A quick Darby top 4.

• oldskoolnike

  I will do something more in depth after christmas, but for now here are my top 4 in each weight. Keep in mind this is based on limited results. Feedback helps.
  
  106
  1. Luke Nace, Teays Valley, Junior
  2. Payton Gutierrez, Pick. North, Senior
  3. Greg Brusco, Hayes, Freshman (Rumored to drop here, which i trust)
  4. Jacob Thorton, Marysville, Junior (made 106 for clyde dual)
  
  113
  1. Dakota Riley, Mt. Vernon, Senior
  2. Josh Wimer, Central Crossing, Junior (I think we will see him here at medina)
  3. Santino DiSabato, Westerville North, Junior
  4. Kyle Dooley, Teays Valley, Sophomore
  
  120
  1. Taleb Rahmani, Marysville, Sophomore (Even coming off injury he is still a stud)
  2. Giuseppe Penzone, Olentangy Liberty, Junior
  3. Sam Valenti, Hilliard Darby, Senior
  4. Brad Kakos, Franklin Heights, Senior (spent time at 20 and 26, will be 20 for sectionals)
  
  126
  1. Artem Timchenko, Olentangy Orange, Senior (could easily be 20, but I think he will stay here for state finals potential)
  2. David Sparks, Marysville, Junior
  3. Tim Rooney, St. Charles, Sophomore
  4.
  
  132
  1. Kasee McDougle, Gahanna Lincoln, Senior
  2. Lee Wilson, Hilliard Davidson, Senior
  3. Jake Donatelli, Hilliard Darby, Senior
  4. Nick Duriuex, Westerville North, Junior
  
  138
  1. Noah Forrider, Marysville, Senior
  2. Drew McDougle, Gahanna Lincoln, Senior
  3. Anthony Alexander, Northland, Senior
  4. Tanner Miller, Lancaster, Sophomore (not sure if he is at this weight)
  
  145
  1. Jake Ryan, Olentangy Liberty, Senior
  2. Bobby Smith, Hilliard Davidson, Junior
  3. Sean Black, Hilliard Darby, Junior
  4. Caleb Llaneza, Westerville South, Junior (I'm biased here, so he got the nod over several more deserving wrestlers)
  
  152
  1. Cody Pollitt, Olentangy, Junior
  2. Lucas Stanten, Mount Vernon, Sophomore
  3. Scott Deluse, Lancaster, Junior
  4. Aaron Yarger, Pickerington Central, Junior
  
  160
  1. Chase Boyd, Marysville, Senior
  2. Markell Wooden, Dublin Coffman, Senior
  3. A.J. Bounarant, Pickerington Central, Senior
  4. Zane Chappelear, Grove City, Senior
  
  170
  1. Matthew Walker, Hilliard Darby, Senior
  2. Ason Sunkle, Pickerington Central, Senior
  3. Ethan Bond, Lancaster, Senior
  4. Nick Johnston, Reynoldsburg, Senior
  
  182
  1. Andrew Shackelford, Thomas Worthington, Senior
  2. Nate Hall, Olentangy, Sophomore
  3. Andrew Sierawski, Hayes, Junior
  4. Ben Heilman, Olentangy Orange, Senior
  
  195
  1. Matthew Lybarger, Mt.Vernon, Junior
  2. Austin Pfarr, Marysville, Junior
  3. Lenns Kamba, Olentangy Orange, Junior
  4. Sam Riggs, Hilliard Bradley, Senior
  
  220
  1. Morgan Miller, Marysville, Senior
  2. Brett Mowery, Dublin Jerome, Senior
  3. Matt Lacey, Canal Winchester, Senior
  4. C.J. Kinzer, Teays Valley, Junior
  
  HWT
  1. Travis Gusan, Hilliard Davidson, Senior
  2. Yoshi Akutsu, Dublin Scioto, Senior
  3. Chandler Evanichko, Grove City, Junior
  4. Bryan Gray, West, Senior (This could be anyone, earned by virtue of a sectionals win over Gilmore and week 1 win over Kyser)
• Cthelites

  Nice list!
• nykc

  

  Nice List indeed - however I strongly disagree with Rahmani #1 at 120. Granted the kid is a stud, he has yet to wrestle and until he proves himself that the injury didn't affect his performance and I would not rank him over Timchenko who will be 120.
  
  Just my opinion, nothing against Rahmani
• Shoot and Sprawl

  oldskoolnike;1348550 wrote: 126
  1. Artem Timchenko, Olentangy Orange, Senior (could easily be 20, but I think he will stay here for state finals potential)

  I've seen how much weight the kid cuts... I wouldn't describe it as "easily"
  

  nykc;1348649 wrote:Nice List indeed - however I strongly disagree with Rahmani #1 at 120. Granted the kid is a stud, he has yet to wrestle and until he proves himself that the injury didn't affect his performance and I would not rank him over Timchenko who will be 120.
  
