South Carolina Wrestling Records
SC Wrestling Records - Career Wins South Carolina wrestlers that were State Placers with a minimum of 120 career high school wins are listed below with the number of wins, wrestler's name, school and years wrestled. This list is based on names and records that have been submitted in the past. Many recent records added or updated have been from verifications through Coaches and media reviews. 210 - J.C. Oddo, Eastside (2004-2007) 199 - Matt Leach, Eastside (2003-2006) 192 - Brantley Hooks, Byrnes (2003-2006) 183 - Brent Poynter, Eastside (1999-2002) 183 - Chris Collins, Rock Hill (1996-1999) 180 - Pat Stanley, Bishop England (2004-2007) 176 - Tyler Thompson, Spring Valley (2003-2006) 173 - Michael DeVita, Hillcrest (2004-2007) 170 - Danny Curtis, Chesterfield (2003-2006) 168 - Steven Kamyk, Fort Dorchester (1998-2001) 166 - Corneilius Selke, Dutch Fork (2003-2006) 166 - Randy Mathews, Carolina Forest (2003-2006) 163 - Alex Piper, Hilton Head (2000-2003) 162 - Omar Heyward, Berkeley (2000-2003) 161 - Adam Takach, Hilton Head (2000-2003) 160 - Cody Etheredge, Eastside (2003-2006) 160 - Marquis Ratliff, Cheraw (1998-2001) 158 - Travis Drake, Cheraw (1995-1998) 158 - Will Kuhn, Spring Valley (2000-2003) 157 - Kyle Kimrey, Dutch Fork (2001-2004) 154 - Nick Leone, Dutch Fork (2000-2003) 153 - Derek Royster, Woodruff (2003-2006) 153 - Caleb Cappocciama, Stratford (2001-2004) 153 - Nick Merritt, Eastside (1995-1998) 152 - Benjamin Maughan, Easley (2004-2007) 152 - David Catoe, Lugoff-Elgin (2002-2005) 151 - Ben LaPrad, Dutch Fork (1996-1999) 150 - **Dalton Harper, Chesterfield (2005-2008) 150 - Chris Newton, Hilton Head (2001-2004) 150 - Mike Ellis, Dutch Fork (1999-2002) 149 - Randy Nazionale, Ridgeview (2000-2003) 148 - Robby Bell, Hillcrest (1995-1998) 147 - Bryant Blanton, Summerville (2003-2006) 147 - Lance McClester, Lugoff-Elgin (2003-2006) 147 - Zach Johnson, Battery Creek (2002-2005) 147 - Kenton Richardson, Battery Creek (1994-1997) 146 - J.J. Davis, Byrnes (2002-2005) 146 - Jeffrey Anderson, Belton-Honea Path (1999-2002) 146 - Glenn Williams, Eastside (2001-2004) 146 - Josh Caulder, Carolina Forest (2001-2004) 145 - James Hollingsworth, Chapin (2002-2005) 145 - Michael Boyd, Stratford (2001-2004) 144 - Hayden Cavender, North Myrtle Beach (2004-2007) 143 - Gerald Turner, Summerville (2001-2004) 142 - Chris Humphries, Riverside (2001-2004) 142 - Ben Connell, Lugoff-Elgin (1997-2000) 142 - Craig Albers, Fort Mill (2001-2004) 141 - Donte Isaac, Cheraw (2002-2005) 141 - Brant Tomlinson, Camden (2003-2006) 141 - Marcus Canipe, Chesterfield (2000-2003) 140 - Trevon Fordham, Hanahan (1999-2002) 139 - Zach Powell, Wando (2004-2007) 138 - Tommy Bell, Hillcrest (1993-1996) 137 - Doug Gainey, Lugoff-Elgin (1998-2001) 137 - Jeff Neal Jr., Wade Hampton (1996-1999) 137 - Charles Russ, Wade Hampton (1995-1998) 137 - Danny Cotton, North Myrtle Beach (2001-2004) 136 - Steven Fulmer, Hillcrest (2001-2004) 136 - Ryan McClester, Lugoff-Elgin (1998-2001) 136 - Andrew Houser, Hartsville (1998-2001) 136 - Anthony Corwin, Fort Dorchester (1999-2002) 135 - **Trey Alley, Chesterfield (2005-2008) 135 - Kyle White, T.L. Hanna (1999-2002) 