Army Strong Wrestler of the Year - WV

 Vote for the Army STRONG Wrestler of the Week

Voting ends at 8:00 P.M. EST on Thursday.

NOTE:  Two nominees will be finalists for Army STRONG Wrestler of the Year.

Army STRONG Wrestler of the Year - Week Seven Nominees

Sonny Harrah – Shady Spring Harrah is 43-1 this season through the week ending February 7 and is the top-ranked wrestler at 140-pounds in the Coalfield Conference.  E-mail your vote for Shady Spring's Sonny Harrah.

Jake Lilly – Bluefield

Wrestling at 189, Lilly has complied a 28-1 record entering the Coalfield Conference tournament. E-mail your vote for Bluefield's Jake Lilly.

 

Chase Long – Buckhannon-Upshur

 

Long is the state’s top-ranked wrestler at 189-pounds and went 3-0 during a quadrangular meet, recording two first-period pins and a major decision. E-mail your vote for Buckhannon-Upshur's Chase Long.

 

Devonte Pettitt – Meadow Bridge

 

Pettitt, the Coalfield Conference’s top-ranked 171-pound wrestler, is 28-1 so far this season. E-mail your vote for Meadow Bridge's Devonte Pettitt.

PLEASE NOTE:  When voting, only one vote will be counted per IP address during a certain time period, depending upon how often that you've attempted to register a vote.  The time frame could be as long as 24 hours.  This prevents the "stuffing" of the ballot box and the crashing of our server.  That's why if you attempt to vote multiple times from the same computer, the voting total will not increase.  For many, clicking on the e-mail link of your favorite player will be the best way to record your vote.  With the e-mail, we will count one vote per e-mail address each hour.  When you click the link above, the voting numbers reflect only those votes collected via the pop-up window and do not reflect the e-mailed votes.  Before the voting ends on Thursday, a chart will appear on the site, updating you on the number of total votes that each nominee has received.  The winner of the Army STRONG Wrestler of the Week will be determined by the most total votes (e-mail and via popup window). 

Army Strong Wrestler of the Year - WV

 Vote for the Army STRONG Wrestler of the Week

Voting ends at 8:00 P.M. EST on Thursday.

NOTE:  Two nominees will be finalists for Army STRONG Wrestler of the Year.

Army STRONG Wrestler of the Year - Week Two Nominees

Aaron Bugby – Greenbrier Bugby improved to 34-7 in winning the 125-pound division at the Coalfield Conference Tournament.  E-mail your vote for Greenbrier West's Aaron Bugby.

Tyler Cottrill – Braxton County

Cottrill improved to 25-1 on the season, winning the 140-pound weight class at the Lower Kanawha Conference Tournament. E-mail your vote for Braxton County's Tyler Cottrill.

 

Markus Griffin – Grafton

 

Griffin won the 130-pound title at the Big 10 Wrestling Tournament, improving to 31-1 on the season. E-mail your vote for Grafton's Markus Griffin.

 

Sonny Harrah – Shady Spring

 

Harrah won the 140-pound title at the Coalfield Conference Tournament, improving to 46-1 this season. E-mail your vote for Shady Spring's Sonny Harrah.

 

Elijah Hull – Lewis County

 

Wrestling at 145-pounds, Hull won the Big 10 Tournament championship and improved to 41-1 this season as a sophomore E-mail your vote for Lewis County's Elijah Hull.

 

Jake Lilly – Bluefield

 

Lilly went 8-0 last week in winning the 189-pound title at the Coalfield Conference Tournament and the Poca Duals Championship.  For the season, Lilly has a 35-1 record.  Lilly will play football at Concord University . E-mail your vote for Bluefield's Jake Lilly.

 

Dereck Merritt – Lewis County

 

Merritt improve to 27-0 on the season as he won the 215-pound title at the Big 10 Wrestling Tournament. E-mail your vote for Lewis County's Dereck Merritt.

