West Virginia Wrestling

West Virginia Scholastic Conference Information

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2006 State Tournament Scores by Conference, Combined AAA and AA/A

2003 State Tournament Scores by Conference, Combined AAA and AA/A

2001 State Tournament Scores by Conference, Combined AAA and AA/A

2000 State Tournament Scores by Conference, Combined AAA and AA/A
2000 State Tournament Scores by Conference, AAA
2000 State Tournament Scores by Conference, AA/A

1999 State Tournament Scores by Conference, Combined AAA and AA/A
1999 State Tournament Scores by Conference, AAA
1999 State Tournament Scores by Conference, AA/A

1998 State Tournament Scores by Conference, AAA
1998 State Tournament Scores by Conference, AA/A
2013 State Tournament Scores by Conference


Appalachian Mountain Athletic Conference (AMAC)

Newly formed in 2007-08
Allegany (Cumberland MD)
Fort Hill (Cumberland MD)
Frankfort
Hampshire
Keyser
Mountain Ridge (Frostburg MD)
Northern (Garrett, MD)
Southern (Garrett, MD)
.

Big 10 Conference

Bridgeport
Buckhannon Upshur*
East Fairmont**
Elkins
Fairmont Senior**
Grafton
Lewis County
Liberty Harrison
Lincoln
North Marion**
Philip Barbour
Preston***
Robert C. Byrd

* rejoined in 2010-11

**rejoined in 2011-12

**rejoined in 2012-13
2024 Big 10 Conference Tournament
2023 Big 10 Conference Tournament
2022 Big 10 Conference Tournament
2021 Big 10 Conference Tournament
2020 Big 10 Conference Tournament
2019 Big 10 Conference Tournament
2018 Big 10 Conference Tournament
2017 Big 10 Conference Tournament
2016 Big 10 Conference Tournament
2015 Big 10 Conference Tournament
2014 Big 10 Conference Tournament
2013 Big 10 Conference Tournament
2012 Big 10 Conference Tournament
2011 Big 10 Conference Tournament
2010 Big 10 Conference Tournament
2009 Big 10 Conference Tournament
2008 Big 10 Conference Tournament
2007 Big 10 Conference Tournament
2006 Big 10 Conference Tournament
2005 Big 10 Conference Tournament
2004 Big 10 Conference Tournament
2002 Big 10 Conference Tournament
2001 Big 10 Conference Tournament
2000 Big 10 Conference Tournament
1999 Big Ten Conference Tournament
1998 Big Ten Conference tournament
1997 Big Ten Conference tournament

Cardinal Conference

Herbert Hoover
Logan
Mingo Central
Nitro
Poca
Sissonville
Winfield
~ Tolsia
~ Chapmanville
~ Wayne
~ Scott

~ Non-wrestling Member

Point Pleasant withdrew after the 2011-12 season
Team champions
2005 - Herbert Hoover High School
2006 - Point Pleasant High School
2007 - Point Pleasant High School
2008 - Point Pleasant High School
2009 - Point Pleasant High School
2010 - Point Pleasant High School
2011 - Point Pleasant High School
2012 - Point Pleasant High School
2017 - Herbert Hoover High School
2018 - Winfield High School
2019 - Herbert Hoover High School
2020 - Winfield High School

2020 Cardinal Conference Tournament
2019 Cardinal Conference Tournament
2018 Cardinal Conference Tournament
2017 Cardinal Conference Tournament
2012 Cardinal Conference Quad
2011 Cardinal Conference Quad
2010 Cardinal Conference Quad
2009 Cardinal Conference Quad
2008 Cardinal Conference Tournament
2007 Cardinal Conference Tournament
2006 Cardinal Conference Tournament
2005 Cardinal Conference Tournament


