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DiGerolamo State Champion and Guidry State Runner-Up, Tigers Finish Fourth

BOSSIER CITY - Sophomore 160-pounder Nicholas DiGerolamo claims Division I LHSAA State Wrestling Championship, and sophomore 152-pounder Gunner Guidry was the Runner-Up as the Holy Cross Tiger wrestling team finished fourth at the LHSAA Division I State Wrestling Tournament. 

Final scores and results

Team Scores
Jesuit - 263.5
Catholic - 259.5
Brother Martin - 244.0
Holy Cross - 216.5
St. Paul's - 175.5

HC finishes under George Benoit
2023- 4th
2022- 7th

State Placers
HC celebrated nine of 14 wrestlers earning state placer status. Vincent Vidacovich, Landon Smith, Sebastian Vidacovich, and Brandon Gainey all claimed third in their respective weight class. Rylee Reeves and Nicholas Sauerwin's tournament run ended in the consolation finals. Matthew Krail closed his second state tournament in sixth place. 

Final State Tournament Finishes
106
Brock Breaux (14-17) scored 6.0 team points.

  • Champ. Round 1 - Brock Breaux (Holy Cross) 14-17 won by fall over Colton Lanier (Walker) 13-18 (Fall 2:30)
  • Champ. Round 2 - Michael Barnett (Jesuit) 27-10 won by fall over Brock Breaux (Holy Cross) 14-17 (Fall 2:42)
  • Cons. Round 2 - Brock Breaux (Holy Cross) 14-17 received a bye () (Bye)
  • Cons. Round 3 - Brock Breaux (Holy Cross) 14-17 won by decision over Caleb Walker (Sulphur) 7-17 (Dec 10-6)
  • Cons. Round 4 - Gavyn Meadows (Zachary) 21-15 won by tech fall over Brock Breaux (Holy Cross) 14-17 (TF-1.5 5:00 (15-0))

113
Vincent Vidacovich (40-9) placed 3rd and scored 24.0 team points.

  • Champ. Round 1 - Vincent Vidacovich (Holy Cross) 40-9 won by fall over Colton Stratton (Benton) 20-14 (Fall 1:37)
  • Champ. Round 2 - Vincent Vidacovich (Holy Cross) 40-9 won by fall over Hasan Kahla (Chalmette) 26-20 (Fall 1:48)
  • Quarterfinal - Logan Olsen (Airline) 22-12 won by decision over Vincent Vidacovich (Holy Cross) 40-9 (Dec 9-6)
  • Cons. Round 4 - Vincent Vidacovich (Holy Cross) 40-9 won by fall over Kentrell Plain (Zachary) 17-17 (Fall 2:25)
  • Cons. Round 5 - Vincent Vidacovich (Holy Cross) 40-9 won by decision over Seth Grady (Fontainebleau) 20-7 (Dec 11-5)
  • Cons. Semi - Vincent Vidacovich (Holy Cross) 40-9 won by fall over Alex Amedee (East Ascension) 45-27 (Fall 2:40)
  • 3rd Place Match - Vincent Vidacovich (Holy Cross) 40-9 won in sudden victory - 1 over Logan Olsen (Airline) 22-12 (SV-1 7-5)

120
Landon Smith (30-7) placed 3rd and scored 21.0 team points.

  • Champ. Round 1 - Landon Smith (Holy Cross) 30-7 won by fall over Brody Mcdaniel (Central BR) 2-9 (Fall 0:38)
  • Champ. Round 2 - Landon Smith (Holy Cross) 30-7 won by fall over Tristen Patterson (Hahnville) 15-13 (Fall 1:14)
  • Quarterfinal - Jose Rincon (Jesuit) 21-7 won by decision over Landon Smith (Holy Cross) 30-7 (Dec 7-6)
  • Cons. Round 4 - Landon Smith (Holy Cross) 30-7 won by decision over Brandon Selman (St. Amant) 29-16 (Dec 11-6)
  • Cons. Round 5 - Landon Smith (Holy Cross) 30-7 won by major decision over Matthew Gallman (Benton) 24-12 (MD 17-5)
  • Cons. Semi - Landon Smith (Holy Cross) 30-7 won by decision over Kye Karcher (Walker) 33-13 (Dec 5-4)
  • 3rd Place Match - Landon Smith (Holy Cross) 30-7 won by decision over Jesse Maneckshaw (East Ascension) 34-11 (Dec 5-2)

126
Matthew Krail (42-10) placed 6th and scored 11.0 team points.

  • Champ. Round 1 - Matthew Krail (Holy Cross) 42-10 won by fall over Tyren Broussard (Southside) 11-16 (Fall 1:53)
  • Champ. Round 2 - Matthew Krail (Holy Cross) 42-10 won by decision over Rhett Hill (Live Oak) 32-18 (Dec 10-4)
  • Quarterfinal - Matthew Krail (Holy Cross) 42-10 won by decision over John Michael Bourgeois (Jesuit) 29-10 (Dec 8-5)
  • Semifinal - Ernie Perry III (Airline) 30-4 won by fall over Matthew Krail (Holy Cross) 42-10 (Fall 4:00)
  • Cons. Semi - Aiden Krass (East Ascension) 44-9 won by decision over Matthew Krail (Holy Cross) 42-10 (Dec 8-2)
  • 5th Place Match - Ephraim Craddock (St. Amant) 40-16 won by fall over Matthew Krail (Holy Cross) 42-10 (Fall 2:06)

