Sweet Home High School Wrestling Season Preview

The 2024–25 wrestling season was another powerful display of excellence for Sweet Home High School, with both the boys’ and girls’ teams turning in standout performances and further solidifying the program’s reputation as one of the strongest in Oregon.

Champions in the Circle

The boys’ team was dominant across the board, led by four individual state champions:

Jesse Landtroop – State Champion

Riley Vaughan – State Champion

Tytus Hardee – State Champion

Dillan Davis – State Champion

Kyle Zajic – State Runner-up

On the girls’ side, Bailey Chafin stood out, earning 2nd place at the state tournament and setting the tone for a young, hungry women's squad.

Season Overview

Boys' Team Record: 31–2 in dual meets

Oregon Classic Dual Meet State Champions

Regional Champions

2nd Place at the State Tournament

Girls' Team:

Regional Runner-up

5th Place at the Oregon Classic

Conference Dual Champions

Coach Steve Thorpe praised the team's consistency and grit: “We had a great year. Our athletes showed up, wrestled hard, and pushed each other every day.”

Defining Moments

One of the highlights came at the state finals, where five Sweet Home wrestlers reached the championship match, winning four individual titles—a remarkable achievement that energized the entire program.

Despite setbacks, the team proved its depth and resilience. “At Regionals, we lost an athlete we expected to win state, but the team stepped up,” Thorpe said. “We still won Regionals and finished strong at State.”

Leadership & Development

The women’s team benefited from two key seniors whose leadership helped shape the program's culture and inspired younger teammates. The men’s team, though younger, featured rising stars who grew into high-pressure roles as the season wore on.

Future Outlook: Full of Promise

The future looks incredibly bright:

Boys: 9 state placers returning—including 4 defending champions

Girls: Major point scorers returning, plus a promising incoming class of freshmen

Offseason Momentum

Sweet Home isn’t slowing down. “We’ve had our best spring yet,” said Thorpe. “We entered 38 wrestlers into the Freestyle and Greco State Tournaments. That’s the kind of offseason work that builds champions.”

Where to Find Stats

All official match results and tournament stats are available on Trackwrestling.