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Watterson's Boyle and Coffman's Esguerra secured U.S. Open wrestling titles, showcasing their skills in the competition.
Mackenzie Carder of Olentangy Orange defeated Cami Leng of Marysville in the girls state wrestling tournament to win the championship title, March 15, 2026.
Mackenzie Carder of Olentangy Orange defeated Cami Leng of Marysville in the girls state wrestling tournament to win the championship title, March 15, 2026.
Michael Boyle of Watterson defeats George Eggers of Napoleon in the Division II state wrestling tournament to win the championship title, March 15, 2026.
Michael Boyle of Watterson defeats George Eggers of Napoleon in the Division II state wrestling tournament to win the championship title, March 15, 2026.
Oliver Lester (Dublin Coffman) defeated Bradley Bauman (Lakewood St. Edward) in the Division I state wrestling tournament to win the championship title for the 120 weight class, March 15, 2026.
Watterson's Boyle and Coffman's Esguerra won the U.S. Open wrestling titles.
Boyle represents Watterson, while Esguerra represents Coffman.
The U.S. Open wrestling titles were held recently, with specific dates not provided in the excerpt.
Winning the U.S. Open wrestling titles is a prestigious achievement that highlights the athletes' skills and potential in the sport.
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Ashlynn Brokaw (Mount Vernon) beat Emma Gorrell (Warren) in the girls state wrestling tournament to win the championship title for the 110 weight class, March 15, 2026.
Oliver Lester (Dublin Coffman) defeated Bradley Bauman (Lakewood St. Edward) in the Division I state wrestling tournament to win the championship title for the 120 weight class, March 15, 2026.
Ashlynn Brokaw (Mount Vernon) beat Emma Gorrell (Warren) in the girls state wrestling tournament to win the championship title for the 110 weight class, March 15, 2026.
Ashlynn Brokaw (Mount Vernon) beat Emma Gorrell (Warren) in the girls state wrestling tournament to win the championship title for the 110 weight class, March 15, 2026.
Oliver Lester (Dublin Coffman) defeated Bradley Bauman (Lakewood St. Edward) in the Division I state wrestling tournament to win the championship title for the 120 weight class, March 15, 2026.
Oliver Lester (Dublin Coffman) defeated Bradley Bauman (Lakewood St. Edward) in the Division I state wrestling tournament to win the championship title for the 120 weight class, March 15, 2026.
Joe Curry (Licking Valley) defeats Carter Trukovich (Galion) in the Division II state wrestling tournament to win the championship title for the 126 weight class, March 15, 2026.
Joe Curry (Licking Valley) defeats Carter Trukovich (Galion) in the Division II state wrestling tournament to win the championship title for the 126 weight class, March 15, 2026.
James Lindsay (Watterson) defeats Beau Nezbeth (Beloit West Branch) in the Division II state wrestling tournament to win the championship title for the 150 weight class, March 15, 2026.
James Lindsay (Watterson) defeats Beau Nezbeth (Beloit West Branch) in the Division II state wrestling tournament to win the championship title for the 150 weight class, March 15, 2026.
James Lindsay (Watterson) defeats Beau Nezbeth (Beloit West Branch) in the Division II state wrestling tournament to win the championship title for the 150 weight class, March 15, 2026.
James Lindsay (Watterson) vs. Beau Nezbeth (Beloit West Branch) in the Division II state wrestling tournament to win the championship title for the 150 weight class, March 15, 2026.
Nora Johnson (Bishop Hartley) lost to Emma Shephard (Massillon Perry) in the girls state wrestling tournament in the weight class, March 15, 2026.
Tommy Rowlands (Watterson) lost to Jake Hughes (Lisbon Beaver Local) in the Division II state wrestling tournament in the 157 weight class, March 15, 2026.
Tommy Rowlands (Watterson) lost to Jake Hughes (Lisbon Beaver Local) in the Division II state wrestling tournament in the 157 weight class, March 15, 2026.
Reese Thomas (Jonathan Alder) defeats Naomi Gearheart (Ashland Crestview) in the girls state wrestling tournament to win the championship title for the 145 weight class, March 15, 2026.
KyLee Tibbs (Gahanna Lincoln) defeats Vivienne Legato (Archbold) in the girls state wrestling tournament to win the championship title for the 155 weight class, March 15, 2026.
KyLee Tibbs (Gahanna Lincoln) defeats Vivienne Legato (Archbold) in the girls state wrestling tournament to win the championship title for the 155 weight class, March 15, 2026.
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Mackenzie Carder of Olentangy Orange defeated Cami Leng of Marysville in the girls state wrestling tournament to win the championship title, March 15, 2026.
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Mackenzie Carder of Olentangy Orange defeated Cami Leng of Marysville in the girls state wrestling tournament to win the championship title, March 15, 2026.
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Mackenzie Carder of Olentangy Orange defeated Cami Leng of Marysville in the girls state wrestling tournament to win the championship title, March 15, 2026.
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Michael Boyle of Watterson defeats George Eggers of Napoleon in the Division II state wrestling tournament to win the championship title, March 15, 2026.
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Michael Boyle of Watterson defeats George Eggers of Napoleon in the Division II state wrestling tournament to win the championship title, March 15, 2026.
