
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – On a thrilling night of high school wrestling, the Blackman High School Blaze showcased their prowess with two decisive victories at their home arena. With an enthusiastic crowd cheering them on, the Blaze proved their mettle against Antioch High School and Smyrna High School, finishing the night with scores that spoke volumes.
Match 1: Blackman Blaze vs. Antioch Bears
The evening kicked off with a fierce competition against the Antioch Bears. The Blaze quickly established their lead, starting with Eli Goodin securing a fall in just 1:47 at 150 lbs. Despite a couple of setbacks, with Mohammad Azimi and Melachi Ausley from Antioch scoring falls, Blackman’s wrestlers were relentless. Afraim Ewida at 165 lbs and Brayden Edmonson at 285 lbs added significant points with their falls. The lower weight classes were a sweep for Blackman, with several forfeits and quick pins, including Isaac Ortiz’s lightning-fast 13-second pin at 126 lbs. The final tally stood at a convincing 65-18 in favor of the Blaze.
- Full Match Results:
- 150: Eli Goodin (BHS) over Kenneth Williams (AHS) (Fall 1:47)
- 157: Mohammad Azimi (AHS) over Silas Johns (BHS) (Fall 0:37)
- 165: Afraim Ewida (BHS) over Rashad Glenn (AHS) (TF 19-4 3:34)
- 175: Jamar Caldwell (AHS) over Ethan Clark (BHS) (Fall 3:29)
- 190: Darren Boakye (BHS) over (AHS) (For.)
- 215: Melachi Ausley (AHS) over Bryson Head (BHS) (Fall 0:26)
- 285: Brayden Edmonson (BHS) over Tyriq Vaughn (AHS) (Fall 1:25)
- 106: Germaia Ewida (BHS) over (AHS) (For.)
- 113: Gavin Wright (BHS) over (AHS) (For.)
- 120: Andrew Workman (BHS) over (AHS) (For.)
- 126: Isaac Ortiz (BHS) over Angel Silva (AHS) (Fall 0:13)
- 132: Douglas Barksdale (BHS) over Albert Molle (AHS) (Fall 0:38)
- 138: Isaiah Thephavong (BHS) over Ogmin Leonardo (AHS) (Fall 1:14)
- 144: Landon McLean (BHS) over James Parrott (AHS) (Fall 1:35)

Match 2: Blackman Blaze vs. Smyrna Bulldogs
The momentum continued as the Blaze faced off against the Smyrna Bulldogs. From the outset, Blackman’s wrestlers were in control, with Silas Johns, Afraim Ewida, and Ethan Clark setting the tone with decisive falls. Despite a loss at 190 lbs, the Blaze’s depth was on full display as they racked up one fall after another. The match concluded with an overwhelming 78-6 victory for Blackman, highlighting their superior conditioning, strategy, and execution.
- Full Match Results:
- 157: Silas Johns (BHS) over Daniel Snodgrass (SHS) (Fall 2:00)
- 165: Afraim Ewida (BHS) over Brandon Rodriguez (SHS) (Fall 1:26)
- 175: Ethan Clark (BHS) over Alex Dong (SHS) (Fall 0:31)
- 190: Dathan Heath (SHS) over Darren Boakye (BHS) (Fall 2:37)
- 215: Bryson Head (BHS) over Nathan Powe JR (SHS) (Fall 1:07)
- 285: Kynsstor Russell (BHS) over (SHS) (For.)
- 106: Germaia Ewida (BHS) over Jhonatan Garcia (SHS) (Fall 0:52)
- 113: Gavin Wright (BHS) over William Barrera (SHS) (Fall 1:19)
- 120: Andrew Workman (BHS) over Isaiah Downey (SHS) (Fall 1:18)
- 126: Isaac Ortiz (BHS) over Eli Glaeser (SHS) (Fall 4:50)
- 132: Douglas Barksdale (BHS) over Christopher Williams (SHS) (Fall 0:22)
- 138: Isaiah Thephavong (BHS) over Brian Lopez-Pacheco (SHS) (Fall 0:28)
- 144: Landon McLean (BHS) over Thang Tuang (SHS) (Fall 0:34)
- 150: Eli Goodin (BHS) over Shing Ling (SHS) (Fall 2:54)
The Blackman Blaze’s performances tonight not only showcased their individual talents but also their teamwork and determination. As they continue through the season, these wrestlers are setting a high bar for competition and sportsmanship. Stay tuned to our website for more updates and results from our Blaze Wrestling Team.