132
Nicholas Sauerwin (30-8) placed 4th and scored 20.0 team points.

  • Champ. Round 1 - Nicholas Sauerwin (Holy Cross) 30-8 received a bye () (Bye)
  • Champ. Round 2 - Nicholas Sauerwin (Holy Cross) 30-8 won by fall over Cole Jeter (Central BR) 2-9 (Fall 3:22)
  • Quarterfinal - Chase Haydel (Jesuit) 39-12 won by decision over Nicholas Sauerwin (Holy Cross) 30-8 (Dec 8-4)
  • Cons. Round 4 - Nicholas Sauerwin (Holy Cross) 30-8 won by fall over Joseph Ramsey (C.E. Byrd) 17-11 (Fall 3:48)
  • Cons. Round 5 - Nicholas Sauerwin (Holy Cross) 30-8 won by fall over Kolton West (Live Oak) 36-16 (Fall 4:15)
  • Cons. Semi - Nicholas Sauerwin (Holy Cross) 30-8 won by decision over Lucas Maneckshaw (East Ascension) 50-6 (Dec 9-5)
  • 3rd Place Match - Chase Haydel (Jesuit) 39-12 won by medical forfeit over Nicholas Sauerwin (Holy Cross) 30-8 (M. For.)

138
Sebastian Vidacovich (29-10) placed 3rd and scored 20.0 team points.

  • Champ. Round 1 - Sebastian Vidacovich (Holy Cross) 29-10 received a bye () (Bye)
  • Champ. Round 2 - Sebastian Vidacovich (Holy Cross) 29-10 won by fall over Zachariah Toups (Baton Rouge) 18-16 (Fall 0:57)
  • Quarterfinal - Sebastian Vidacovich (Holy Cross) 29-10 won by decision over Grant Herbert (Jesuit) 41-10 (Dec 9-3)
  • Semifinal - Wiley Boudreaux (Southside) 50-4 won by decision over Sebastian Vidacovich (Holy Cross) 29-10 (Dec 6-4)
  • Cons. Semi - Sebastian Vidacovich (Holy Cross) 29-10 won by fall over Ethan White (Zachary) 26-14 (Fall 3:22)
  • 3rd Place Match - Sebastian Vidacovich (Holy Cross) 29-10 won by decision over Ty Duncan (Brother Martin) 54-13 (Dec 4-2)

145
Rylee Reeves (38-13) placed 4th and scored 20.0 team points.

  • Champ. Round 1 - Rylee Reeves (Holy Cross) 38-13 won by fall over James Lindsey (Haughton) 19-18 (Fall 3:10)
  • Champ. Round 2 - Rylee Reeves (Holy Cross) 38-13 won by fall over Blake Adams (John Ehret) 9-12 (Fall 0:42)
  • Quarterfinal - Cole Didier (St. Amant) 34-16 won by decision over Rylee Reeves (Holy Cross) 38-13 (Dec 7-4)
  • Cons. Round 4 - Rylee Reeves (Holy Cross) 38-13 won by decision over Shawn Townsend (Dutchtown) 19-22 (Dec 3-2)
  • Cons. Round 5 - Rylee Reeves (Holy Cross) 38-13 won by fall over Luke Hopkins (Jesuit) 25-20 (Fall 4:29)
  • Cons. Semi - Rylee Reeves (Holy Cross) 38-13 won by decision over Leeland Webb (Chalmette) 40-9 (Dec 6-5)
  • 3rd Place Match - Chase Rose (Zachary) 30-9 won by decision over Rylee Reeves (Holy Cross) 38-13 (Dec 5-2)

152
Gunner Guidry (34-6) placed 2nd and scored 22.0 team points.

  • Champ. Round 1 - Gunner Guidry (Holy Cross) 34-6 received a bye () (Bye)
  • Champ. Round 2 - Gunner Guidry (Holy Cross) 34-6 won by fall over Neil Muralles (Live Oak) 21-25 (Fall 1:27)
  • Quarterfinal - Gunner Guidry (Holy Cross) 34-6 won by decision over Anthony Hernandez (Covington) 51-17 (Dec 5-1)
  • Semifinal - Gunner Guidry (Holy Cross) 34-6 won by decision over Jensen Bergeron (Lafayette) 35-4 (Dec 6-4)
  • 1st Place Match - Aiden Lindsey (Fontainebleau) 56-8 won by decision over Gunner Guidry (Holy Cross) 34-6 (Dec 7-1)

