Toledo Central Catholic High School names Doc Leffler Head Coach and Antonio Guerra as Assistant see press release, see Blade article

Jake Henderson joins eleven of his CCHS classmates at the Spring signing ceremony. Jake signs with NCAA Division I Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA. ODU lands top twenty recruiting class. We wish Jake the best of luck both academically and athletically at ODU! (8) Photos here, Order High Res photos at walmart.com

Mar 26-28, 2010 High School Senior Nationals - Toledo Central Catholic's Jake Henderson represented Ohio at the 21st Annual NHSCA Senior Nationals in Virginia Beach, VA and captures High School All-American status finishing fourth in the country. Jake was one of three Ohioans to earn Senior All-American status. Fifty of the best 215lb high school seniors in the United States converged on Virginia Beach. Competing in nine matches over a three day period, Jake Henderson defeated seven other seniors who collectively earned seven state championships and sixteen state placements from six different states! 

Day 1 & Day 2 - Jake captures two victories in day one and goes 3-1 in day two. These five victories secured High School All-American status for Jake Henderson!  In preliminary round action, Jake defeated State Champ & 3X State placer Michael Howard from Arizona by a score of 2-1.  In second round action Jake outscored 3X state placer, Senior Nick Pearch of Kansas by a score of 5-2. Jake scored two takedowns in the 3rd period to secure the victory. In third round action Jake faced 2x State Champion Kyle Colling of New York.  Jake scored a takedown in the first period and his opponent scored a takedown in the third period taking the match into overtime. In a scramble near the edge of the mat Colling was able to score the winning takedown for the sudden victory by a score of 6-4. Coming back through the consolation bracket Jake defeated 2x State Champion Alec Bird from Washington State by a score of 5-2, next Jake defeated Steven Graziano from New York by a score of 3-1 in overtime. In the All-American round Jake defeated State Champion Brandon Manderschied from MN by a score of 7-0. 

Day 3 - In the consolation quarterfinals it took six periods for Jake to secure the victory over 3x State Champion and 4x finalist Kyle Calyor from Kansas. In the consolation semi-final round Jake defeated Nicholas Ruggear from PA by a score of 5-2.  In the final round of action Jake battled JT Felix from California and was outpointed by a score of 3-2, finishing fourth overall.  See Jakes Bracket here,  See final placement results here See (96) Photos Here

Mar 27-28, 2010 FloNationals Tournament - Toledo Central Catholic has two competitors, one All-American!  First Annual FloNationals Walsh Jesuit High School. Toledo Central Catholic had two representatives compete in the 1^st Annual Flonationals. Junior Tony Martin finished in 7th place as an All-American and Junior DJ Beauch was one match away from AA placement. This tournament included plenty of division I wrestling coaches in attendance and  included the implementation of two collegiate wrestling rules: riding time and scoring on the edge of the mat – one supporting point in bounds.  Twenty wrestlers from ten different states competed at the 160 pound weight class at the 1^st annual floNationals, Toledo Central Catholic’s Junior Tony Martin earned All-American status by placing 7^th in this division. Tony competed in six matches and came home with four victories.  In first round action Tony defeated Junior Logan Molina from Lincoln Nebraska by a score of 5-3. In his 2^nd championship round match Tony was defeated by fellow Ohioan Senior Nick LeForce (Carlisle, OH)  by a score of 7-5. In the consolation bracket, Tony major decisioned Senior Preston Shoopman of Kentucky by a score of 14-5. Tony then defeated Junior Louis Puca from New York by a score of 6-3 to earn All-American status. In the consolation quarterfinal round Tony was defeated by Senior Brian Mathews of Centerville, OH by the score of 3-2. In Tony’s final match of the tournament he defeated Senior Steve Rich of Vermont by a score of 7-3 to finish in 7^th place.
Junior DJ Beauch competed in five matches at the 145 pound weight class and recorded three victories bowing out of the tournament one victory shy of becoming a 1st Annual FloNational All-American. The weight class included twenty-eight competitors from ten different states (IN, KY, MA, MI, MN, NC, NE, OH, PA, WV).  In first round action DJ Beauch pinned Sophomore Larry Sammons from KY in thirty-one seconds. In the 2nd championship round DJ was defeated by Sophomore Elijah Hull of West Virginia. Winning in the consolation rounds DJ came back to defeat Senior Pat Claflin of Maryland by a score of 7-5 and defeated Jimmy Hamilton of Michigan Manchester by major decision 8-0. In the All-American placement round DJ was edged out by Junior Damen Capper of West Virginia by a score of 2-1.
Find full results and tournament information here.

