State Wrestling Champ Honored with 'Brent Fickel Day' in Strongsville

April 2 was Brent Fickel Day in Strongsville in recognition of the student who won the state Division II wrestling championship for the 2011-2012 season.

Fickel, a senior at Padua Franciscan High School, was honored Monday night by Mayor Tom Perciak and State Rep. Mike Dovilla for his achievement.

Fickel, who wrestles in the 132-pound weight class, is also an honor student.

"That's a rare find in a young gentleman today," Perciak said.

Fickel, who has 203 career victories, is a four-time placer at state, and a four-time champion at district and sectionals.

He plans to attend Ashland University in the fall on a wrestling scholarship.