Harrison
• Tory Bennett, Berkeley Springs
• Cody Churchill, Oak Glen
• Josh Hereford, Point Pleasant
• Noah Searles, Point Pleasant

• Justin Arthur, Huntington
• Cody Amos, Wheeling Park
• Jarred Simpkins, Ripley
• Jake Smith, George Washington
• Dylan Cervalo, Washington
• Cody Spinks, Musselman
• Nathan Dawson, Brooke
• Nick Boone, Cabell Midland
• Tyler Richards, Parkersburg South

• Ryan Elliott, North Marion: Fourth 103 (36-9).
• Seth Cutright, Buckhannon Upshur: Fourth 135 (33-16).
• Cullen Ebbert, John Marshall: Fourth 215 (29-16).
• Anthony Alvaro, Fairmont Senior: Sixth 125 (38-14).
• Preston Martin, Ripley: Sixth 130 (34-12).
• Austin Hileman, Ripley: Sixth 135 (29-10).
• Dalton George, Williamstown
• Malik Boatwright, Greenbrier West
• Guy Fisher, Point Pleasant
• Ricky Ahart, Clay County
• Cody Goff, Grafton
• Colton Ward, Independence
• Jake Tracewell, Williamstown
• Scooter Farmer, Herbert Hoover
• Kane Roush, Wahama

Updated October 14, 2023