High school wrestling sectional capsules

DIVISION I EUCLID SECTIONAL

What: Division I sectional tournament

Where: Euclid High School

When: Feb. 27

Who: Brush, Euclid, Canton GlenOak, Hudson, Mayfield, Medina, Stow-Munroe Falls, Walsh Jesuit, Wooster

On deck: Top four in each weight class advance to the North Canton Hoover District

Time schedule: Weight classes 106 through 145 start at 9a.m. and wrestle through completion. After the gym is cleared, weight classes 152through 285will start at 2p.m. and wrestle through completion.

Attendance: Two tickets per wrestler, with general admission

For the record: Three area teams — Mayfield, Brush and Euclid — are at this sectional. Coach Dwight Fritz’s Wildcats should be in the running for the team title if they’re healthy and wrestle to their abilities. Sophomore 106-pounder Vinnie D’Alessandro (300) is the projected state champ at his weight class. Dom Gerome (29-6) was a state qualifier last year and is back at 113 for the Wildcats. Mayfield is strong top to bottom. Keep an eye on 285-pound Antonio Mangelluzzi . ... London Settles had a strong performance at the Western Reserve Conference tournament at 145 and will be a strong contender for Brush.

AUSTINTOWN SECTIONAL

What: Division I sectional tournament

Where: Austintown Fitch High School, 4560 Falcon Dr., Austintown

When: Feb. 27

Who: Austintown Fitch, Massillon Jackson, Uniontown Lake, Mentor, North Canton Hoover, Riverside, Solon, Kent Roosevelt

On deck: Top four in each weight class advance to the North Canton Hoover District

Time schedule: Weight classes 106through 145 start at 9a.m. and wrestle through completion. After the gym is cleared, weight classes 152through 285will start at 3p.m. and wrestle through completion.

Attendance: Two tickets per athlete and coach, with no general admission

Streaming: ysnlive.com

For the record: There are only two area teams here, and both should get a decent amount of wrestlers out to the Hoover District. ... Riverside is a deep and experienced team from top to bottom. Keep an eye on Chris Rocha at 126. He is a previous state qualifier and would love to get back to that level in his senior year. Danny Martich (160) comes in with a sparkling 24-3 record after winning his fourth straight WRC title. Tyler Witterich (138), Tyler Longstaff (152) and Jacob Farenchak (170) are other headliners to watch. ... Mentor is a pretty young team, but they’ll make some waves here. Freshman 113 Nick Blackburn comes in with a 22-3 record. Dominic Ricco (14-4) is a veteran at 120. Lincoln Splete (160) and Brixton Bright (170) have limited matches thus far, but both only have one loss. Heavyweight Hunter Colao is one of the area’s best.

BRECKSVILLE SECTIONAL

What: Division I sectional tournament

Where: Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School, 6380 Mill Road, Broadview Heights

When: Feb. 27

Who: Brecksville-Broadview Heights, Akron Ellet, Akron Firestone, Highland, Akron Kenmore-Garfield, Kenston, Lakeside, Madison, South, Massillon

On deck: Top four in each weight class advance to the North Canton Hoover District

Time schedule: Weight classes 106through 145 start at 9a.m. and wrestle through completion. After the gym is cleared, weight classes 152 through 285 will start at 3p.m. and wrestle through completion.

Attendance: Two spectators per wrestler, with no other tickets available.

Streaming: BBHHS YouTube channel

For the record: A trio of area teams are in this tournament, which should come down to Brecksville-Broadview Heights .. ... Kenston’s top wrestlers are seniors Maison Benz (17-1 at 152) and Ben DeMarco (18-3 at 160). But the rapid ascent of junior heavyweight Cale Doyle should be charted . ... South’s Nick Hollerbach (144 at 182) is a veteran leader. Keep an eye on the Rebels’ Austin Adams (12-5at 138). ... Madison’s top bets are Jamie Harrison (106) and Charlie Wade (126), each of whom placed second at the WRC tournament.

DIVISION II BEACHWOOD SECTIONAL

What: Division II sectional tournament

Where: Beachwood

When: Feb 27

Who: Aurora, Bay, Beachwood, Benedictine, Medina Buckeye, Chagrin Falls, Youngstown Chaney, Orange, Rocky River, Akron SVSM, Warrensville Heights

On deck: Top four in each weight class advance to the Norwalk District

Time schedule: Weight classes 106 through 145 start at 9:30a.m. and wrestle through completion. After the gym is cleared, weight classes 152through 285will start at 4p.m. and wrestle through completion.

Attendance: One spectator per wrestler, with no general admission

Streaming: beachwoodschools.org/GoBison.aspx

For the record: Beachwood, Benedictine and Chagrin Falls are the three local teams here. In the team race, Buckeye is loaded, as are Aurora and St. VincentSt. Mary. District spots could be tough to come by here for the rest of the field. ... Chagrin’s Sam Partain is undefeated (10-0) at 152 pounds this season. Owen McClintock (7-1at 220) is another Tiger to keep an eye on.

