D-III wrestler of the year: Travis Boyd, Blanchester. The senior was a conference, sectional and district champion. He was the association's only D-III state placer, finishing sixth. He had a 32-7 record.
D-III coach of the year: Bryan Pennix of Blanchester coached his team to the league championship and finished as the sectional runner-up. His team reached the Elite 8 in State Duals after routing Deer Park in the regional final.
106 Dominik Butler, Mariemont: The sophomore was a state qualifier. He was district-runner up and league champion. He had a 36-10 record.
113 Jake Macke, Deer Park: The senior was a league and sectional champion. He had a 17-3 record.
120 Aric Peters, Bethel Tate: The sophomore was a conference and sectional champion. He finished 6th at the district tournament. He had a 39-7 record.
126 Zach Alvarado, Cincinnati Hills Academy: The junior was a state qualifier and league champion. He had a 33-6 record
132 Chip Ratcliff, Bethel Tate: The senior was a conference and sectional champion. He was a state qualifier. He had a 42-8 record.
138 Cordell Byrd, Ross: The senior was a league, sectional, and district champion. He finished 6th at the state tournament. He had a 30-9 record.
145 Austin Seimon, Deer Park: The sophomore was a state qualifier. He had a 43-7 record.
152 Tyler Williamson, Madeira: The senior was a league, sectional champion and state qualifier. He had a 39-11 record.
160 Dalton Jones, Ross: The sophomore was a state qualifier. He had a 40-15 record.
170 Kevin Reid, New Richmond: The senior was a conference and sectional champion. He has a 35-8 record
182 Kalub Jones, Purcell Marian: He was a league champion, sectional champion and state alternate. He had a 39-5 record.
195 Tyler Bridwell, Ross: The senior was a district runner-up and finished 6th at the state tournament. He had a 46-8 record.
220 Frank Heimkreiter, Ross: The senior was a sectional champion. He finished 5th at the state tournament. He had a 46-8 record
285 J.R. Forsee, New Richmond: The senior was a conference and sectional champion. He finished 6th at the state tournament. He had a 31-8 record.
Honorable Mention
106: Kendal Johnson, Williamsburg; Tyler Adkins, Western Brown; Terry Lynch, Blanchester; Jesse Potts, Deer Park; Jacob Boldman, Wilmington.
113: Malachi Marlow, Western Brown; Brendan Williams, Ross; Zach Macella, Wilmington.
120: Joey Yerace, Ross; Chad Wendel, CNE; Tyler Goodpaster, Deer Park; Tim McIntyre, Blanchester; Timothy Sutton, North College Hill.
126: Brian Carter, Bethel Tate; Tanner Rahm, Goshen; Trenton Macke, Deer Park; Austin Russell, Ross; Joe MacVeigh, Purcell Marian.
132: Kealii Cummings, CHCA; Blake Silvis, Western Brown; Sam Humbert, Batavia; Alvi Ibarra, Madeira; Trevor Andrews, Deer Park; Austin Fitzhugh, Reading; Asa Palmer, Wyoming.
138: Riley Henderson, Mariemont; Tad Morris, Deer Park; Zach Johnson, Wilmington; Rick Nicely, Blanchester; Alex Dickman, Reading.
145: Clay Loadman, New Richmond; Kenon Bowling Western Brown; Wyatt DeWeese, Wilmington; Kenny Smith, Taylor; Phenix Romero, CHCA.
152: Andrew Dunn, Ross; Caleb Rose, Batavia; Dan Peters, Blanchester; Shane Jeffers, Williamsburg.
160: Ray Day, Reading; Connor Rahm, Goshen; Boyd Howard, NCH; Jordan Dawson, Blanchester; Chris McEvoy, Wilmington; Nate Marmol, Taylor.
170: Ryan Roberts, Reading; Brandon Breezleey, Blanchester; Nick Jackson, Norwood; Connor Wilson, NCH; Tyler Gumbert, McNicholas.
182: James White, New Richmond; Ben Davis, Ross; Evan Hickey, Wilmington; Ben Wilson, Summit Country Day.
195: Joe Dilbert, Reading; Gabe Archer, Batavia; Justin Patrick, New Richmond; Tim Lee, Blanchester; Dave Quiambao, Mariemont; Ike Palmer, Wyoming.
220: Nathan Dixon, New Richmond; Cedric Simmons, Wyoming; Nick Gelhaus, Madeira; Sean Davis Thompson, NCH; Mike McKinney, Reading.
285: Gavin Peacock, Ross; Ethan Padnos, Wyoming; Kody Bray, Reading; Michael Harris, NCH; Kevin Phelps, Wilmington.
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