2018 Marion County Preview

106
This weight is one man versus the field here as Perry Meridian’s Alex Cottey comes in as a heavy favorite. The returning state runner-up and defending county champ hasn’t been challenged this year, as all of his matches this season have ended in falls for the Falcon. On the other side of the bracket, we will see Warren Central Sophomore, Carlton Perry and Freshman Kody Glithero of Roncalli battle it out to see who gets a shot at Cottey in the finals.

Ranked Wrestlers:
#1 Alex Cottey-Perry Meridian
#6 Carlton Perry-Warren Central
#12 Kody Glithero-Roncalli

HOOSIERMAT PICK Haskett-Alex Cottey
HOOSIERMAT PICK Gobeyn-Alex Cottey

113
On paper, this should be David Pierson’s weight to win, as he tries to build from his 3rd place finish a year ago. But don’t count out Lawrence Central’s Antonio Jefferson who beat Pierson only a few months ago. Other wrestlers in the field include Lawrence North’s Anthony Hughes, who has given Jefferson some issues in the past, as well as Perry Meridian’s Andrew Haggarty, who comes in with two losses -- one being a 3-1 loss to Pierson.

Ranked Wrestlers:
#5 David Pierson-Warren Central
#12 Antonio Jefferson-Lawrence Central

HOOSIERMAT PICK Haskett-Antonio Jefferson

HOOSIERMAT PICK Gobeyn-Antonio Jefferson

120
Another heavy favorite in this weight class is Roncalli’s Brayden Lowery, as he tries to pick up his 3rd county title in three years. His potential finals opponent should be Warren Central’s Chris Stewart, who is having a great year with a win over returning state qualifier, Tyler Conley of Avon. Stewart’s length could potentially give Lowery some trouble. Logan Gailbrath, who owns a win over #5 at 113, David Pierson, is also in the field.

Ranked Wrestlers:
#3 Brayden Lowery-Roncalli
#13 Chris Stewart-Warren Central

HOOSIERMAT PICK Haskett-Brayden Lowery

HOOSIERMAT PICK Gobeyn-Brayden Lowery

126
This weight is a little down this year with the only ranked wrestler being Warren’s Central Jeivan Ross, who was a runner-up a year ago. Sam Slivka of Roncalli, a returning semi-state qualifier, will look to prevent Ross from finishing a step higher on the podium. Another wrestler in the field to watch is Perry Meridian’s Anthony Cotter.

Ranked Wrestlers:
#13 Jeivan Ross-Warren Central

 
HOOSIERMAT PICK Haskett-Jeivan Ross
HOOSIERMAT PICK Gobeyn-Jeivan Ross

132
This weight features Roncalli state champ Alec Viduya, as he looks to capture his first county title after finishing 2nd and 3rd in the years prior. Andre Beatty of Warren Central is having a good year as he looks to win his first county title. North Central’s Sebastien Bryant is another tough wrestler in this weight class.

Ranked Wrestlers:
#2 Alec Viduya-Roncalli

HOOSIERMAT PICK Haskett-Alec Viduya
HOOSIERMAT PICK Gobeyn-Alec Viduya

138
Jarred Rowlett of Warren Central is looking for his second consecutive title after winning the 132 title last year. It won’t be an easy feat as his finals opponent could be either state placer Tyce Freije of Roncalli or Perry Meridian’s Gabe Smith, who are both more than capable of beating the Warrior.

Ranked Wrestlers:
#6 Jarred Rowlett-Warren Central
#8 Tyce Freije-Roncalli
#13 (at 132) Gabe Smith-Perry Meridian

HOOSIERMAT PICK Haskett-Gabe Smith
HOOSIERMAT PICK Gobeyn-Tyce Freije

145
This is the toughest weight in the tournament with several guys with a lot of state experience. Warren Central senior Antwaun Graves looks to get his 2nd county championship, but in his way is Perry Meridian state qualifier Aiden Warren coming off a weekend where he beat #1 at 138, Cayden Rooks. Also in this weight is returning Lawrence Central semi-state qualifier, Terrell Leavell. Furthermore, this could be our first real look at the sophomore hammer from Ben Davis, Diesel Duncan, as he tries to navigate this weight class.

