COLUMBUS, Ohio — Medina senior wrestler Taegan Gilmore has gotten close to the OHSAA state wrestling tournament twice as an alternate but never stepped onto the mat at the Schottenstein Center until this year.

Three area athletes will enter OHSAA state wrestling tournament’s third and final day with a chance to leave the

Miami Trace sophomore Gabe Carson is a State placer. His placement is still to be determined, but after picking up a 4-1 decision win over Steubenville junior Landon Crosier, he is guaranteed a spot on the podium.

The spotlight moments at the NJSIAA State Wrestling Championships are not limited to the introductions of the championship bouts, when the finalists are the focus of the only light in an otherwise dark arena.

WL-S’s Lucas Merriman (126 pounds) goes for a takedown during his first match at the Division III state tournament on Friday.

Penn State wrestler Mitchell Mesenbrink cruised to his third Big Ten wrestling championship on Sunday night in State College. He is a heavy favorite to win his second NCAA title later this month.

Jayden James has been the top dog in New Jersey all season, and through the first day of the NJSIAA/IBEW Local 102 2026 State Wrestling Championships, the Delbarton standout has dominated. James, the Penn State-bound top-seed at 165 pounds,