Hubbard's Hackwelder places 6th at state wrestling tournament

Markel Hackwelder returns to the podium after defeating University School's Doyle Grosz in the consolation round.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 4:34am

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Hubbard's Markel Hackwelder finished in 6th place at the OHSAA state wrestling tournament in Columbus after defeating University School's Doyle Grosz in the Division II 132-pound consolation second round. This marked Hackwelder's return to the state tournament podium.

Why it matters

Hackwelder's 6th place finish is an impressive accomplishment, as the state wrestling tournament is one of the most competitive high school sports events in Ohio. Placing on the podium demonstrates Hackwelder's skill and perseverance after previously qualifying for state.

The details

In the Division II 132-pound consolation second round, Hackwelder defeated University School's Doyle Grosz. This win helped Hackwelder secure a 6th place finish at the state tournament, marking his return to the podium after previously qualifying for state.

  • The OHSAA state wrestling tournament took place on March 15-17, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.

The players

Markel Hackwelder

A wrestler from Hubbard High School who placed 6th in the Division II 132-pound weight class at the 2026 OHSAA state wrestling tournament.

Doyle Grosz

A wrestler from University School who competed against Markel Hackwelder in the Division II 132-pound consolation second round at the 2026 OHSAA state wrestling tournament.

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The takeaway

Markel Hackwelder's 6th place finish at the 2026 OHSAA state wrestling tournament demonstrates his skill and perseverance as a high school athlete. Returning to the podium after previously qualifying for state is an impressive accomplishment in the highly competitive world of high school wrestling.