The Blackman Blaze hit the mats with fiery determination on the first day of the Johnny Drennan wrestling tournament at Father Ryan High School in Nashville. With grit and resolve, our wrestlers faced off against some of the toughest competitors from eight states, showcasing their talent and hard work.
The tournament, named in honor of Johnny Drennan, a beloved figure in the Nashville wrestling community, is known for its fierce competition and high standards. Day one saw the Blaze grappling through intense matches, displaying strategic prowess and relentless spirit.
Out of the ten wrestlers entered, four remain in the double elimination tournament. These athletes have fought valiantly to stay in the competition. Andrew Workman is the only Blaze wrestler to make it to the semifinals.
Standout Performances:
- Andrew Workman (120 lbs): Andrew has secured 6th place and scored 16.0 team points. He received a bye in the first round and then showcased his strength with back-to-back falls over Winsor Herrick (Hendersonville) and Joseph Weiss (Memphis Univ. Sch.). In the quarterfinals, Andrew dominated with a major decision win over Bryan Rivera (Waukesha West). He is the only Blaze wrestler to advance to the semifinals.
- Germaia Ewida (106 lbs): Germaia demonstrated exceptional skill, scoring 10.5 team points. After receiving a bye in the first round, he won by tech fall over Eric Davidson (St. Vincent St. Mary) and Cole Liew (Houston), as well as Noah Harris (Pope Saint John Paul II).
- Blaise Meeks (190 lbs): Blaise earned 10.0 team points with powerful performances. After a first-round bye, he won by fall over Phillip Szpara (Hendersonville) and Fischer French (McCallie) before a narrow loss in sudden victory to Brody Belville (Brentwood Aca.).
- Landon McLean (144 lbs): Landon showcased his resilience and scored 6.5 team points. After a first-round bye, he wrestled through the consolation rounds with tech fall wins over Nolan Stroop (Tullahoma) and a major decision over Trey McDonald (Memphis Univ. Sch.).
Current Team Standings:
The tournament featured highly competitive teams from eight states, including:
- Father Ryan High School, TN
- Union County, KY
- McCallie School, TN
- Eastside, SC
- Lakeway Christian Academy, TN
- Cleveland High School, TN
- Waukesha West, WI
- Nolensville High School, TN
- Collierville High School, TN
- Ravenwood High School, TN
- Houston High School, TN
- Brentwood High School, TN
- Tullahoma High School, TN
- Blackman High School, TN
- Independence High School, TN
- Montgomery Bell Academy, TN
- St. Vincent St. Mary High School, OH
- Green Hill High School, TN
- Franklin High School, TN
- Spain Park HS, AL
- Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School, TN
- Arlington High School, TN
- Brentwood Academy, TN
- Clarksville Academy, TN
- Station Camp High School, TN
- Bartlett High School, TN
- Chicago (St. Ignatius), IL
- Athens, AL
- Rossview High School, TN
- Fort Campbell, KY
- Memphis University School, TN
- Cordova High School, TN
- Battle Ground Academy, TN
- McGavock High School, TN
- West Creek High School, TN
- Kirkwood High School, TN
- Beech Senior High School, TN
- John Overton High School, TN
- Briarcrest Christian School, TN
- Mt. Juliet High School, TN
- Siegel High School, TN
- Springfield High School, TN
- Notre Dame High School, TN
- Friendship Christian School, TN
- Ensworth High School, TN
- Hume-Fogg Academic Magnet, TN
- St. George’s Independent School, TN
- Goodpasture Christian School, TN
- Hendersonville High School, TN
- Franklin Road Academy, TN
- Harpeth High School, TN
- Glencliff High School, TN
These wrestlers have shown remarkable resilience and prowess, with only one loss or less, making them the highlights of the day.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to support our team with the same enthusiasm and pride they’ve brought to the tournament. Go Blaze!
