Revere wrestlers compete at state tournament
by Bruce Hulme
Two Revere wrestlers competed in the state high school tournament March 7-9 at Ohio State University.
At 132 pounds, Cooper Krauth a sophomore with a 33-16 record, was making his first trip to the state tournament. After finishing fourth at the Alliance District, Krauth lost 13-2 in the first round to Heath District champion, sophomore Tyler Muldrew of Steubenville (29-3).
Ethan Depp made the most of his chance to reach the state high school wrestling tournament as an alternate. Photo by B. Hulme
In the first round of consolation, Krauth defeated junior Tyrone Keeton (39-14) of West Carrollton 11-4. In the second round of consolation, Krauth was pinned by 2018 sixth-place finisher Brady O’Conner of Indian Valley.
Ethan Depp, who finished fifth in the district to become a state alternate qualifier at 220 pounds, made it to the state meet when Breslin Walker of CVCA was unable to wrestle. Depp, a senior with a 32-14 record, won his first match, defeating Wilmington District runnerup, senior Skyler Starszheim (29-10) of Eaton, by pin in 4:26.
Depp then lost to Heath District champion, senior Kole Aubiel (38-5) of Claymont, 9-5.
Depp was eliminated from the tournament when he lost by pin to Heath District runnerup, junior Skylor Wooley (40-8), of East Liverpool.
Featured image photo caption: Cooper Krauth (on top) made his first appearance at the state wrestling tournament after a fourth-place finish in the Alliance District. Photo by B. Hulme