134 - Nick Horne, Crescent (2004-2007) 134 - Ben Mastrofilippo, Battery Creek (2002-2005) 134 - Mike Sunkins, Hilton Head (2000-2003) 134 - Rodney Wallace, Bamberg-Ehrhardt (1998-2001) 133 - Michael Whaley, Dreher (2003-2006) 133 - T.J. Selke, Dutch Fork (2000-2003) 133 - Justin Haney, Woodruff (2000-2003) 133 - Trey Alexander, Wade Hampton (2001-2004) 132 - Ian Barker, Summerville (2001-2004) 132 - Darius Caldwell, Swansea (2000-2003) 132 - Thomas Anderson, Battery Creek (1994-1997) 132 - Wesley Linton, Eastside (2001-2004) 131 - Elliott Courter, Mauldin (2003-2006) 131 - Daniel Leader, Eastside (2001-2004) 130 - **Jonathon Willard, Loris (2005-2008) 130 - David Acosta, Hillcrest (2001-2004) 130 - Andrew Hinson, Carolina Forest (2002-2005) 130 - Jarrod Duncan, West-Oak (1998-2001) 129 - Jeremy Mabry, Cheraw (1998-2001) 129 - Jonathan Baker, Lugoff-Elgin (1999-2002) 129 - Alvin Simmons, Battery Creek (2000-2003) 129 - Jamel Magwood, Battery Creek (1998-2001) 128 - Eric Abel, Riverside (2002-2005) 127 - Chris Sorensen, Crescent (2003-2006) 126 - Chris Ellis, Irmo (1994-1998) 125 - Matt Ellis, Irmo (1994-1998) 125 - Will Ryan, Hilton Head (1998-2001) 122 - Robert Espey, Riverside (2003-2006) 122 - Careef Robertson, Dutch Fork (1999-2002) 121 - Anthony Brooker, Battery Creek (1994-1996) 121 - Curtis Graham, Battery Creek (2000-2003) 120 - Andy King, Fort Mill (1999-2002) ** - denotes the win count is active during the wrestler's final season SC Wrestling Records - 4x State Champs from South Carolina: J.C. Oddo, Eastside 2004-2007 Matt Leach, Eastside 2003-2006 Ben Connell, Lugoff-Elgin 1997-2000 Robby Bell, Hillcrest 1995-1998 Dan Wirnsberger, Greer 1987-1990 (3x in SC, State Champ in 1988 Blue Valley, Kansas) Barnell Mack, Swansea 1978-1981 James McKinney, Buford 1978-1981 Carl Van Sewell, Airport 1975-1978 SC Wrestling Records - All-Americans at NHSCA Senior Nationals 2006 152 7th Brantley Hooks (Byrnes) 2001 112 2nd Ryan McClester (Lugoff-Elgin) 2000 275 1st Ben Connell (Lugoff-Elgin) 1999 103 8th Berry Carlton (Greer) 1999 275 4th C.J. Frye (Irmo) 1998 119 8th Travis Drake (Cheraw) 1996 152 8th Dennis Mitchell (Conway) 1996 275 2nd Nick DiBenedetto (Rock Hill) 1994 103 5th Clay Cavanaugh (Lexington) 1994 275 3rd Shelton Benjamin (Orangeburg-Wilkinson) 1993 145 8th Charles Barton (Beaufort) 1993 160 8th Brian Collier (Summerville) 1991 145 1st Lamar Thompson (Rock Hill) 1991 189 5th Damon Poage (Rock Hill) 1990 103 3rd Harris Lawton (Beaufort) 1990 145 2nd Dan Wirnsberger (Greer) SC Wrestling Records - All-Americans at NHSCA Junior Nationals 2006 189 6th JC Oddo (Eastside) 2006 171 8th John Allen Griswold (Byrnes) 2005 171 2nd Bryant Blanton (Summerville) 2005 152 4th Brantley Hooks (Byrnes) 2005 125 4th Matt Leach (Eastside) SC Wrestling Records - All-Americans at Cadet National Championships, Fargo, ND 2005 ??? 3rd J.C. Oddo (Eastside) SC Wrestling Records - All-Americans at USA Kid's Nationals 2003 ??? 