Thirteen Crown Point wrestlers, including state runners-up Gavin Jendreas and Lucas Szymborski, are among the selections.
FIRST TEAM
Jayden Bartoszek, Hanover Central, senior, 215: Placed second in the state. Finished 46-3.
Kameron Hazelett, Lowell, freshman, 285: Became first freshman to win a state title in the heavyweight class. Finished 40-1.
Gavin Jendreas, Crown Point, senior, 126: Placed second in the state. Finished 36-3.
Marlone Kirksy, Merrillville, senior, 150: Placed sixth in the state. Finished 38-6.
Gavin Lewis, Crown Point, sophomore, 120: Placed third in the state. Finished 32-4.
Michael Ortega, Portage, senior, 150: Placed second in the state. Finished 41-5.
Adrian Pellot, Merrillville, senior, 165: Won the state title. Finished 45-0.
Austin Reading, Crown Point, junior, 215: Placed fifth in the state. Finished 26-10.
Luke Reid, Valparaiso, junior, 144: Placed fourth in the state. Finished 43-7.
Ceasar Salas, Crown Point, freshman, 190: Placed fifth in the state. Finished 39-5.
Evan Stanley, Lowell, sophomore, 138: Placed third in the state. Finished 42-1.
Colin Strayer, Crown Point, freshman, 113: Placed fourth in the state. Finished 28-12.
Lucas Szymborski, Crown Point, senior, 285: Placed second in the state. Finished 27-5.
Noel Verduzco, Lowell, freshman, 113: Placed third in the state. Finished 41-1.
HONORABLE MENTION
- Zavier Acuna, Portage, freshman, 113
- Ben Clark, Crown Point, sophomore, 165
- Aiden Granger, Hobart, junior, 190
- Logan Haney, Crown Point, junior, 144
- Landon Hawkins, Crown Point, junior, 132
- Matthew Maldonado, Merrillville, senior, 126
- Chase Mikels, Portage, sophomore, 106
- Teigan Newell, Crown Point, sophomore, 150
- Cruz Orueta, Lake Central, freshman, 106
- Sontonio Sessa, Crown Point, junior, 138
- Lincoln Underwood, Portage, freshman, 120
- Griffin Van Tichelt, Crown Point, junior, 157
- Landon Westenfeld, Griffith, senior, 132
- Sam Westfall, Crown Point, junior, 106
Dave Melton is a freelance reporter.
