The stories continue with Part 3 of our conversation with legendary Walsh Jesuit assistant coach Don Horning.

This chapter dives into the heart of Walsh Jesuit's golden era as Horning looks back on the unforgettable 1995 and 1996 seasons, when the Warriors didn't just compete with St. Edward, th...

Part 2 of our exclusive Raw Interview with legendary Walsh Jesuit wrestler/assistant coach Don Horning dives deeper into one of the greatest eras in high school wrestling history.

Don Horning revisits Walsh Jesuit's back-to-back state and national championship seasons, the unforgettable wrestler...

Two-time Ohio State Champion and Kent State All-American Don Horning takes viewers back to the earliest days of Walsh Jesuit wrestling and the beginning of one of the greatest dynasties in high school sports.

In Part 1, Horning shares how Bill Barger recruited him to Walsh, what the program look...

Coach Greg Urbas opens up about the emotional highs and devastating lows that defined the St. Edward vs. Walsh Jesuit rivalry during the 1990s. From Walsh’s rise to dominance and the creation of the legendary Ironman Tournament to brutal losses against Blair Academy and the pursuit of national ch...

In Part 3, Coach Greg Urbas shares stories about brutal practices, senior leadership, and the emotional push to reclaim state and national titles after Walsh’s rise in the early ’90s.
Urbas also reflects on chaotic dual meets, heated crowds, legendary state tournament moments, and the evolving c...

In Part 2 of Coach Greg Urbas’ raw interview, the legendary St. Edward coach dives deep into the rise of the fierce rivalry with Walsh Jesuit and Coach Bill Barger. Urbas shares how the two powerhouse programs pushed each other to new heights through brutal dual meets, national-level competition,...

In Part 1 of Coach Greg Urbas’ raw interview, the legendary St. Edward wrestling coach reflects on the origins of one of the greatest dynasties in high school sports history. Urbas shares how he arrived at St. Ed, his early years learning under Coach Howard Ferguson, and the relentless culture th...

1992 Dual Meet: Part 2 (135-HWT)
Beginning at 135 pounds, St. Edward unleashed one of the most brutal runs in the history of the rivalry. Loaded with elite upper weights, relentless pressure, and a lineup full of seasoned veterans, the Eagles turned a competitive dual meet into a statement. Match...

1992 Dual Meet: Part 1 (103-130)
The rivalry had officially arrived, but this time the balance of power shifted hard back toward St. Edward. After Walsh Jesuit shocked the wrestling world the year before at the State Tournament, the 1992 showdown became personal. St. Ed entered the season reloade...

In Part 4, Frank Favaro looks back on his senior year, the tone shifts with the loss of key leadership and a tougher, more uncertain season.
From brutal early-season matchups to the chaos of Reno and the rise teammates' swagger, the team is tested like never before.
Favaro opens up about his own...

Part 3 dives into the heart of the Walsh Jesuit vs. St. Edward rivalry at its most intense. Frank Favaro breaks down the legendary battle in 1994, a match defined by a coin flip that changed everything.
Favaro reflects on the emotional swings of the 1994 season, from the high of a dramatic team ...

Frank's highlights are a snapshot of grit, heart, and a never-back-down mentality forged in one of the toughest eras of high school wrestling. This is what it looks like when toughness becomes identity.

Part 2 dives into one of the most chaotic and defining moments in the rivalry, as a heated dual erupts beyond the mat and into the stands.
From there, the focus shifts back to the mat, where clutch performers prove why they were the backbone of the team, delivering in the biggest moments when ev...

In Part 1, Frank takes us back to the foundation of it all, the North Akron Wrestling Club.
In a room filled with tough, intimidating competitors, Favaro describes an environment that was as demanding as it was transformational. Under the leadership of legendary figures, North Akron wasn’t just b...

In the final part of his Raw Interview, Ryan Bertin reflects on the mindset and preparation that helped define his senior season.
Bertin discusses how his match preparation evolved over time and that ability to stay calm and composed became one of his biggest competitive advantages. He also talk...

In Part 3 of his Raw Interview, Ryan Bertin reflects on the final chapter of his St. Edward career, from the painful lessons of early losses to the moment he finally captured an individual state title. Bertin recalls how his mother challenged him to finish what he started, ultimately pushing him...

This highlight reel features some high school matches of Ryan Bertin, one of the most accomplished wrestlers to come out of the storied St. Edward wrestling program.
A late bloomer who developed into one of the toughest competitors in the country, Bertin rose through the relentless St. Edward sys...

In Part 2 of his Raw Interview, Ryan Bertin reflects on the intensity of the St. Edward vs. Walsh Jesuit rivalry and the turning point seasons that helped launch St. Edward into national prominence.
Bertin describes the deafening environment of his first Walsh dual meet, recalling the narrow loss...

In Part 1 of his Raw Interview, Ryan Bertin shares how his wrestling journey began and how he eventually found his way into one of the most intense high school wrestling rooms in the country.
The future NCAA champion talks about arriving at St. Edward and learning quickly what life inside the Eag...

In Part 4 of his Raw Interview, Jimmy Johnson takes us inside his senior season in 1994 when Walsh Jesuit hosted St. Edward for the first time as defending state and national champions.

With ESPN in the building and 4,000 fans packing the dome, Jimmy describes walking into the loudest atmosphere...

In Part 3 of his Raw Interview, Jimmy Johnson relives the unforgettable 1993 season when the rivalry between Walsh Jesuit and St. Edward reached a boiling point.

He breaks down the legendary 1993 dual meet, from Adam Plouse setting the tone against Bo Connor to the chaos in the stands after Eddi...

Some wrestling highlights showcasing the career of Jimmy Johnson, one of the toughest competitors to come out of the Walsh Jesuit wrestling program during the height of the rivalry with St. Edward.
A four-time Ohio state placer and two-time state champion, Johnson built a reputation for his relen...

In Part 2 of his Raw Interview, Jimmy Johnson dives into the aftermath of Walsh Jesuit’s first state title and the escalating battle with St. Edward. He reflects on Danny LeMaster’s gritty wrestle-backs for third, Clint Musser capturing his second state championship, and the pressure of keeping t...

In Part 1 of his Raw Interview, Jimmy Johnson, Walsh Jesuit Class of 1994, takes us back to the foundation of his wrestling career. From starting at age seven to training with the North Akron Wrestling Club, Jimmy details the culture that shaped him, the competition that hardened him, and the min...