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Individual State Qualifiers

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State Duals Appearances

Wildcats Wrestlers shine at the Lebanon High Preseason tournament

The Wildcats Wrestling team kicked off the season with a strong showing at the Lebanon Preseason Tournament, earning multiple podium finishes and showcasing their depth across weight classes. From dominant tech falls to hard-fought decisions, the Wildcats proved they are ready to compete.

Champions Crowned

Wyatt Erwin (121–128 lbs) dominated his bracket with three commanding wins, including two first-period pins, to claim 1st place and score 19.5 team points.
Nathaniel Dickson (141–144 lbs) swept his matches with back-to-back tech falls and a major decision to secure 1st place and 18.0 points.
Alex Klemm (153–160 lbs) delivered a balanced performance, winning two decisions and a tech fall to take 1st place and 15.5 points.
Ian Dunn (169–186 lbs) was unstoppable, pinning all three of his opponents—two in under 90 seconds—to earn 1st place and a team-high 20.0 points.
Gavin Blake (189–195 lbs) matched Dunn’s intensity, pinning all three opponents—including a finals win over teammate Jackson Staggs—to also score 20.0 points and capture 1st place.

Runner-Up Performances

Connor Murphy (126–132 lbs) battled through two pins before falling in the finals by tech fall, finishing 2nd with 14.0 points.
Mirolim Mirkhaydarov (141–149 lbs) had a strong day, scoring three decisive wins (two tech falls and a 13-5 major decision) before falling to teammate Nathaniel Dickson in the finals. He finished 2nd place in the 141–144 bracket and added to the team’s total with 14.0 points.
James Emberton (149–152 lbs) secured two early wins—including a narrow 9-7 decision—before finishing 2nd and earning 12.0 points.
Eddie Zymeri (169–186 lbs) bounced back after a tough second round to pin his final opponent in just 15 seconds, finishing 2nd with 14.0 points.
Jackson Staggs (189–195 lbs) scored two quick pins to reach the finals, ultimately taking 2nd with 14.0 points.
Sebastian Villanueva (200–235 lbs) battled through four rounds to finish 2nd, securing two wins by fall and one by decision, adding 10.0 points.

Third-Place Efforts

Chase Knight (110–115 lbs) rebounded from two tough losses with a flawless 15-0 tech fall in his final match, finishing 3rd with 8.5 points.
Shawn Banks (132–141 lbs) earned a tech fall victory over teammate Mattilyn Burton on his way to 3rd place and 8.5 points.
Lucas Daley (142–153 lbs) opened with a 35-second pin and finished 3rd, collecting 9.0 points.
Evin Blake (164–176 lbs) recovered from a major-decision loss to win his next two matches, including a 15-0 tech fall, earning 3rd with 8.5 points.

Lady Wildcats Wrestling

Mattilyn Burton (132–141 lbs) wrestled hard in a stacked bracket. Despite tough matchups, she earned 4th place and contributed 4.0 team points, gaining valuable experience that will serve her well this season.
Cammie Burton (159–171 lbs), the Wildcats Girls Team Captain, took on Lebanon standout Cayleigh Lea twice in the finals bracket. Though she came up short, Cami’s grit and leadership earned her a 2nd place finish and continues to set the tone for the Wildcats Girls squad.

Both Burtons showed resilience and toughness, proving they’re ready to be key contributors to the Wildcats this year.

Wildcats fans can be proud—this team is just getting started

Wildcats Shine at Grapple on the Gridiron 2025

The Wildcats Wrestling team put on a strong showing at this year’s Grapple on the Gridiron (Indoors) 2025, with standout performances across multiple weight classes. The team’s grit and determination were on full display as wrestlers battled some of the toughest competition in the region.

113 lbs – Wyatt Nichols (1st Place)

Returning junior and state qualifier Wyatt Nichols dominated the 113-pound bracket, earning first place in impressive fashion. After a first-round bye, Nichols scored back-to-back falls over Brian Bolton (Harpeth) and Canyon Collins (Young Guns Nashville) in under two minutes each. In the finals, he sealed the championship with a pin over Martin Rezkalla (Stewarts Creek) at the 3:00 mark. Nichols’s performance set the tone for the Wildcats and showcased his championship mindset.

170 lbs – Evin Blake (6th Place)

Evin Blake battled through a tough 170-pound bracket, finishing in 6th place. He started strong with a fall over Nolensville’s Alex Asack in under a minute and followed it with a 20-0 tech fall against Michael Henderson (Rockvale). Despite a hard-fought semifinal loss and setbacks in the consolation rounds, Blake showed grit and determination, proving he will be a force this season.

195 lbs – Jackson Staggs (2nd Place)

Jackson Staggs powered his way to the finals at 195 pounds, earning second place. Staggs opened with a nail-biting 7-5 decision over Gavin Johnson (Indy Wrestling) and later secured a forfeit win in the consolations. Though he fell to Jordan Crouch (Pope John Paul II) in the finals, Staggs’s resilience and toughness stood out in the bracket.

220 lbs – Sebastian Villanueva (7th Place)

At 220 pounds, Sebastian Villanueva showed fight all the way through to a 7th-place finish. After two tough early losses, Villanueva bounced back strong in the placement round, earning a tech fall (18-2) over Jeremiah Martinez (Buckhorn). His perseverance highlighted his ability to respond to adversity.

Girls HS 126-132 – Justice Stillwagoner (3rd Place)

Justice Stillwagoner made an impressive debut in her first-ever high school wrestling competition, earning 3rd place in the 126–132 division. After dropping her opening match, Stillwagoner stormed back with a dominant pin in just 59 seconds over Liberty Taylor (White House Heritage). She carried that momentum into the 3rd-place match, where she scored another pin, this time in 1:44 against Sydney Helveston (Spartan WC). Justice’s toughness, skill, and composure in her first outing showed she is ready to make an impact in her high school career.