1st J.C. Oddo (Eastside) - National Champion! SC Wrestling Records - All-Americans at ASICS/Vaughan Cadet & Junior National Championships, Fargo, ND 2006 195 1st Brittany Delgado (Hillcrest/Hardrock) SC Wrestling Records - All-Americans at USGWA Nationals 2006 165+ 1st Brittany Delgado (Hillcrest/Hardrock) - High School Age Division 2006 123.5 2nd Brieana Delgado (Hillcrest/Hardrock) - Middle School Age Division SC Wrestling Records - All-Americans at Junior National Championships, Fargo, ND 2005 ??? 2nd Brittany Delgado (Hillcrest/Hardrock) SC Wrestling Records - All-Americans at FILA Cadet Nationals 2005 ??? 1st Brittany Delgado (Hillcrest/Hardrock) SC Wrestling Records - All-Americans at Kids Greco-Roman National Championships, Fargo, ND 2003 ??? 6th Brittany Delgado (Hillcrest/Hardrock) SC Wrestling Records - All-Americans at USAW Kids National Championships 2004 - Kyle Oliver (Citadel Wrestling Club) - 1st Greco, 2nd Freestyle 2004 - Jordan Wigger (Citadel Wrestling Club) - 4th Greco 2005 - Eli Ashby (Citadel Wrestling Club) - 3rd Freestyle, 3rd Greco (Named to USAW Kid’s National Team in FS and GR) 2005 - Kyle Oliver (Citadel Wrestling Club) - 4th Greco, 6th Freestyle 2005 - Jordan Wigger (Citadel Wrestling Club) - 8th Greco 2005 - Daquon Wilson (Citadel Wrestling Club) - 8th Freestyle 2006 - Cale O’Quinn (Citadel Wrestling Club) - 4th Greco, 4th Freestyle 2006 - Darren Scott (Citadel Wrestling Club) - 5th Freestyle, 5th Greco 2006 - Jordan Wigger (Citadel Wrestling Club) - 8th Freestyle, 8th Greco 2006 - Daquon Wilson (Citadel Wrestling Club) - 4th Freestyle, 5th Greco SC Wrestling Records - All-Americans at AAU Nationals 2005 - Jordan Wigger (Citadel Wrestling Club) - 1st (National Champion) 2005 - Eli Ashby (Citadel Wrestling Club) - 5th place 2006 - Jordan Wigger (Citadel Wrestling Club) - 1st (National Champion) 2006 - Daquon Wilson (Citadel Wrestling Club) - 1st (National Champion) 2006 - Aaron Hansen (Citadel Wrestling Club) - 5th place 2006 - Alex Hall (Citadel Wrestling Club) - 3rd place 2006 - Ellison Sanders - 3rd place SC Wrestling Records - All-Americans at US Junior Open Championships 2006 - Jordan Wigger - 4th SC Wrestling Records - Collegiate National Champions with SC ties 2007 - Cee-Jay Hamilton - Marion Military (NCWA) - 125 lbs. - (wrestled at Dorman H.S.) 2006 - Joe Mavins - Fresno Pacific (NCWA) - 141 lbs. - (wrestled at Orangeburg-Wilkinson H.S.) 2005 - Careef Robertson - Anderson College (NCAA D2) - 174 lbs. - (wrestled at Dutch Fork H.S.) 2005 - Quinn Tolbert - Newberry College (NCWA) - 174 lbs. - (wrestled at Summerville H.S.) 1997 - Kelly Revells - Lassen Junior College (NJCAA) - 126 lbs. - (wrestled at Summerville H.S.) 1996 - Shelton Benjamin - Lassen Junior College (NJCAA) - Hwt. - (wrestled at Orangeburg-Wilkinson H.S.) 1994 - Sam Henson - Clemson University (NCAA D1) - 118 lbs. - career record at Clemson 71-0 1993 - Sam Henson - Clemson University (NCAA D1) - 118 lbs. 1993 - Bernhard Durham - Carson-Newman (NAIA) - 158 lbs. - (wrestled at Rock Hill H.S.) 1992 - Tim Morrissey - Western State College (NAIA) - 190 lbs. - (later at Clemson University and was 3rd at NCAA's) 1980 - Noel Loban - Clemson University (NCAA D1) - 190 lbs. - career record 86-14 - (First Clemson NCAA Champion in any sport) 1977 - Noel Loban - SUNY College of Technology (NJCAA) - 177 lbs. - (later at Clemson University) SCMAT will start completing this next section to