WINCHESTER, Va. --- Six different schools saw wrestlers claim weight class titles to highlight the 2023 ODAC Wrestling Championships at Shenandoah University on Saturday. Washington and Lee University powered its way to the team championship by appearing in an event-high seven championship bouts. Generals' wrestlers won three championships, matched only by the three titles won by competitors from Averett University.

W&L's Ryan Luth earned ODAC Most Outstanding Wrestler honors after dominating his way to a gold medal at 157 pounds. Ranked fifth in Division III by the NWCA, Luth opened with a technical fall victory (18-1) at 4:22 over Greensboro's David Miller. He then pinned Ferrum's Christian Hite at 3:42 to setup a championship tilt with Averett's Jesse Alvarado, who is ranked sixth in the country, just behind Luth. W&L's former All-American was a force in the ranked matchup, earning a major decision (12-0) over Alvarado to rack up the 157-pound crown.

RELATED: 2023 ODAC Wrestling Championship Results

All-ODAC awards are derived from placements at the ODAC Championships. Each weight class winner is considered All-ODAC First Team, while each runner-up earns All-ODAC Second Team recognition. Third place finishers receive All-ODAC Third Team distinction. Below are the top-three results at each weight class.

• 125 POUNDS
  • Championship: Riley Parker (W&L) def. Mason Barrett (AU) by Sudden Victory 1 (3-1)
  • 3rd Place: Mac Cafurello (RC) def. Adrian Samano (FC) by major decision (16-4)
• 133 POUNDS
  • Championship: Corey Messick (RC) def. David Rubin (W&L) by decision (8-7)
  • 3rd Place: Daniel Porter (AU) def. Sean Rinebolt (SU) by decision (9-2)
• 141 POUNDS
  • Championship: Josh Wilson (GB) def. Evan Lindner (W&L) by decision (6-0)
  • 3rd Place: Levi Englman (FC) def. Dustin Smith (RC) by decision (5-1)
• 149 POUNDS
  • Championship: Hai Siu (AU) def. Elijah Blackwell (SVU) by decision (8-3)
  • 3rd Place: Colin Bridges (W&L) def. Nick Young (RC) by fall (2:59)
• 157 POUNDS
  • Championship: Ryan Luth (W&L) def. Jesse Alvarado (AU) by major decision (12-0)
  • 3rd Place: Zane Cox (RC) def. Christian Hite (FC) by major decision (12-2)
• 165 POUNDS
  • Championship: Anthony Taylor (AU) def. Jacob Cherry (RC) by decision (7-5)
  • 3rd Place: Harrison Kelly (W&L) def. Elijah Martin (FC) by decision (8-6)
• 174 POUNDS
  • Championship: Alex Turley (AU) def. Mark Troni (W&L) by fall (3:55)
  • 3rd Place: Kyle Lee (RC) def. Mateo Villalobos (FC) by major decision (8-0)
• 184 POUNDS
  • Championship: Mahlic Sallah (RC) def. Khalil Mitchell (AU) by decision (6-2)
  • 3rd Place: Ethan Fragoso (FC) def. Khalil Belk (GB) by fall (7:00)
• 197 POUNDS
  • Championship: Braden Homsey (FC) def. John Ryan Sedovy (W&L) by decision (3-1)
  • 3rd Place: Wyatt Sage (RC) def. Jaden Markus (SVU) by fall (2:53)
• 285 POUNDS
  • Championship: Matt Majoy (W&L) def. Rayshawn Dixon (FC) by decision (3-1)
  • 3rd Place: Brandon Williams (GB) def. Jamar Christian (AU) by fall (4:53)