Mar 20-21, 2010 Junior High State Tournament - Toledo area has best year ever at Junior High State Championships!  In the month of Feb over 2000 junior high wrestlers competed at eight district tournaments throughout Ohio for the chance to compete in one of eighteen weight classes at the single division Junior High State Championship Tournament.  Junior Rocks and Foxfire wrestlers competed in over 40 matches at this year's event held at Veteran's Memorial Coliseum in Marion, Ohio for the 12th annual Junior High State Championships.  Alex M and Jesus R earned all-state honors by placing 3rd and 7th respectively!   Josh M earned 2 victories in his 7th grade season.  J'Lyn A qualified to the prestigious event as a first year wrestler.  Other all-Ohio performances from the FoxFire wrestling club were Nate H and JP Newton. Both were state finalists at 102lb and 132lb respectively.  Ryan S stood in the third place position on the podium in the 176lb weight class.  See photos of these wrestlers as well as several other Foxfire teammates here: Day 1 Photos(95), Day 2 Photos(155).

March 18, 2010 Varsity Banquet - Coach Mitch Naufel - 29 years of service! See a tribute  video honoring coach Naufel here.

Mar 13-14, 2010 Grade School State Tournament - Junior Rocks and Foxfire grade school wrestlers qualified for and competed at Marion's Veteran Memorial Coliseum in the 7th annual Grade School State Championships.  Otha J was crowned as a State Champion in the Division III 75 lb class!  Brandon H earned a 7th place all-Ohio finish in the Division IV 130 lb class!  Josh V and Burrow A earned two and one victories respectively.  See photos of these wrestlers as well as several other Foxfire teammates here: Day 1 Photos(43), Day 2 Photos(93).

Mar 6, 2010 State Wrestling Championships Day 3 - For the second time in two years, Toledo Central Catholic places 4th at the OHSAA Division II State Wrestling Championships!! Lots of young aspiring wrestlers dream of competing on day three of the Ohio High School State Championship Tournament ... This year four members of the Toledo Central Catholic team were able to achieve this feat. Senior three time state qualifier and two time place winner Dan Cook completed a fabulous high school wrestling career with 135 total victories. Dan becomes the school's 23rd state place winner and 2nd two time state place winner! His quiet leadership and tremendous work ethic is an outstanding example for others to follow! Congratulations Dan! Over the three day state tournament Tony Martin competed six times against foes that had a combined 252 victories this season. Tony defeated four of those opponents and finished his Junior season with a 4th place finish and a record of 48-8 becoming the school's 24th state place winner! Congratulations Tony! Seniors Jake Henderson and Vincenzo Cardone were state finalists and both are two time state place winners! They represent the school's 25th and 26th state place winners. Jake finished his Senior campaign with a record of 49-1 boasting a school record career win total of 142.    Jake's determination, positive outlook, healthy lifestyle continues to position him to perform at the highest levels. In the 2009-2010 season Jake has defeated the top wrestlers in each of Ohio's three divisions. Jake aspires to become a great collegiate wrestler and the school that lands him will be a lucky one!! Vincenzo Cardone had a late start on his season but it went out with a bang! Coming into the state tournament with a 14-3 record few people expected him to end up in the title bout. Vincenzo however, believed in himself and put a fantastic tournament run together to nearly reach his goal of becoming a state champion! Vincenzo's mat sense, flexibility, competitive spirit, and will to win helped him do what 150 other division II heavy weights dreamed to do this season.  We wish Vincenzo the best of luck in his future endeavors!  Junior DJ Beauch made his 2nd trip to the big show and earned a victory at this year's tournament ending his season with a record of 42-7.  Although the season ended a couple of matches short of his goal, DJ earned his 100th victory this season and stood on top of the podium at the 49th annual Catholic Invitational Tournament!

