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From the room to competition

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A look at the wrestlers, training, and competition moments that make up the Hanover Hawkeye experience.

Brayton standing in wrestling gear beside a competition mat
Brayton Crews - Atlee H.S.
Youth wrestlers practicing on blue mats beneath the Hawkeye mural
Practice in the Hawkeye room
Young Hanover wrestler standing ready in competition gear
Young Josh Epperly.
Three young wrestlers standing with medals in front of a trophy case
Zach Bednarczyk at the top of the podium.
Liam Harris and Evan Buchanan standing together in a wrestling gym
Two of the original five Hawkeye wrestlers, Liam Harris and Evan Buchanan
Wrestler standing on the mat with an official raising his hand
Liam Harris with a W while at Ohio University
Hawkeye wrestler and supporter standing together with a medal
Coach Dave Epperly with Jacob Epperly. One of the original 5!
Hanover wrestler wearing a green team jacket
Jack Epperly - Hanover H.S. - Roanoke College. One of the original 5!
Wrestler standing in front of the Hawkeye mural
Josh Epperly - Hanover H.S. - Campbell University/Roanoke College
Wrestler standing in front of the Hawkeye mural in competition gear
Elizabeth Dosado - Caroline H.S. - The College of the Cumberlands
Two wrestlers competing on the mat
Liam Harris - Atlee H.S.
Wrestler celebrating after a match
Alex Frowert after winning the State Title
Two young wrestlers competing on a red mat
Hanover Hawkeye wrestler standing on the competition floor
Junior Owens - Hanover H.S., Ferrum College
Wrestler kneeling on the mat during competition
Three wrestlers standing together before competition
3 of the original 5! Jack Epperly, Josh Epperly and Evan Buchanan
Three wrestlers standing on a podium with awards
Emmons Tewalt (Hanover H.S.) and Brodie Gibbs (Atlee H.S.) finishing 1 and 2 at the 2026 VA HS State tournament
Two wrestlers hand fighting on a blue mat during a match
Ben Owens - Hanover H.S.
Two wrestlers competing on the mat in a crowded gym
Dennis Barker - Mechanicsville H.S.
Two wrestlers grappling on a blue mat
Ben Owens - Hanover H.S.
Hanover Hawkeye wrestlers gathered outdoors in front of a historic building
Budapest Hungary Wrestling Trip
Wrestlers training on blue and orange mats in a gym
Hungarian National Team Training Center