After a second day of matches, Orrville wrestlers scored a 7th-place finish as a team at the Wayne Invitational Tournament. It was a long day with difficult competition, but the Riders’ finish is one better than last year at this tournament. Four Orrville grapplers reached the podium, earning medals for their efforts. Freshman Cory Stiffler
Orrville wrestlers traveled to Smithville High School Friday night for the 47th annual Wayne Invitational Tournament (W.I.T.). Out of 21 teams, the Riders finished the first night of wrestling in sixth place with a total of 22.5 team points. Several wrestlers went undefeated on the night, including Cory Stiffler (1-0), Kollen Butler (3-0, 2 pins),
Saturday, February 25, 2017 7:00 PM Place 5 Points 99 Meet Recap The post-season journey has begun for Orrville wrestlers and the Riders made some noise at the Northeast District Division III Sectional Tournament held at Northwestern High School. Orrville’s solid team effort garnered 99 points, good enough for fifth place out of 12 teams.
Saturday, February 18, 2017 10:00 AM Place 5 Points 75 Meet Recap Orrville wrestlers competed in the Principals Athletic Conference (PAC) tournament on February 18, where competition proved tough in the Riders’ inaugural year in the PAC. Ten wrestlers battled through the brackets, with six making it to the finals. Alex Eddy (145#), Cameron Van
Saturday, February 11, 2017 11:00 AM Place 1 Points 57 Meet Recap Orrville’s last triangular match of the regular season took place at Clearfork High School against the hosting Colts and the Dalton Bulldogs. The Riders dominated the match by defeating both schools with scores of 57-6 against Dalton, and 39-16 against Clearfork. As has
Wednesday, February 8, 2017 5:00 PM Place 1 Points 62 Meet Recap The Riders took a short drive north to Rittman High School to compete in a triangular match against teams from Fairless, Manchester and Rittman. Run similar to a dual tournament, Orrville first took on the Falcons, defeating them with a score of 62-12.
Saturday, January 28, 2017 10:00 AM Place 6 Points 154 Meet Recap Due to illness and injury, Orrville competed in the Garaway Peg Leg Invitational on January 28 without five of their starters, which left them sacrificing valuable team points in forfeits. However, the Riders still earned a sixth place finish out of ten teams
Saturday, January 21, 2017 9:00 PM Place 4 Points 345 Meet Recap Orrville traveled to Principal Athletic Conference rival Tuslaw High School for the Tuslaw Dual Invitational on January 20 and 21. The toughest match for the Riders came against Tuslaw as the Mustangs won with a score of 68-3, with freshman Kollen Butler (113#)
Wednesday, January 18, 2017 6:00 PM Orrville High School AWAY 43 Wooster High School HOME 22 Meet Recap Orrville wrestlers traveled to Wooster for the annual Hammer Match, where the victor takes home the coveted Sledgehammer prize. As defending Hammer champions, the Riders went into the match motivated to bring the hammer home with them.
Wednesday, January 11, 2017 5:00 PM Place 1 Points 66 Meet Recap Orrville hosted Chippewa and Triway for a triangular meet and swept the event by beating the Chipps with a score of 66-4 and the Titans 51-24. The victories were a great way to celebrate the seniors on the team at the last home
