Top West Virginia Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores, Freshmen: 2006-07

This page reviews the 2006-07 West Virginia State High School Wrestling Tournament and includes those 2006-07 seniors and juniors who placed in the top three, sophomores who placed in the top five, and freshmen who placed in the top six. A few additional stats and comments are added to allow you to draw your own conclusions.

Attention wrestlers and coaches: If you have other "credentials" to add to your listing here (a good finish in other major tournaments, statistics, etc) let us know and we can update your stats!

This year 24 seniors placed in the top three at the AAA state tournament:

• Dustin Haislip, Musselman, champion 135 (42-2); champion 125 (41-1) as a junior; champion 112 (38-2) as a sophomore; third 103 (40-2) as a freshman; seventh 2006 NHSCA Junior Nationals, Pittsburgh; seventh 2004 NHSCA Open, Virginia Beach.
• Colton Gustines, Jefferson, champion 112 (37-0); third 112 (37-2) as a junior; fourth 103 (31-5) as a sophomore.
• Wesley Byard, North Marion, champion 171 (38-0); third 160 (45-2) as a junior.
• Adam Queen, Bridgeport, champion 285 (52-3); third 275 (39-3) as a junior; sixth 2006 NHSCA Junior Nationals, Pittsburgh.
• Chris Miles, Cabell Midland, champion 145 (49-5); fourth 135 (38-11) as a sophomore; sixth 130 as a freshman (18-9);
• Drew Retton, Fairmont Senior, champion 160 (37-3); fifth 152 (40-10) as a junior; fifth 152 (35-18) as a sophomore.
• Zach Morton, East Fairmont, champion 119 (45-2); fifth 119 as a sophomore (34-23).
• Billy Barrett, Musselman, champion 125 (42-3); sixth 130 as a junior (20-8); fourth 125 as a sophomore (41-4).
• Ryan Ewing, Parkersburg, runner-up 160 (32-8); champion 160 (32-7) as a junior;
• Daniel Felton, Brooke, runner-up 119 (41-4); fourth 112 as a junior (37-10); third 103 as a sophomore (42-5); sixth 103 as a freshman (31-11).
• Travis Townsend, Parkersburg South, runner-up 130 (36-8); third 130 (18-12) as a junior; third 119 (30-12) as a sophomore; runner-up 2005 NHSCA Open, Virginia Beach.
• Thomas Long, Fairmont Senior, runner-up 140 (34-10); sixth 140 as a junior (28-17).
• Sean Chichester, Parkersburg, runner-up 215 (32-8);
• Ronnell Green, Wheeling Park, third 125 (36-3); champion 112 (42-3) as a junior; champion 103 (38-5) as a sophomore.
• Corey Matheny, Parkersburg South, third 112 (34-9); champion 103 (30-11) as a junior; runner-up 103 (29-12) as a sophomore; champion 2005 NHSCA Open, Virginia Beach.
• Hueston Keller, Parkersburg South, third 140 (31-3); third 119 (36-8) as a junior; runner-up 112 (31-8) as a sophomore.
• Jobey Knapton, East Fairmont, third 130 (48-2); runner-up 103 as a freshman (45-6).
• Dusty Hill, Wheeling Park, third 171 (13-8); runner-up 160 (44-6)as a junior.
• Brandon Richey, John Marshall, third 145 (47-4); runner-up 145 (39-10) as a junior.
• J.D. Ramsey, Cabell Midland, third 189 (55-1); third 171 (45-7)as a junior.
• Stephen Jewell, Wheeling Park, third 135 (29-17); fourth 119 (36-8) as a junior; fourth 112 (33-8) as a sophomore.
• Jenson Valentine, East Fairmont, third 215 (46-5); fourth 215 as a junior (38-13).
• Alex Neal, Cabell Midland, third 285 (55-1); fifth 275 as a junior (48-5).
• Mark Sappington, University, third 152 (41-7).