Ranked Wrestlers:
#1 Antwaun Graves-Warren Central
#5 Aiden Warren-Perry Meridian
#14 Diesel Duncan-Ben Davis

HOOSIERMAT PICK Haskett-Aiden Warren
HOOSIERMAT PICK Gobeyn-Aiden Warren

152
Returning state runner up and two-time county champion, Sammy Fair, is the favorite at this weight and has shown he can go with the top guys after winning a county title at 120 a year ago. In his path to a 3rd county title is Brice Coleman of Warren Central who can go with anyone in the state on any given day.

Ranked Wrestlers:
#4 Sam Fair-Perry Meridian
#11 Brice Coleman-Warren Central

HOOSIERMAT PICK Haskett-Sam Fair
HOOSIERMAT PICK Gobeyn-Sam Fair

160
Aaron Taylor of Warren Central is making the most of his senior year having notched some big wins already this year. He looks to pick up his first county title after finishing as a runner-up last year at 170. His potential finals opponent should be Perry Meridian’s Noah Baker, who has yet to lose to an Indiana wrestler this year. North Central’s Bradley Harrington is another tough guy in this weight class.

Ranked Wrestlers:
#11 Aaron Taylor-Warren Central
#14 Noah Baker-Perry Meridian

HOOSIERMAT PICK Haskett-Noah Baker
HOOSIERMAT PICK Gobeyn-Aaron Taylor

170
This match features two returning state players and county champions. On the top side you have returning county champ at 182, Roncalli's Elijah Mahan. On the other side, there’s Perry Meridian’s Brooks Davis, who won the title last year at 160.

Ranked Wrestlers:
#4 Elijah Mahan-Roncalli
#9 Brooks Davis-Perry Meridian

HOOSIERMAT PICK Haskett-Brooks Davis
HOOSIERMAT PICK Haskett-Elijah Mahan

182
This weight is wide open with an undefeated wrestler on each side of the bracket. Lutheran’s Hayden Filipovich is the top seed at this weight and will look to get on the podium after missing it last year. On the other side of the bracket are a pair of tough seniors. Devontay Moore from North Central and Jared Clayton from Perry Meridian have notched big wins throughout their careers and will look to put it together and capture a county title.

Ranked Wrestlers:
No Ranked Wrestlers

HOOSIERMAT PICK Haskett-Jared Clayton
HOOSIERMAT PICK Gobeyn-Devontay Moore

195
This is another weight where there is no standout favorite. Dakari Kenny of Pike has the best resume’ in the field but will have his hands full in the semis against Logan Beard, Lutheran, and David Garcia, North Central, winner. Eliseo Caldera of Lawrence Central is another wrestler who is looking to put together a run and get a county title.

Ranked Wrestlers:
No Ranked Wrestlers

HOOSIERMAT PICK Haskett-Dakari Kenny
HOOSIERMAT PICK Gobeyn-Dakari Kenny

220
Perry Meridian’s Austin Lane is the standout in this weight class after finishing second last year at 195. The two wrestlers who could prevent him from getting a title are Warren Central’s Carlos Mitchell and Roncalli’s Spencer Fears.

Ranked Wrestlers:
#13 (at 195) Austin Lane-Perry Meridian

HOOSIERMAT PICK Haskett-Austin Lane
HOOSIERMAT PICK Gobeyn-Austin Lane

285
This is a loaded weight with six ranked guys in it. Nearly every matchup after the first round will have ranked guys wrestling each other. Returning state qualifier Jamichael Watts makes his return to the mat this weekend and is a slight favorite to take the title. There are several wrestlers though that can prevent him from being on top of the podium. Waiting for him for in the semis will be Lawrence Central’s Darrione Gregory, who has beaten a lot of good guys the past two years. The biggest matchup for the team race will take place between Perry Meridian’s Sam Jones and Roncalli’s John Harris, with the loser being out of the tournament scoring no points. Other wrestlers who can walk away with a title include Franklin Central’s Antone Alexander, Warren Central’s Dennis Hubbard, and Ben Davis’s Muhammad Sidibe.

Ranked Wrestlers:
#1 Jamichael Watts-North Central
#3 Darrione Gregory-Lawrence Central
#7 John Harris-Roncalli
#8 Muhammad Sidibe-Ben Davis
#11 Sam Jones-Perry Meridian
#12 Dennis Hubbard-Warren Central

HOOSIERMAT PICK Haskett-Darrione Gregory

HOOSIERMAT PICK Gobeyn-Jamichael Watts