senator brenner with Ashlyn brokaw and alex taylor in the statehouse
State Sen. Andrew Brenner, center, celebrates at the Ohio Statehouse with Mount Vernon state wrestling champions Alex Taylor, left, and Ashlynn Brokaw. Credit: Sen. Andrew Brenner's office

COLUMBUS—State Sen. Andrew Brenner (R-Delaware) celebrated Mount Vernon High School students Ashlynn Brokaw and Alex Taylor for winning the Division I State Wrestling Championship in their respective weight classes.

“Both of these students have achieved an outstanding accomplishment,” said Brenner. “I could not be more proud of these student-athletes and look forward to watching their future endeavors.”

Brokaw won the state wrestling championship in the 105-pound weight class, finishing the season with 47 wins.

Taylor won the state championship in the heavyweight class and will compete in the Pan American Championships in Rio de Janeiro and the World Championships in Athens, Greece, later this summer.