Meet the 2024 Battle Creek Enquirer All-City Wrestling Team
BATTLE CREEK - Mother Nature earned a major decision vs. the city high school wrestling teams this year as weather postponed, and later, cancelled the annual All-City Wrestling Tournament.
But the city coaches and the Enquirer decided it wasn't fair to have a season without All-City wrestlers, so the process began in deciding on 2023-24 All-City members anyway.
Instead of wrestlers deciding it on the mat this year, All-City selections were picked based on head-to-head matchups within the city grapplers and overall records.
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So here is the Battle Creek Enquirer 2023-24 All-City Wrestling Team, chosen by weight class:
106: Camren Brock - Harper Creek
A sophomore, Camren Brock was a member of Harper Creek's district championship in the MHSAA Division 2 team tourney, and was an honorable mention selection on the Enquirer All-Area wrestling team last year. Brock was second at the Interstate 8 Conference meet and finished fourth in regionals, advancing to the state tournament at Ford Field. Brock was sixth overall at the state meet and finished 42-13 on the season.
Second Team: Kadin Thomas - Pennfield
113: Devan Garcia - Harper Creek
The only freshman ever to win a state title at Harper Creek, Devan Garcia became the first state champion at the school in wrestling since 1998 and the first to win a state title among any of the city schools since 2006. Garcia defeated Cristian Haslem of St. Clair in the state championship final at 113 pounds by a 12-4 decision. Garcia finished his freshman year at 48-1. Garcia took first at the Interstate 8 Conference meet and was a regional champ as well and was a member of the Beavers' district championship team in the MHSAA team tourney.
Second Team: Bryson Lowery - Lakeview
120: Braylin Swank - Pennfield
Part of a young Pennfield squad, Braylin Swank was a leader on the Panthers as a junior. Swank earned the only points for Pennfield, with a head-to-head win in its team district loss to Harper Creek. Swank was second in his weight class at the Interstate 8 Conference meet and finished 34-8 overall this year and was an honorable mention selection on the Enquirer All-Area wrestling team a year ago.
Second Team: Brock Hibbs - Harper Creek
126: Jackson Pennock - Harper Creek
A freshman, with a high upside, Jackson Pennock finished fourth in districts and qualified for regionals for Harper Creek. Pennock was a member of the Beavers' district championship team in the MHSAA team tourney, earning a come-from-behind win by pin to give Harper Creek a late lead in the district final to clinch the title. Pennock finished 36-13 overall. Pennock also was first at 126 pounds at the Interstate 8 Conference championship meet.
Second Team: Zayden Moon - BCC
132: Terrell Haddley - Battle Creek Central
A team captain and senior leader, Terrell Haddley had an impactful season season on a young Bearcat squad. Haddley finished 24-19 overall and was second at the Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference championship meet and finished fifth in the highly-competitive McGinnis-Evan Memorial Tournament at Battle Creek Central.
Second Team: Jacob Kellems - Lakeview
138: Israel Waite - Harper Creek
Another key underclassmen on a young Harper Creek team, Israel Waite helped the Beavers win a district championship title in the MHSAA team tourney. The sophomore finished third at the Interstate 8 Conference championship meet and placed third in districts to qualify for regionals and was 41-10 overall on the season. He was an honorable mention selection on the Enquirer All-Area wrestling team last year.
Second Team: Shaequan Reese-Moody - BCC
144: Josh Roe - Harper Creek
An experienced junior and leader on a young Beaver squad, Josh Roe helped Harper Creek win a district championship title in the MHSAA team tourney. Roe finished third in districts to qualify for regionals and was 30-11 overall on the season. He was an honorable mention selection on the Enquirer All-Area wrestling team last year.
Second Team: Jaedyn Walker - BCC
150: Dayveon Rupert - Lakeview
Dayveon Rupert had a big senior season that included a district championship as well as a regional title for Lakeview. Rupert also was a league champ at his weight class in the Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference. Rupert finished fifth in the state and was 51-4 overall. He was a first-team Enquirer All-Area wrestling team selection a year ago.
Second Team: Carter Brenner - Harper Creek
157: Noah Nichols - Battle Creek Central
Noah Nichols was a two-time captain for the Bearcats and had big senior year to cap off his four-year varsity career. Nichols finished with 92 career victories as he finished third in the Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference championship meet and fourth in the prestigious McGinnis-Evans Memorial Tournament. The senior was 25-12 overall on the season and was an honorable mention selection last year on the Enquirer All-Area wrestling team.
Second Team: Cayden Miller - Lakeview
165: Joshua Shroll - Battle Creek Central
Joshua Shroll had a breakout sophomore season as he showed great improvement from a year ago with a winning record at 21-19. Shroll finished fourth at the Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference championship meet. He also earned an individual win in team districts over rival Lakeview.
Second Team: Kowen Slucter - Harper Creek
175: Angelo Williams - Battle Creek Central
A two-time captain, Angelo Williams was a senior leader for the Bearcats and the most accomplished wrestler on the team. Williams was a three-time regional qualifier and a two-time finalist in the Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference. He finished his career with over 100 career wins and was second in the McGinnis-Evans Memorial tournament and third in the SMAC championships.
Second Team: Landon Walter - Harper Creek
190: Corey Wells - Battle Creek Central
A sophomore big man with a high upside, Corey Wells seemed to be just hitting his stride as the season came to an end as he finished 15-15 overall. He was seventh in the McGinnis-Evans Memorial Tournament.
Second Team: Cam Dawson - Lakeview
215: Aiden Babick - Pennfield
A sophomore with big potential, Aiden Babick is a rising prospect for a young Pennfield team. Babick was a regional qualifier and finished 21-15 overall.
Second Team: Alex Shive - Harper Creek
285: Ricky Johnson - Harper Creek
A powerfully-built junior, Ricky Johnson was a league champ at 285 in the Interstate 8 Conference and finished as a district champ in Division 2. Johnson qualified for states by taking second at regionals and finished seventh at the state meet at Ford Field, ending his season at 45-9. Johnson also helped Harper Creek win a district championship title in the MHSAA team tourney. He was a first-team selection on the Enquirer All-Area Wrestling squad a year ago.
Second Team: Dane Harper - Pennfield
Bill Broderick can be reached at bbroderi@battlecreekenquirer.com. Follow him on X/Twitter: @billbroderick.
This article originally appeared on Battle Creek Enquirer: Members of the 2024 Battle Creek Enquirer All-City Wrestling