Cardinal Conference Website

Coalfield Conference

Coalfield Conference State Champions


Bluefield
Greenbrier West
Greenbrier East
Independence
Liberty Raleigh
Meadow Bridge
Midland Trail
Nicholas County
Oak Hill
Pikeview
Princeton
Richwood
River View
Shady Spring
Westside
Woodrow Wilson
Wyoming East
2024 Coalfield Conference Tournament
2023 Coalfield Conference Tournament
2022 Coalfield Conference Tournament
*** No Tournament in 2021 ***
2020 Coalfield Conference Tournament
2019 Coalfield Conference Tournament
2018 Coalfield Conference Tournament
2017 Coalfield Conference Tournament
2016 Coalfield Conference Tournament
2015 Coalfield Conference Tournament
2014 Coalfield Conference Tournament
2013 Coalfield Conference Tournament
2012 Coalfield Conference Tournament
2011 Coalfield Conference Tournament
2010 Coalfield Conference Tournament
2009 Coalfield Conference Tournament
2008 Coalfield Conference Tournament
2007 Coalfield Conference Tournament
2006 Coalfield Conference Tournament
2005 Coalfield Conference Tournament
2004 Coalfield Conference Tournament
2003 Coalfield Conference Tournament
2002 Coalfield Conference Tournament
2001 Coalfield Conference tournament
2000 Coalfield Conference tournament
1999 Coalfield Conference tournament
1998 Coalfield Conference tournament
1997 Coalfield Conference tournament
1996 Coalfield Conference tournament
1995 Coalfield Conference tournament
1994 Coalfield Conference tournament
1993 Coalfield Conference tournament
1992 Coalfield Conference tournament
1991 Coalfield Conference tournament
1990 Coalfield Conference tournament
1989 Coalfield Conference tournament
1988 Coalfield Conference tournament
1987 Coalfield Conference tournament
1986 Coalfield Conference tournament
1981 Coalfield Conference tournament
1972 Coalfield Conference tournament

CVAL - Cumberland Valley Athletic League

Dissolved after 2005-2006 season

Allegheny (Cumberland, Md)
Musselman
Martinsburg
Hedgesville
Jefferson
Ft. Hill (Cumberland, Md)

1998-99 CVAL Tournament
1999-00 CVAL Tournament
2001-02 CVAL Tournament
2004-05 CVAL Tournament
2005-06 CVAL Tournament


Eastern Panhandle Athletic Conference (EPAC)

Newly formed in 2013-14
Hedgesville
Jefferson
Martinsburg
Musselman
Spring Mills
Washington

2018 EPAC Conference Champions


LKC - Little Kanawha Conference

Braxton
Calhoun
Clay County
Doddridge County
Gilmer County
Parkersburg Catholic
Ravenswood
Ritchie
Roane County
South Harrison
St Marys
Tyler Consolidated
Wahama
Webster County
Williamstown
Wirt
LKC Wrestling Tournament history AT THIS LINK

2023-24 LKC tournament
2022-23 LKC tournament
2021-22 LKC tournament
* No Tournament in 2021
2019-20 LKC tournament
2018-19 LKC tournament
2017-18 LKC tournament
2016-17 LKC tournament
2015-16 LKC tournament
2014-15 LKC tournament
2013-14 LKC tournament
2012-13 LKC tournament
2011-12 LKC tournament
2010-11 LKC tournament
2009-10 LKC tournament
2008-09 LKC tournament
2007-08 LKC tournament
2006-07 LKC tournament
2005-06 LKC tournament
2004-05 LKC tournament
2003-04 LKC tournament
2002-03 LKC tournament
2001-02 LKC tournament
2000-01 LKC tournament
1999-00 LKC tournament
1998-99 LKC tournament
1997-98 LKC tournament
1996-97 LKC tournament


Mason Dixon Conference

Cameron
Notre Dame
Clay Battelle
Hundred
Madonna
Valley Wetzel *
* Valley Wetzel does not field a wrestling team

The Mason Dixon Conference does not hold a tournament per se, but wrestles a Mason Dixon Quad annually in December


MSAC - Mountain State Athletic Conference

Cabell Midland
Capital
George Washington
Huntington
Hurricane
Parkersburg High
Riverside
South Charleston
Spring Valley
St Albans
2023-24 MSAC Tournament
2022-23 MSAC Tournament
2021-22 MSAC Tournament
20-21 MSAC Tournament -- Not held due to modified season
2019-20 MSAC Tournament
2018-19 MSAC Tournament
2017-18 MSAC Tournament
2016-17 MSAC Tournament
2015-16 MSAC Tournament
2014-15 MSAC Tournament
2013-14 MSAC Tournament
2012-13 MSAC Tournament
2011-12 MSAC Tournament
2010-11 MSAC Tournament
2009-10 MSAC Tournament -- Not held due to weather
2008-09 MSAC Tournament
2007-08 MSAC Tournament
2006-07 MSAC Tournament
2005-06 MSAC Tournament
2004-05 MSAC Tournament
2003-04 MSAC Tournament
2002-03 MSAC Tournament
2001-02 MSAC Tournament
2000-01 MSAC Tournament
1999-00 MSAC Tournament
1998-99 MSAC Tournament

