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07-03-2025
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Family affair: 2 brothers from Hubbard state-bound
HUBBARD, Ohio (WKBN) – It will be a family affair for two brothers at the 2025 OHSAA High School Wrestling State tournament this weekend in Columbus. Alex and Markel Hackwelder are set to compete in their respective weight classes. Alex, a senior, will compete at 175 pounds. Sophomore Markel is wrestling in the 120-pound weight class. Watch the video above to hear their thoughts heading into state competition. The OHSAA State Wrestling Championships begin on Friday, March 7 and run through Sunday at the Jerome Schottenstein Center on the campus of The Ohio State University. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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06-03-2025
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Howland's two-time State wrestling qualifier named Student Athlete of the Week
HOWLAND, Ohio (WKBN) – There is no wrestling 'season' for Howland senior Chris Mijavec. He wrestles year-round. 'You put in all that work over the summer and you see it happening in front of you. I went from not making it out of sectionals as a sophomore to qualifying for states my junior year,' Mijavec said. 'You put in that commitment, you really see a payback.' Mijavec is a four-year letter-winner for the Tigers and a two-time captain. He's got 97 career wins and will make his second appearance in Columbus this weekend at the OHSAA State Wrestling Championships. 'A lot of it for me is honestly about having fun,' Mijavec said. 'I feel like when I think too much into who I'm wrestling, or what I'm doing, it's too much on me. I'm too stressed. So a lot of it for me is just going out there having fun scoring points, just going out there and not really thinking too much, just letting myself flow.' Mijavec is a three-sport athlete who will graduate with 10 varsity letters in wrestling, football, and track and field. He's a member of the National Honor Society and has volunteered over 50 hours this year alone. He also has a 3.99 grade point average. 'I just always valued my grades,' Mijavec said. 'If you really value your grades and do that first and then focus on other things, that commitment you put towards your grades will rub off in your sports. If you're really committed to getting good grades, you'll be committed to your sport and wanting to get better.' Mijavec is one of 16 wrestlers in the state vying for the 190-pound title this weekend. It's a perfect opportunity to carve his name into Howland's storied history. 'To me, that's really important. It's one last time in the Howland singlet. To go out there and give it my all and to place would mean a lot to me.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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06-03-2025
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United girls wrestlers ready to make their mark at States
HANOVERTON, Ohio (WKBN) – United girls wrestlers are primed for podium and possibly first-place finishes at the 2025 State Wrestling Tournament in Columbus. Watch above for interviews with the United athletes! United has two wrestlers who have qualified for the state tournament. Golden Eagles senior Dakota McCracken will compete in the 235 lb. Weight Class – while junior Auston Brown competes in the 125 lb. Weight Class. 'Super happy, I got district champ over the weekend and it really gave me a reassurance that I can do it,' said Brown. This is the fourth consecutive year McCracken has advanced to the state tournament. 'Hopefully get into first and second, finals, making sure everybody knows who I am,' said McCracken. In 2024, McCracken notched seventh place in the 235 lb. class. 'Making sure your attitude and your effort's good,' said McCracken. 'Just making my mom proud and making sure that she knows I've done my best.' Brown has also gone to the state tournament for three straight seasons. 'Definitely the finals, just make it to the finals, that's all I have in my brain right now,' said Brown. 'Just one match at a time.' Last season Brown won third place in the 125 lb. class. 'Representing our small school and getting that name out there, I feel is really good,' said Brown. 'Especially spreading United's name to younger girls, trying to get them more into the program.' The OHSAA State Wrestling Championships start Friday and end Sunday at the Schottenstein Center on Ohio State University's campus. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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06-03-2025
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Beaver Local leads Valley with six State wrestlers
EAST LIVERPOOL, Ohio (WKBN) – Beaver Local wrestling leads the Valley with six OHSAA State Tournament qualifiers. Watch above for in-depth interviews with each Beaver qualifier. The state qualifiers consist of three seniors, one junior, one sophomore, and one freshman. Beaver Local senior Isaac Prescott will wrestle in the 285 lb. heavyweight class. 'I'm super excited, super happy that all my hard work finally paid off,' said Prescott. 'If you told me that I would have qualified for State this year, I wouldn't have believed it. I'm just super thrilled.' Fellow senior Kane Curran will wrestle in the 190 lb. weight class. 'It's definitely paid off, I feel all kinds of emotions are being thrown at me right now,' said Curran. 'I'm really happy knowing that all the stuff that I've put into this is finally paying off.' Beaver's senior Justice Fisher will compete in the 106 lb. class. 'It'd be my lifelong dream since I was in youth, since I was a kid,' said Fisher. 'Get first, just get better than last year, but I want to be first in the state.' Beaver Local junior Bobby Buchheit will wrestle in the 138 lbs. class. 'Qualifying, I really don't see it as a big deal, it's just a step in my journey,' said Buchheit. 'I've qualified all three years, I've won and I've placed. I'm looking for a state title and that's what my mindset's on.' The Beavers Evan Ours will compete in the 165 lb. class. 'Honestly, really cool, I always see my older brother go to States and it's something I've always wanted to do in high school, so I think it's really cool,' said Ours. Beaver Local freshman Jake Hughes will wrestle in the 150 lbs. class. 'I'm ready, I've prepared for this all year and now it's just the last week of getting everything dialed in,' said Hughes. 'I know I'm ready to go win it. The OHSAA State Wrestling Championships start Friday and run through Sunday at the Schottenstein Center on The Ohio State University's campus. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
