Brecksville-Broadview Heights wrestler wins second state title

Rylan Seacrist holds off Highland's Brandon Bickerton in 113-pound final

Mar. 15, 2026 at 11:34pm

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Brecksville-Broadview Heights senior Rylan Seacrist won his second consecutive state wrestling championship, defeating Highland junior Brandon Bickerton in the 113-pound final at the state tournament in Columbus, Ohio.

Why it matters

Seacrist's victory marks the second straight state title for the Brecksville-Broadview Heights program, showcasing the school's wrestling dominance. The matchup between Seacrist and Bickerton was highly anticipated, as Bickerton had dropped down to the 113-pound weight class specifically to challenge Seacrist.

The details

Seacrist admitted that he was going through the motions for parts of his senior season, but the prospect of facing Bickerton in the state final reignited his competitive fire. Seacrist was able to hold off Bickerton's challenge and claim the 113-pound state championship.

  • The state wrestling tournament took place on March 14-15, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.

The players

Rylan Seacrist

A senior wrestler at Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School who won his second consecutive state championship.

Brandon Bickerton

A junior wrestler at Highland High School who dropped down to the 113-pound weight class to challenge Seacrist for the state title.

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What they’re saying

“After finding out Highland junior Brandon Bickerton had dropped down to 113 pounds prior to the postseason, Seacrist says the fire came back.”

— Rylan Seacrist, Brecksville-Broadview Heights senior wrestler (cleveland.com)

The takeaway

Seacrist's second straight state championship solidifies Brecksville-Broadview Heights as a wrestling powerhouse, while the matchup with Bickerton highlighted the intense rivalries and competitive spirit that make high school wrestling such a compelling sport.