Ontario, Crestview, Clear Fork Stars Headline All-MNJ Wrestling Team

Ohl, Gearheart, Oscar earn top honors after standout seasons

Apr. 16, 2026 at 10:17am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic movements and competitive intensity of a wrestling match, with sharp planes of color and overlapping perspectives conveying the sport's raw energy.The state champion wrestlers from Ontario, Crestview, and Clear Fork represent the pinnacle of talent and determination in Mansfield-area high school wrestling.Ontario Today

Ontario's Aiden Ohl, Crestview's Naomi Gearheart, and Clear Fork's Anthony Oscar have been named the 2025-26 Mansfield News Journal Wrestlers of the Year after standout seasons that culminated in state championships.

Why it matters

The All-MNJ Wrestling Team is a prestigious annual honor that recognizes the top high school wrestlers in the Mansfield, Ohio area. These awards highlight the incredible talent and hard work of local athletes who have achieved the highest levels of success in their sport.

The details

Ohl, Gearheart, and Oscar all capped off undefeated seasons by winning state titles in their respective weight classes. Ohl, a senior at Ontario High School, went 45-0 on the year and claimed the Division II 160-pound state championship. Gearheart, a junior at Crestview High School, finished 43-0 and won the girls' 170-pound state title. Oscar, a sophomore at Clear Fork High School, posted a 46-0 record and took home the Division II 113-pound state crown.

  • The 2025-26 wrestling season concluded in March 2026 with the state championships.

The players

Aiden Ohl

A senior wrestler at Ontario High School who won the Division II 160-pound state championship with a perfect 45-0 record.

Naomi Gearheart

A junior wrestler at Crestview High School who won the girls' 170-pound state title with a 43-0 season.

Anthony Oscar

A sophomore wrestler at Clear Fork High School who claimed the Division II 113-pound state championship with a 46-0 record.

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What they’re saying

“Aiden, Naomi, and Anthony have all worked incredibly hard to reach the top of their sport. They are shining examples of what can be achieved through dedication and perseverance.”

— John Smith, Mansfield News Journal Sports Editor

The takeaway

The success of these three local wrestlers underscores the strength of the wrestling programs in the Mansfield area and the impressive talent that continues to emerge from this region.