Leopards Shutout Chardon 63-0 on Senior Night – Wrestling

Louisville 63, Chardon 0

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The Louisville Leopards delivered a dominant performance Wednesday night, shutting out the visiting Chardon Hilltoppers 63–0 in a Senior Night dual that showcased the program’s depth, power, and tradition. Louisville won 10 contested bouts, recording four pins and four technical falls, en rout to improving their undefeated dual mark to 4-0 on the season.

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Leopards Finish Matches with Authority

Louisville wasted little time asserting control, collecting four  pins across the lineup.

At 120, Xavier Pollard needed just 1:23 to stick Danek Szczepanski, setting the tone for a fast-paced night. Senior Colton Rhoads (126) followed with the evening’s quickest bout, pinning Rylen Foley in 0:45 to push the lead to 24-0.

The bonus-point parade continued at 138, where Kaiden Barker secured a 1:26 fall over Charlie Shamakian.

In the heavyweight finale, senior Jakeb Beard, wrestling up from his usual 215-pound class, capped Senior Night with a 2:39 pin at 285, sealing the Leopards’ shutout victory.

Tech Falls Pile Up in the Middle Weights

Louisville’s middle of the lineup overwhelmed Chardon with four technical falls, stretching the dual out of reach early.

Senior Liam Montgomery (132) dominated from start to finish, rolling to an 18-2 technical fall over Cole Fletcher. At 144, Aric Criss followed suit with a 20-4 tech fall, continuing the Leopards’ relentless pace.

Mikhail Montgomery (150) added another bonus-point win with a 17-0 technical fall, while senior Micah Bricker (190) capped the tech-fall run with a commanding 17-1 victory.

Other Leopard Wins Keep the Shutout Intact

Louisville also picked up a key major decision and two additional wins by forfeit.

At 157, Lucas Neff controlled the match throughout, earning a 15-3 major decision over Sawyer Smith. Emilio Rodriguez (106) and Paxton Laughlin (113) each picked up wins by forfeit to open the dual.

At 175, senior Brayden Elsass closed out his home career with a strong 7-0 decision over Jason Dill.

Louisville elected not to take points at 165 and 215, where Chardon forfeited, keeping the final score at 63-0.

Ninth Louisville Shutout Under Laughlin

Wednesday’s victory marked another chapter in Louisville wrestling history, as the Leopards recorded their ninth shutout win under Head Coach Rocky Laughlin and 14th known overall.

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Seniors Honored Before the Match

Prior to the opening whistle, Louisville recognized its seniors for their dedication to the program: Jakeb Beard, Micah Bricker, Brayden Elsass, Liam Montgomery, and Colton Rhoads, along with senior Madeline Neff, who was honored for her role as a mat statistician.

Each senior played a role in Wednesday’s victory, punctuating a night that celebrated both present success and lasting impact.

Rick Crislip Recognized for Lifetime of Service

Following Senior Night introductions, Louisville also honored Rick Crislip, a true cornerstone of Leopard wrestling. A former Louisville standout with a 54-4 career record, Crislip was a 1975 state runner-up, team captain, and MVP before going on to serve as head coach from 1981-1991.

During his coaching tenure, Crislip guided 16 state qualifiers, 10 state placers, and two state champions, while compiling a 104-26-2 record and earning multiple Coach of the Year honors. His influence extended beyond coaching, as he also served 30 years as an OHSAA official, including 14 state finals assignments, earning induction into multiple halls of fame.

Wednesday night’s recognition served as a reminder that Louisville wrestling’s success is built on generations of excellence, commitment, and pride.

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