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Mike, thank you for the kind words regarding Noah - it was not the finish that we both hoped for this year for Keith, Noah and GHS but Noah would not sacrifice anything for having the chance to spend time with Keith. They truly brought out the best in one another. I have coached sports for 21 years ...

So proud of you Garrett!!!

Congrats Dylan!!! I’ve always enjoyed watching you wrestle!

Wanted to congratulate Keith Skaggs in achieving the career wins list at GHS. For many that don’t know, Keith is the valedictorian of his class, has his pick of many prestigious schools (such as MIT, Harvard and the Academies) and has been the captain of his HS soccer and wrestling teams for three y...

Wanted to say congratulations to Noah Hodges for 150th win tonight at the Petersburg Viking Smash.

Dillon Williams from Grafton should definitely be in the mix. Finished 4th last year as a freshman.

Baxter, really unsure right now with Skaggs. Thought that he would be back by now but unfortunately he isn’t. Last I heard was hopefully 2 more weeks. We are really missing his leadership in the room and match day.

Hodges defeated Short from Pt. Pleasant (2-0) and West from Oak Hill (pin) at Jason Eades tournament earlier this year.

Grafton has Noah Allman that typically weighs in around 98 pounds. He is a very good technical wrestler.

Dillon Williams from Grafton has looked good at 152 but will be dropping to 145 after Christmas. He finished 4th in the state last year as a freshman @ 145 (and he lost his Thursday night match!) I saw some good talent at Bridgeport the other night. Aiden Gibson placed last year at 106 but will be w...

Unfortunately, Grafton did not have its full complement of wrestlers this weekend (injuries and ACT). They went 2-3 in pool matches on Friday and Saturday morning. They went 0-3 in placement matches on Saturday afternoon. Noah Hodges at 113 and Dillon Williams at 152 led the team with 8-0 records. G...

I had not heard of Shamblin being out for the year. What is his injury? Hate to hear that about him!

Congratulations!!!

Surprised that there hasn't been a mention of the state freestyle tournament on the board. Anyone have some updates on how things went and who qualified?

He is 106 - thank you for the kind words.

Noah Hodges from Grafton is also undefeated at 53-0. He has 15 forfeits on his record. Out of the 38 wins on the mat, 31 have been by pin.

Grafton will be there.

I like Garrett Ware - Heavyweight from Grafton. Was in the semifinals at states last year when he broke his wrist. He's back and hungry.

Of course we will see several middle schoolers move up and be a real threat for 106. Noah Hodges, runner up last year to Laya is planning on staying at 106. Not sure about Cambron, Powell from Wirt, McLean from Philip Barbour or Shaw from Berkeley Springs. I do know that East Fairmont will have seve...

Hodges defeated Powell at Ritchie County (8-5).

Skaggs defeated Cheuvront at Ritchie County (3-2).