June 25, 2026

Buckeye wins Division II crown; Rootstown is runner-up in Division III: State wrestling duals recap

CLEVELAND, Ohio — State Duals weekend was a big one for area wrestling teams. While St. Edward, Brecksville and Wadsworth claimed the top three spots at the Division I State Dual, Buckeye and Rootstown showed out in Divisions II and III, respectively. © Joshua Gunter/cleveland.com/TNS (Left) Colyn Limbert, of Medina Buckeye, wrestles to a win over Lacy Harvey, of Louisville, in the 106 pound class during the preliminary round of the Division II state wrestling championships. After wins against West Holmes (64-6) and 2020 champion Louisville (56-11), Buckeye upset annual state power St. Paris Graham 35-32 in the finals. The Bucks’ core won youth and middle-school titles together. Their upset of Graham on Saturday at New Lexington High School completes the trifecta. Graham has won 21 state duals since 2001, including 19 straight from 2001-2019. The Bucks were 24-4 in the first two duals, including a forfeit at 215 against…

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