OHSAA State Wrestling: Smith & Mills Top Finishers Among Local Placers
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It was quite the weekend for local wrestlers at the 2026 OHSAA State Wrestling Tournament at the Ohio State University Schottenstein Center.
Chillicothe’s Cannan Smith reached the final in the 132 weight class, but dropped a 7-3 decision to Sheridan’s Maddux Laymon. It was Smith’s third time as a state placer. After 3rd place finishes in 2023 and 2024, he added runner-up to his resume with Sunday’s 2nd place finish. Smith is Chillicothe High School Wrestling’s career wins leader following his 49-2 mark in 2026.
Other Wrestlers reaching the podium this weekend:
Huntington’s McKinzee Mills (42-3) was the top female placer. The freshman placed 3rd in the Girls 120 weight class.
Huntsman Carson McNeal (46-9) placed 7th in D-III 190 class.
Westfall’s Savannah Holderby (10-5) was 6th in Girls 145.
The Mustangs’ Eli Wright (32-10) placed 7th in Boys D-II at 190.
Miami Trace had two placers in Division-II, Gabriel Carson (32-9) 7th in 175 and Tyler Stevens (27-3) was 4th at 190.
Logan’s Brooklyn Whited (51-3) placed 4th at 140 and K.C. Foster (38-13) of McClain was 8th at 235.
For the results by division from baumspage.com, click the links below.
GIRLS – DIVISION I – DIVISION II – DIVISION III
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DAY 1 – DAY 2 – DAY 3 – CHAMPIONSHIP DAY FOR CANNAN SMITH
