Oklahoma State Finalist Zeke Washington Has Passed Away

According to Chattanooga Wrestling, former Owasso standout and two-time State Runner Up Zeke Washington has passed away at the age of twenty.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to Zeke’s family, teammates, coaches, support staff and the entire wrestling program during this difficult time. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers as we all mourn the passing of one of our own. pic.twitter.com/fQN8lL6qxL
— ChattanoogaWrestling (@UTCWrestling) April 5, 2021

Zeke finished second at state twice in 6A and graduated from Owasso in 2019. His first runner up run was one of the more talked about of the 2018 state tournament. After starting in the pigtail rounds, he picked up upset after upset to land a spot in the 120 pound finals.

From a pigtail bout to the 120-pound championship – Owasso's Zeke
Washington is already a great story this season, and his performance
today at the state wrestling championships is inspiring. He faces Laif
Jones on Saturday night #okpreps pic.twitter.com/KR5XKA5NgH
— Christian Favalora (@CFavalora) February 24, 2018

He signed with UT Chattanooga and competed the past two seasons for the Mocs.

Zeke Washington signed with University of Tennessee at Chattanooga today for wrestling. pic.twitter.com/H8xxD75JF0
— Owasso Athletics (@OwassoAthletics) May 10, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers are with Zeke, his family, and the entire Owasso and Oklahoma wrestling community. A GoFundMe has been started to help the family with the funeral expenses. You can donate at the link below.