Final Round Match details:  In a match for seventh place, Senior Dan Cook battled Senior and returning state placer Evan Storts (43-11) of Springfield Shawnee. Dan led the scoring and pushed the action for the first four and a half minutes giving up a takedown in a scramble late in the third period. Dan dropped the match by a score of 3-2 and finished in eighth place.  In the consolation semi-final round Tony Martin defeated Senior Alex Dues (30-6) of Celina by a score of 5-3. In the 3rd place placement match Tony was outpointed 6-1 by Sophomore Chaz Gresham (53-2) of Goshen. Senior Jake Henderson lined up with a known foe, a tough competitor in Logan Erb of Wapakoneta. This match was the fourth and final meeting of the two top wrestlers this season. In each of three previous bouts Jake came home the victor in this match Jake dropped an ultimate tie breaker decision to Logan by a final score of 3-2.  In Vincenzo's final match, the score was 0-0 at the end of one period. Vincenzo scored an escape in the 2nd period and was penalized for stalling making the score 1-1. In the third stanza Senior Drew Carpenter (45-1) of Thornville Sheridan was able to escape and earn the victory at the 285 pound weight class. Division II Results, Session 4 and 5 Photos(66), 3/7 Toledo Blade article

Mar 5, 2010 State Wrestling Championships Day 2 Session 3 - Toledo Central Catholic sends two to the state finals! Jake Henderson and Vincenzo Cardone earned the privilege to represent themselves, Toledo Central Catholic and NW Ohio in the Division II State Championship title bout!  Tony Martin stays alive to battle for 3rd place on day three! Dan Cook will compete on day three for seventh place! At the end of day two, Toledo Central Catholic is in third place on the leader board and has competed in seventeen matches, capturing twelve victories! Congratulations Irish.  CCHS was 3-1 during session III. Dan Cook was defeated by Senior 2X State Placer Randy Henline (48-1) of Akron Coventry. Tony defeated Junior Tyler Bloniak of Medina Highland by a score of 7-5.  In championship semi-final action Jake Henderson (49-0) outpoint Trevor Strickland (44-5) from Clyde by a score of 6-0. Following suit of his teammate, Vincenzo Cardone defeated Mike Rutherford (39-3) of Norton by a score of 4-3. Division II Results, Session 3 Photos(45)

Mar 5, 2010 State Wrestling Championships Day 2 Session 2 - In the championship quarterfinal round the Irish went 2-2, the Irish gathered two additional victories out of three matches in the consolation round 2. At the end of session two, CCHS is in fourth place in the team race and have earned the School's 23rd, 24th, 25th, and 26th State Place winners! In the Quarterfinals, Dan Cook  was defeated by projected state champion Isaac Jordan from St. Paris Graham (42-3). Dan (44-5) came back to defeat Junior Tommy Willis (31-7) of Dayton Carroll at the buzzer by a score of 6-5. DJ Beauch fell in a heart breaking sudden victory overtime loss to  Senior and returning state placer Joe Grandominico (42-4) from Lewis Center Olentangy by a score of 3-1.  DJ Beauch completes a fine Junior season with a record of 42-7 and a victory during his second trip to the State Championship Tournament.  In quarterfinal action, Tony Martin (45-7) was narrowly defeated by returning 2X State champion Senior Harrison Hightower (41-2) from University School by a score of 2-0.  Tony (46-7) came back to wrestle Senior and returning state placer Selo Ranjattan (51-6) of Grenville.  After competing for six periods, Tony won in tie-breaker overtime by a score of 4-2.  Jake and Vincenzo both were victorious in quarterfinal action. Jake Henderson (48-0) defeated Senior Joe Poyser (35-3) from Louisville by a score of 3-2. Vincenzo Cardone (16-3) took seven periods to the ultimate overtime tiebreaker to defeat Senior Danny Demick (39-5) from Chillicothe by a score of 3-2.  Division II Results, Session 2 Photos(101)