This year 16 seniors placed in the top three at the AA/A state tournament:

• Brian Barnhart, St Marys, champion 285 (45-0); runner-up 215 (29-6) as a junior; runner-up 215 (41-6) as a sophomore.
• Tyler Cumpston, Cameron, champion 135 (29-9); sixth 130 as a junior (26-13).
• Ryan Fell, Oak Hill, champion 215 (44-3); fourth 171 (38-7) as a junior; fifth 171 as a sophomore (44-7).
• Ryan Flowers, Williamstown, runner-up 140 (35-5); Champion 135 (35-3) as a junior; third 112 (41-8) as a sophomore; third 103 (33-9)as a freshman.
• Shawn Sexton, Independence, runner-up 119 (48-2); champion 103 (49-0) as a junior; sixth 103 as a sophomore (41-7); sixth 2006 NHSCA Junior Nationals, Pittsburgh.
• Trent Walker, Greenbrier West, runner-up 215 (50-1); sixth 171 (46-1) as a junior; third 160 as a sophomore (41-5).
• T.J. Osbon, Oak Glen, runner-up 171 (36-8); third 171 (32-12) as a junior.
• James Casto, Point Pleasant, third 152 (48-4); champion 152 (45-1) as a junior; champion 145 (46-4) as a sophomore; fifth 140 (37-8) as a freshman.
• Tyson Bennett, Berkeley Springs, third 160 (48-4); runner-up 160 (52-4) as a junior; third 152 (49-8) as a sophomore; sixth 145 (14-5) as a freshman.
• Chuck Richards, Ritchie County, third 112 (36-6); fourth 112 as a sophomore (27-10).
• Jeremy Hall, Shady Spring, third 285 (36-9); sixth 275 as a sophomore (30-13).
• Aaron Snoberger, Frankfort, third 130 (40-7).
• Perry Dellagatta, Philip Barbour, third 140 (39-4).
• Zach Gobel, Grafton, third 171 (44-6).
• Samson Gianessi, Weir, third 189 (35-6).
• Jim Bob Anderson, Herbert Hoover, third 215 (40-9).

This year 9 juniors placed in the top three at the AAA state tournament:

• Andy Thomas, Parkersburg, champion 189 (37-4); champion 171 (25-1) as a sophomore; champion 160 (40-7) as a freshman; Champion Cadet Freestyle 2005 Junior National Championships, Fargo.
• Seth Easter, Nitro, champion 140 (49-0); champion 140 (40-0) as a sophomore; champion 130 (45-3) as a freshman; 4th Cadet Greco Roman, 2nd Cadet Freestyle 2006 Junior National Championships, Fargo.
• Taylor Potts, John Marhshall, champion 215 (44-5); runner-up 215 (41-14) as a sophomore.
• Logan Martin, Ripley, champion 152 (45-1); fourth 152 (5-3) as a sophomore; sixth 125 (28-9) as a freshman;
• Brandon Wilson, Parkersburg, champion 130 (35-5); fifth 119 (26-8) as a sophomore; champion AA/A 103 (35-0) as a freshman.
• Erik Hinerman, North Marion, third 160 (42-2); third 152 (41-9) as a sophomore; third 145 (37-7) as a freshman.
• Morgan Murphy, East Fairmont, runner-up 189 (43-5); champion 189 (46-9) as a sophomore; third 2006 NHSCA Sophomore Nationals, Pittsburgh.
• Matt Littleton, Parkersburg, runner-up 171 (32-8); sixth AA/A 152 as a freshman (27-9).
• Zach Nolan, Parkersburg, runner-up 285 (34-7).

This year 16 juniors placed in the top three at the AA/A state tournament:

• David Dennis, Ravenswood, champion 130 (40-1); champion 119 (39-0, undefeated season) as a sophomore; third 103 (42-6) as a freshman; sixth 2006 NHSCA Sophomore Nationals, Pittsburgh.
• Zach Basich, Wheeling Central, champion 140 (41-0); runner-up 130 (26-11) as a sophomore; fourth 130 (39-6) as a freshman.
• Cody Reed, Berkeley Springs, champion 189 (52-2); runner-up 171 (43-8) as a sophomore; sixth 2006 NHSCA Sophomore Nationals, Pittsburgh.
• Anthony Jeffers, Point Pleasant, champion 160 (49-4); fourth 140 (40-9) as a sophomore.
• Nick Hylton, Liberty Raleigh, champion 171 (46-0); sixth 160 as a sophomore (46- 4); sixth 160 as a freshman (33- 12); 8th Cadet Freestyle 2006 Junior National Championships, Fargo.
• Randy Ferrell, Greenbrier West, runner-up 125 (44-5); fourth 125 (40-4) as a sophomore; fifth 119 (11-2) as a freshman.
• Zach Six, Oak Glen, runner-up 145 (34-8); fourth 145 (11-12) as a sophomore; fifth 135 (22-34) as a freshman.
• Cody Miller, Oak Glen, runner-up 152 (42-5); sixth 152 (32-8) as a sophomore; fourth 152 as a freshman (31- 15).
• Kevin Tanner, Braxton County, runner-up 160 (44-4); fourth 152 (36-14) as a sophomore.
• Nick McAvoy, Oak Glen, runner-up 130 (31-13).
• Ryan Fickiesen, St Marys, runner-up 189 (44-4).
• Mike Carpenter, Liberty Raleigh, runner-up 285 (38-4).
• Jordan Adkins, Clay County, third 125 (41-3); third 119 (42-6) as a sophomore; fifth 103 (40-5) as a freshman.
• Cody Clarkson, Roane County, third 119 (22-9); fifth 112 (43-6) as a sophomore.
• Cody Moore, Herbert Hoover, third 135 (46-2).
• Derrick Williams, Herbert Hoover, third 145 (42-8).