extend our recognition beyond the National Champions above. This section will take some time to fill in, so please send any updates to mark@scmat.com SC Wrestling Records - Collegiate All-Americans with SC ties 2007 - Willie Hilton - UNC-Pembroke (NCAA D2) - 8th, 149 lbs. - (wrestled at Orangeburg-Wilkinson) 2006 - Willie Hilton - UNC-Pembroke (NCAA D2) - 8th, 149 lbs. - (wrestled at Orangeburg-Wilkinson) 2006 - Quinn Tolbert - Newberry College (NCAA D2) - 7th, 174 lbs. (wrestled at Summerville) 2006 - Dan Thompson - The Citadel (NCAA D1) - 7th, 165 lbs. 2005 - John Richard - Limestone College (NCAA D2) - 7th, HWT 2005 - Trevon Fordham - Newberry (NCWA) - 165 lbs. - (wrestled at Hanahan) 2005 - Charles Bugarin - Spartanburg Methodist College (JUCO) - 8th, lbs. - (wrestled at Bishop England) 2000 - Jeff Ragan - Oklahoma State University (NCAA D1) - 6th, 118 lbs. - (The Citadel’s Head Assistant Coach) 1994 - Tim Morrissey - Clemson University (NCAA D1) - 3rd, 190 lbs. 1998 - Shelton Benjamin - University of Minnesota (NCAA D1) - 3rd, HWT - (wrestled at Orangeburg-Wilkinson H.S.) 1998 - Chris Burns - Cumberland College (NAIA) - 5th, 142 lbs. - (wrestled at Summerville) 1998 - Chris Burns - Cumberland College (NCCAA) - 1st, 150 lbs. - (wrestled at Summerville) 1997 - Chris Burns - Cumberland College (NCCAA) - 1st, 150 lbs. - Most Outstanding Wrestler Award - (wrestled at Summerville) 1997 - Shelton Benjamin - University of Minnesota (NCAA D1) - 5th, HWT - (wrestled at Orangeburg-Wilkinson H.S.) 1995 - Shelton Benjamin - Lassen Junior College (NJCAA) - Hwt. - (wrestled at Orangeburg-Wilkinson H.S.) 1995 - Marc Taylor - Univery of North Carolina - 8th, 150 lbs. - (wrestled at Beaufort) 1995 - Dan Wirnsberger - Michigan State University (NCAA D1) - 2nd, 158 lbs. - career record 120-44 - (wrestled at Greer) 1994 - Dan Wirnsberger - Michigan State University (NCAA D1) - 8th, 158 lbs. - (wrestled at Greer) 1993 - Dan Wirnsberger - Michigan State University (NCAA D1) - 4th, 158 lbs. - (wrestled at Greer) 1991 - Kurt Howell - Clemson University (NCAA D1) - 8th, 126 lbs. 1991 - Donnie Heckel - Clemson University (NCAA D1) - 6th, 118 lbs. - career record 101-23-2 1989 - Donnie Heckel - Clemson University (NCAA D1) - 8th, 118 lbs. 1986 - Joey McKenna - Clemson University (NCAA D1) - 4th, 150 lbs. 1976 - Steve LaPrad - UNC-Pembroke - 158 lbs. Honorable Mention - (former head wrestling coach at Summerville) - career wins 108 1975 - Steve LaPrad - UNC-Pembroke - 2nd, 158 lbs. - (former head wrestling coach at Summerville) SC Wrestling Records - Olympic Medalists with SC ties 2000 - Sam Henson - 2nd, (wrestled at Clemson University) 1988 - Ike Anderson - 6th, (wrestled at Lower Richland) 1984 - Noel Loban - 3rd, 90-kg (wrestled for England in Olympics, wrestled at Clemson University) SC Wrestling Records - World Championships Medalists with SC ties 1998 - Sam Henson - 1st, (wrestled at Clemson University) SC Wrestling Records - Wrestling USA Magazine All Americans 2006 HONORABLE MENTION Corneilius Selke, Dutch Fork Matt Leach, Eastside Tyler Thompson, Spring Valley 2005 HONORABLE MENTION J.J. Davis, Bymes 2004 HONORABLE MENTION Andrew Young, Summerville Kyle