1997-98 MSAC Blue results
1997-98 MSAC Gold results

1996-97 MSAC Blue results
1996-97 MSAC Gold results

In 1998-99, the MSAC has abandoned the Blue and Gold divisions, and is now a single unit


NRVC - New River Valley Conference

Fayetteville
Braxton County
Midland Trail
Webster County
Richwood
Greenbrier West
1999 NRVC Tournament:
Braxton County 4-0 1st
Fayetteville 3-1 2nd

1994 NVRC Tournament
1993 NVRC Tournament
1991 NVRC Tournament
1986 NVRC Tournament
1980 NVRC Tournament (Greenbrier West results)
1976 NVRC Tournament


NCAC - North Central Athletic Conference

Morgantown
Preston
University

At latest report, the NCAC still exists as of 2011 with three teams,
but for all intents and purposes seems defunct

2010-11 NCAC tournament
2009-10 NCAC tournament
2008-09 NCAC tournament
2007-08 NCAC tournament
2006-07 NCAC tournament
2005-06 NCAC tournament
2004-05 NCAC tournament
2003-04 NCAC tournament
2002-03 NCAC tournament
2001-02 NCAC tournament
2000-01 NCAC tournament
1999-00 NCAC tournament
1998-99 NCAC tournament
1997-98 NCAC tournament
1996-97 NCAC tournament


OVAC - Ohio Valley Athletic Conference

5A
Brooke
Dover
John Marshall
Marietta
Morgantown
Parkersburg South
Steubenville
University
Warren
Wheeling Park
4A
Beaver Local
Buckeye Local
Cambridge
East Liverpool
Edison
Harrison Central
Indian Creek
Oak Glen
St Clairsville
Weir
3A
Barnesville
Bellaire
Buckeye Trail *
Fort Frye
Linsly
Magnolia
Martins Ferry
Shenandoah
Union Local
Wheeling Central
2A
Bridgeport Ohio
Caldwell
Clay-Battelle*
Frontier
Monroe Central
River
Shadyside
Southern Local
Steubenville Central
Toronto
1A
Beallsville
Cameron
Conotton Valley
Hundred
Madonna
Paden City
St. John
Trinity Christian School *
Valley *
Wellsville
Wood County Christian *
* Schools which do not have a wrestling team
Note: The AAAA, AAA, AA, A classification for the OVAC do not correlate with the AAA/AA/A WVSSAC classifications.

