Gabe Brough, Eastwood's 106 pound sophomore, placed 4th at the Division 3 district tournament to qualify for the state championships. The high school state tournament takes place March 7-9 at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, OH.
Ticket sales for the OHSAA state championships will be online only if you would like to go and support the Eastwood Wrestling Team and Gabe’s battle to get on the state podium.
The Eastwood wrestling program had an amazing run at the OHSAA district tournament. All five wrestlers battled and won matches. The team finished 14th out of 49 teams in the Division 3 district. Congratulations to Gabe Brough 106 who placed 4th and qualified for the state championships, which take place March 7-9 at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, OH. The team also had two other placers, Colton Oberhouse in 5th place and a state alternate, and Gavin Shropshire in 6th place.
Complete D3 District results can be viewed here.
Eastwood wrestlers battled hard on Saturday, February 22, at Oak Harbor High School as they participated in the Division 3 Wrestling Sectionals. Eastwood saw a total of eight wrestlers reach the podium. Five Eastwood wrestlers placed in the top four within their respective weight classes to qualify to compete in the Division 3 districts on February 28 and March 1 at Rossford High School. Congratulations to the following Eastwood Wrestlers:
106 Gabe Brough 2nd Place
126 Logan McBride 3rd Place
132 Gavin Shropshire 1st Place
138 Brodie Szymanski 6th Place
150 Braylon Collins 6th Place
157 Josh Lederer 6th Place
190 Connor Norton 2nd Place
285 Colton Oberhouse
An extra special congratulations to Gabe, Logan, Gavin, Connor, and Colton for qualifying to compete at districts!
Complete D3 Sectional results can be viewed here.
Gavin Shropshire and Connor Norton left it all out on the mat and earned their 100 wins at the NBC League Championship. Congratulations!
Eastwood placed 3rd in the league with a team score of 124.5 and 7 wrestlers making it to the podium:
106 Gabe Brough (36-4) placed 2nd and scored 17.0 team points.
113 Jackson Vetter (9-7) placed 4th and scored 6.5 team points.
120 Morgan Marine (14-7) placed 4th and scored 7.0 team points.
126 Logan McBride (27-7) placed 2nd and scored 18.0 team points.
132 Gavin Shropshire (35-8) placed 1st and scored 22.0 team points.
190 Connor Norton (32-8) placed 1st and scored 24.0 team points.
285 Colton Oberhouse (33-7) placed 1st and scored 24.0 team points.
Additional details regarding Eastwood's team results can be found on trackwrestling and the Sentinel-Tribune published an article as well.
HS: Eastwood Eagles Wrestling represented.:
Gabe Brough 106 Champion 1st place, Logan McBride 126 3rd place, Gavin Shropshire 138 Champion 1st place, Connor Norton 190 3rd place, Colton Oberhouse 285 5th place. Here are additional details on the placers and overall results.
The Eastwood Senior Night was a great success and Eastwood battled to a 41-40 win over Maumee! Thank you to everyone who came out to show your support.
157# For Josh, it's not just his weight class that matters—it's the nearly 100 pounds he's shed through sheer determination. In three years of wrestling, Josh has rewritten his own story, transforming both body and spirit through relentless dedication.
While others count victories, Josh measures success differently. His greatest triumph isn't marked by medals but by milestones of personal growth. Next fall, he'll take that same determination to the University of Toledo, where he plans to pursue a career in sales.
138# Gavin embodies the spirit of dedication. As team captain and twelve-year veteran of the sport, he's grown from a novice wrestler into a natural leader. When asked about his greatest accomplishment, he doesn’t speak about medals or victories. Instead, Gavin speaks of the daily grind—showing up, pushing through, and leading by example every time he steps onto the mat.
"The life lessons I've learned through wrestling will stay with me forever," he says. While his future lies in the trades, wrestling will remain part of his story. He plans to return to Eastwood as a coach, passing along the wisdom he's gained to future generations. When expressing gratitude, Gavin speaks of his father, Pete Flores: "Dad, you've pushed me every day to be my best, standing by my side through thick and thin. You mean more to me than you'll ever know."
190# Team captain Connor Norton steps onto the mat carrying twelve years of wrestling experience on his shoulders. His high school career tells a story of consistency: four varsity letters and a winning record that spans every season.
Connor's ambitions stretch beyond the wrestling room. With plans to pursue a business degree followed by an MBA, he approaches his future with the same intensity he brings to every match. Connor expresses his gratitude for his parents who have always supported him and been by his side throughout his whole wrestling career. He would also like to thank all of his coaches and teachers over the years for helping to mold him into the person he is today.
285# Heavyweight Colton represents the heart of the team. Through twelve years in the sport, he's proven that leadership isn't just about personal achievement—it's about lifting others up. Whether cleaning mats after practice or helping set up biddy tournaments, Colton is always willing to give a helping hand.
His proudest moment came last year when he qualified for districts, but his impact extends far beyond any single achievement. After graduation, Colton plans to channel his work ethic into a career as a diesel mechanic. He gives special thanks to Mr. Sabo and Mr. Friess, whose guidance in the weight room helped mold not just his strength, but his character.