2023 State Tournament Wrap Up (Boys)

Just to wrap up the amazing 2023 wrestling season and to recognize the champions one more time, listed below are the team and individual state champions, multiple-year state champions and some of the statistical leaders. 

Listed at the end of the article are the State Tournament scoring records, including the addition of Stillwater, Edmond North and Bixby in the Top 10 in Class 6A, with Stillwater and Edmond North shattering the Class 6A scoring record in their battle for the state championship and 3^rd place Bixby having the 10^th highest score ever in Class 6A. 

Tuttle, in their incredible and on-going 15 year championship streak, own the top nine spots in tournament scoring for all classes with the 2023 state championship team joining the 2017 and 2021 teams in 6^th place. 

Blackwell’s impressive State Tournament performance was the 3^rd highest score in Class 3A. Also listed are the teams with the most individual state champions. 

This list was originally compiled by Jared Henning and he gets credit for that research.

2023 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS

Class 6A – Stillwater (3^rd straight championship and 11^th overall)

Class 5A – Carl Albert (First championship since 1992 and 3^rd overall)

Class 4A – Tuttle (15^th straight championship and 20^th overall)

Class 3A – Blackwell (First championship since 2012 and 9^th overall)

4X STATE CHAMPION

Cale Hughes, Stillwater (4X undefeated state champion)

3X STATE CHAMPIONS

120 – Canon Acklin, Collinsville (junior)

126 – Gage Walker, Bixby (junior)

144 – Cole Brooks, Collinsville (senior)

150 – KJ Evans, Heritage Hall (senior)

157 – Brady Benham, Sperry (junior)

215 – Jersey Robb, Bixby (senior)

2X STATE CHAMPIONS

113 – Christopher Kiser, Ponca City (junior)

113 – Beric Jordan, Stillwater (junior)

120 – Cash Donnell, Piedmont (junior)

120 – Gerald Harris III, Cascia Hall (sophomore)

120 – Colt Collett, Checotah (sophomore)

120 – Braden Potts, Tuttle (senior)

126 – Eli Kirk, Guthrie (senior)

126 – Blade Walden, Ft. Gibson (junior)

138 – Jace Roller, Bixby (junior)

138 – Will Heger, El Reno (senior)

138 – Beau Hickman, Tuttle (sophomore)

150 – Clay Giddens-Buttram, Bixby (junior)

157 – LaDarion Lockett, Stillwater (sophomore)

165 – Tucker Waitman, Tuttle (senior)

165 – EJ Beloncik, Heritage Hall (senior)

175 – Kaleb Owen, Perry (senior)

190 – Luke Eschenheimer, Cascia Hall (senior)

190 – Kruz Goff, Blackwell (sophomore)

190 – AJ Heeg, Stillwater (senior)

215 – Gunner Wilson, Catoosa (sophomore)

285 – Maverick Williamson, Salina (junior)

4X STATE PLACERS (Starting with freshman year)

120 – Braden Potts, Tuttle (3-1-1-2)

126 – Eli Kirk, Guthrie (2-3-1-1)

126 – Clay Gates, Collinsville (3-1-2-2)

132 – Cael Hughes, Stillwater (1-1-1-1)

132 – Jace Caviness, Bixby (2-2-1-3)

150 – KJ Evans, Heritage Hall (2-1-1-1)

150 – Grant Gober, Carl Albert (2-1-2-2)

150 – Gavin Montgomery, Salina (4-1-2-2)

157 – Jack Wilkins, Salina (2-2-2-2)

157 – Josey Jernegan, Skiatook (4-4-2-2)

165 – Jaxen Wright, Morris (4-3-2-1)

215 – Jersey Robb, Bixby (2-1-1-1)

MOST CAREER VICTORIES (Based on State Tournament brackets)

Name	School	Victories	Career Record
Jack Wilkins	Salina	152	152-18
Jace Caviness	Bixby	150	150-20
Luke Escheinheimer	Cascia Hall	140	140-23
Kaleb Owen	Perry	138	138-38
Will Heger	El Reno	134	134-19
Jaxen Wright	Morris	134	134-19
Cael Hughes	Stillwater	133	133-0
Gavin Montgomery	Salina	131	131-26
Jersey Robb	Bixby	130	130-6
EJ Beloncik	Heritage Hall	129	129-14
Grant Gober	Carl Albert	129	129-21
Clay Gates	Collinsville	126	126-26
Josey Jernegan	Skiatook	124	124-21
Braden Hall	Guthrie	122	122-39
Beric Jordan	Stillwater	119	119-3
Eli Kirk	Guthrie	118	118-21
Braden Potts	Tuttle	117	117-20
Gage Walker	Bixby	116	116-6
Kaden Murray	Jay	115	115-28
Kaiden Ailey	Blackwell	115	115-44
Cole Brooks	Collinsville	111	111-10

STATE TOURNAMENT OUTSTANDING WRESTLERS

Class 6A – Payton Thomas, Moore

Class 5A – Braden Hall, Guthrie 

Class 4A – Luke Eschenheimer, Cascia Hall 

Class 3A – Grady Mittasch, Pawnee 

UNDEFEATED WRESTLERS

106 – Jarrett Patty, Chickasha (33-0)

