Royals’ Wrestlers Thrive in an Outstanding Season
The CVCA wrestling team had an outstanding year, finishing as Division III state runner-up at the state wrestling tournament at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus. CVCA entered the season with one of the toughest schedules in the state, taking on nationally-ranked Lakewood St. Edward and the grueling Walsh Ironman Tournament in just the first two weeks of competition. Throughout the season, senior captains Zak Vargo and Brandon Sommers led the Royals as the team dominated the competition at the PAC-7 Duals and League Tournament, and finished near the top of the leader board at every other tournament this season. The Royals also finished 11-1 in dual meet competition, including a dominating 54-13 win over Walsh Jesuit in early January.
The Royals went on to place five wrestlers at the OHSAA State Tournament in early March. Along the way, CVCA crowned its 13th state wrestling champion, freshman Nathan Tomasello at 103 lbs. Junior Alex Utley added to his already impressive resume; Alex was last year’s state runner-up, finished third as a freshman, and was a two-time Top Gun Champion. This year, Alex finished as state runner-up at the 171 lbs. weight class. Senior Zak Vargo, at 135 lbs., finished in third place for the second year in a row. Senior Brandon Sommers became a three-time state placer with fifth place at 145 lbs. Finally, sophomore Matt Meadows finished eighth at 160 lbs.
Congratulations to all of the CVCA wrestlers, coaches, and parents on a great year! Praise God for the amazing opportunity to glorify Him through this sport. Thank you to all of the wrestlers, coaches, parents, alumni, family, and friends that make up the CVCA wrestling family. Above all, glory be to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.