The Miami Valley again turned in a banner year on the wrestling mat. Graham remained one of the country’s top teams and captured its 11th straight Division II state title, while Mechanicsburg turned in a solid performance in D-III at the state meet. Beavercreek, Oakwood, Fairmont, Centerville, Dixie, Versailles and Wapakoneta were just a few of the other teams that impressed
As for individuals, though, here’s who makes our all-star roster..
2011 All-MVP Team
103: Austin Reese, Fr., Mechanicsburg (D-III state placer) 112: Ryan Taylor, Jr., Graham (Two-time D-II state champion) 119: Micah Jordan, Fr., Graham (D-II state champion) 125: Cole Cochran, Sr., Troy (D-I state placer) 130: Matt Denlinger, So., Fairmont (D-I state placer) 135: Cody Shivener, Sr., Springboro (D-I state champion and three-time placer) 140: Nick Brascetta, Sr., Graham (Two-time D-II state champion, three-time finalist and four-time placer) 145: Bo Jordan, So., Graham (Two-time D-II state champion) 152: Matt Stephens, Sr., Graham (D-II state champion, two-time finalist and four-time placer) 160: Issac Jordan, Jr., Graham (Two-time D-II state champion and three-time placer) 171: B.J. Toal, So., Troy Christian (D-II state runner-up) 189: Huston Evans, Jr., Graham (Three-time D-II state finalist and 2010 state champion) 215: Ethan Hayes, Sr., Dixie ( Two-time D-III State Champion) 285: 285: Kyle Rose, Sr., Centerville (D-I state champion, two-time finalist and three-time placer)
Wrestler of the Year:Kyle Rose, Centerville (Rose lost the D-I 215 title in the final eight seconds last season and after mulling a decision whether or not to wrestle as a senior he decide to give it one more shot. His lone goal? Win that elusive state title. Mission accomplished.)
Coach of the Year: Jeff Jordan, Graham (Won his 10th state title, which ranks third all-time)