Kimrey, Dutch Fork Gerald Turner, Summerville Chris Humphries, Riverside 2003 ALL AMERICAN T.J. Selke, Dutch Fork 2003 HONORABLE MENTION Nick Leone, Dutch Fork 2002 HONORABLE MENTION Brent Poynter, Eastside Andy King, Fort Mill 2001 HONORABLE MENTION Doug Gainey, Lugoff-Elgin Ryan McClester, Lugoff-Elgin 2000 ACADEMIC TEAM Terrance Thompson, Rock Hill Ben Connell, Lugoff Elgin 2000 ALL AMERICAN Ryan Adams, Rock Hill 2000 HONORABLE MENTION Rhyne Stowe, Swansea Reuben Daniels, Summerville 1999 ACADEMIC TEAM Chris Collins, Rock Hill 1999 HONORABLE MENTION C.J. Frye, Irmo 1998 HONORABLE MENTION Josh Brindel, Dutch Fork Travis Drake, Cheraw 1996 HONORABLE MENTION Jacob Reynolds, Lugoff-Elgin Dennis Mitchell, Conway 1995 HONORABLE MENTION Kelly Revells, Summerville David Smith, Battery Creek Chad Stephenson, Summerville Craig Stephenson, Summerville 1994 HONORABLE MENTION Shelton Benjamin, Orangeburg-Wilkinson Clay Cavanaugh, Lexington Carlos Champaign, James Island Ethen Delpriore, Airport Felix Richardson, Battery Creek 1993 HONORABLE MENTION Carl Barton, Beaufort 1992 HONORABLE MENTION Chris Watkins, Lugoff-Elgin Eric Williams, Spring Valley 1990 HONORABLE MENTION Marc Taylor, Beaufort 1988 HONORABLE MENTION John Broadbent, Eastside Benjy Lafond, Summerville 1986 HONORABLE MENTION Scott Moody, Hilton Head 1983 HONORABLE MENTION Eric Boyd, Northwestern Doug Brockington, St. Andrews 1982 HONORABLE MENTION Donnie Pritcher, Fort Johnson 1981 HONORABLE MENTION Leonard Champaign, Fort Johnson Thomas Hutchinson, Northwestern 1980 HONORABLE MENTION Jamie Ballard, Rock Hill William Boozer, Irmo Keith Griffin, Rock Hill 1979 HONORABLE MENTION Jody Taylor, Wade Hampton 1978 HONORABLE MENTION Robert Brock, Rock Hill 1975 HONORABLE MENTION Thomas Alexander, Lower Richland SC Wrestling Records - Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award annual winners South Carolina Dave Schultz High School Award winners as awarded by The National Wrestling Hall of Fame: 2006 Matt Leach, Eastside 2005 David Catoe, Lugoff-Elgin 2004 Ian Barker, Summerville 2003 T.J. Selke, Dutch Fork 2002 Andy King, Fort Mill 2001 Ryan McClester, Lugoff-Elgin 2000 Ben Connell, Lugoff-Elgin (National and Southeast Regional winner as well) 1999 Chris Collins, Rock Hill 1998 Travis Drake, Cheraw 1996 Adam Duncan, West-Oak (Southeast Regional winner as well) 1996 Jason Radecke, Socastee Ben Connell became the first S.C. wrestler to achieve the status of being the National Award winner National Dave Schultz High School Award winners as awarded by The National Wrestling Hall of Fame: 2006 - David Craig, Brandon High School in Florida (Southeast) 2005 - Troy Nickerson, Chenago Forks High School in New York (Northeast) 2004 - Coleman Scott, Waynesburg Central High School in Pennsylvania (Northeast) 2003 - C.P. Schlatter, St. Paris Graham High School in Ohio (Northern Plains) 2002 - Teyon Ware, Edmond North High School in Oklahoma (Southern Plains) 2001 - Steve Mocco, Blair Academy in New Jersey (Northeast) 2000 - Ben Connell, Lugoff-Elgin High School in South Carolina (Southeast) 1999 - Zach Roberson, Blue Valley Northwest High School in Kansas (Southern Plains) 1998 - Justin Ruiz, Taylorsville