Jeffersonvilleq Red Devils Dominate Fern Creek Gladiator Tournament for Second Year in a Row The Jeffersonville Red Devils wrestling team achieved an impressive feat for the second consecutive year by winning both the dual division on Friday and the 24-team individually scored tournament on Saturday at the Fern Creek Gladiator Tournament. Despite not being seeded to win either competition, the team rose to the occasion, demonstrating resilience and skill to claim both titles. Head Coach Danny Struck expressed immense pride in the team’s performance. “The number of wrestlers who stepped up this weekend was outstanding,” Struck said. “Ben Land’s come-from-behind victory in the championship was a highlight, as was the progress made by Elijah Snow and Isa Santos in reaching the finals. This tournament is great preparation for the sectional and conference seasons.” Several young and first-year varsity wrestlers made significant contributions. Wrestlers like Tim Wilkins (106 lbs.), Will Honecker (113 lbs.), Larry Sherman (215 lbs.), Elijah Lahrman (126 lbs.), and freshman Jaylen Howard (157 lbs.) had strong performances. Additionally, Quintin Smith, Adrian Carrillo, and Siyour Miniggia had outstanding tournaments, balancing the challenges of a tough competition with family commitments during the holiday season. A Team Individual Placements: • 106 lbs. Tim Wilkins – 7th Place • 113 lbs. Will Honecker – 6th Place • 120 lbs. Aidan Stellato – 3rd Place • 126 lbs. Elijah Lahrman – 5th Place • • 138 lbs. Elijah Snow – 2nd Place • 144 lbs. Isa Santos – 2nd Place • 150 lbs.Quinten smith –5th Place • 157 lbs. Jaylen Howard – 7th Place • 165 lbs. Adrian Carrillo – 3rd Place 175 Xavier Hayes 7th 190 Siyour Miniggia 4th • 215 lbs. Larry Sherman – C7tj • 285 lbs. Ben Land – Champion Jeffersonville’s Varsity A team claimed the top spot with a commanding 219 points, outpacing second-place Reitz with 206.5 points. B Team Individual Placements: • 106 lbs. Zeke Young – Competed well in the consolation bracket. • 113 lbs. Kavion Brooks – Competed with determination. • 120 lbs. Jon Steele – 6th Place • 126 lbs. Dylan Grismer – 6th Place • • 144 lbs Montana Northern 4th • 215 lbs. Chandler Cooke – 8th Place • 285 lbs. Elijah Peterson 7th Jeffersonville’s Varsity B team placed 11th in the 24-team tournament. Top 5 Team Scores: 1. Jeffersonville A – 219.0 2. Reitz – 206.5 3. South Oldham – 179.0 4. North Oldham – 170.0 5. Manual – 156.5 Coach Struck praised both teams for their effort and growth. “It’s not easy competing in such a tough tournament, but our wrestlers showed great heart. This experience will pay dividends as we prepare for sectional and conference competition.” With this dominating performance, Jeffersonville continues to showcase the depth and strength of its program, setting the stage for a strong postseason run.