The Second Annual Ohio Valley Open - Wrestling Showcase
The second annual Ohio Valley Open - Wrestling Showcase event will take place on the campus of Wheeling Jesuit University on Wednesday, November 12[SUP]th[/SUP] at 5pm. The event will precede Wheeling Jesuit Wrestling’s first dual meet of the season against Alderson Broaddus at 7pm.
Starting at 5pm, there will be a number of matches between the area’s best wrestlers and an opportunity for the Ohio Valley fans to get a taste of what the upcoming season has in store. Wrestlers within the Ohio Valley region (90 miles from Wheeling Jesuit) are invited to come out and showcase their skills in front of what is sure to be a great crowd.
Wrestlers will compete in a 2, 1, 1 format and are wrestling independent of their schools. No school attire or representation is allowed. There will be a maximum of 15 matches wrestled. Weight classes will be 90, 100, 110, 120, 130,135, 140, 145, 150, 155, 160, 170, 190, 215, 285. There are no age restrictions. Match-ups will be decided by previous results and experience.
Individuals interested in participating in this event can contact Sean Smith by email at
[email protected] as soon as possible. Please write ‘Ohio Valley Showcase’ in the subject line of the email and include a short resume with grade level included. The deadline is October 29[SUP]th[/SUP] and once match-ups are determined, you will be notified. Please include a short biography.
*The OHSAA, WVSSAC and NCAA have been contacted and student athletes are not compromising their eligibility by competing in a preseason event, without school affiliation.