NVDAILY.COM | SportsPosted March 23, 2012 |
All-Area Wrestling TeamWrestler of the Year: Lucas Ryan, Stonewall Jackson Coach of the Year: Jerry Franklin, Stonewall Jackson FIRST TEAM
• 106: Hunter Dean, Strasburg -- He finished as the Group A state runner-up. Dean was also the runner-up in the Bull Run District and Region B meets. • 113: Nic Campbell, Strasburg -- The freshman won the state title, losing only one match all season. Campbell also took home the Bull Run District and Region B crowns. • 120: Michael Capone, Strasburg -- The senior placed fifth in the state tournament. He also was third in both the Bull Run District and Region B meets. • 126: Warren Ramirez, Millbrook -- Ramirez was the Northwestern District runner-up. He also placed fourth in the Region II meet, and led the Pioneers to the district title. • 132: Skylar Wolf, Central -- The junior was the state runner-up. Wolf also was the Bull Run District and Region B champion. • 138: Dylan Wisman, Millbrook -- Wisman placed second in the Group AA state tournament. He was the Northwestern and Region II champion. • 145: Joe Bass, Skyline -- Bass finished seventh in the Group AA state tournament. He was also the Northwestern District champion, and placed second in the Region II tournament. • 152: Joe Nappi, Clarke County -- Despite missing most of the season with an injury, Nappi finished as a state runner-up. Nappi won the Bull Run District title and was third in the Region B tournament. • 160: Jake Crawford, Millbrook -- The three-time state champion fell short of his goal to win four straight years, but he still finished as a state runner-up. Crawford won the Northwestern and Region II titles. • 170: Ryan Pugh, Stonewall Jackson -- Pugh placed fourth in the Group A state tournament. He was the Shenandoah District and Region B runner-up. • 182: Steve Salinas, Stonewall Jackson -- Salinas finished fourth in the Group A state tournament. He helped lead the Generals to a fourth-place finish as a team in the state tournament. • 195: Joe Jessen, Millbrook --The senior won his second consecutive state title, and lost only one match this season. He also won the Northwestern and Region II titles. • 195: Ricky Tisinger, Stonewall Jackson -- Tisinger won his second straight state title, losing only one match along the way. He helped guide the Generals to their highest finish as a team in school history. • 220: Mark Bean, James Wood -- The senior placed third in the Group AA state tournament. Bean was the Northwestern District and Region II champion. • 285: Lucas Ryan, Stonewall Jackson -- Ryan went undefeated and won his second straight state title. The senior won every match this season by pin, and went to the second period only twice all year. SECOND TEAM
• 106: Kyle Montague, Warren County • 113: Taylor Swartz, James Wood • 120: Billy Maddox, Skyline • 126: Dalton Dillman, Strasburg • 132: Luke Anderson, Millbrook • 138: Todd Dean, Strasburg • 145: Johnny Longerbeam, Clarke County • 152: PK Jessen, Millbrook • 160: Ben Wallace, Clarke County • 170: Gabe Mead, Sherando • 182: Brad Hough, Strasburg • 195: Jeffrey Budwash, Warren County • 220: DeAndre Johnson, Millbrook • 285: Jordan Dowrey, Handley 1 Comment | Leave a comment |
Jordan Dowrey wrestles for Handley.
Derek Dowrey plays basketball.
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