LAKE CATHOLIC SECTIONAL

What: Division II sectional tournament

Where: Lake Catholic

When: Feb. 27

Who: Brookside, Chardon, Cleveland Central Catholic, Edgewood, Firelands, Holy Name, Lake Catholic, Padua, Shaw, Streetsboro, West Geauga

On deck: Top four in each weight class advance to the Perry District

Time schedule: Weight classes 106through 145 start at 9:30a.m. and wrestle through completion. After the gym is cleared, weight classes 152through 285will start at 4p.m. and wrestle through completion.

Attendance: Each wrestler is allowed two tickets

Streaming: LC Cougar Athletics YouTube channel

For the record: The host Cougars will be the favorite for the team title here, but don’t be surprised if Chardon makes a push toward that title. The Hilltoppers and Cougars are joined in this sectional by West Geauga as the only three teams here . ... Lake has a very strong team across the board, though their highestranked wrestlers on a state basis are Brendan McCrone (32-2 at 120), Ethan Smith (38-0 at 138) and Cole Hivnor (33-1 at 182). But with guys such as Anthony Trivisonno (31-2 at 145) and Rob Boley (30-4 at 160), there’s plenty of high-end talent that makes Lake the favorite here . ... Chardon had five WRC champions — Will Vucetic (132), Jaden Farris (145), Kaz Rajko (170), Charlie Brosch (182) and Alex McDonald (220). Looking at that, the potential matchup between Farris and Lake’s Trivisonno should be a doozy. The afternoon/evening sessions could/should have a very heavy Hilltopper flavor . ... West Geauga has plenty of candidates to move on to the district level with a high seed, too, including Jack Sparent (16-1 at 126), Thomas Randau (14-1 at 132) and 285-pounder Lucas Sadler.

HARVEY SECTIONAL

What: Division II sectional tournament

Where: Harvey

Who: Akron Buchtel, Geneva, Harvey, Keystone, NDCL, Perry, Ravenna, University, Peninsula Woodridge

On deck: Top four in each weight class advance to the Perry District

Time schedule: Weight classes 106through 145 start at 9:30a.m. and wrestle through completion. After the gym is cleared, weight classes 152 through 285will start at 4p.m. and wrestle through completion.

Attendance: No spectators will be permitted

Streaming: Morning session, nfhsnetwork.com/ events/thomas-w-harveypainesville-oh/gam8e0389ae92, Afternoon session, nfhsnetwork.com/ events/thomas-w-harveypainesville-oh/gam99f39ca99f

For the record: Five area teams are in this sectional — Geneva, Harvey, NDCL, Perry and University. The Pirates will be in the running for a sectional championship. Senior Colin Koenig enters with an undefeated record at 145. Riley Rowan is 23-2 and Zach Bellissimo is 22-4 at 106 and 113. Brock Christian is 26-2 at 120 and Ryan Berdysz is 23-5 at 132 — then there’s Tommy Jackson as a favorite at 220. The Pirates can put a lot of points on the board in this sectional. The host Red Raiders will advance a lot to the district tourney, too. Keep an eye on Carl and Tom Sicker, Elijah Rowdy and powerful Jayden Jackson (26-1 at 170). Jackson vs. Perry’s Jimmy Thomas is one to watch at 170 . ... Geneva’s top threats are seniors Caleb Selman (27-0at 160) and Jesse McElroy (20-6 at 145). Brier Streets is 14-1 at 113.

DIVISION III BERKSHIRE SECTIONAL

What: Division III sectional tournament

Where: Berkshire

Who: Berkshire, Brookfield, Cardinal, Conneaut, Grand Valley, Hawken, Jefferson, Kirtland, Liberty, Akron Manchester, Oberlin, Pymatuning Valley, Tuslaw, VASJ

On deck: Top four in each weight class advance to the Garfield Heights District

Time schedule: Weight classes 106 through 145 start at 9a.m. and wrestle through completion. After the gym is cleared, weight classes 152 through 285 will start at 3:30p.m. and wrestle through completion.

Attendance: Each wrestler is permitted two tickets, with no general admission.

Streaming: nfhsnetwork. com/schools/berkshirehigh-school-burton-oh

For the record: The team title should come down to Tuslaw and the host Badgers. Berkshire is formidable from top to bottom and very well could advance all of its wrestlers to the district tournament. In the lower weights, Berkshire has the Heiden boys (Justin is 23-5 at 113 and Johnny is 21-7 at 132), as well as Alex Munn (34-6 at 138). Up top, it’s Lucas Stoddard (38-0 at 182) and JJ Perrin (195) holding down the fort. The potential 195-pound bout between Perrin and Kirtland’s Anthony Gencarelli is a marquee match. They didn’t face each other when the teams met in a dual earlier this year. .. Gencarelli is 18-2 for the Hornets. Brennon Braud is 16-3 at 182for Kirtland, while Will Davidson (15-5 at 120) is another Hornet to watch. ... Hawken has high star power in 113-pound Patrick Reineke and 138-pound Jacob Hlifka . ... Cardinal’s Jerry Rose was a state qualifier last year and could do it again this year at 182. ... VASJ has its deepest team in years. Darian Davis (21-5 at 120) and Mack Flynn (21-10 at 132) lead the team in wins.