Columbus East High School

The Class 3A No. 1 Columbus East boys’ team extended their unbeaten streak to 13-0 with a 52-5 victory, demonstrating resilience and perseverance in several tightly contested matches. Standout Performances: Four Olympians won by pin, including James Moss (215), who secured an overtime pin despite battling illness. Technical falls were achieved by Hank Redman (175) and 16th-ranked Colin McMahon (190). Hard-fought decisions included Caleb Kirkpatrick (144) with a 1-0 win and Clayton Miller (165) edging out his opponent 14-13. A great pin from 9th ranked Gage Rutan at 138 lbs and a OT win for Dominic Piper at 285. Closing Strong: The Olympians wrapped up the dual with back-to-back pins from Ethan Poling (113) and Talon Jessup (120), ranked seventh in the state. Way to Go "O" Block - The atmosphere at the boys' & girls match was electric, fueled by a massive turnout from Columbus East students. The student section, was one of the largest seen at an Olympian wrestling meet, brought an undeniable energy to the event. The "O" Block, the spirited student section, played a pivotal role in creating an unforgettable environment, cheering their team to victory with unwavering enthusiasm. Great job Columbus East students - keep it up! Complete Match Stats: Final Score: Columbus East 52, Columbus North 5 126 lbs: Ty Brueche (CN) defeated Wyatt Behnke (CE) by decision (16-9). 132 lbs: Brian Findley (CE) won by forfeit. 138 lbs: Gage Rutan (CE) defeated Emmanuel Sanchez (CN) by pin. 144 lbs: Caleb Kirkpatrick (CE) defeated Cohen Long (CN) by decision (1-0). 150 lbs: Caleb Cooper (CE) defeated Luke Spurgeon (CN) by decision (4-0). 157 lbs: Asher Ratliff (CN) defeated Lincoln Cooper (CE) by decision (1-0). 165 lbs: Clayton Miller (CE) defeated Jackson Haston (CN) by decision (14-13). 175 lbs: Hank Redman (CE) won by tech fall. 190 lbs: Colin McMahon (CE) won by tech fall. 215 lbs: James Moss (CE) defeated Jon Morales (CN) by pin in overtime. 285 lbs: Dom Piper (CE) defeated Servando Lozano (CN) by decision (1-0 in overtime). 106 lbs: Double forfeit. 113 lbs: Ethan Poling (CE) won by pin. 120 lbs: Talon Jessup (CE) won by pin. Additional Notes: Columbus North's final score was reduced due to a point deduction for unsportsmanlike conduct. Looking Ahead: The victories for Columbus East solidify their standing as a powerhouse in Indiana wrestling. With their sights set on their own Columbus East Invite this Saturday (12/21), the well-respected Al Smith Invitational (Dec. 27-28th), a dual with power-house Cathedral (Jan. 8th), and the IHSWCA Team State Duals competition (Jan. 11th), the Olympians are poised to see where they stand in the next few weeks!