This year 11 sophomores placed in the top five at the AAA state tournament:

• Drew Jenkins, East Fairmont, runner-up 125 (45-5); runner-up 112 (44-8) as a freshman.
• Mason Bailey, East Fairmont, runner-up 145 (49-2); fifth 130 (46-11) as a freshman.
• Billy Forquer, Hedgesville, runner-up 152 (50-10); sixth 152 (42-18) as a freshman.
• Steve Robe, East Fairmont, runner-up 135 (43-4).
• Chris Swisher, Elkins, third 119 (43-9).
• Jeremy Lilly, George Washington, third 103 (43-8).
• Ronnie Luther, Huntington, fourth 103 (44-6); fifth 103 (32-12) as a freshman.
• Andy Church, Parkersburg South, fourth 135 (31-15); sixth 125 (37-18) as a freshman.
• Eric Morris, East Fairmont, fifth 140 (44-7); runner-up 119 (46-11) as a freshman.
• Zane Satterfield, Robert C. Byrd, fifth 130 (41-9).
• Josh Kay, Capital, fifth 215 (36-10).

This year 9 sophomores placed in the top five at the AA/A state tournament:

• Cameron Gallaher, Grafton, champion 152 (50-0); third 125 (46-3) as a freshman.
• Jake Justice, Independence, champion 145 (49-2); fourth 119 (43-7) as a freshman.
• Dirk Bauer, Wheeling Central, champion 103 (44-0); 8th 2006 NHSCA Open, Virginia Beach.
• Alec Peer, Frankfort, champion 112 (40-3).
• Troy Eckleberry, Oak Glen, runner-up 112 (38-6); sixth 119 (29-16) as a freshman.
• John King, Philip Barbour, runner-up 135 (23-1); sixth 135 (34-9) as a freshman.
• Ryan Asbury, Oak Glen, third 103 (35-10); third 103 (35-10) as a freshman.
• Phillip Allen, Point Pleasant, fourth 112 (40-5).
• Michael Prince, Shady Spring, fourth 103 (38-4).

This year 11 freshmen placed in the top six at the AAA state tournament:

• Jordan Nolan, Parkersburg, champion 103 (34-7).
• Tyler Green, Parkersburg South, runner-up 103 (35-8).
• Hunter Wood, East Fairmont, runner-up 112 (36-15).
• Tyler White, Ripley, fifth 103 (32-17).
• Luke Parsons, Ripley, fifth 112 (40-6).
• Evan Thompson, Cabell Midland, fifth 119 (41-12).
• Marcus George, Wheeling Park, fifth 145 (19-19).
• Tommy Brunswick, Bridgeport, sixth 103 (40-11).
• Kyle Bratke, Parkersburg, sixth 112 (30-14).
• Chad Morrison, Parkersburg, sixth 119 (30-13).
• Josh Shiflet, Parkersburg, sixth 125 (26-15).

This year 9 freshmen placed in the top six at the AA/A state tournament:

• Cody Clark, Calhoun County, champion 119 (38-4).
• Sonny Harrah, Shady Spring, champion 125 (30-8).
• Derek Hovermale, Berkeley Springs, runner-up 103 (43-4).
• Max Nogay, Madonna, fourth 135 (29-10).
• Drew Smith, Wirt County, fifth 103 (42-5).
• Tyler George, Williamstown, fifth 119 (37-10).
• Joel Paolo, Oak Glen, fifth 125 (34-13).
• Jacob Milam, Liberty Raleigh, sixth 125 (38-13).
• Kenny Morgan, Lincoln, sixth 135 (39-11).

