Bobcats’ Raike Earns MAC West Wrestler of the Week, Track & Field Team Opens Season
Ohio University wrestler Graham Raike was named the MAC West Wrestler of the Week following a dominant performance at the 157 lb. bracket, while the Ohio track and field team prepares to kick off its 2025-26 season this Friday. Raike’s wrestling success highlights the program’s early-season strength, and the track and field team’s appearance at the GVSU Holiday Open marks the beginning of thier competitive schedule, aiming to build on last year’s eighth-place finish at the MAC Outdoor Championships.
Raike began his day with a first-period forfeit against UT-Chattanooga’s alex Hutchcraft. He continued his winning streak with a 9-3 decision over NC State’s Latrell Shaffer, securing two takedowns, and followed it up with an 11-5 decision victory against Appalachian State’s Kai O’Dell, recording three takedowns. Raike capped off his impressive run with a major decision win (17-6) over Appalachian State’s Jeremiah Price in the championship match, notching five takedowns.
The Ohio track and field team will compete at the GVSU Holiday Open in Allendale, Mich., on December 5th at 12 p.m. ET. The event will be streamed on FloTrack, with live results available on FSTiming. Last season, Ellie Greenwell placed fourth in the 800m (2:11.11),while Allie Martin (9:43.35, 5th in 3000m; 16:43.11, 3rd in 5000m) and Leila Boussedra (9:44.58, 7th in 3000m) earned podium finishes.Kelsi Harris (9:48.00, 9th in 3000m) and Alyssa Mason (9:57.32, 12th in 3000m) also competed in the 3000m event.
