{"id":22981,"date":"2025-01-04T14:07:41","date_gmt":"2025-01-04T19:07:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/?p=22981"},"modified":"2025-01-04T14:07:42","modified_gmt":"2025-01-04T19:07:42","slug":"jay-county-patriots-capture-inaugural-ihsaa-title-with-six-champions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/04\/jay-county-patriots-capture-inaugural-ihsaa-title-with-six-champions\/","title":{"rendered":"Jay County Patriots capture inaugural IHSAA title with six champions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>14 teams crowned 14 weight class champions in the first year under the IHSAA name at the Muncie Central girls&#8217; wrestling sectional Friday and the Jay County Patriots, one of the top teams in the entire state, won comfortably over a tough group of Indy-area schools, winning by 85 points and taking nearly half the weight classes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SofiaGroggKatieRowlesTatianaWillisJayCo.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Members of the Jay County wrestling team discuss winning the team title with WZBD&#8217;s Rex Brewer Friday. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image0-93.jpeg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22983\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image0-93.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image0-93.jpeg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image0-93.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image0-93.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image0-93.jpeg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image0-93.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image0-93.jpeg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Jay County advanced 13 of 14 wrestlers to next Friday&#8217;s regional, where they will attempt to win another trophy. (Photo provided)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mallory Winner took the first step toward her fourth state title with a pin in the first period against a returning state medalist, taking out Wes-Del&#8217;s Paislee Chambers to capture the 170 title for Jay County. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sponsors-needed.jpg?resize=640%2C360&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21955\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sponsors-needed-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sponsors-needed-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sponsors-needed-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sponsors-needed-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sponsors-needed-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sponsors-needed-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sponsors-needed-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MalloryWinnerJayCo.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Mallory Winner discusses her day with the Z Team after winning the title at 170. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image0-94.jpeg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image0-94.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image0-94.jpeg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image0-94.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image0-94.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image0-94.jpeg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image0-94.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image0-94.jpeg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The Muncie Central Fieldhouse was the host for Friday&#8217;s IHSAA sectional. (Photo by Rex Brewer)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The top four finishers in each weight class will advance to next Friday&#8217;s regional at Alexandria. WZBD will be covering both the Alexandria regional and the Rochester regional. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2025 IHSAA Girls Wrestling Sectional at Muncie Central\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nV6VZlD9PVA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Scroll through our entire broadcast to hear all the action from Friday&#8217;s sectional.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The girls&#8217; season will end with the State Finals in Indianapolis on January 17th. WZBD is the only radio station in the state to have covered the last four State Finals and wrestling fans can count on full coverage of the finals on 92.7 FM. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image1-50.jpeg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image1-50.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image1-50.jpeg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image1-50.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image1-50.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image1-50.jpeg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image1-50.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image1-50.jpeg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Lina Lingo stands atop the podium after winning a sectional title for the Patriots and receiving her award. (Photo provided)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GirlsSectWrap.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>WZBD&#8217;s Rex Brewer wraps up the inaugural IHSAA girls&#8217; wrestling sectional from Muncie Central. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Team Scores<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1st-Jay County 232<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2nd-Hamilton Southeastern 147<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3rd-New Palestine 143<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4th-Blackford 96<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5th-Wes-Del 94<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6th-Shenandoah 82; 7th-Eastbrook 65; 8th-Daleville 62; 9th-Muncie Central 58; 10th-Monroe Central 52; 11th-Fishers 46; 12th-Cowan 42; 13th-Noblesville 40; 14th-Hagerstown 28; 15th-Yorktown 21<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/TroyJacks.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Jay County assistant coach Troy Jacks talks with the Z Team about the state of the sport of girls&#8217; wrestling in Indiana during Friday&#8217;s tournament. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Championship Matches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>100-Katie Rowles (JC) p. Bailey Vajner (Daleville), :21<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>105-Kynlie Keffer (Daleville) p. Madison Henderson (Blackford), :54<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/KynlieKefferDaleville.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Daleville&#8217;s Kynlie Keffer, ranked #2 in the state by IndianaMat, spoke with WZBD after winning a sectional title for Daleville Friday. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>110-Tatianna Willis (JC) p. Ella Shults (HSE), 4:30<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>115-Hailey Korporal (Eastbrook) p. Calie Means (New Pal), 1:52<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>120-Brenna Ruble (JC) p. Kiarra Churchill (HSE), 1:17<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/BrennaRubleJayCo.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Brenna Ruble catches up with the Z Team after winning the title at Muncie Central. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>125-Abigail Gilbert (Hagerstown) m.d. Emma Jones (Cowan), 8-0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>130-June Wagner-Gilbert (New Pal) p. Kierstyn Ronan (Wes-Del), :29<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>135-Lina Lingo (JC) p. Lillian Kissel (New Pal), 4:34<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/LinaLingoJayCo.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Lina Lingo spoke with WZBD after capturing the sectional title for the Jay County Patriots. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>140-Jillian Champ (New Pal) p. Emily Manor (JC), 3:19<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>145-Addison Flores (Blackford) p. 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