Day 1 Full Results:
Drennan 106
Germaia Ewida’s place is unknown and has scored 10.5 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 – Germaia Ewida (Blackman) received a bye () (Bye)
- Champ. Round 2 – Germaia Ewida (Blackman) won by tech fall over Eric Davidson (St. Vincent St. Mary) (TF 15-0)
- Champ. Round 3 – Kyler Van Keuren (Waukesha West) won by fall over Germaia Ewida (Blackman) (Fall 5:19)
- Cons. Round 4 – Germaia Ewida (Blackman) won by tech fall over Cole Liew (Houston) (TF 22-4)
- Cons. Round 5 – Germaia Ewida (Blackman) won by tech fall over Noah Harris (Pope Saint John Paul II) (TF 17-1)
Drennan 120
Andrew Workman’s place is 6th and has scored 16.0 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 – Andrew Workman (Blackman) received a bye () (Bye)
- Champ. Round 2 – Andrew Workman (Blackman) won by fall over Winsor Herrick (Hendersonville) (Fall 1:00)
- Champ. Round 3 – Andrew Workman (Blackman) won by fall over Joseph Weiss (Memphis Univ. Sch.) (Fall 1:14)
- Quarterfinal – Andrew Workman (Blackman) won by major decision over Bryan Rivera (Waukesha West) (Maj 8-0)
Drennan 126
Isaac Ortiz’s place is unknown and has scored 6.0 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 – Isaac Ortiz (Blackman) received a bye () (Bye)
- Champ. Round 2 – Isaac Ortiz (Blackman) won by fall over Charlie Zeinert (Waukesha West) (Fall 3:37)
- Champ. Round 3 – Devin Corbin (Collierville) won by tech fall over Isaac Ortiz (Blackman) (TF 16-0)
- Cons. Round 4 – Cody Pratt (Memphis Univ. Sch.) won by decision over Isaac Ortiz (Blackman) (Dec 4-3)
Drennan 132
Douglas Barksdale’s place is unknown and has scored 2.0 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 – Douglas Barksdale (Blackman) received a bye () (Bye)
- Champ. Round 2 – Charlie Say (Brentwood) won by fall over Douglas Barksdale (Blackman) (Fall 2:40)
- Cons. Round 2 – Douglas Barksdale (Blackman) received a bye () (Bye)
- Cons. Round 3 – Douglas Barksdale (Blackman) won by decision over Joe Larson (Ravenwood) (Dec 4-2)
- Cons. Round 4 – Walter Rutland Harris (Hume Fogg) won by tech fall over Douglas Barksdale (Blackman) (TF 18-0)
Drennan 138
Isaiah Thephavong’s place is unknown and has scored 8.0 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 – Isaiah Thephavong (Blackman) received a bye () (Bye)
- Champ. Round 2 – Isaiah Thephavong (Blackman) won by fall over Leland Moranski (Clarksville) (Fall 3:01)
- Champ. Round 3 – Maddox Eskew (Ravenwood) won by major decision over Isaiah Thephavong (Blackman) (Maj 15-4)
- Cons. Round 4 – Isaiah Thephavong (Blackman) won by major decision over Charles Baldwin (Collierville) (Maj 8-0)
- Cons. Round 5 – Kellen Sanders (Cleveland) won by decision over Isaiah Thephavong (Blackman) (Dec 5-2)
Drennan 144
Landon McLean’s place is unknown and has scored 6.5 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 – Landon McLean (Blackman) received a bye () (Bye)
- Champ. Round 2 – Jd Longley (Ravenwood) won by decision over Landon McLean (Blackman) (Dec 15-8)
- Cons. Round 2 – Landon McLean (Blackman) received a bye () (Bye)
- Cons. Round 3 – Landon McLean (Blackman) won by tech fall over Nolan Stroop (Tullahoma) (TF 18-3)
- Cons. Round 4 – Landon McLean (Blackman) won by decision over Donald Ray Rogers (Springfield) (Dec 4-3)
- Cons. Round 5 – Landon McLean (Blackman) won by major decision over Trey McDonald (Memphis Univ. Sch.) (Maj 15-6)
Drennan 150
Eli Goodin’s place is unknown and has scored 5.0 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 – Eli Goodin (Blackman) received a bye () (Bye)
- Champ. Round 2 – Eli Goodin (Blackman) won by major decision over Luca Capuano (St. Ignatius Co. Prep) (Maj 9-1)
- Champ. Round 3 – George Maholtz (Eastside ) won by fall over Eli Goodin (Blackman) (Fall 0:31)
- Cons. Round 4 – Kohl Vargas (Briarcrest) won by fall over Eli Goodin (Blackman) (Fall 1:46)
Drennan 165
Afraim Ewida’s place is unknown and has scored 9.0 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 – Afraim Ewida (Blackman) received a bye () (Bye)
- Champ. Round 2 – Afraim Ewida (Blackman) won by fall over Mike Welty (Station Camp) (Fall 5:01)
- Champ. Round 3 – Brody Casto (Lakeway Christian Aca) won by major decision over Afraim Ewida (Blackman) (Maj 14-0)
- Cons. Round 4 – Afraim Ewida (Blackman) won by fall over Robert Lown (Franklin Road Aca.) (Fall 0:28)
- Cons. Round 5 – Joshua Pulley (Cleveland) won by fall over Afraim Ewida (Blackman) (Fall 2:55)
Drennan 190
Blaise Meeks’s place is unknown and has scored 10.0 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 – Blaise Meeks (Blackman) received a bye () (Bye)
- Champ. Round 2 – Blaise Meeks (Blackman) won by fall over Phillip Szpara (Hendersonville) (Fall 0:29)
- Champ. Round 3 – Blaise Meeks (Blackman) won by fall over Fischer French (McCallie) (Fall 2:41)
- Quarterfinal – Brody Belville (Brentwood Aca.) won in sudden victory – 1 over Blaise Meeks (Blackman) (SV-1 11-8)
Drennan 285
Brayden Edmonson’s place is unknown and has scored 4.0 team points.
- Champ. Round 1 – Brayden Edmonson (Blackman) received a bye () (Bye)
- Champ. Round 2 – Robert Tatum (Tullahoma) won by fall over Brayden Edmonson (Blackman) (Fall 0:37)
- Cons. Round 2 – Brayden Edmonson (Blackman) received a bye () (Bye)
- Cons. Round 3 – Brayden Edmonson (Blackman) won by fall over Simon Leonard (Notre Dame) (Fall 2:39)
- Cons. Round 4 – Hunter Kammerer (Arlington) won by major decision over Brayden Edmonson (Blackman) (Maj 12-2)