Team Pride

From Wyatt’s gold-medal run to Justice’s debut podium finish, and from Staggs’s finals appearance to Blake and Villanueva’s gritty efforts, every Wildcat left it all on the mat. The tournament was a strong step forward for the team as they continue to build momentum this season.

Congratulations to all our Wildcats wrestlers for representing the program with toughness, skill, and heart!

Junior Evin Blake

Senior Jackson Staggs

Wildcats Wrestlers Take on Scottie Boykin Camp at Blackman High

This summer, Wildcats wrestlers sophomore Ian Dunn and junior state qualifier Wyatt Nichols took the mat at the prestigious Scottie Boykin Wrestling Camp hosted at Blackman High School.

The camp was led by Scottie Boykin, a standout in the wrestling world and current assistant wrestling coach at Cornell University. Boykin brings an impressive résumé to the sport, having competed at the highest levels in college and beyond. His experience, coaching expertise, and passion for developing the next generation of wrestlers make his camp one of the best opportunities for athletes to sharpen their skills.

For Ian and Wyatt, this camp was more than just practice—it was a chance to learn from one of the nation’s top minds in wrestling. Wyatt, a returning junior and state qualifier, continues to set the bar for what it means to push beyond limits, while Ian, entering his sophomore season, showed his dedication by stepping up to challenge himself against elite instruction and competition.

Both athletes represented the Wildcats with pride, putting in the work and showing their commitment to growth. Their participation is a reflection of the culture we are building: one where hard work, dedication, and the drive to improve never stop.

We are proud of Ian and Wyatt for seizing this opportunity and can’t wait to see their continued growth on the mat this season.

Wilson Central’s Jackson Staggs Secures Dual Victory and Strong Finish with Alabama Elite Gold

Staggs represented the Wildcats well over the weekend

Wilson Central’s Jackson Staggs, delivered a clutch performance this past weekend while competing with Alabama Elite Gold, helping the team battle through a tough tournament lineup and secure multiple 2nd place pool finishes.

Competing at 190 lbs, Staggs played a pivotal role in the team’s success across multiple duals. Notably, in a critical matchup against Venice Takedown Club, Staggs recorded a pin in 2:28 over Markus Liddiatt, sealing the 42-33 dual victory for Alabama Elite Gold.

Staggs had 3 tough wins over the weekend.

Despite battling against some of the Southeast’s toughest wrestlers—including matchups against BRAWL Black, North Shelby Regulators, North DeSoto Red, and the Florida Pittbulls—Staggs showcased resilience and determination, keeping Alabama Elite Gold competitive deep into championship and crossover rounds.

Overall, the team highlighted the weekend with victories over Nashville Catholic Irish (39-33) and Venice Takedown Club (42-33), with Staggs’ decisive pin proving to be the difference maker.

Staggs, a returning starter and the Wildcats’ most active offseason wrestler for the second year in a row, enters his senior season determined to dominate and make a major impact for Wilson Central.

Wildcats’ Nathan Dickson Battles State-Level Competition at Backyard Brawl High School Duals

Wildcats Wrestler Nathan Dickson joined the Blackman Wrestling Club this past weekend to compete at the Backyard Brawl High School Duals, taking on some of the toughest high school wrestlers in the region.

Nathan notched two wins by fall, including a 1:26 pin against Kamarie Scaine (Gamehouse TC) and another 1:30 pin against Davis Foxworth (Croatan), helping secure team victories in both duals.

Throughout the weekend, Nathan faced elite opponents, including:

Swayze Martin – Alabama state medalist
Nolan Lowe – Iowa state qualifier
Landon McCargish – Ohio state qualifier

While those matches didn’t go his way, Nathan battled every round and gained valuable experience against high-caliber competition.

The Blackman Wrestling Club wrapped up the event with a second-place finish in the Bronze bracket, and Nathan returned home with more mat time, lessons learned, and sharpened skills that will benefit the Wildcats this upcoming season.

We’re proud of Nathan’s grit and determination as he continues to test himself against some of the best wrestlers from across the country.

Wildcats Dominate in Georgia and Gatlinburg

This past weekend, Wilson Central High School Wrestling traveled to Georgia to compete in two grueling round-robin dual tournaments. The team showed grit and depth across both days, finishing with an impressive 4-1 record on Day 2.

Competing for the Wildcats were Malakai Warrick, Wyatt Nichols, Jackson Sanders, Wyatt Erwin, Connor Murphy, Vance Bastocky, Mirolim Mirkhaydarov, Logan Emberton, Alex Klemm, Anderson Sanders, Ian Dunn, Jackson Staggs, and Sebastian Villanueva.

Day 1 Results:

Wilson Central 47 – Cherokee Bluff 17
Wilson Central 59 – Mountain View 6
Social Circle 42 – Wilson Central 25
Wilson Central 42 – Parkview 15

The standout performance came from Logan Emberton, who led the team with 10 wins over the weekend. Alex Klemm and Wyatt Erwin followed closely with 9 wins each, while Mirolim Mirkhaydarov, Ian Dunn, and Wyatt Nichols all racked up 8 victories.

Meanwhile, Evin Blake represented Wilson Central at the elite Bootlegger’s Duals in Gatlinburg, TN, competing with Team MatClash. Evin delivered two back-to-back clutch wins—a tech fall and a pin—to help secure victories in consecutive duals, capping off a standout weekend.

Way to go, Wildcats!