Medina to host Gary Gross Tourney Saturday

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 23 January 2026 at 9:21 am

Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Medina’s Luke Duffina and his Mustang teammates will host the annual Gary Gross Memorial Wrestling Tournament on Saturday beginning at 9 a.m.

A total of 15 teams are scheduled to participate in Medina’s 11th Gary Gross Memorial Wrestling Tournament on Saturday beginning at 9 a.m.

The tournament is held annually in memory of Medina Coach Eric Gross’ father, Gary, who was a long time very active booster and supporter of the Mustangs wrestling program.

In addition to the host Mustangs, the tournament field also looks to include Lyndonville, Akron, Byron-Bergen, Canisius, Canisteo-Greenwood, Grand Island, Greece, Hilton, McQuaid, Rochester City, Spencerport, St. Mary’s, Starpoint, and Vertus.

Hilton, which is coached by Eric Gross’ brother Craig, is the defending tournament champion.

Also on Saturday Albion and Holley-Kendall will be competing at the Livonia Tournament.