Howland’s Gabe Stark (in orange) tries to take down Jeff ...

VINDICATOR FILE PHOTO FEB. 23, 2013 | published: February 28, 2013

Howland’s Gabe Stark (in orange) tries to take down Jeff Hojnacki of Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy in the championship round of the 145-pound weight division of the Division II sectional at Alliance High School. Stark, who won 4-1, is among 17 area grapplers headed to the state wrestling competition this weekend in Columbus. Stark, a fifthplace state finisher at 138 pounds last year, will take on Carrollton junior Tristan Stallard.