Grove City Little Dawgs Wrestling

As our season with Grove City Little Dawgs Youth Wrestling in the Russ Hellickson League came to a close last weekend, we just want to pause and say how proud we are of every single one of our wrestlers.

This season was about so much more than wins and losses. It was about growth, grit, and learning what it means to show up for yourself and your teammates. We watched our kids gain confidence, push through tough matches, celebrate victories, learn from setbacks, and support one another every step of the way.

To our wrestlers: you showed heart, determination, and resilience every time you stepped on the mat. You earned every improvement, every point, and every moment of progress.

To our coaches: thank you for your time, patience, and commitment to developing not just strong wrestlers, but strong kids. Your impact goes far beyond the mat.

To our families and supporters: thank you for the long days, loud cheers, and constant encouragement. This program thrives because of you.

We are incredibly grateful for another memorable season in the Russ Hellickson League and proud to represent Grove City with class, sportsmanship, and heart.

The work doesn’t stop here! Everything is earned, and the future is bright for these Little Dawgs. 🐾♥️

📸 If you have photos from the championship, drop them in the comments below!

Due to inclement weather, wrestling practice is canceled for tonight (01/26/2026).

We’re so proud of every wrestler who competed and represented Little Dawgs with grit and determination today.

🐾 1st Place:
Luca Alonso
Deacon Kirby
Knox Myer
Walter Tufts
Jackson Congrove
Zavier Hysell
Owen Blackburn
Jaxson Swavely
Dierre Powers
Lucas Beatty
Eli Morrison
Henry Rodriguez
Sutton Mulford
Noah Mayer
Tony Bridges

🐾 2nd Place:
Violet Sexton
Eli Wolfe
Ryder Long
Noah Powers
Bryson Sekinger
Tate VanderWerf
Hudson Cochran
Asher Ren
Phillip Moore
James Moore
Breckin Mulford

🐾 3rd Place:
Corbin McAllister
Remy Wickstrom
John Robinson
Hudson Carey
Remi Rodriguez
Hayden Daniels
Madden Jewell
Oliver Craft

So proud of the growth, toughness, and sportsmanship from this group. Everything is earned, and these Dawgs put in the work. 🐾💪

What a day on the mats for our Little Dawgs! The hard work in the room is paying off and we could not be more proud! From first whistle to final match, they competed with confidence and represented our program the right way.

🐾1st Place:
Violet Sexton
Dierre Powers
James Moore
Weston Smith
Deacon Kirby
Tony Bridges
Remy Wickstrom
Malachi Morrison
Knox Myer
Ryder Long
Zavier Hysell

🐾2nd Place:
Oliver Craft
Ryder Hysell
Owen Blackburn
Eli Wolfe
Eli Morrison
Phillip Moore
Hudson Carey
Bryson Bayliss
Madden Jewell
Kaviair Schmittauer
Makenna Sikorski

🐾3rd Place:
Noah Powers
Sutton Mulford
Sutton Mulford
Jackson Congrove
Hayden Daniels
Walter Tufts
Tate VanderWerf
Ian Wallace
Ray Beane
Tristan Hinton
Remi Rodriguez
Asher Ren
Breckin Mulford

So proud of every athlete who stepped on the mat today. Keep working, keep believing, and keep that Dawg mentality strong.

Go Little Dawgs!

Our Little Dawgs hit the mat for their very first tournament, and WOW! What an amazing day of learning, hustle, and courage! Every wrestler showed bravery, effort, and sportsmanship, and that’s what youth wrestling is all about. We are so proud of how these kids competed, supported one another, and never gave up.

🐾1st Place:
John Robinson
Sutton Mulford
Michael Smith
Jaxson Swavely
Luca Alonso
Ryder Hysell
Violet Sexton
Weston Smith
Malachi Morrison
Jackson Congrove
Colton Arrowood
Knox Meyer
Ryder Long
Tate VanderWerf
Hudson Cochran

🐾2nd Place:
Remy Wichstrom
James Moore
Eli Morrison
Oliver Craft
Madden Jewell
Phillip Moore
Bryson Sekinger
Lucas Beatty
Hudson Carey
Ian Wallace
Breckin Mulford
Zavier Hysell

🐾3rd Place:
Tristan Hinton
Eli Wolfe
Bryson Bayliss
Remi Rodriguez
Corbin McAllister
Ray Beane
Hunter Sturgill

🐾4th Place:
Deacon Kirby
Kaviair Schmittauer
Gracie Smith
Asher Ren
Henry Rodriguez

Every match was a chance to learn, every hand raised was earned, and every kid walked away better than they started. Keep working, keep having fun, and keep believing in yourselves! This season is just getting started!

So proud of our Little Dawgs!

Welcome to Grove City Little Dawgs Wrestling!

A new season is here, and we’re excited to welcome both returning wrestlers and those stepping onto the mat for the very first time. The Little Dawgs program is built on hard work, commitment, and pride in representing Grove City.

Our focus goes beyond wins and losses. We’re here to teach the fundamentals of wrestling while helping athletes grow in confidence, discipline, toughness, and respect. Every practice, every match, and every challenge is an opportunity to get better.

Families, thank you for being such a big part of this program. Please use this group to stay up to date on schedules, announcements, and events—and to cheer on our wrestlers as they put in the work.

Let’s keep this space supportive, positive, and focused on growth, effort, and sportsmanship.

Remember, everything is earned.

Let’s get to work, Little Dawgs.