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Oliver Lester (Dublin Coffman) defeated Bradley Bauman (Lakewood St. Edward) in the Division I state wrestling tournament to win the championship title for the 120 weight class, March 15, 2026.
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Ashlynn Brokaw (Mount Vernon) beat Emma Gorrell (Warren) in the girls state wrestling tournament to win the championship title for the 110 weight class, March 15, 2026.
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Oliver Lester (Dublin Coffman) defeated Bradley Bauman (Lakewood St. Edward) in the Division I state wrestling tournament to win the championship title for the 120 weight class, March 15, 2026.
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Ashlynn Brokaw (Mount Vernon) beat Emma Gorrell (Warren) in the girls state wrestling tournament to win the championship title for the 110 weight class, March 15, 2026.
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Ashlynn Brokaw (Mount Vernon) beat Emma Gorrell (Warren) in the girls state wrestling tournament to win the championship title for the 110 weight class, March 15, 2026.
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Oliver Lester (Dublin Coffman) defeated Bradley Bauman (Lakewood St. Edward) in the Division I state wrestling tournament to win the championship title for the 120 weight class, March 15, 2026.
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Oliver Lester (Dublin Coffman) defeated Bradley Bauman (Lakewood St. Edward) in the Division I state wrestling tournament to win the championship title for the 120 weight class, March 15, 2026.
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Joe Curry (Licking Valley) defeats Carter Trukovich (Galion) in the Division II state wrestling tournament to win the championship title for the 126 weight class, March 15, 2026.
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Joe Curry (Licking Valley) defeats Carter Trukovich (Galion) in the Division II state wrestling tournament to win the championship title for the 126 weight class, March 15, 2026.
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James Lindsay (Watterson) defeats Beau Nezbeth (Beloit West Branch) in the Division II state wrestling tournament to win the championship title for the 150 weight class, March 15, 2026.
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James Lindsay (Watterson) defeats Beau Nezbeth (Beloit West Branch) in the Division II state wrestling tournament to win the championship title for the 150 weight class, March 15, 2026.
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James Lindsay (Watterson) defeats Beau Nezbeth (Beloit West Branch) in the Division II state wrestling tournament to win the championship title for the 150 weight class, March 15, 2026.
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James Lindsay (Watterson) vs. Beau Nezbeth (Beloit West Branch) in the Division II state wrestling tournament to win the championship title for the 150 weight class, March 15, 2026.
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Nora Johnson (Bishop Hartley) lost to Emma Shephard (Massillon Perry) in the girls state wrestling tournament in the weight class, March 15, 2026.
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Tommy Rowlands (Watterson) lost to Jake Hughes (Lisbon Beaver Local) in the Division II state wrestling tournament in the 157 weight class, March 15, 2026.
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Tommy Rowlands (Watterson) lost to Jake Hughes (Lisbon Beaver Local) in the Division II state wrestling tournament in the 157 weight class, March 15, 2026.
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Reese Thomas (Jonathan Alder) defeats Naomi Gearheart (Ashland Crestview) in the girls state wrestling tournament to win the championship title for the 145 weight class, March 15, 2026.
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KyLee Tibbs (Gahanna Lincoln) defeats Vivienne Legato (Archbold) in the girls state wrestling tournament to win the championship title for the 155 weight class, March 15, 2026.
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KyLee Tibbs (Gahanna Lincoln) defeats Vivienne Legato (Archbold) in the girls state wrestling tournament to win the championship title for the 155 weight class, March 15, 2026.
Led by title performances from Wattersonâs Michael Boyle and Dublin Coffmanâs Eli Esguerra, central Ohio wrestlers impressed at the U.S. Open Championships held Aug. 21-26 in Las Vegas.
Boyle, a junior who has won three OHSAA Division II state titles, finished first at 97 kilograms (approximately 213 pounds), beating Robert Platt 11-2 in the U20 freestyle finals. Platt is a redshirt freshman wrestler at North Carolina.
Boyle, who has committed to Ohio State, will next compete in the World team trials finals May 29-31 in Geneva, Ohio.
Watterson's Michael Boyle, a three-time state champion, won a U20 freestyle title at the U.S. Open Championships.
Esguerra, a junior, won the U20 Greco-Roman title at 72 kilograms (159), defeating Indianaâs Hunter Sturgill in the first two matches of a best-of-three final. Esguerra also went 4-2 in freestyle competition.
Esguerra, who finished third at 157 in the Division I state tournament this winter, earned a spot on the U20 Greco-Roman World team. The World Championships are Aug. 16-23 in Bratislava, Slovakia.
âEli had a phenomenal Greco tournament,â Coffman coach Chance Van Gundy said. âHeâs such a Greco specialist.â
Rylen Wax, an eighth grader in Dublin, won U17 titles at 45 kilograms (99) in freestyle and Greco-Roman, earning berths for the World team competition July 27-Aug. 2 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Here is a look at central Ohioâs other top performers:
High school sports reporter Frank DiRenna can be reached at fdirenna@dispatch.com and at @DispatchFrank on X.
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Two central Ohio high school wrestlers win U.S. Open championships