OVAC Website at http://www.ovac.org
Additional info on OVAC at www.OVAeC.org

Notes on the OVAC

OVAC Tournament Results
2023-24 OVAC tournament
2022-23 OVAC tournament
2021-22 OVAC tournament
*** No tournament in 2021 ***
2019-20 OVAC tournament
2018-19 OVAC tournament
2017-18 OVAC tournament
2016-17 OVAC tournament
2015-16 OVAC tournament
2014-15 OVAC tournament
2013-14 OVAC tournament
2012-13 OVAC tournament
2011-12 OVAC tournament
2010-11 OVAC tournament
2009-10 OVAC tournament
2008-09 OVAC tournament
2007-08 OVAC tournament
2006-07 OVAC tournament
2005-06 OVAC tournament
2004-05 OVAC tournament
2003-04 OVAC tournament
2002-03 OVAC tournament
2001-02 OVAC tournament
2000-01 OVAC tournament
1999-00 OVAC tournament
1998-99 OVAC tournament
1997-98 OVAC tournament
1996-97 OVAC tournament
1977 OVAC tournament
1976 OVAC tournament
1975 OVAC tournament
1974 OVAC tournament
1973 OVAC tournament
1972 OVAC tournament
1971 OVAC tournament
OVAC Bill Welker Wrestlers of the Year
Named in honor of Dr. Bill Welker, 2018
YEAR WEST VIRGINIAOHIO
1988 John Crain, Oak GlenRick Burlenski, Bridgeport
1989 Dave Wood, CameronDunyasha Yetts, Steubenville
1990 Ed Neely, Weirton MadonnaBabe Sidon, Martins Ferry
1991 Eric Potts, CameronScott DeYarmon, Buckeye Local
1992 R. C. Anderson, CameronJohn Gilbeaut, Union Local
1993 Ryan Dudas, CameronKelly Shields, Edison
1994 Chad Burge, CameronRyan Slack, Shadyside
1995 Jason Taylor, Wheeling ParkBrian Roskovich, Bridgeport
1996 Josh Giovengo, Bishop DonahueEric Anderson, Bellaire St. John's
1997 Dewitt Stanley, BrookeSean Doyle, Buckeye Local
1998 Chad Pratz, LinslyTravis Clark, Union Local
1999 Alex McClung, Oak GlenMatt Salsberry, East Liverpool
2000 Steve Ochap, Wheeling ParkScott Roth, Martins Ferry
2001 Eric Noel, Oak GlenCole Bowersock, Beaver Local
2002 Derrick Sickles, Oak GlenJohn Tierney, Martins Ferry
2003 Phil Bliss, BrookeDavid Bertolino, Buckeye Local
2004 Casey Hughes, CameronKoel Davia, Union Local
2005 Dustin Ritchie, John MarshallClay Tucker, Martins Ferry
2006 Rhett Northcraft, Oak GlenWilliam Saxton, Buckeye Local
2007 Ronnell Green, Wheeling ParkJames Myers, Indian Creek
2008 Zach Basich, Wheeling CentralBryan Skoff, Bridgeport
2009 Dirk Bauer, Wheeling ParkRobbie Chilson, Bellaire
2010 Max Nogay, Weirton MadonnaDylan Ice, Beaver Local
2011 Kyle Bauer, Wheeling ParkDominic Prezzia, St. Clairsville
2012 David Jeffrey, Parkersburg SouthJeremy Border, Caldwell
2013 Lance Hill, Parkersburg SouthAlex Quinn, Shadyside
2014 Jonny Davis, Wheeling ParkKameron Rayner, Caldwell
2015 Dallas Baciak, Wheeling ParkSeth Bloor, Wellsville
2016 Isaiah Myers, Wheeling ParkTariq Wilson, Steubenville
2017 Justin Allman, Parkersburg SouthGreg Quinn, Shadyside
2018 Josh Humphreys, Parkersburg SouthJashon Hubbard, Steubenville
2019 Alec Cook, Weirton MadonnaAnthony Rice, Steubenville
2020 Braxton Amos, Parkersburg SouthCole McComas, Beaver Local
2021 Gavin Quiocho, Parkersburg SouthPeyten Kellar, Warren Local
2022 Ian Bush, CameronLogan Ours, Beaver Local
2023 Bradyn Lucas, Wheeling ParkDominic Paterra, Indian Creek
2024 Gage Wright, Parkersburg SouthReese Stephen, Barnesville