Mar 4, 2010 State Wrestling Championships Day 1 Session 1-  Toledo Central Catholic competed in six matches recording five victories.  All five wrestlers advance to the second day of competition. The Irish end the day tied for 5th place overall in the Division II team race!  Returning state placer, 135lb Senior Dan Cook (43-4) defeated returning state placer, senior Jake Kazimir of Chagrin Falls Kenston (39-5). Junior D.J. Beauch was outpointed by Senior returning state placer, Conrad Rosch of Canal Winchester (26-2) by a score of 9-5. In the first consolation round DJ Beauch (42-6) came back to defeat Senior Tyler Strawser (33-10) of Beloit West Branch by a score of 6-3. Junior Tony Martin (45-6) defeated Junior Caleb Hetterscheidt of Lewis Center Olentangy (35-15) by a score of 3-2. Senior and undefeated projected state champion, Jake Henderson (47-0) defeated Evan Jackson, Columbus Bishop Hartley (38-7) by a score of 10-3. Senior returning state placer Vincenzo Cardone (15-3) defeated Sophomore Zach Higgins of Alliance Marlington (35-11) by fall in 5:42. Dan, Tony, Jake & Vincenzo advance to quarterfinal action Friday morning at 10:40am! DJ will wrestle in the 2nd consolation round at 1:00pm
Division II Results, Session 1 Photos(65), Fri 3/5 Blade Article

Feb 26-27, 2010 Division II Varsity District Championships  - Toledo Central Catholic advances five to the State Championships! Jake Henderson and Vincenzo Cardone were crowned as District Champs! Tony Martin was a runner-up, Dan Cook placed 3rd and DJ Beauch finished 4th. All five advance to the big show! Brian Elden finished 5th and is an alternate. Matt Pool and Nico Covarrubias finished 6th. Eleven CCHS wrestlers competed in forty-seven matches over a two day period and earned twenty-nine victories. The Irish squad finished in 3rd place out of the forty team field. Toledo Central Catholic is one of eight Ohio division II schools with five or more qualifiers to the 2010 State Tourny. 120 Day1 photos, 167 Day2 session1 photos, 67 final round photos. See results here. See State Pairings here 

Feb 25, 2010 Sidelines: Spotlight Athlete, Dan Cook - Toledo Blade Article

Feb 24, 2010  Biddy Rocks - Coach Naufel is introducing the sport of wrestling and some life lessons to the next generation of CCHS wrestlers.  We look forward to watching them grow in the sport of wrestling and as respectful young men! Team and Individual Photos

Feb 21, 2010 Junior High District Championships - Eight Junior Rock wrestlers represented the FoxFire Wrestling Club and traveled to Bowling Green State University to participate in the Junior High District Championships.  Four wrestlers advance to the Junior High State championships.  Alex M and Alex R were crowned as district champions!!  Josh M placed 5th and J'Lyn A placed 6th.  Alternates for the State Championships are Ahmad J and Collin K, both placed 8th.  Photos.

Feb 20, 2010 Division II Varsity Sectional Championships - Eleven varsity wrestlers competed in the Sectional Championships at Wauseon High School.  All eleven advance to the District Championships.  Brian Elden, Dan Cook, DJ Beauch, Tony Martin, Jake Henderson and Vincenzo Cardone won individual titles. Nico Covarrubias and Ronnie Sanner placed second.  Matt Pool, Alex Padilla and Tom Keogh placed third.  Photos.  See the Toledo Blade Article.