113 – Treshaun Tecson, Cascia Hall (30-0)

126 – Blade Walden, Ft. Gibson (22-0)

132 – Cael Hughes, Stillwater (38-0)

144 – Kaiser Simpson, Cushing (16-0)

165 – Landyn Sommer, Stillwater (33-0)

165 – Jaxen Wright, Morris (38-0)

190 – Payton Thomas, Moore (35-0)

285 – Maverick Williamson, Salina (9-0)

ONE LOSS WRESTLERS

113 – Christopher Kiser, Ponca City (34-1)

120 – Colt Collett, Checotah (41-1)

120 – Braden Potts, Tuttle (18-1)

126 – Eli Kirk, Guthrie (33-1)

138 – Grady Mittasch, Pawnee (45-1)

150 – KJ Evans, Heritage Hall (29-1)

157 – LaDarion Lockett, Stillwater (40-1)

157 – Josey Jernegan, Skiatook (40-1)

190 – Ritson Meyer, Elgin (34-1)

190 – Luke Eschenheimer, Cascia Hall (33-1)

285 – Roman Garcia, Wagoner (30-1)

CLASS 6A TOP FIVE TEAMS

1. Stillwater – 191 (Coach Ethan Kyle)
2. Edmond North – 190
3. Bixby – 147.5
4. Westmoore – 53
5. Broken Arrow – 45

CLASS 6A STATE CHAMPIONS

106 – Aydan Thomas, Stillwater 

113 – Christopher Kiser, Ponca City (2X state champion)

120 – Cash Donnell, Piedmont (2X state champion)

126 – Gage Walker, Bixby (3X state champion)

132 – Cael Hughes, Stillwater (undefeated 4X state champion)

138 – Jace Roller, Bixby (2X state champion)

144 – Layton Schneider, Edmond North 

150 – Clay Giddens-Buttram, Bixby (2X state champion)

157 – LaDarion Lockett, Stillwater (2X state champion)

165 – Landyn Sommer, Stillwater (undefeated state champion)

175 – Talon McCollom, Edmond North 

190 – Payton Thomas, Moore (undefeated state champion)

215 – Jersey Robb, Bixby (3X state champion)

285 – Ricky Thomas, Edmond North 

Academic State Champions: Bixby 

CLASS 5A TOP FIVE TEAMS

1. Carl Albert – 96.5 (Coach Kurt Hodges)
2. Collinsville – 80
3. Elgin – 70
4. El Reno – 60
5. Guthrie – 59

CLASS 5A STATE CHAMPIONS

106 – Kaiden Herendeen, Guthrie 

113 – Toby Shipman, Coweta 

120 – Canon Acklin, Collinsville (3X state champion)

126 – Eli Kirk, Guthrie (2X state champion)

132 – Dailey Jennings, El Reno 

138 – Will Heger, El Reno (2X state champion)

144 – Cole Brooks, Collinsville (3X state champion)

150 – Braden Hall, Guthrie 

157 – Eli Ramirez, Duncan 

165 – Braden Brown, Lawton Mac 

175 – Jayden Moore, Tahlequah 

190 – Ritson Meyer, Elgin 

215 – Alex Sutterfield, Carl Albert 

285 – Logan Cash, Shawnee 

Academic State Champions: Grove

CLASS 4A TOP FIVE TEAMS

1. Tuttle – 197.5 (Coach Bobby Williams)
2. Cascia Hall – 106
3. Catoosa – 94
4. Chickasha – 63
5. Wagoner – 60

CLASS 4A STATE CHAMPIONS

106 – Jarrett Patty, Chickasha 

113 – TreShaun Tecson, Cascia Hall 

120 – Gerald Harris III, Cascia Hall (2X state champion)

126 – Blade Walden, Ft. Gibson (2X state champion)

132 – Corban Zugelder, Catoosa 

138 – Beau Hickman, Tuttle (2X state champion)

144 – Kaiser Simpson, Cushing 

150 – KJ Evans, Heritage Hall (3X state champion)

157 – Ethan Teague, Tuttle 

165 – Tucker Waitman, Tuttle (2X state champion)

175 – Sam Schmidt, Tuttle 

190 – Luke Eschenheimer, Cascia Hall (2X state champion)

215 – Gunner Wilson, Catoosa (2X state champion)

285 – Roman Garcia, Wagoner 

Academic State Champions: Tuttle 

CLASS 3A TOP FIVE TEAMS

1. Blackwell – 158 (Coach Connor Cline)
2. Marlow – 109.5 
3. Berryhill – 79 
4. Comanche – 61 
5. Salina – 54 

CLASS 3A STATE CHAMPIONS

106 – Tommy Miller, Marlow 

113 – Zane Donley, Vinita 

120 – Colt Collett, Checotah (2X state champion)

126 – Kaiden Ailey, Blackwell 

132 – Jake Miller, Blackwell 

138 – Grady Mittasch, Pawnee 

144 – Cade Gilbert, Marlow 

150 – Cole Mayfield, Warner 

157 – Brady Benham, Sperry (3X state champion)

