SWINfan Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Former Union County, KY wrestler and 4X Kentucky State Champion died from an ATV accident near his home Thursday. Not an Indiana kid, but one who had many matches with some of Indiana's best the past 4 years. Sheffer wrestled unattached at SIU-Edwardsville this past season. Here are some of his results against Indiana wrestlers: 2x IHPO - DNP but wrestled 5-6 matches deep both times. Lost to Brock Hudkins in the quarterfinals in 2014. Defeated Jack Tolin in 2013. 5 Appearances at the Mater Dei Classic (Kentucky allows 8th graders). Finishes at the MD Classic: 2012 4th - Wins: Joel Nawl (VL), Kyle Embry (MD) Loss: Chad Red 2013 2rd - Win: Brian Rassbach (Avon) Loss: D.J Smith (Franklin Comm) 2014 2nd - Win: Alex Johnson (MD) Loss: Chad Red 2015 3rd - Wins: Joe Craig (TC), Tristan Sellmer (FC) 2016 1st - Win: Nathan Conley (Avon) Note: The final of the MD Classic in 2016 was also the State Championship Match in Kentucky. Sheffer defeated Konner Kraeszig of Louisville St. Xavier 5 Appearances in the Kentucky State Finals with 4 Championships and a 7th place finish as an 8th Grader. Wins over Indiana wrestlers in various Scholastic Duals: (no particular order) Christian Hunt Bryton Goering Jeremiah Reitz Austen Laughlin Austin Holmes I'm sure some here on this board are familiar with him or knew him personally, so I thought it was appropriate here. Westforkwhite, backtothemat, IU89 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FCFIGHTER170 Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Sucks to hear any young life is lost suddenly... thoughts to his family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3xStateChamp Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 (edited) Yes I remember him, great wrestler . Had the privilege to talk to him at Mater Dei Classic in 2016 . Please send my condolences from Garcia Family & Avon Wrestling Community. Edited March 10, 2018 by 3xStateChamp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navy80 Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Seen this on Facebook, I couldn’t imagine losing a child. Watched him a few times at the Mater Dei classic. Great athlete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1prouddad Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 My thoughts and Prayers for his family and friends. I've had the privilege to get to watch him many times and spoke with him multiple times as well. Very respectful young man that's going to be missed by many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backtothemat Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 On 3/10/2018 at 12:47 AM, SWINfan said: Former Union County, KY wrestler and 4X Kentucky State Champion died from an ATV accident near his home Thursday. Not an Indiana kid, but one who had many matches with some of Indiana's best the past 4 years. Sheffer wrestled unattached at SIU-Edwardsville this past season. Here are some of his results against Indiana wrestlers: 2x IHPO - DNP but wrestled 5-6 matches deep both times. Lost to Brock Hudkins in the quarterfinals in 2014. Defeated Jack Tolin in 2013. 5 Appearances at the Mater Dei Classic (Kentucky allows 8th graders). Finishes at the MD Classic: 2012 4th - Wins: Joel Nawl (VL), Kyle Embry (MD) Loss: Chad Red 2013 2rd - Win: Brian Rassbach (Avon) Loss: D.J Smith (Franklin Comm) 2014 2nd - Win: Alex Johnson (MD) Loss: Chad Red 2015 3rd - Wins: Joe Craig (TC), Tristan Sellmer (FC) 2016 1st - Win: Nathan Conley (Avon) Note: The final of the MD Classic in 2016 was also the State Championship Match in Kentucky. Sheffer defeated Konner Kraeszig of Louisville St. Xavier 5 Appearances in the Kentucky State Finals with 4 Championships and a 7th place finish as an 8th Grader. Wins over Indiana wrestlers in various Scholastic Duals: (no particular order) Christian Hunt Bryton Goering Jeremiah Reitz Austen Laughlin Austin Holmes I'm sure some here on this board are familiar with him or knew him personally, so I thought it was appropriate here. Remember seeing him mix it up in Maurer Coughlin's wrestling room once and thinking "this is the best kid in the room". And it was a GOOD room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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