Columbus East High School

Olympians Finish Sixth at Al Smith Invitational — Strong Individual Showings Lead the Way The Columbus East boys wrestling team wrapped the 47th Al Smith Invitational Saturday with a 6th-place team finish (152.5 points) after two hard days of wrestling at Mishawaka High School. This tournament draws elite competition from across the state, and the Olympians answered the bell with gutsy performances and several podium finishes. Final Team Standings (Top 10) Crown Point — 297 Center Grove — 276 Cathedral — 176.5 Lowell — 157.5 Bloomington South — 153 Columbus East — 152.5 Garrett — 141 New Prairie — 137 Westfield — 129.5 Zionsville — 121 Columbus East Highlights (individual finishes) Lincoln Cooper — 175 lbs, 2nd place (19-1) — Runner-up; fell to Sean Breedlove in the title match but battled through a tough bracket to reach the finals. Colin McMahon — 190 lbs, 3rd place (19-2) — Won the 3rd-place match and closed the weekend with big wins in the consolation semifinals and 3rd-place match. Caleb Kirkpatrick — 150 lbs, 5th place (19-3) — Finished 5th after strong consolation work and key victories. Clayton Miller — 215 lbs, 4th place (18-4) — Made a deep run and finished just off the podium after the 3rd-place match. Caleb Cooper — 157 lbs, 7th place (17-3) — Closed with a win in the 7th-place match by technical fall. Hank Redman — 285 lbs, 7th place (19-2) — Earned a seventh-place finish with multiple wins in consolation. Aiden Miller — 165 lbs, 8th place (12-10) — Finished in the top eight after a gritty weekend. Other notable contributions came from underclassmen stepping into varsity roles and several matches that showed the team’s depth and resolve across the weight classes. Takeaway This was a productive weekend. The Olympians left with hardware, quality late-round experience, and momentum to build on—especially from Lincoln Cooper’s runner-up showing and Colin McMahon’s podium finish. Team depth kept Columbus East competitive in a loaded field and the final placement reflects consistent effort across the roster. Next up: the Olympians return to the mat Tuesday, January 6, 2026, when they travel to face perennial power Cathedral High School. That will be another tough measuring stick—and another chance to sharpen for postseason goals.