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Buckeye Trail adds wrestling program for 2026-27 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 9:03 AM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Buckeye Trail adds wrestling program for 2026-27 season

Summary

Buckeye Trail High School will launch its inaugural wrestling program during the upcoming 2026-27 winter season. The East Guernsey Board of Education approved the addition of varsity and junior high wrestling after substantial community support and a district survey showing strong favor. Athletic Director Craig Taylor expressed enthusiasm for the initiative, highlighting efforts by former Assistant Principal Nick Swaldo and newly hired head football coach Devin Nicholes in developing the program. Student-athletes, including senior football player Buckston Johnson, are eager to contribute to establishing the team's culture. The search for the inaugural head coach is underway, aiming to foster a solid foundation in the program's first year.

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Status Watch

•Buckeye Trail High School launches wrestling for 2026-27 winter season.
•East Guernsey Board of Education approved wrestling programs.
•Strong community support and survey responses favored the addition.
•Senior Buckston Johnson expresses excitement to join the program.
•Search for the inaugural head wrestling coach is underway.

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9:03 AMYahoo Sports — Buckeye Trail to launch inaugural wrestling program for 2026-27 winter season

What they're saying

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Wrestling is coming to Old Washington as the East Guernsey Board of Education approved the addition of varsity and junior high wrestling programs.
— Yahoo Sports

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