High School in Utah (West) 1997 - Jeff Knupp, Walsh Jesuit High School in Ohio (Northeast) 1996 - David Kjeldgaard, Lewis Central High School in Iowa (Northern Plains) Regional winner counts: Northeast - 4 Southeast - 2 Northern Plains - 2 Southern Plains - 2 West - 1 SC Wrestling Records - South Carolina Wrestling Coaches Association Annual Awards Presented annually at the SCWCA North-South All-Star Wrestling Match 2006-2007 S.C. Senior Wrestler of the Year - J.C. Oddo, Eastside 4A Senior Wrestler of the Year - Christain Johnson, Summerville 3A Senior Wrestler of the Year - Winfred McMoore, Berea 2A-1A Senior Wrestler of the Year - Pat Stanley, Bishop England 2005-2006 S.C. Senior Wrestler of the Year - Brantley Hooks, Byrnes 4A Senior Wrestler of the Year - Bryant Blanton, Summerville 3A Senior Wrestler of the Year - Matt Leach, Eastside 2A-1A Senior Wrestler of the Year - Derek Royster, Woodruff 2004-2005 S.C. Senior Wrestler of the Year - J.J. Davis, Byrnes 4A Senior Wrestler of the Year - Stryker Huffman, Fort Dorchester 3A Senior Wrestler of the Year - Ronnell Harper, Belton-Honea Path 2A-1A Senior Wrestler of the Year - Donte Isaac, Cheraw 2003-2004 S.C. Senior Wrestler of the Year - Gerald Turner, Summerville 4A Senior Wrestler of the Year - Andrew Young, Summerville 4A Senior Wrestler of the Year - Ian Barker, Summerville 4A Senior Wrestler of the Year - Kyle Kimrey, Dutch Fork 3A Senior Wrestler of the Year - Chris Humphries, Riverside 2A-1A Senior Wrestler of the Year - Damien Pegues, Cheraw 2002-2003 S.C. Senior Wrestler of the Year - T.J. Selke - Dutch Fork 4A Senior Wrestler of the Year - Nick Leone - Dutch Fork 4A Senior Wrestler of the Year - Alex Piper - Hilton Head 3A Senior Wrestler of the Year - Theo Meryanos - Carolina Forest 3A Senior Wrestler of the Year - Brian McFadden - Lake City 2A Senior Wrestler of the Year - Darius Caldwell - Swansea 1A Senior Wrestler of the Year - Harley Lail - Indian Land 2001-2002 S.C. Senior Wrestler of the Year - Careef Robertson - Dutch Fork 4A Senior Wrestler of the Year - Andy King - Fort Mill 3A Senior Wrestler of the Year - Watch Brockington - Lake City 2A-1A Senior Wrestler of the Year - Matt Brigman - Swansea 2000-2001 S.C. Senior Wrestler of the Year - Rodney Wallace - Bamberg-Ehrhardt 4A Senior Wrestler of the Year - Steven Kamyk - Fort Dorchester 3A Senior Wrestler of the Year - Ryan McClester - Lugoff-Elgin 3A Senior Wrestler of the Year - Jeff Courson - Lugoff-Elgin 2A Senior Wrestler of the Year - Marquis Ratliff - Cheraw 1A Senior Wrestler of the Year - Matt Gibson - Indian Land 1999-2000 S.C. Senior Wrestler of the Year - Ben Connell - Lugoff-Elgin 4A Senior Wrestler of the Year - Marcus Cherry - Rock Hill 3A Senior Wrestler of the Year - Brent McCorkle - Eastside 2A-1A Senior Wrestler of the Year - Jeremy Mosely - Chapin 1998-1999 S.C. Senior Wrestler of the Year - Chris Collins - Rock Hill 4A Senior Wrestler of the Year - Ben LaPrad - Dutch Fork 3A Senior Wrestler of the Year - Ben Bindewald - Riverside 2A-1A Senior Wrestler of the Year - Kenny James - Swansea Updates to the South Carolina Wrestling Records can be sent to: Mark Buford - scmat@hotmail.com or mark@scmat.com