JACKSONVILLE - Jersey Community Middle School Wrestling team placed fourth out of 22 teams at the recent tournament held in Jacksonville. The competition featured top middle school wrestling teams from the region.
Jersey’s standout performers included Wade Ball at 119 pounds and Brody Olano at 215 pounds, who both captured individual championships in their weight classes.
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Additional strong finishes came from Grayson Mangara, Bennett Leslie, and Caleb Olano, each securing second place in their respective divisions. Brody White finished fifth, while Mason Warren and Andrew Ray placed eighth.
In the girls' division, Charlotte Hinkson earned a third-place finish, contributing to Jersey’s overall success at the event. Other notable girls’ competitors from the tournament included Cheyenne Epstein and Brooklynn Cathcart, who also placed third.
The top five teams at the tournament were Chatham Glenwood in first place, followed by Alton, Rock Island, Jersey, and Aledo Mercer County. The event highlighted the competitive spirit and skill level of the Jersey Panther Wrestling program as it continues to develop young athletes.
Wrestling Summary
Top 5 Teams (out of 22)
1. Chatham Glenwood
2. Alton
3. Rock Island
4. Jersey
5. Aledo Mercer County
Boys Division top finishers:
Champs
119 Wade Ball
215 Brody Olano
2nd place
75 Roman Williams
135 Grayson Mangara
155 Bennett Leslie
167 Caleb Olano
Top 8 finishers:
85 Roger Dabbs, 6th
100 Mason Warren, 8th
112 Andrew Ray, 8th
185 Brody White, 5th
275 Ryker Honchell, 7th
Girls division top finishers:
Charlotte Hinkson, 3rd
Cheyenne Epstein, 3rd
Emma Dirksmeyer-Lyming, 4th
Brooklynn Cathcart, 3rd
Penelope Lucas, 3rd
Sophia Alejandro, 3rd
