Brecksville-Broadview Heights Wrestlers Win SWC Tourney

Bees win six individual titles, four runner-ups; prepare for Sectionals next weekend.

Kyle Roddy perhaps summed up Brecksville- Broadview Heights' day at the SWC tournament best when he said, "This just shows that hard work really pays off." The Brecksville-Broadview Heights wrestling team scored 224 points to outpace Olmsted Falls (190) to take home the Southwestern Conference title. Even more impressive was the fact the Bees had 10 of its grapplers wrestling in the finals. In all, the Bees crowned six champions, four runner-ups and two third-place finishers. Leading the way was Roddy (160 pounds), who placed sixth at last year's state championships. The senior standout went 3-0, including a 16-0 tech fall in his first match over Amherst's Mike Wearsch. Roddy pinned Midpark's Kyle Koncek in 4:45 during his second match, …

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Brecksville-Broadview Heights Dominate Midpark, 72-6

Bees’ wrestlers star on Senior Night; win 44th consecutive dual meet.

If you like pins and forfeits, this would have been the match for you. Host Brecksville-Broadview Heights recorded four pins and Midpark had six forfeits to give the Bees a dominating 72-6 win over the Meteors on Thursday night. For Brecksville-Broadview Heights wrestling head coach Todd Haverdill, he knows what Midpark is going through. "They are trying to build a good wrestling program over there (Midpark) and it’s difficult. I have been there before,” Haverdill said. “They are trying to get healthy for the conference tournament and sectionals. I don’t blame him (Midpark head coach Steve Bosko) one bit for sitting some kids; it would have been nice to have everyone wrestle, but I don’t blame him for that.” The Bees’ were led by seniors …

Brecksville-Broadview Heights Wrestlers Tops At Bill Dies Tournament

Bees win tourney for third straight year; Baran, Roddy win titles.

In a field of 44 schools, Brecksville-Broadview Heights finished on top at this year’s Bill Dies Memorial Tournament held at Firestone High School this weekend. The Bees, who lead after the first day, finished the tourney with 201 points, well ahead of runner-up Copley (186). Coach Todd Haverdill’s squad had two wrestlers win individual titles in their weight class--Mitch Baran and Kyle Roddy--and four others finishing in second or third place. In the championship finals, Baran, a 130-pound junior, defeated Copley’s Zach Walker via a majority decision, 9-1. Roddy, a 160-pound senior, edged West Branch’s Adam Lamancusa, 4-3. In the championship finals at 152 pounds, Highland’s Tyler Bloniak beat Bees’ junior Andrew Barr, 14-4 by a majority …

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Brecksville Invitational Holiday Tournament: Good Finish For Good Guys

Busy Brecksville wrestlers place third in 50th holiday tournament.

Good sports and good hosts, but not quite good enough on the mats. That was the Brecksville-Broadview Heights wrestling team on Thursday. The Bees finished third in the 50th annual Brecksville Invitational Holiday Tournament. They led early on Wednesday, slipped to third place, battled back to second, and finished with 141 points. Bedford Chanel, second a year ago, won the title with 191 points, upsetting defending Ohio Division I state champion Wadsworth. The Grizzlies, seeking a third straight crown at the BITH, totaled 167 points. Cincinnati Elder was fourth with 125 points, one more than Parma Padua. The Bees had five wrestlers place in the top eight in their respective weight classes, led by Dylan Good's second-place finish at 135 …

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Brecksville Invitational Holiday Tournament: Bees Wrestlers In Third Place

Host Brecksville fades in own tournament after early lead.

Busy as Bees, the entire Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School complex was buzzing all day Wednesday. Wrestling fans crowded through the doors during the 10-hour first session of the 50th Brecksville Invitational Holiday Tournament. For awhile, the home fans enjoyed a first-place standing by coach Todd Haverdill's team. Brecksville led after the first half of the day's action in the 45-team event that features 439 wrestlers. At the end of the night, the Bees were in third place with 94 points. Wadsworth, seeking a third tournament title, stormed into the lead with 113 points, followed by Bedford Chanel with 95 points. A year ago, Chanel placed second to Wadsworth, while the Bees ended up fourth. Brecksville head coach Todd Haverdill is…

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