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Six Whitko wrestlers move on to Semi State
Congratulations to the following Whitko High School wrestlers who competed at Semi-State on Saturday at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum:
Austin Letourneau (103)
Jordan Gilbert (112)
Dylan Letourneau (119)
Daniel Rothgeb (125)
Jarrod Lewis (160)
Drake Brainard (HWT)
The last time Whitko wrestlers went to Semi State was in 1989.
Whitko wrestlers advance to Semi State
(Photo provided) The Whitko High School wrestling team recently took home a Regional victory. Above, from left in front, is Dan Rothgeb, Cord Feasby, Cody Bays, Jordan Gilbert, Austin Letourneau, Austin Striggle. Row two, from left, includes Wes, Tyler, Tanner LaRocque, Jarrod Lewis, Cort Walter, Ryan Busz, Nick Cox, Dylan Letourneau and Drake Brainard.
By Jennifer Zartman Romano
The Whitko High School and Middle School wrestling program is quickly gaining a winning reputation – particularly after recently winning sectionals and moving on to Regionals where they were also successful. The next step: Semi State.
Matt Koontz is the Whitko High School wrestling coach. Koontz, a previous State champion in years past for Whitko, and the other coaches, according to a parent, have done a remarkable job with the wrestling team this year.
Tim Smith is the coach for the Whitko Middle School and has also done an excellent job, a parent said.
Whitko has won their Three Rivers Conference seven times in recent years, but the Regional victory was particularly exciting. On Saturday, January 31, the Whitko High School wrestling team won the Regional championship with a score of 229.
The team had some very tough competition – Carroll High School’s team came in second place with a score of 189 and Garrett came in third with a score of 188.
Of the other Whitley County teams, Churubusco finished with 133 points and Columbia City finished with 111 points.
First place champions for Whitko at Regionals included:
Jordan Gilbert (112)
Dylan Letourneau (119)
Daniel Rothgeb (125)
Tanner Larocque (189)
The following wrestlers did a good job and will move on to Regional's.
Jarrod Lewis (160) and Drake Brainard (285) did well placing 2nd.
Our Freshmen Austin Letourneau (103) placed 3rd, Cord Feasby (140) and Austin Striggle (171) placed 4th.
Other top county wrestlers included:
Daniel Thompson from Churubusco did well placing second. Seniors Corey Richards, Lance McParlan and Jerrod Hill also represented Churubusco High School.
Columbia City High School's Austin Egolf (130) wrestled well, however came in second in overtime. Columbia City High School seniors participating included Lane Michel (135), Wes Graves (152), Cody Hinen (215) and Justin Bark (285).