Columbus East High School

Columbus East turned its annual holiday tournament into a statement performance Saturday, rolling to the team championship at the Columbus East Invitational inside the Orange Pit. The Olympians finished with 312 points, comfortably outdistancing a competitive 18-team field. Plainfield placed second with 207 points, followed by Terre Haute South (188.5), Fishers (152), and Madison Consolidated (147). The day-long event featured six mats running continuously from a 9 a.m. start into the early evening, demanding depth, conditioning, and consistency across all weight classes. Columbus East delivered on all fronts, winning six individual titles and adding multiple runner-up and placement finishes to build its decisive margin. Columbus East Individual Champions 150 lbs – Caleb Kirkpatrick (Sr.) 157 lbs – Caleb Cooper (Sr.) 175 lbs – Lincoln Cooper (Jr.) 190 lbs – Colin McMahon (Jr.) 215 lbs – Clayton Miller (Jr.) 285 lbs – Hank Redman (Jr.) East’s closing stretch proved decisive. Beginning at 150 pounds, the Olympians captured six of the final seven weight classes, separating themselves from the field as the tournament progressed. At 157, Cooper delivered one of the most dominant performances of the day, securing the championship in just 30 seconds and earning Most Outstanding Wrestler honors for the event. Strong finals appearances also came from Ethan Poling (132) and Cameron Cooper (144), both of whom finished second after advancing through deep brackets. Aiden Miller (165) added another runner-up finish, contributing critical team points. Additional scoring came throughout the lineup. Joel Smith (106), Kade Stephens (113), Ty Brueche (126), and Wyatt Behnke (138) each placed fourth, while Gage Pacek (120) battled back to finish seventh. Columbus East also entered a second varsity lineup, which finished seventh overall with 94.5 points, further highlighting the program’s depth. The Varsity 2 squad was paced by Mason Eubanks, who posted a 4-2 record and earned a fourth-place finish. Wyatt Behnke also placed fourth for the group, while Brian Findley and Henry Eickmeyer each finished fifth after going 4-2 on the day. Max Perry and Ethan Gilley added sixth-place finishes, and Kohl Dorrough contributed with a seventh-place showing. Several others gained valuable varsity experience in a deep, competitive field. By the time the final bouts concluded, Columbus East had done more than defend its home mats. The Olympians showcased lineup depth, closing strength, and championship-level consistency from start to finish—exactly the kind of performance expected at their signature holiday event.