Central Ohio's Top High School Wrestlers Honored

The Dispatch reveals the best OHSAA boys wrestlers in central Ohio for the 2025-26 season.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 10:04am

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The Dispatch has announced its 2025-26 All-Metro boys wrestling team, featuring five central Ohio competitors who won state titles. Two of the champions compete for Division II state champion Watterson, while one is from the Eagles' CCL rival, state runner-up DeSales. The Athlete of the Year in each sport will be announced at the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards on June 22.

Why it matters

High school wrestling is a popular and competitive sport in central Ohio, with several programs consistently producing top-tier talent. This All-Metro team recognition highlights the region's elite wrestlers and their accomplishments, showcasing the depth of talent in the area.

The details

The All-Metro team is headlined by Watterson's Brock Boyle, a junior who captured his third consecutive state title at 215 pounds. Watterson's Aidan Curry, a four-time state qualifier, won his second state championship at 126. Other standouts include Coffman's Nico Esguerra, who finished third at 157 in Division I, and Liberty's Ethan Frass, who placed third at 190 in Division I.

  • The Central Ohio High School Sports Awards ceremony will be held on June 22, 2026 at Upper Arlington High School.
  • Watterson won its second straight Division II state championship this season.

The players

Brock Boyle

A junior at Watterson High School, Boyle won his third consecutive state title at 215 pounds, beating Napoleon's George Eggers by technical fall (21-5) in the final. Boyle is a two-sport standout, having also helped Watterson's football team win two consecutive Division III state championships.

Aidan Curry

A four-time state qualifier, Curry won his second state championship at 126 pounds, defeating Galion's Carter Trukovich 7-1 in the Division II final. Curry won the state title at 120 as a freshman at Watterson before placing fifth as a sophomore and third as a junior for Licking Valley, both times at 126.

Nico Esguerra

A junior at Coffman High School, Esguerra finished third at 157 in Division I, beating Wadsworth's Kyle Jardine 4-0 in his final match. Esguerra finished first at district and sectional and helped Coffman reach the championship match of the Division I state duals.

Ethan Frass

A junior at Liberty High School, Frass finished third at 190 in the Division I state tournament, beating Vandalia Butler's Jace Love 11-0 in the third-place match. Frass won district and sectional championships.

Evan Krooner

A senior at Watterson High School, Krooner battled back from his lone loss of the season to defeat Brecksville-Broadview Heights' E.J. German 4-3 in the third-place match at 215 pounds in the Division I state tournament. Krooner also won district and sectional titles.

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What they’re saying

“'What he has been able to do here at DeSales is nothing short of amazing, rebuilding our program back to prominence with precision, fortitude and drive.'”

— Tom Neubert, Athletic Director, DeSales High School

What’s next

The Athlete of the Year in each sport, including wrestling, will be announced at the Central Ohio High School Sports Awards on June 22, 2026 at Upper Arlington High School.

The takeaway

Central Ohio continues to be a hotbed for high school wrestling talent, with several programs producing state champions and all-state performers. The recognition of these elite wrestlers highlights the depth of the sport in the region and the dedication of the athletes and coaches who have built these programs into powerhouses.