PLEASE NOTE:  When voting, only one vote will be counted per IP address during a certain time period, depending upon how often that you've attempted to register a vote.  The time frame could be as long as 24 hours.  This prevents the "stuffing" of the ballot box and the crashing of our server.  That's why if you attempt to vote multiple times from the same computer, the voting total will not increase.  For many, clicking on the e-mail link of your favorite player will be the best way to record your vote.  With the e-mail, we will count one vote per e-mail address each hour.  When you click the link above, the voting numbers reflect only those votes collected via the pop-up window and do not reflect the e-mailed votes.  Before the voting ends on Thursday, a chart will appear on the site, updating you on the number of total votes that each nominee has received.  The winner of the Army STRONG Wrestler of the Week will be determined by the TWO with the most total votes (e-mail and via popup window). 

Army Strong Wrestler of the Year - WV

 Vote for the Army STRONG Wrestler of the Week

Voting ends at 8:00 P.M. EST on Thursday.

NOTE:  Three nominees will be finalists for Army STRONG Wrestler of the Year.

Army STRONG Wrestler of the Year - Week Three Nominees

Trent Bays – Liberty Bays won the 189-pound title at the Class AA-A Region 3 tournament, improving to 29-3 on the season. E-mail your vote for Liberty's Trent Bays.

Jon Crane – Greenbrier West

Crane won the 112-pound title in the Class AA-A Region 3 tournament, improving to 36-5 on the season with a 1-0 win over Independence ’s Issac Cales in the final. E-mail your vote for Greenbrier West's Jon Crane.

 

Sonny Harrah – Shady Spring

 

Harrah improved to 46-1 in winning the 140-pound weight class in the Region 3 Class AA-A tournament, recording three pins in earning the regional title. E-mail your vote for Shady Spring's Sonny Harrah.

 

Ryan Hinerman – North Marion

 

Hinerman won the 130-pound weight class at the Class AAA Region 2 tournament and will enter the state tournament with a 31-4 record. E-mail your vote for North Marion's Ryan Hinerman.

 

Jacob Milam – Liberty  

 

Milam, wresting at 135 pounds, improved to 27-2 on the season and won his weight class at the Region 3 AA-A tournament with two falls and a 15-0 technical fall.  E-mail your vote for Liberty's Jacob Milam.

 

Chris Setliff – Shady Spring

 

Setliff improved to 38-4 on the season in winning the 145-pound title at the Region 3 AA-A tournament, recording two pins on his way to the regional title. E-mail your vote for Shady Spring's Chris Setliff.

 

Jessee Schiffbauer – University

 

Schiffbauer won the 119-pound title in the Class AAA Region 1 tournament.  E-mail your vote for University's Jessee Schiffbauer.

 

Clayton Shaver – Braxton County

 

Shaver won the 171-pound weight class title for Class AA-A Region 2.  Shaver is 28-1 this season and won the Braxton County Tournament and the Clay Tournament. E-mail your vote for Braxton County's Clayton Shaver.

 

Anthony Trout – Greenbrier West

 

Trout won the Class AA-A Region 3 title at 285-pounds, recording a 10-3 decision and two pins of 45 and 46 seconds. E-mail your vote for Braxton County's Clayton Shaver.

 

Hunter Wood – East Fairmont

 

Wood won the 119-pound weight class at the Class AAA Region 2 tournament and heads to the state tournament with a 31-2 record. E-mail your vote for East Fairmont's Hunter Wood.

PLEASE NOTE:  When voting, only one vote will be counted per IP address during a certain time period, depending upon how often that you've attempted to register a vote.  The time frame could be as long as 24 hours.  This prevents the "stuffing" of the ballot box and the crashing of our server.  That's why if you attempt to vote multiple times from the same computer, the voting total will not increase.  For many, clicking on the e-mail link of your favorite player will be the best way to record your vote.  With the e-mail, we will count one vote per e-mail address each hour.  When you click the link above, the voting numbers reflect only those votes collected via the pop-up window and do not reflect the e-mailed votes.  Before the voting ends on Thursday, a chart will appear on the site, updating you on the number of total votes that each nominee has received.  The winner of the Army STRONG Wrestler of the Week will be determined by the TWO with the most total votes (e-mail and via popup window). 

