OHSAA Wrestling Sectional Assignments: Northeast Region Overview

This article provides a detailed overview of the OHSAA (Ohio High School Athletic Association) wrestling sectional assignments, focusing on the Northeast region. It includes information on team and individual rankings, seeding for sectionals, and weight class data submitted by coaches.

The rankings are determined by a sorting process that prioritizes Team/Individual status, followed by the highest score. Tiebreakers are then applied, considering the count of wrestlers earning 10 points, 8 points, 7 points, 6 points, 4 points, and finally, 3 points.

Additional columns have been added to indicate the number of wrestlers from each school and whether they are entered as a Team (7 or more wrestlers) or as Individuals (1 to 6 wrestlers).

Wrestling Match
A wrestling match in progress.

Key Data and Resources

The following spreadsheets provide detailed information:

  • 2025_NEDAB_WrestlingWeightClass.xlsx: This spreadsheet contains detailed weight class data submitted by coaches.
  • 2025_GirlsWrestlingSeeding_Northeast.xlsx: This spreadsheet includes the seeding information for each of the sectionals.
  • 2025_GirlsWrestlingWeightClass_Northeast.xlsx: This spreadsheet contains detailed weight class data for girls' wrestling, submitted by coaches.

These resources are crucial for understanding the landscape of wrestling in the Northeast region and for preparing for sectional competitions.

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Ranking Criteria in Detail

The sorting criteria used to rank teams and individuals are as follows:

  1. Team/Individual Status: Teams (defined as having 7 or more wrestlers) are typically ranked higher than individuals.
  2. Highest Score: The primary ranking factor is the total score accumulated by the team or individual.
  3. Tiebreakers: In cases of a tie in the overall score, the following tiebreakers are applied in sequence:
    • Count of wrestlers earning 10 points
    • Count of wrestlers earning 8 points
    • Count of wrestlers earning 7 points
    • Count of wrestlers earning 6 points
    • Count of wrestlers earning 4 points
    • Count of wrestlers earning 3 points

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This detailed approach ensures a fair and comprehensive ranking system for all participants.

Wrestling Weight Classes
Wrestling weight classes infographic.

Girls' Wrestling in the Northeast

The inclusion of a separate spreadsheet for girls' wrestling (2025_GirlsWrestlingWeightClass_Northeast.xlsx) highlights the growing importance and recognition of female athletes in the sport. This spreadsheet, along with the seeding information (2025_GirlsWrestlingSeeding_Northeast.xlsx), provides valuable insights into the competitive landscape for girls' wrestling in the region.

Example Data Table

Below is a hypothetical example of how the data from the spreadsheets might be organized. Note that this is a simplified representation for illustrative purposes.

Team/Individual Score 10-Point Wrestlers 8-Point Wrestlers 7-Point Wrestlers Total Wrestlers
Team A 50 2 3 1 10
Team B 45 1 2 3 9
Individual X 25 1 1 0 1

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