OVAC "Mr. Mat" award winners
1976 -- George Kovalick (Founder: 7 OVAC Champs; 59 State Champs from Bridgeport, Ohio & Bobby Douglas's Coach)
1977 -- Bill Van Horne (Dean of OVAC Wrestling writers --Whg. N-R)
1978 -- John "Corky" Vrotsos (7 OVAC Championships)
1979 -- Dick Edge (Ohio County Schools Wrestling Pioneer)
1980 -- George Walley (OVAC Tournament Director during early 1970s)
1981 -- Bob Hedmond (OVAC Tournament Director during late 1970s)
1982 -- Paul Crago (Marshall County Schools Wrestling Pioneer)
1983 -- Dr. Vince Monseau (WLSC Wrestling Coach/NAIA Hall of Fame)
1984 -- Bill Hinegardner (OVAC Coach of Year/4 State Champ Teams)
1985 -- Dennis Bowman (Author-- 50 Years of OVAC Wrestling)
1986 -- Ronald Mauck (OVAC Tourn. Director & Innovator since 1980)
1987 -- Eric Carder (3 OVAC Team Champs & 4 WV State Champ Teams)
1988 -- Dave Kovalick (OVAC Coach of Year -- Barnesville H. S.)
1989 -- Steve Kish (Outstanding Coach & Official -- Martins Ferry, Ohio)
1990 -- Carl Fodor (Hancock County Schools Wrestling Pioneer)
1991 -- Dr. William Welker (Wrestler, Coach, Official, Writer & Speaker)
1992 -- Larry Deaton (OVAC, WV & Ohio State Official since 1964)
1993 -- John Stephenson (Cadiz, Ohio Wrestling Pioneer/OVAC Champs)
1994 -- Joe Bates (Bellaire St. Johns, Ohio Wrestling Pioneer)
1995 -- Bob Bruney (Outstanding OVAC Wrestler, Coach & Official)
1996 -- Larry Chambers (Marshall County Junior High Coaching Icon)
1997 -- Gary Davis (Beallsville, Ohio Wrestling Pioneer)
1998 -- Cal Pokas (Outstanding Wrestling Writer for Martins Ferry T-L)
1999 -- Tom Lackman (Jefferson Union High School Wrestling Pioneer)
2000 -- Edward "Buzz" Evans (2 OVAC & WV State Team Champs)
2001 -- William McEldowney (Wheeling, Father of Greater Wheeling area Smallfry Wrestling in the 1950s)
2002 -- John Craig (Steubenville High School Coach)
2003 -- Ed Dugas (Long time Coach at John Marshall)
2004 -- Jeff Oberdick (Martins Ferry High School Coach)
2005 -- Dan Doyle (former Jefferson Union and Buckeye Local Coach)
2006 -- Nolan Van Gilder (Brooke High School Coach)
2007 -- Rick Link (Long time Union Local Coach)
2008 -- Jim Potts (Long time Cameron Head Coach)
2009 -- Paul "Bud" Billiard
2010 -- Jeff Carroll
2011 -- Rich Gregor
2012 -- Art Hehr
2013 -- Dave LaMotte
2014 -- Darrell Davis Barnesville
2015 -- Gene Monteleone, Wheeling Park
2016 -- Jim Crosier, Union Local High School
2017 -- Andrew "Chick" LaMotte
2018 - Larry Shaw, Oak Glen Coach
2019 - John Grinch, Shadyside (Ohio) High School
2020 - Ken Robison, Woodsfield (First award posthumously)
2021 - Pete Cuffaro
2022 - Jeff Crosier
2023 - Merle Tournay
2024 - Ed West

Larry Deaton OVAC Official of the Year Award

The "Larry Deaton OVAC Wrestling Official of the Year" is an honor bestowed annually by the coaches association to a deserving referee. It is a tribute to officiating excellence on the mats of the Ohio Valley.

Larry Deaton's contributions to OVAC officiating span over five decades as an official, president and interpreter of the Ohio Valley Wrestling Officials Association. He has trained 100s of Valley mat referees over the years, including those listed below. Due to his dedicated efforts as an OVAC official and officiating mentor, we proudly honor Larry Deaton by naming the referee's award after him.

Past Winners
1996 Ray Marling
1997 Shawn Crosier
1998 Ray Marling
1999 Steve Kish
2000 Shawn Crosier
2001 Jim Crosier
2002 Merle Tournay
2003 Dr. Bill Welker
2004 Rick Crosier
2005 Jack Regis
2006 Jack Regis
2007 Ray Jeffries
2008 Paul Coffland
2009 Rich Heavilin
2010 Ed "Buzz" Evans
2011 Rick Croiser
2012 Jack Regis Sr.
2013 Lou Cofflin
2014 Shane Kildow
2015 Paul Coffland
2016 Edward "Buzz" Evans
2017 Babe Sidon
2018 Ray Jefferies
2019 Rick Crosier
2020 Jim Copney
2021 No tournament
2022 Derrick Stickles
2023 Tom Regis
2024 Tucker Brown

DAVID BIERKORTTE AWARD
David Bierkortte after having been crowned the 165# Champion at the 1970 OVAC Wrestling Tournament and compiling an undefeated record, was fatally injured in an auto accident during his junior year.