• Dustin Haislip, Musselman, champion 135 (42-2); champion 125 (41-1) as a junior; champion 112 (38-2) as a sophomore; third 103 (40-2) as a freshman.
• Daniel Felton, Brooke, runner-up 119 (41-4); fourth 112 as a junior (37-10); third 103 as a sophomore (42-5); sixth 103 as a freshman (31-11).
• Ryan Flowers, Williamstown, runner-up 140 (35-5); Champion 135 (35-3) as a junior; third 112 (41-8) as a sophomore; third 103 (33-9)as a freshman.
• James Casto, Point Pleasant, third 152 (48-4); champion 152 (45-1) as a junior; champion 145 (46-4) as a sophomore; fifth 140 (37-8) as a freshman.
• Tyson Bennett, Berkeley Springs, third 160 (48-4); runner-up 160 (52-4) as a junior; third 152 (49-8) as a sophomore; sixth 145 (14-5) as a freshman.

Looking to defend or reclaim state championships in 2008

• Seth Easter, Nitro (AAA 140)
• Andy Thomas, Parkersburg (AAA 189)
• Taylor Potts, John Marshall (AAA 215)
• Logan Martin, Ripley (AAA 152)
• Morgan Murphy, East Fairmont (AAA 189 champ in '06)
• Brandon Wilson, St Marys (AAA 130) (Champ AA/A 103 as a freshman)
• David Dennis, Ravenswood (AA/A 130)
• Zach Basich, Wheeling Central (AA/A 140)
• Cody Reed, Berkeley Springs (AA/A 189)
• Anthony Jeffers, Point Pleasant (AA/A 160)
• Nick Hylton, Liberty Raleigh (AA/A 171)

• Cameron Gallaher, Cameron (AA/A 152)
• Jake Justice, Independence (AA/A 145)
• Dirk Bauer, Wheeling Central (AA/A 103)
• Alec Peer, Frankfort (AA/A 112)

• Jordan Nolan, Parkersburg (103)
• Cody Clark, Calhoun County (119)
• Sonny Harrah, Shady Spring, (125)

Looking to become a four-time state champion

• Seth Easter, Nitro: 130 champ as a freshman, 140 champ as a sophomore, 140 champ as a junior.
• Andy Thomas, Parkersburg: 160 champ as freshman, 171 champ as a sophomore, 189 champ as a junior.
• Jordan Nolan, Parkersburg: 103 champ as a freshman.
• Cody Clark, Calhoun County, champion 119 as a freshman.
• Sonny Harrah, Shady Spring, champion 125 as a freshman.

Looking to become four-time state placewinners

• Seth Easter, Nitro
• Andy Thomas, Parkersburg
• Erik Hinerman, North Marion
• James McFarland, Brooke
• Randy Ferrell, Greenbrier West
• Jordan Adkins, Clay County
• Logan Martin, Ripley
• Brandon Wilson, St Marys
• Ethan Dray, Oak Glen
• David Dennis, Ravenswood
• Zach Basich, Wheeling Central
• Nick Hylton, Liberty Raleigh
• Zach Six, Oak Glen
• Cody Miller, Oak Glen

• Drew Jenkins, East Fairmont
• Eric Morris, East Fairmont
• Mason Bailey, East Fairmont
• Ronnie Luther, Huntington
• Andy Church, Parkersburg South
• Billy Forquer, Hedgesville
• Ryan Asbury, Oak Glen
• Cameron Gallaher, Grafton
• Jake Justice, Independence
• Troy Eckleberry, Oak Glen
• John King, Philip Barbour

• Jordan Nolan, Parkersburg
• Tyler Green, Parkersburg South
• Hunter Wood, East Fairmont
• Tyler White, Ripley
• Luke Parsons, Ripley
• Evan Thompson, Cabell Midland
• Marcus George, Wheeling Park
• Tommy Brunswick, Bridgeport
• Kyle Bratke, Parkersburg
• Chad Morrison, Parkersburg
• Josh Shiflet, Parkersburg
• Cody Clark, Calhoun County
• Sonny Harrah, Shady Spring
• Derek Hovermale, Berkeley Springs
• Max Nogay, Madonna
• Drew Smith, Wirt County
• Tyler George, Williamstown
• Joel Paolo, Oak Glen
• Jacob Milam, Liberty Raleigh
• Kenny Morgan, Lincoln

Updated February 26, 2007