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As we go along in the season, we want to keep you posted on the most recent events. However, we don't want you to feel as if you missed anything either. With that, we are going to keep the more current news and announcements on the front page. On this page we will archive some of the older stuff so that way it still remains available but does not cause you to scroll endlessly looking for something.

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Tri-Meet: Clay versus Sylvania Northview and Marion Harding
January 3rd, 2009

The Clay wrestling team show no affects of holiday layover last Saturday as the Eagles won every match they wrestled in a Tri-Meet against Northview and Marion Harding. Results below.

Clay 70 - Northview 6
103 Nick Garcia C over Jacob Harder NV by fall
112 Josh Whitt C over Jake Martinez NV 8-1
119 Richie Urias C over Kyle Jakubowski NV by fall
125 Kody Sutter C over Todd Enis NV by 19-3 TF
130 Kirk McLaughlin C over James Aponte NV by fall
135 Ryan Castilleja C over Rudy Severhof NV by fall
140 Dan Fisher C over Scott Kopke NV by fall
145 Matt Kohler C winner by forfeit
152 Garrett Ondrus C over Alex Ritzenthaler NV 8-5
160 Justin Wharton C over Blake Miller NV 18-3 TF
171 Ben Morrissey C over Kyle Kunar NV by fall
189 Mike Aryo NV winner by forfeit
215 Rex Carlo C over Nate Weznewski NV by fall
285 Ricky Hemlewski C over Chris Spinks NV by fall

Clay 76 - Marion Harding 0
103 Nick Garcia C winner by forfeit
112 Josh Whitt C winner by forfeit
119 Richie Urias C over Anthony MH by fall
125 Kyle Sutter C over Ramon Mendoza MH by fall
130 Kirk McLaughlin C over Callen Vanderhoff MH 4-2
135 Ryan Castilleja C winner by forfeit
140 Dan Fisher C winner by forfeit
145 Matt Kohler C winner by forfeit
152 Garrett Ondrus C over Chris Ryle MH by fall
160 Brandon Campos C over Asher Rumple MH 13-4 MD
171 Justin Wharton C over Brendin Williams MH by fall
189 Ben Morrissey C by forfeit
215 Rex Carlo C over Jarrod Jenner by fall
285 Ricky Hmelewsky C winner by forfeit

The Eagle Gold squad will next compete at the Mentor Duals - January 10th

JV Squad Competes in Sandusky Tournament
January 3rd, 2009

The Eagle JV wrestlers took their last weekend of the holiday break to compete in the Sandusky Tournament. Team scores were not kept, however Clay 9 had wrestlers place.

103- Mike Screptock (1st) and Tyler Hodge (6th)
112- Nick Wollenbecker (5th)
119- Nick Earhart (4th)
125- Tyler Rowland (1st)
130- Jordan Slinker (6th)
135- Chris Cook (2nd)
140- Nico Castilleja (1st)
171- Nick Isbell (2nd)

Clay wins the Large School Division Championship @ GMVWA Invitational
December 27-28, 2008

The Eagle wrestling team picked right up where they left off from last weekend's Bobcat Duals, but this time they do one better as they win the Large School Division Championship at the GMVWA Holiday Invitational Tournament held at Vandalia-Butler. Clay came out of the gates winning 12 of their first 14 matches taking the team lead after the first session. The Eagles never looked back as they were able to fend off a late run from the two-time defending champions of the Large School Division, Miamisburg. Overall Clay finished 2nd in the tournament behind national powerhouse St. Paris Graham.

FINAL TEAM SCORES - LARGE SCHOOL DIVISION:
1. Oregon Clay: 128
2. Miamisburg: 125
3. Vandalia-Butler: 119.5

Each Eagle wrestler scored at least one victory at this tournament thus earning valuable team points. By the fact Clay won by only 3 total points, everyone of them proved to be absolutely necessary and epitomizes the phrase "total team championship."

Individual place winners for Clay were:
103: Nick Garcia - 6th Place
119: Richie Urias - 3rd Place
130: Kirk McLaughlin - 3rd Place
160: Justin Wharton - 4th Place
171: Ben Morrissey - 6th Place

For Full Tournament Results - Click Here

NOTE: Mark Orth (145), Derick Parton (189) and Ricky Hmelewski (215) were all out due to illness.

CLAY GOLD SQUAD FINISHES 3rd AT BOBCAT DUALS
December 20-21, 2008

The Eagles wrestled 10 dual matches in 2 days of competition at the 5th Annual Bobcat Duals held at the BGSU's Perry Field House. Clay won 9 of those duals and walked away with a 3rd place finish. The only defeat on the weekend was a 2 point loss at the hands of eventual team champion Mayfield; 36-34.