165 – Jaxen Wright, Morris

175 – Kaleb Owen, Perry (2X state champion)

190 – Kruz Goff, Blackwell (2X state champion)

215 – Kooper Doucet, Comanche 

285 – Maverick Williamson, Salina (2X state champion)

Academic State Champions: Inola

STATE TOURNAMENT RECORDS

MOST TEAM STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Team	Titles	Last Title
Perry	43	2019
Tuttle	20	2023
Midwest City	16	2008
Tulsa Central	14	1949
Broken Arrow	11	2020
El Reno	11	2006
Collinsville	11	2022
Stillwater	11	2023
Blackwell	9	2023
Ponca City	8	2006
Marlow	8	2022
Choctaw	6	2016
Tulsa Webster	6	1994
Bristow	5	2001
John Marshall	5	1970
Tulsa Kelley	4	1985
Tulsa Washington	4	1979
Catoosa	3	2008
Cushing	8	2005
Edmond	3	1987
Hobart	3	1981
Lawton	3	1992
Putnam City	3	1978
Shawnee	3	1989
Carl Albert	3	2023

LONGEST WINNING STREAKS

No.	Team	Streak	Years
1	Tuttle	15	2009-2023
2	Perry	11	1971-1981
2	El Reno	11	1996-2006
4	Perry	8	2004-2011
5	Tulsa Central	6	1934 – 1939
5	Perry	6	1961-1966
5	Collinsville	6	2011-2016
8	Sperry	5	1983-1987
8	Broken Arrow	5	1998-2002
8	Collinsville	5	2018-2022
11	Tulsa Washington	4	1976-1979
11	Ponca City	4	2003-2006

MOST POINTS – ALL CLASSES

No.	School	Points	Year
1	Tuttle	247	2020
2	Tuttle	229	2019
3	Tuttle	210	2018
3	Tuttle	210	2022
5	Tuttle	200	2016
6	Tuttle	197.5	2017
6	Tuttle	197.5	2021
6	Tuttle	197.5	2023
9	Tuttle	193	2013
10	Stillwater	191	2023
11	Edmond North	190	2023
12	Tuttle	187.5	2015
13	Tulsa Webster	185	1994
13	Collinsville	185	2022
15	Tuttle	178.5	2014

MOST POINTS – CLASS 6A

No.	School	Points	Year
1	Stillwater	191	2023
2	Edmond North	190	2023
3	Broken Arrow	163.5	2020
4	Midwest City	160.5	1981
5	Stillwater	159	2021
6	Broken Arrow	158	2019
7	Stillwater	158	2022
8	Broken Arrow	156	2001
9	Ponca City	149	2004
10	Bixby	147.5	2023

MOST POINTS – CLASS 5A

No.	School	Points	Year
1	Tulsa Webster	185	1994
1	Collinsville	185	2022
3	El Reno	177.5	2004
4	El Reno	175	2003
5	Collinsville	174	2013
6	El Reno	167	1997

MOST POINTS – CLASS 3A

No.	School	Points	Year
1	Perry	171	2009
2	Perry	160	2001
3	Blackwell	158	2023
4	Perry	157.5	2018
5	Sperry	150	1989
5	Blackwell	150	2012

MOST INDIVIUDAL CHAMPIONS – ALL CLASSES 

No.	School	Champs	Year	# of weights
1	Tuttle	9	2020	14
2	Perry	7	1973	12
2	Midwest City	7	1981	13
2	Bristow	7	2000	14
2	El Reno	7	2004	14
2	Tuttle	7	2017	14
2	Collinsville	7	2022	14
8	Tulsa Central	6	1945	10
8	Perry	6	1974	12
8	Skiatook	6	1987	13
8	Tulsa Webster	6	1994	13
8	El Reno	6	2000	14
8	Ponca City	6	2005	14
8	Tuttle	6	2013	14
8	Tuttle	6	2014	14
8	Tuttle	6	2016	14
8	Perry	6	2018	14
8	Tuttle	6	2019	14
8	Collinsville	6	2021	14
8	Tuttle	6	2022	14

INDIVIDUAL STATE CHAMPIONS (Original list provided by Jared Henning)

1. Perry – 181
2. Tuttle – 116
3. Stillwater – 107
4. Tulsa Central – 96
5. Blackwell – 93
6. Ponca City – 90
7. Midwest City – 83
8. Cushing – 78
9. Broken Arrow – 77
10. El Reno – 75
11. Collinsville – 73
12. Geary – 58
13. Marlow – 53
14. Bristow – 51
15. Hobart – 49
16. Edmond Memorial – 48
17. Sperry – 47
18. Bixby – 45
19. Sand Springs – 45
20. Altus – 42
21. Del City – 42
22. Choctaw – 41
23. Duncan – 39
24. Sallisaw – 39
25. Skiatook – 38
26. Catoosa – 36
27. Heritage Hall – 35
28. Edmond North – 32 
29. Tulsa Union – 32
30. Carl Albert – 31
31. Putnam City – 31
32. Vinita – 30
33. Coweta – 28