Buckeye Trail adds wrestling program for 2026-27 season

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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