In Part 2, Clint dives deep into one of the most defining years of his wrestling journey: his freshman season at Walsh. He relives the intensity of his very first Ed’s/Walsh dual meet and breaks down the nerves, energy, and impact of being thrown into such a monumental rivalry. He also reflects o...

Part 1 of Clint Musser’s raw interview takes us back to the beginning—his first introduction to wrestling, growing up around the North Akron Wrestling Club, and the foundational experiences that shaped his early mentality. From youth battles to finally stepping into the Walsh Jesuit wrestling roo...

The final chapter is all about perspective. Roger Chandler looks back on what the Ed’s/Walsh rivalry meant- not just to Ohio wrestling, but to the entire national landscape. He shares how Walsh’s meteoric rise sharpened everyone, how it pushed him to be better, and how it fueled one of the most i...

Part 3 focuses on Roger Chandler’s senior season- a year driven by revenge, respect, and unfinished business. With a relentless mindset, he went into the second Ed’s/Walsh dual meet determined to turn the tide. He shares the pressure of that moment and his personal pursuit of a state title. This ...

Check out some highlights and slick moves from some matches that WVIZ broadcast during his junior and senior years at St. Eds.

Part 2 of Roger's interview drops us right into the early days of the rivalry. Roger recalls the moment Coach Greg Urbas took over the reins at St. Eds and the impact it had on the team’s culture and purpose. He relives that first fateful St. Eds/Walsh dual meet and how the battle lines were draw...

In Part 1, Roger Chandler takes us back to his beginnings as a young wrestler who looked up to the St. Edward dynasty long before ever stepping on the mat. He shares what it took to finally earn his varsity spot- through grinding and relentless belief in the face of tragedy and doubt. As he carve...

Part 4 – Cementing the Legacy
The 1991 State Tournament was history in the making—Walsh Jesuit took down St. Ed’s and claimed their first team state title. Markus reflects on being at the forefront of the dynasty, the impact Bill Barger had on shaping their success, and how those years molded him...

Part 3 – The Turning Point
With a fresh wave of talent entering the program, the stage was set for Walsh’s first real shot at St. Ed’s. Markus recalls his first time stepping into the Eagle’s Nest, the intensity of their first dual meet, and his battles with Ohio’s best, including his nemesis, Ri...

Check out some of Markus' matches that were covered by WVIZ throughout his high school career. From the MIT Tournament to the State Tournament, Markus Mollica was a beast. Relives some of his highlights from those years.

Part 2 – Building Walsh’s Foundation
Stepping into Walsh Jesuit, Markus and his teammates had one goal—dethrone St. Edward. Training in basements and cafeterias before finally getting their own wrestling room, they chased the champs across the state, wrestling them at every opportunity. Little by...

The Journey Begins
From a skinny kid just learning the sport to grinding it out at the North Akron Wrestling Club, Markus Mollica’s early years were shaped by relentless competition. Traveling across the country in search of the best, he and his teammates were on a mission—one that Bill Barger wo...

Sam reflects on the journey, the lessons learned, and the impact the rivalry had on his life beyond wrestling. The dynasty didn’t just shape the sport—it shaped the athletes who lived it.

Walsh’s dominance reaches new heights, and Sam takes us inside one of the most legendary duals of the rivalry. From the state tournament to his record-setting moment, he relives the intensity and pressure of cementing a legacy.

Highlights from some of Sam's high school matches.

As Walsh continues its rise, Sam dives into the relentless training, key match-ups, and the shifting power balance with St. Ed’s. He breaks down the battles, the mindset, and what it took to keep pushing forward through adversity that was happening off the mat.

Sam Neider kicks things off, reflecting on his early years, the buildup to the Walsh rivalry, and the intensity of stepping onto the mat for St. Eds. Hear about the foundation of the dynasty and what it meant to go head-to-head with the best.

In the final segment, Adam reflects on the legacy of the Clash of Dynasties and what it meant to be part of something bigger than himself. He discusses the bonds built through the sport, the respect earned through battle, and why the Walsh vs. St. Ed’s rivalry will never be forgotten.

Wrestling isn’t just about what happens on the mat—it’s about the lessons that last a lifetime. Adam opens up about the setbacks, the triumphs, and how the sport prepared him for life beyond high school. He shares insight into the discipline, dedication, and sacrifices it took to compete at the h...

Highlights from a few of Adam's high school matches.

The Walsh vs. St. Ed’s rivalry was more than just a series of matches—it was war. Adam breaks down what it was like to be in the middle of the most intense high school wrestling rivalry of the ’90s. From the heated duals to the behind-the-scenes tension, he shares the stories that defined an era.

In this first segment, Adam Plouse dives into his wrestling beginnings at the NAWC, what drove him to compete, and how his early experiences set the foundation for his time at Walsh Jesuit. He reflects on the grind, the expectations, and what it meant to be part of a powerhouse program.