The 2025 South Carolina Boys Individual Wrestling Championships, held on February 21-22, showcased some of the state’s best wrestlers. Athletes from Fort Mill, Nation Ford, Catawba Ridge, Rock Hill, and other local high schools put forth strong performances, with several wrestlers placing in the top four in their respective weight classes.
State Champions and Top Finishers
Indian Land led the way among local schools, winning the overall 5A team title with 99.5 points and producing two individual champions:
- Samuil Sobko (144 lbs)
- Jaelen Culp (165 lbs)
Rock Hill’s Trey Robinson (190 lbs) also captured a 5A state title, defeating Nation Ford’s Derek Bylone Van Sandwyk in the championship match.
Additional Podium Placements
Several other local wrestlers secured spots on the podium:
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Catawba Ridge:
- Alex Johnson (215 lbs) – 4th place
- Taylon Winker (106 lbs) – 3rd place
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Clover:
- Beckham Boggess (106 lbs) – 4th place
- Ethan Vaught (190 lbs) – 4th place
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Fort Mill:
- Lincoln Greene (138 lbs) – 2nd place
- Lucas Van Beynum (113 lbs) – 4th place
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Indian Land:
- Josh Horn (132 lbs) – 2nd place
- Kayden Fogarty (138 lbs) – 3rd place
- William Hoelscher (285 lbs) – 4th place
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Nation Ford:
- Derek Bylone Van Sandwyk (190 lbs) – 2nd place
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Rock Hill:
- Trey Robinson (190 lbs) – 1st place
In the 4A State Tournament, South Pointe High School had a dominant showing, tying for first place in the overall team standings with May River, each scoring 130.5 points. The Stallions crowned three individual state champions, showcasing their depth and strength on the mat. Alex Mestas (120 lbs) secured his title with a hard-fought 4-1 victory decision over AC Flora’s Brenden Brazier. Canon Long (144 lbs) displayed his dominance with a first-period pin over Laurens’ Micheal Aiken in just 1:59. These outstanding performances helped propel South Pointe to the top of the leaderboard, further solidifying their reputation as a wrestling powerhouse in South Carolina’s 4A division.
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South Pointe:
- Alex Mestas (120 lbs) – 1st place
- Elijah Anstey (132 lbs) – 2nd place
- Canon Long (144 lbs) – 1st place
- De’onta Watson (157 lbs) – 2nd place
- Tamari Goodwin (285 lbs) – 2nd place
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York:
- Jason Blackmon (144 lbs) – 4th place
- Hayden Adkins (150 lbs) – 4th place
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Lancaster:
- Jadon Shannon (106 lbs) – 4th place
Building a Legacy
With Indian Land securing the 5A team title, South Pointe tying for 1st in the 4A team rankings, and several local wrestlers standing on the podium, the York and Lancaster Counties continue to be a powerhouse in high school wrestling.
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