  Army STRONG Wrestler of the Year

West Virginia Finalists

Campaign honors the best high school wrestlers in West Virginia  

BECKLEY , WV – The U.S. Army Beckley Recruiting Battalion is proud to announce the finalists for the inaugural Army STRONG Wrestler of the Year, honoring West Virginia ’s best high school wrestlers.  Fans can vote online at www.TheSportsFlash.com, starting on Monday, March 15, 2010 .  The voting will end at midnight on Sunday, March 28.  The winner will be announced on Monday, March 29.  

Army STRONG Wrestler of the Year – West Virgnia

·          Tyler Cottrill – Braxton County

·          Sonny Harrah – Shady Spring

·          Ryan Hinerman – North Marion

·          Jake Lilly – Bluefield

·          Issac Morgan – Fairmont Senior

·          Devonte Pettitt – Meadow Bridge

·          Eli Poston - Grafton

·          Clayton Shaver – Braxton County

·          Tyler Tennant – North Marion

·          Hunter Wood – East Fairmont  

Each week, wrestling competitors must demonstrate physical and emotional strength, as well as strength of character, embodying the qualities of Army STRONG.  High school wrestling fans voted on the weekly winner of the Army STRONG Wrestler of the Year at www.TheSportsFlash.com.   

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Voting for ARMY STRONG Wrestler of the Year beings on March 15.

Army STRONG Wrestler of the Year - Finalists    
11 February 2010 Sonny Harrah - Shady Spring Harrah is 43-1 this season and is the top-ranked 140-pound wrestler in the Coalfield Conference.
   

Devonte Pettitt - Meadow Bridge

  

Pettitt is the top-ranked 171-pound wrestler in the Coalfield Conference and is 28-1 this season.
     
18 February 2010 Tyler Cottrill - Braxton County Cottrill improved to 25-1 on the season, winning the 140-pound weight class at the Lower Kanawha Conference Tournament.
   

Jake Lilly - Bluefield

  

Lilly went 8-0 last week in winning the 180-pound title at the Coalfield Conference Tournament and the Poca Duals Championship.  For the season, Lilly is 35-1 in just his second season of wrestling.  Lilly will play football at Concord University.
     
25 February 2010 Ryan Hinerman - North Marion Hinerman won the 130-pound weight class at the Class AAA Region 2 tournament and will enter the state tournament with a 31-4 record.
   

Clayton Shaver - Braxton County

  

Shaver won the 171-pound weight class at the Class AA-A Region 2 tournament.  Shaver is 28-1 this season and won the Braxton County Tournament and the Clay Tournament.
   

Hunter Wood - East Fairmont

  

Wood won the 119-pound weight class at the Class AAA Region 2 Tournament and heads to the state tournament with a 31-2 record.
     
4 March 2010 Issac Morgan - Fairmont Senior Morgan won the 189-pound title at the Class AAA State Tournament, edging Spring Valley's Scott Stewart, 3-2, in the final.  Morgan finishes the season, 45-3.
   

Eli Poston - Grafton

  

Poston won the 285-pound title in the Class AA-A State Tournament, beating Berkeley Springs' Hobert Delph for the title.  Poston finished the season with a 32-7 record.
   

Tyler Tennant - North Marion

  

Tennant won the 135-pound title at the Class AAA State Tournament, pinning Nitro's Sam Dunbar in 1:42.  Tennant, a junior, finishes his state championship season with a 38-4 record.

Army STRONG Wrestler of the Year - West Virginia Finalists

 Vote for the Army STRONG Wrestler of the Year

Voting ends at midnight on Sunday, March 28.
  Online Votes E-Mailed Votes Total Votes
Jake Lilly - Bluefield 1,009 1,067 2,076
Ryan Hinerman - North Marion 633 1,040 1,673
Hunter Wood - East Fairmont 220 482 702
Tyler Cottrill - Braxton County 67 533 600
Issac Morgan - Fairmont Senior 56 449 505
Please note only one vote per e-mail address per hour.     UPDATED at 3:44 AM EDT on 3/28/10.

