Columbus Academy Roundup: Vikings Gyvnn Mendenhall achieves goal by reaching state wrestling tournament
ThisWeek group
Columbus Academy junior wrestler Gyvnn Mendenhall waited patiently during the offseason for another chance to qualify for the Division III state tournament.
He seized his opportunity in the district tournament March 5 and 6 at Coshocton, finishing fourth at 220 pounds to advance to state March 13 and 14 at Marion Harding. He entered state with a 16-3 record.
Mendenhall qualified for state last season at 195, but the tournament was canceled because of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
“This shows you he’s a pretty good wrestler,” coach Paul Bukky said. “He’s a quick study. You show him something and he usually goes out and does it.”