DUAL MATCH SCORES

DAY 1:
Oregon Clay 64 - Bowling Green 9
Oregon Clay 57 - St. John's Jesuit 6
Oregon Clay 58 - Archbold 16
Oregon Clay 75 - Sylvania Southview 6
Oregon Clay 69 - Sandusky St. Marys CC 6

DAY 2:
Oregon Clay 39 - Parma Padua Franciscan 34
Oregon Clay 52 - Howell (Mi) 18
Oregon Clay 43 - Wauseon 22
Oregon Clay 34 - Mayfield 36
Oregon Clay 57 - Strongsville 9 (3rd/4th Place)

4 Eagles went a perfect 10-0 on the weekend:
103: Nick Garcia - 119: Richie Urias - 130: Kirk McLaughlin - 145: Mark Orth

LOCAL NEWSPAPERS COVER EAGLE WRESTLING
December 18, 2008

Toledo Blade: City League Preview

Metro Press: Waite Head Coach interviewed about upcoming season

CLAY WRESTLING TEAM VOTED #1 IN INITIAL GREATER TOLEDO AREA POLL
December 16, 2008

The Clay Eagle wrestling team was voted #1 in Division 1 in the first Greater Toledo Wrestling Coaches Association (GTWCA) poll of the 2008-2009 season. The Eagles were well represented in the individual weight classes with 12 wrestlers ranked to include Nick Garcia (103), Richie Urias (119), Kirk McLaughlin (130), Justin Wharton (160) and Ben Morrisey (171) all ranked 1st in their respective weight.

It should be noted that right behind the Eagles in Division 1 was fellow city league rival St. Francis Desales Knights, while Central Catholic was ranked #2 in Division II. Clay will meet the defending City league Champion Irish in head-to-head action on January 14th.

EAGLE GRAPPLERS ROLL IN FIRST DUAL MEET ACTION OF THE SEASON
December 10, 2008

The Clay wrestling team opened up the 2008-2009 dual season at home by hosting the Whitmer Panthers and St. Johns Jesuit Titans in a Tri-Meet. Clay went head-to-head with the Panthers first and promptly won 12 of the 14 weight classes on route to a 66-6 victory. After a 15 minute break, the Titans came out to the mat and much like the first dual, Clay started out quickly and were never threatened as they defeated the Titans 66-9.

The next league dual meet for the Eagles will be January 14th against the Start Spartans and Central Catholic Fighting Irish.

ALL THREE SQUADS COMPETE ON OPENING WEEKEND
December 6, 2006

The opening weekend of competition was a busy one the Eagles as the Gold, Green, and freshmen teams were all in action. The Gold team took 5th place at the Solon Comet Classic, one of the tougher opening tournaments in the state. Battling toe-to-toe with many of Northeast Ohio's finest wrestlers, the team more than held its own as six Clay wrestlers earned awards - led by the 130 lb. champion, senior Kirk McLaughlin. Justin Wharton (Sr.) finished 3rd at 160 lbs, whlie Ben Morrissey (Sr.), Mark Orth (Jr.), and Richie Urias (Sr.) finished 4th at 171 lbs, 145 lbs and 119 lbs, respectively. Josh Whitt (Sr.) finished 5th at 112. Every Eagle wrestler walked away with at least one victory. Good job, Gold team!

While the Gold team was off to the Cleveland area, the Green team was in action locally at the Jim Derr Invitational tournament at Northwood High School. Showing their mettle, the Green team grappled their way to a 2nd place finish behind Wauseon. Led by Mike Ackerman's 1st place finish, several Eagles battled their way to a spot on the podium including 2nd place finishes at Garrett Ondrus (Sr. - 145 lbs), Cody Kish (So. - 119 lbs), Matt Kohler (So -152 lbs), and Mike Screptock (Fr. - 103). Jesse Castilleja (So. - 171 lbs) finished 3rd, Jeremy Richard (So. 130 lbs) finished 4th, and Chris Cook (So. 140 lbs) finished 5th. A solid job by the Green team!

Seeing their first competition in Eagle uniforms, the freshmen team wrestled in the Andy Bates Freshmen Tournament at Maumee High School. Led by Garrett Gray's 1st place finish, the young Eagles fought their way to a 4th place finish. Nice job, freshmen!

GRECO ROMAN / FRESTYLE QUALIFIER HELD AT CLAY
April 5, 2008

Qualifier Torunament Results - All Divisions

LAKE ERIE WRESTLING BRINGS HOME GOLD
August 14, 2008

Metro Press Article

CLAY HOSTS GRADE SCHOOL WRESTLING DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIPS
February 3, 2008

Grade School District Results - CLAY HS

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