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Orange’s Mackenzie Carder wins girls wrestling state championship

by Jack SlemendaMarch 15, 2026March 15, 2026

Olentangy Orange junior wrestler Mackenzie Carder’s two-year wait for a state title is over. The Pioneer topped the podium Sunday.

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Two Liberty boys, Orange’s Knick wrestle to third

by Jack SlemendaMarch 15, 2026March 15, 2026

DELAWARE — Three Olentangy Liberty boys and two Orange girls finished the state wrestling tournament strong Sunday. Each finished atop the podium after rising from the consolation bracket. Below is a breakdown of how all five grapplers finished, their path to the placement matches, and, of course, photos of the action. All photos credited to […]

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Orange’s Carder advances to title tilt, teammates seek third

by Jack SlemendaMarch 14, 2026March 14, 2026

DELAWARE — Olentangy Orange’s Mackenzie Carder is on her way to a wrestling state championship match on Sunday after cruising through the quarter and semifinals. Counting Carder, eight Delaware County girls grappled under the Schottenstein Center’s lights on Saturday — four in the main bracket and four in the consolation bracket. Two other Pioneers clawed […]

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Three Liberty wrestlers aim for third place at state wrestling meet

by Jack SlemendaMarch 14, 2026March 14, 2026

DELAWARE — It was a tough day for the wrestlers from the various Delaware County high schools. Thirteen local boys took the mat for Day Two of the state wrestling tournament, with five of them competing in the quarterfinals and eight in the consolation bracket. Three Liberty Patriots advanced to the semifinals, but didn’t make […]