The Tech Fall Podcast

In this episode of the TechFall Podcast, coaches discuss recent youth tournament results, national placements, and off-season freestyle programs. They cover Conquest club schedules, upcoming camps and team events, and recruitment goals for the junior high and high school teams. The hosts also announce a major coaching transition as Coach Tyler Copeland is approved as the new head coach while Coach...

Sammy, Coach Rostorfer and Kasey Patton recap Wapakoneta’s standout performance at the OHSAA state tournament — three top-six placers, key match moments, and the program’s 34th straight year sending wrestlers to state. They review individual results (Zane Russell, Keyno Mendez, Wyatt Buell, Channing Miller), coaching and parent support, scheduling and format critiques, plus college wrestling takea...

Hosts break down an explosive weekend of wrestling: a Penn State-led Big Ten tournament, district results across Division I–III, and key local performances from Wapakoneta and the Lima area. They preview state tournament projections, highlight standout athletes and matchups, and discuss girls’ qualifiers and postseason expectations. The episode also covers analytics vs. eye-test rankings, coaching...

In this episode Coaches Rostorfer and Beach recap Wapakoneta’s WBL tournament win, highlighting six individual champions, key lineup moves (including weight bumps for Wyatt and Zane/Shaner), and the team’s 9–0 dual season. They also review middle school success at the OAC State Duals, discuss postseason preparation and situational practice for sectionals/districts, and break down rankings, match s...

Coaches from Wapakoneta recap a dominant middle school showing at the Defiance Duals, review the high school season highlights and stats, and outline the late‑season tournament push including districts and state duals. They discuss technique, film study, lineup strategy, and keeping athletes healthy for postseason goals. The episode also previews the Ohio State–Penn State dual, covers community an...

Hosts and local coaches break down match-day prep, weigh-ins, and lineup strategy ahead of a big WBL dual with Van Wert, plus reflections on recent tournaments and standout varsity performances. The episode also highlights growth in the girls and youth programs, clinician sessions over break, local rankings and postseason state-duel explanations, and a quick look at college wrestling news and upco...

Coaches from the Tech Fall Podcast discuss Ohio high school wrestling: favorite programs like St. Paris Graham and St. Ed's, concerns about inconsistent stalling calls and officiating shortages, and recent scoring and out-of-bounds rule changes. They also recap college duels (including Ohio State’s strong start), local team results, rising freshmen, upcoming tournaments, and how the Wapak program...

Wapakoneta opened the season with a dominant 77-0 win over Lima Bath, scoring multiple tech falls and pins across the lineup. The Redskins controlled the mat from start to finish in the WBL duel. Standout performances included strong wins from Zane Russell, Urijah Cordray, Gavin Ridenour, Keyno Mendez and freshman Channing Miller. Bath’s young roster gained valuable experience despite the tough ni...

Welcome to the latest edition of the Tech Fall Podcast! After a brief hiatus, we're back to kick off the season with exciting updates. We're thrilled to announce an upcoming Alumni Weekend in August, featuring a pool party and the annual Dan Davies Memorial Golf Outing. Join us for a fun-filled celebration of Wapakoneta Wrestling! This summer has been busy for our wrestlers, particularly Zane Russ...

Welcome to another episode of the Tech Fall Podcast, where we bring you an in-depth wrap-up of the recent NCAA wrestling tournament. Nebraska put on a commendable performance, yet fell short against the dominant Penn State team, who earned 10 All-American statuses. Amidst riveting matches and standout athletes, Gable Steveson's unexpected defeat by Oklahoma State's Wyatt Hendrickson became the tal...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Tech Fall podcast! Join us as we wrap up our discussions on the state tournaments for both OHSAA and OAC, shedding light on the recent wins and unforgettable performances from our varsity and middle school wrestling programs. Head Coach Rostorfer and Coach Beach highlight their remarkable achievements, including new state placers and resilient perfor...

Join Sammy and Coach Jason Rostorfer in this episode of the Tech Fall Podcast as they dive into the latest achievements of Wapak's wrestling team. From the victorious Crestview Duals, where the Wapak Kids program emerged as champions, to the district tournament highlights and state tournament previews, this episode is packed with insights and analysis. Discover the standout performances at the Lib...

Join us on this episode of the TechFall podcast as we sit down with Jason Rostorfer, head coach of Wapakoneta Wrestling, and Eric Beach, the head coach of the middle school wrestling team. We delve into the recent performance of the Wapak girls at the sectionals and look forward to the girls' district tournament. Explore the dynamic journey of the Wapakoneta wrestling teams at various levels as th...

In this episode of the TechFall podcast, host Sammy returns with exciting updates and insights after a brief hiatus. Following personal milestones, including the birth of his daughter Olivia and recovering from the flu, Sammy dives into a detailed recap of recent wrestling events, focusing on the Ohio State vs. Penn State face-off and key matches. The episode highlights the intense competitions in...

Replay of our live stream between the Elida Bulldogs and Wapakoneta Redskins. Wapakoneta moved to 8-0 in the WBL and Senior Caden Mellott secures his 150th victory.

This is a replay from our Live Stream of the Wapakoneta Middle School vs Elida Middle School league dual.

Join us on the latest episode of the Tech Fall Podcast where Coach Eric Beach from Wapakoneta Middle School Wrestling shares his insights and updates from the world of Ohio wrestling. From league standings to state duals, we delve into the exciting highs of local wrestling action. Our discussion covers updates on the WBL standings and highlights the potential of various wrestlers as they navigate...

Welcome to another episode of the TechFall Podcast, where we dive into the thrilling world of wrestling in Wapakoneta, Ohio. This week marked an exciting chapter for our community, filled with tournaments, achievements, and the passionate journey of our local wrestlers. Friday night saw the Wapak Kids Wrestling Program host their first ever K-6 All-Girls Tournament, showcasing young talents eager...

Welcome to the Tech Fall Podcast, presented by Wapakoneta Wrestling, where we bring you the latest updates and news from the wrestling scene in Wapakoneta and West Central Ohio. Join us as we explore this new venture aimed at promoting growth and engagement in the sport within our community. In this episode, we recap the recent triumphs of the Wapakoneta wrestling teams as they defeated Shawnee, w...