It’s a new day for the wrestling team at Sapulpa High School and with several returning starters in the lineup, the Chieftains will surprise a few teams this season. 

Sapulpa comes into the season ranked No. 10 in Class 5A. State placer Cavin Peper returns after placing fourth at 106-pounds last year. Peper is currently ranked No. 2 at 113-pounds. Look for Peper to lead the way this season. 

Ethan Peterson was a state qualifier at 132-pounds last season but coming into the 2022-23 season Peterson is ranked No. 1 at 150-pounds. 

Also look for Cooper Thomas who made the state tournament at 170-pounds last year and is expected to wrestle at 190 this year. Thomas is currently ranked No. 4. 

DID YOU KNOW 

Sapulpa’s last state champion was Shea Conley who won the 138-pound title in 2013. 

Kyle Blevins is the only three-time state champion in school history (2006-2008). Blevins is the current head coach.