Mark Jayne grew up surrounded by wrestling, with his father as his coach and his older brother as his mentor. He also developed a foundation in judo that would influence his wrestling style throughout his career.
In Part 1, Jayne reflects on growing up around St. Edward wrestling, the influence o...

In the final chapter of our exclusive interview, Dan Gable explains why rivalries are the lifeblood of wrestling and why legendary programs like St. Edward and Walsh Jesuit elevated the entire sport. He shares his perspective on what made their rivalry so special, why intimidating opponents often...

What happens when your program becomes the standard everyone wants to beat? In Part 3 of the raw interview, legendary Iowa coach Dan Gable opens up about building a dynasty, why winning made Iowa the most hated team in wrestling, and the mentality required to stay on top. He discusses the influen...

What separates a champion from a dynasty?
In Part 2 of this exclusive interview, Dan Gable dives deep into the coaching philosophy that transformed Iowa into one of the greatest programs in sports history. He explains why mastering the fundamentals, embracing constant evaluation, and developing t...

Wrestling icon Dan Gable traces his journey from growing up in wrestling-rich Waterloo, Iowa, to becoming an Olympic champion and the architect of one of college wrestling's greatest dynasties at Iowa. But this conversation quickly turns toward another legendary program, St. Edward High School.
G...

The Walsh Jesuit dynasty reached heights few programs have ever experienced, but every dynasty eventually comes to an end.

In Part 4 of The Dynasty Effect, longtime Walsh Jesuit assistant coach Don Horning reflects on the incredible rise of the Warriors and what made the St. Edward rivalry unlik...

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...