The Wheeling Central Booster Club decided the best way to pay tribute and honor the memory of their fallen hero was to create, in his name, a perpetual memorial: The David Bierkortte Award.

The recipient of this award is to be announced during the awards ceremony following the conclusion of the Ron Mauck OVAC Wrestling Tournament. The honoree, as selected by a panel of judges, is to be deemed the Most Valuable Wrestler in the tournament. Formal presentation of the award will take place during the OVAC Spring Banquet.

1971 DON BLUM MARTINS FERRY
1972 ART JONES BELLAIRE
1973 DON CLAUGUS BARNESVILLE
1974 SHELDON GRACE WEIRTON
1975 MIKE KOVALICK BELLAIRE
1976 RANDY DAVIS CADIZ
1977 ED COVEY BRIDGEPORT
1978 RICH DAVIS JEFFERSON UNION
1979 CARL STANLEY WHEELING PARK
1980 RANDY PRYOR WEIRTON
1981 TRENT IACHINI STEUBENVILLE
1982 MIKE TLUCHOWSKI STEUBENVILLE
1983 LARRY ISLEMAN TORONTO
1984 HEATH BEARDMORE CAMBRIDGE
1985 TIM MOXLEY BARNESVILLE
1986 SEAN MURRAY OAK GLEN
1987 MARK MLYNEK BELLAIRE
1988 RICK BURLENSKI BRIDGEPORT
1989 MARK EMMERLING EAST LIVERPOOL 4X
1990 BABE SIDON MARTINS FERRY
1991 DOUGLAS KNIGHT STEUBENVILLE
1992 R.C. ANDERSON CAMERON
1993 KELLY SHIELDS EDISON
1994 DUSTIN HARRIS BEAVER LOCAL
1995 JUSTIN EWING ST CLAIRSVILLE
1996 ERIC ANDERSON ST JOHN
1997 RYAN MULDREW JOHN MARSHALL
1998 CHAD PRATZ LINSLY
1999 JOSE SMITH CAMBRIDGE
2000 SCOTT ROTH MARTINS FERRY
2001 COLE BOWERSOCK BEAVER LOCAL
2002 DEREK GEORGE JOHN MARSHALL
2003 DAVID BERTILINO BUCKEYE LOCAL
2004 ADAM HOPPEL BEAVERLOCAL 4X
2005 CLAY TUCKER MARTINS FERRY 4X
2006 ZACK SCHULER ST. CAIRSVILLE
2007 JAMES MYERS INDIAN CREEK
2008 JIMMY REISZ BEALLSVILLE
2009 DIRK BAUER WHEELING PARK
2010 DYLAN ICE BEAVER LOCAL
2011 KYLE BAUER WHEELING PARK
2012 DAVID JEFFREY PARKERSBURG
2013 CODY AMOS WHEELING PARK
2014 JONNY DAVIS WHEELING PARK
2015 ALEX POTTS EAST LIVERPOOL
2016 TARIQ WILSON STEUBENVILLE
2017 PEYTON HALL OAK GLEN
2018 JOSH HUMPHREYS PARKERSBURG SOUTH
2019 PEYTON BLASKO STEUBENVILLE
2020 BRAXTON AMOS PARKERSBURG SOUTH
2021 No tournament
2022 LOGAN OURS, BEAVER LOCAL
2023 DAKOTA KING, BARNESVILLE
2024 GAGE WRIGHT, PARKERSBURG SOUTH


OVAC - MAC All-Star Wrestling Meet
2013 Souvenir Program with history, past results


PVC - Potomac Valley Conference

All-Sports Conference, established 1936

Berkeley Springs
Frankfort
Hampshire
Keyser
Moorefield
Petersburg
East Hardy

Member schools who do not have wrestling teams
Harman
Paw Paw
Pendleton County
Pocahontas County
Tucker County
Tygarts Valley
Union
West Virginia School for the Deaf


2024 PVC tournament
2013 PVC tournament
2012 PVC tournament
2011 PVC tournament
2009 PVC tournament
2008 PVC tournament
2007 PVC tournament
2002 PVC tournament
2001 PVC tournament
1999 PVC tournament



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