Mike Ritter received the award for his involvement in the community, school, and philosophy for coaching. He has become highly decorated throughout his coaching career. As a team, the Indians have won 8 league titles, 5 sectional titles, 3 district titles, 3 regional team titles, 2 state runner-up team titles, and in the 2017-2018 season, a state team championship. Coach Ritter has also coached 65 league champions, 138 district qualifiers, 50 state qualifiers, 33 state placers, 9 state finalists, and a state champion. Last season, he was named the 2018-2019 DII State coach of the Year by the Ohio High School Wrestling Coaches Association (OHSWCA). His two sons, Gavin and Mason, have been able to share in their father’s successes as also being a part in the wrestling program. Gavin graduated from Wauseon last year and is now a member of the wrestling team at the University of Indianapolis. Mason is currently a sophomore at Wauseon and a member of the varsity wrestling team. Currently on the season, Coach Ritter has coached the team to an 8-3 dual meet record. The Indians will be heading to Archbold on Friday to compete against the rival Bluestreaks in hopes of another league dual meet victory.
By Kage, Alex, and Sofia
Wauseon High School Athletics 