Tyler Cottrill of Braxton County captured the 140-pound title at the Lower Kanawha Conference Tournament and finished sixth in state, finishing the season with a 39-5 record.  Click here to e-mail your vote for Braxton County's Tyler Cottrill.
Sonny Harrah of Shady Spring finished the season 50-2, ending his prep career with a third-place finish at 140-pounds in the Class AA-A State Tournament.  Click here to e-mail your vote for Shady Spring's Sonny Harrah.
Ryan Hinerman of North Marion wrapped up his junior season with a third-place finish at 130-pounds in the Class AAA State Tournament, finishing the season with a 35-5 record.  Hinerman won the Class AAA Region 2 Tournament.  Click here to e-mail your vote for North Marion's Ryan Hinerman.
Jake Lilly of Bluefield competed for two years on the two-year-old Beavers wrestling program.  Lilly finished his senior season with a 41-4 record, ending his prep wrestling career with an 83-14 record.  Lilly won a Coalfield Conference and a Poca Duals championship.  Lily was a Region 3 runner-up and finished 5th at the Class AAA State Tournament.  Click here to e-mail your vote for Bluefield's Jake Lilly.
Issac Morgan of Fairmont Senior won the 189-pound title at the Class AAA State Tournament, edging Spring Valley's Scott Stewart, 3-2, in the final.  Morgan finished the season with a 42-6 record.. Click here to e-mail your vote for Fairmont Senior's Issac Morgan.
Devonte Pettitt of Meadow Bridge  won the 171-pound title in the Class AA-A Region 3 tournament.  Pettitt finished fourth in the 171-pound weight class at the Class AA-A State Tournament, ending his junior season with a 35-4 record.  Click here to e-mail your vote for Meadow Bridge's Devonte Pettitt.
Eli Poston of Grafton finished his junior season 32-7, winning the Class AA-A State Tournament at 285-pounds beating Berkeley Springs' Hobert Delph, 7-4 in the final.  It was only Delph's third loss of the season.  At the Class AA-A State Tournament, Poston recorded three falls in 0:47, 3:51, and 5:14. Click here to e-mail your vote for Grafton's Eli Poston.
Clayton Shaver of Braxton County ended his prep wrestling career with a 32-2 record, finishing third in the Class AA-A State Tournament.  Shaver won the 171-pound title in the Class AA-A Region 2 Tournament.  Click here to e-mail your vote for Braxton County's Clayton Shaver.

Tyler Tennant of North Marion earned the 135-pound title in the Class AAA State Tournament, pinning Nitro's Sam Dunbar in 1:42.  Tennant, a junior, finished his state championship season with a 38-4 record.  Click here to e-mail your vote for North Marion's Tyler Tennant.
Hunter Wood of East Fairmont finished second in the Class AAA State Tournament at 119-pounds, losing to Huntington's Justin Arthur in the final, 9-4.  Wood wrapped up the season with a 34-3 record.   Click here to e-mail your vote for East Fairmont's Hunter Wood.
 

Voting ends at midnight on Sunday, March 28. 

E-mail address to submit your vote is ArmySTRONG.WV@thesportsflash.com. 

PLEASE NOTE:  When voting, only one vote will be counted per IP address during a certain time period, depending upon how often that you've attempted to register a vote.  The time frame could be as long as 24 hours.  This prevents the "stuffing" of the ballot box and the crashing of our server.  That's why if you attempt to vote multiple times from the same computer, the voting total will not increase.  For many, clicking on the e-mail link of your favorite player will be the best way to record your vote.  With the e-mail, we will count one vote per e-mail address each hour.  When you click the link above, the voting numbers reflect only those votes collected via the pop-up window and do not reflect the e-mailed votes.  Before the voting ends on Thursday, a chart will appear on the site, updating you on the number of total votes that each nominee has received.  The winner of the Army STRONG Wrestler of the Year will be determined by the most total votes (e-mail and via popup window).