The Belfry wrestling team hosted its annual Clipson Jones High School Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, drawing 21 teams from across the state for a full day of competition. The event featured deep brackets, multiple ranked wrestlers, and strong performances throughout all weight classes.
Below is a team-by-team recap highlighting each program’s top finishers, followed by a Podium Recap listing the top four finishers in every boys weight class.
Tournament Sidebar: Team & School Breakdown
(All wrestlers listed include final placement)
Ashland Blazer (168.5 points)
Ashland Blazer was a force in the upper weights, earning championships from Nathaniel Williams (1st, 175) and Wyatt Riley (1st, 285). Additional podium finishes came from Branden McGee (2nd, 190), Jacob Hammonds (5th, 190), Cameron Burnside (3rd, 215), Taner Woodman (2nd, 150), Clarence McDade (3rd, 150), and Carter Stewart (5th, 144).
Belfry (110.5 points)
Belfry produced multiple placers across the lineup, led by Brantley Scott (3rd, 113) and James E. Jones (3rd, 190). Steven Vipperman (4th, 285) narrowly missed the podium, while additional scorers included Braxton Jarrell (8th, 126), Jayden Tilley (7th, 132), Kane Caudill (7th, 138), Trenton Williamson (6th, 144), Wesley Curry (7th, 150), Jaxson Baldwin (7th, 157), and Benjamin Crabtree (8th, 157).
Braxton County High School (207.0 points)
Braxton County finished second overall with championships from Colton Putnam (1st, 126), Sean Foster (1st, 132), Luke Kelley (1st, 138), and Paxton Smith (1st, 157). Additional contributors included Conner Tallamy (3rd, 120), Braydyn Morris (2nd, 144), Mason Smarr (4th, 150), Cameron Fleshman (8th, 175), and Joel Sigman (2nd, 285).
East Ridge (15.0 points)
East Ridge was led by Gavin Ratliff (5th, 106), while Greason Gooslin (8th, 113) added additional team points.
Floyd Central (34.0 points)
Floyd Central earned placements from Max Strong (4th, 165), Tyler Hall (6th, 150), and Ashton Maynard (7th, 175).
Greenup County (34.0 points)
Greenup County placers included Hunter Crabtree (4th, 120) and David Craig (8th, 138).
Hazard (10.0 points)
Hazard was represented by a limited lineup and finished with 10 team points.
John I. Burton (60.0 points)
John I. Burton’s top finisher was William Shepherd (2nd, 215). Additional placers included Cadence Lewis (4th, 106), Anthony Green (6th, 126), Nico Niece (7th, 144), and Derrick Jenkins (8th, 120).
Johnson Central (22.0 points)
Johnson Central earned points from Christian Piedad (6th, 113).
Knott County Central (26.0 points)
Knott County Central’s Ethan Collins (4th, 215) accounted for the team’s scoring.
Letcher County Central (48.0 points)
Letcher County Central placers included Andrew Meade (5th, 150), Jon Falter (4th, 157), Alexander Caudill (7th, 165), and Brady Baker (8th, 132).
Martin County (258.5 points)
Martin County captured the team title behind championships from Brody Jewell (1st, 106), Jeremy Mollett (1st, 113), Blake Lemaster (1st, 120), Cole Jewell (1st, 165), and Brayden Fannin (1st, 215). Additional placers included Chase Messer (2nd, 126), Ayden Warren (5th, 126), Noah Bowens (3rd, 138), Jeremy Begley (4th, 144), James Begley (4th, 175), Easton Slone (4th, 190), Liam May (7th, 215), and Blake Stacy (8th, 285).
Mingo Central (28.0 points)
Mingo Central was led by Seth Boseman (5th, 165).
Paintsville (34.0 points)
Paintsville placers included Jace Hunter (5th, 157), Jaxon Borders (8th, 215), and Carter Lauffer (6th, 285).
Perry County Central (88.0 points)
Perry County Central earned points from Couper Woods (2nd, 106), Chris Richie (2nd, 113), Land on Baker (5th, 138), Brody Collins (6th, 138), and Tucker Smallwood (8th, 144).
Pike County Central (22.0 points)
Pike County Central’s top finisher was Paylin Meade (4th, 132).
Pikeville (52.0 points)
Pikeville’s highlight came from Cooper Scott (1st, 144). Additional scorers included Jaxon Scott (4th, 138) and Gabriel Farthing (6th, 165).
Prestonsburg (60.5 points)
Prestonsburg earned placements from Caden Ratliff (2nd, 175) and Brody Hicks (7th, 190).