  Just my opinion, nothing against Rahmani

  ....Maybe no one should be ranked at a weight they have yet to wrestle at.
• bump_and_run

  Shoot and Sprawl;1348658 wrote:....Maybe no one should be ranked at a weight they have yet to wrestle at.

  speaking of that, have alexander or forrider wrestled at 38 yet? do you think it's a given that they make the cut?
  
  those are interesting weights. i only see mcdougle (38) and ryan (45) at the listed weights for sure. i could see the others at either.
• Zach23

  bump_and_run;1348674 wrote:speaking of that, have alexander or forrider wrestled at 38 yet? do you think it's a given that they make the cut?
  
  those are interesting weights. i only see mcdougle (38) and ryan (45) at the listed weights for sure. i could see the others at either.

  Florider has wrestled at 138, not sure about Anthony "Super Fly" Alexander.
• oldskoolnike

  shoot and sprawl, I didnt mean to make it sound like timchenko eats whatever he wants, just during his days at perry i was told he usually keeps his weight pretty low year round and doesnt have to cut out a ton of water, but i could have been misinformed. In regards to Rahmani, maybe i should hold off on ranking him, but lets not forget he is a returning state placer and i believe won the top gun. As stated above, Forrider has made 38, Alexander will likely be at 38 for their christmas tournament or the week after. Also just noticed Artem will be at 120 at brecksville, so changes will be made.
• nykc

  

  I agree with people shouldn't be ranked at a weight that they have yet to wrestle.
  
  In Rahmani's case as good as he is and technical - coming off a leg injury, being a lite 120 and a Sophomore I would be reluctant to rank anyone in that situation until they have some (W) under their belt at a new weight class. I am in no way discrediting the kid's ability he is a great wrestler who is a returning state placer (106) and that instantly gives him cred, it is just there are some heavy 120's this year who are SR's and DQ/SQ or just all around tough SOB's and I think the 3 kids behind him would also agree with that statement .
  
  Has Valenti and Rahmani ever wrestled?
  
  I think Penzone, Valenti and Kakos are a lock for the top 3 in nor particular order, but I think 4-5 are wide open. I have a couple in mind but i'd rather hold off until the holiday results come through.
  
  120
  1. Giuseppe Penzone, Olentangy Liberty, Junior
  2. Sam Valenti, Hilliard Darby, Senior
  3. Brad Kakos, Franklin Heights, Senior (spent time at 20 and 26, will be 20 for sectionals)
  
  Most of all - I am just glad a discussion is finally taking place. Ohio Wrestling has been depressing in terms of results, rankings, discussions etc.. so this has been great to see someone step forward with some reading material. Thank you for that Oldskoolnike
  
  Just my opinion
• bump_and_run

  Zach23;1348685 wrote:Florider has wrestled at 138, not sure about Anthony "Super Fly" Alexander.

  haha i stand corrected! thanks, zach33!
• booboo

  Valenti and Kakos wrestled back when they were both 103s at Districts in 2011. Valenti won 7-3
• hang_loose

  oldskoolnike, Nice job on your rankings. Glad you took the time and patience to do it. I know it is not an easy task and by judging by your few disagreements, you did great.:thumbup:
• Coach Ramirez

  booboo;1349450 wrote:Valenti and Kakos wrestled back when they were both 103s at Districts in 2011. Valenti won 7-3

  
  Yeah but I think kakos beat him when they were both 7 year olds
• cruiser_96

  

  Coach Ramirez;1349468 wrote:Yeah but I think kakos beat him when they were both 7 year olds

  Touché.
  
  Well done...
• 95 Pounder

  Who's the 4th wrestler @ 126 ?
• iGranby

  

  Lieb from watkins is going to make some noise this year.
• Cthelites

  iGranby;1349549 wrote:Lieb from watkins is going to make some noise this year.

  yes very nice soph.
  What weight...20_26?
• ptown3

  Just some results from new albany tournament, Sunkle (PC) had 22-9 win over JJ Tipton of Amanda Clearcreek and a 20-7 win over Zach Gibson of Bloom Carrol. Bondurant (PC) over Hannible Tate of Mifflin. Good wins for pick central 160 and 170 pounders.
• bump_and_run

  Cthelites;1349556 wrote:yes very nice soph.
  What weight...20_26?

  he was 20 at the lick co tournament and looks like a natural 120, not much cutting
• booboo

  You all have a great year. Goodbye!
• RedShirt

  Also from New Albany, Mills over Yarger @152.
• iGranby

  

  RedShirt;1350376 wrote:Also from New Albany, Mills over Yarger @152.

  Reliable source tells me Yarger is going to slide down to 45. Mills is a good #4 at 52.
• iGranby

  

  Also, I think Miller is likely 3rd at 45, if Yarger makes the cut Id have him at 3/4. Hopefully the two meet up in the Dual meet.
• Westie101

  

  iGranby;1350411 wrote:Reliable source tells me Yarger is going to slide down to 45. Mills is a good #4 at 52.

  Mifflin is d2, but Yarger down to 45 would shake things up a bit.