160
Nick DiGerolamo (29-2) placed 1st and scored 33.0 team points.

  • Champ. Round 1 - Nick DiGerolamo (Holy Cross) 29-2 won by fall over Rapha Boiteaux (John Ehret) 5-12 (Fall 1:39)
  • Champ. Round 2 - Nick DiGerolamo (Holy Cross) 29-2 won by fall over Caleb Shartle (St. Pauls) 20-10 (Fall 2:57)
  • Quarterfinal - Nick DiGerolamo (Holy Cross) 29-2 won by fall over Sean Marquette (Covington) 48-20 (Fall 1:19)
  • Semifinal - Nick DiGerolamo (Holy Cross) 29-2 won by fall over Sergio Houston (Zachary) 31-14 (Fall 3:19)
  • 1st Place Match - Nick DiGerolamo (Holy Cross) 29-2 won by major decision over Rory Horvath (Brother Martin) 50-15 (MD 12-4)

170
Kohen Johnson (21-10) scored 9.5 team points.

  • Champ. Round 1 - Kohen Johnson (Holy Cross) 21-10 won by fall over Braden Herty (Zachary) 12-27 (Fall 0:43)
  • Champ. Round 2 - Sam Boulet (Catholic, BR) 16-8 won by fall over Kohen Johnson (Holy Cross) 21-10 (Fall 2:30)
  • Cons. Round 2 - Kohen Johnson (Holy Cross) 21-10 won by tech fall over Zach Chaney (Live Oak) 14-14 (TF-1.5 4:53 (15-0))
  • Cons. Round 3 - Kohen Johnson (Holy Cross) 21-10 won by fall over Tel Cahow (Baton Rouge) 27-11 (Fall 2:14)
  • Cons. Round 4 - Bradley Anderson (St. Amant) 44-16 won by decision over Kohen Johnson (Holy Cross) 21-10 (Dec 11-8)

182
Brandon Gainey (8-2) placed 3rd and scored 23.0 team points.

  • Champ. Round 1 - Brandon Gainey (Holy Cross) 8-2 won by fall over Caleb Ordoyne (Hahnville) 7-12 (Fall 0:38)
  • Champ. Round 2 - Brandon Gainey (Holy Cross) 8-2 won by fall over Uriah Clay (Lafayette) 24-26 (Fall 0:33)
  • Quarterfinal - Brandon Gainey (Holy Cross) 8-2 won by major decision over Cameron Holmes (East Ascension) 31-10 (MD 12-1)
  • Semifinal - Jackson Calderaro (Jesuit) 38-4 won by fall over Brandon Gainey (Holy Cross) 8-2 (Fall 1:02)
  • Cons. Semi - Brandon Gainey (Holy Cross) 8-2 won by fall over Billy Edmonston (Live Oak) 31-12 (Fall 4:34)
  • 3rd Place Match - Brandon Gainey (Holy Cross) 8-2 won by decision over Jackson Peak (St. Pauls) 36-7 (Dec 5-2)

195
Peter Miller (13-17) 

  • Champ. Round 1 - Peter Miller (Holy Cross) 13-17 received a bye () (Bye)
  • Champ. Round 2 - Nicholas Migliacio (Catholic, BR) 38-9 won by tech fall over Peter Miller (Holy Cross) 13-17 (TF-1.5 6:00 (18-3))
  • Cons. Round 2 - Ellis Hughes (John Ehret) 16-9 won by decision over Peter Miller (Holy Cross) 13-17 (Dec 6-2)

220
Trent Santos (19-14) place is unknown and scored 7.0 team points.

  • Champ. Round 1 - Gage Kelly (Live Oak) 28-7 won by decision over Trent Santos (Holy Cross) 19-14 (Dec 5-0)
  • Cons. Round 1 - Trent Santos (Holy Cross) 19-14 received a bye () (Bye)
  • Cons. Round 2 - Trent Santos (Holy Cross) 19-14 won by fall over Brennan Paulus (Mandeville) 12-9 (Fall 0:52)
  • Cons. Round 3 - Trent Santos (Holy Cross) 19-14 won by injury default over Joey Juneau (Airline) 8-15 (Inj. 2:55)
  • Cons. Round 4 - Kenneth Flores (Benton) 21-13 won by decision over Trent Santos (Holy Cross) 19-14 (Dec 7-5)

285

Vincent Guidry (10-13) 

  • Champ. Round 1 - Gabriel Millbern (Walker) 43-8 won by fall over Vincent Guidry (Holy Cross) 10-13 (Fall 0:21)
  • Cons. Round 1 - Vincent Guidry (Holy Cross) 10-13 received a bye () (Bye)
  • Cons. Round 2 - Troy Sino (Chalmette) 10-14 won by decision over Vincent Guidry (Holy Cross) 10-13 (Dec 1-0)

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Holy Cross School is an independent, Catholic, college preparatory school founded in 1849 by the Congregation of Holy Cross School to educate young men from metropolitan New Orleans. Serving students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through 12, Holy Cross School is fully accredited by the Louisiana State Department of Education and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; and holds memberships in the National Catholic Educational Association, the National Middle School Association, and the National High School Association. A Holy Cross School education engages the whole man – mind and heart, body and soul – and is rooted in the teachings of Blessed Basil Moreau, founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross. For more information about Holy Cross School visit www.holycrosstigers.com or call 504.942.3100.

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