Tug Valley (32.0 points)
Tug Valley placers included Rogan Moore (5th, 120), Eli Whitt (8th, 165), Gabriel Jarvis (5th, 175), and Braxton Jones (6th, 175).
Union (183.5 points)
Union finished third overall, led by Canaan Spears (1st, 150). Additional podium finishes came from Landon Fields (3rd, 175) and Ean Baker (3rd, 157). Other placers included Elijah Anderson (3rd, 126), Jaxon Anderson (3rd, 144), Deegan Tavernier (2nd, 165), Josh Guerrant (6th, 190), and Kaleb Stacy (7th, 285).
Woodford County (163.0 points)
Woodford County was led by Braylen Livingston (1st, 190). Additional placers included Bryer Rogers (3rd, 132), Brycen Gray (2nd, 120), Isaac Richards (2nd, 138), Eli Watts (7th, 126), Elijah Huff (5th, 215), Brandon Wiley (6th, 215), Maxx Escaloni (3rd, 285), and Mac Wilson (5th, 285).
Podium Recap – Top 4 by Weight
106 lbs
| Place | Wrestler | School |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Brody Jewell | Martin County |
| 2nd | Couper Woods | Perry County Central |
| 3rd | Leland Markwell | Woodford County |
| 4th | Cadence Lewis | John I. Burton |
113 lbs
| Place | Wrestler | School |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Jeremy Mollett | Martin County |
| 2nd | Chris Richie | Perry County Central |
| 3rd | Brantley Scott | Belfry |
| 4th | Braylon Smith | Union |
120 lbs
| Place | Wrestler | School |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Blake Lemaster | Martin County |
| 2nd | Brycen Gray | Woodford County |
| 3rd | Conner Tallamy | Braxton County |
| 4th | Hunter Crabtree | Greenup County |
126 lbs
| Place | Wrestler | School |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Colton Putnam | Braxton County |
| 2nd | Chase Messer | Martin County |
| 3rd | Elijah Anderson | Union |
| 4th | Max Worthington | Greenup County |
132 lbs
| Place | Wrestler | School |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Sean Foster | Braxton County |
| 2nd | Ezekiel Holbrook | Perry County Central |
| 3rd | Bryer Rogers | Woodford County |
| 4th | Paylin Meade | Pike County Central |
138 lbs
| Place | Wrestler | School |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Luke Kelley | Braxton County |
| 2nd | Isaac Richards | Woodford County |
| 3rd | Noah Bowens | Martin County |
| 4th | Jaxon Scott | Pikeville |
144 lbs
| Place | Wrestler | School |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Cooper Scott | Pikeville |
| 2nd | Bradyn Morris | Braxton County |
| 3rd | Jaxon Anderson | Union |
| 4th | Jeremy Begley | Martin County |
150 lbs
| Place | Wrestler | School |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Canaan Spears | Union |
| 2nd | Taner Woodman | Ashland Blazer |
| 3rd | Clarence McDade | Ashland Blazer |
| 4th | Mason Smarr | Braxton County |
157 lbs
| Place | Wrestler | School |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Paxton Smith | Braxton County |
| 2nd | Parker Maynard | Martin County |
| 3rd | Ean Baker | Union |
| 4th | Jon Falter | Letcher County Central |
165 lbs
| Place | Wrestler | School |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Cole Jewell | Martin County |
| 2nd | Deegan Tavernier | Union |
| 3rd | Kameron Akers | Prestonsburg |
| 4th | Max Strong | Floyd Central |
175 lbs
| Place | Wrestler | School |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Nathaniel Williams | Ashland Blazer |
| 2nd | Caden Ratliff | Prestonsburg |
| 3rd | Landon Fields | Union |
| 4th | James Begley | Martin County |
190 lbs
| Place | Wrestler | School |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Braylen Livingston | Woodford County |
| 2nd | Branden McGee | Ashland Blazer |
| 3rd | James E. Jones | Belfry |
| 4th | Easton Slone | Martin County |
215 lbs
| Place | Wrestler | School |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Brayden Fannin | Martin County |
| 2nd | William Shepherd | John I. Burton |
| 3rd | Cameron Burnside | Ashland Blazer |
| 4th | Ethan Collins | Knott County Central |
285 lbs
| Place | Wrestler | School |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Wyatt Riley | Ashland Blazer |
| 2nd | Joel Sigman | Braxton County |
| 3rd | Maxx Escaloni | Woodford County |
| 4th | Steven Vipperman | Belfry |
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