RUDIS Named First Title Sponsor of OHSAA State Wrestling Championships

Ohio-based company partners with OHSAA to bring the spirit of Olympic Wrestling into the fabric of the OHSAA for the State Championships at the Schottenstein Center.

Columbus, OH– The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) has announced that RUDIS is the official title sponsor of the OHSAA State Wrestling Championships. Based in Marysville, Ohio, RUDIS is the leading provider of men’s and women’s wrestling shoes, custom team uniforms, and apparel. RUDIS is proud to be a part of this prestigious event featuring the inaugural year of the Girl’s Wrestling State Championships to be held at the Schottenstein Center. 

RUDIS will have a significant presence at the Schottenstein Center with displaying custom mats, providing media spotlights, credentials, and setting up booths throughout the concourse. In this historical year for Ohio wrestling, young men and women will compete side by side for a state title for the first time. 

“Winning a state championship is very special. It’s the first dream in many athlete’s lives, and in that way, it is often the most meaningful,” comments RUDIS Co-Founder & CEO Jesse Leng.

This year is a very meaningful first that RUDIS is proud to be a part of. It’s the first official year of the Girls OHSAA State Tournament and the first year of a long and meaningful partnership between RUDIS & The OHSAA. In celebration of this occasion, RUDIS will release an exclusive line of gear & apparel. They will be available for purchase at the Schottenstein Arena throughout the weekend of the tournament.

Team RUDIS at OHSAA

Jordan Burroughs, Kyle Snyder

The OHSAA has partnered with RUDIS to bring World and Olympic-level wrestlers to the 2023 Wrestling State Championships. Jordan Burroughs, Kyle Snyder, Sarah Hildebrandt, Amit Alor, Emily Shilson, Kennedy Blades, and Korina Blades will be in the Schottenstein Arena Saturday, March 11 to honor and recognize this moment. There will also be exclusive autograph sessions held on this day.

Kennedy Blades, Sarah Hildebrandt, Korina Blades, Amit Elor and Emily Shilson

MARCH 11TH | Schottenstein Center | Section 131

Kyle Snyder Shoe Signing Event: 10 AM – 11 AM

RUDIS Women’s Team Poster Signing Event: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Jordan Burroughs Shoe Signing Event: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

RUDIS Co-Founder and CEO Jesse Leng commented, “RUDIS and OHSAA Wrestling have formed a powerful partnership that is a testament to our shared commitment to making wrestling accessible to everyone. At RUDIS, we recognize the tournament’s significance and its integral role in the state’s heritage and roots of wrestling. While we sponsor multiple Olympic champions and medalists, we know that some of the most meaningful victories occur by winning a State Title. Together, we will ensure that wrestling continues to flourish in Ohio and aim to highlight the greatness of our beloved sport.”

Tommy Rowlands, co-founder of RUDIS, also stated, “The Ohio High School State Championships is potentially the greatest mix of quality wrestling, pageantry, and attendance in our sport for this level. The founders forged their path at this event; we tasted our first meaningful gulp of success that was validated by developing the merits of the sport within us. The State Tournament is embedded in the roots of our foundation, and RUDIS is proud to be the official partner.”

“We are excited to have RUDIS be a part of our state wrestling tournament and are pleased to connect them with our member schools further,” said Doug Ute, OHSAA Executive Director. “We share the same philosophy with RUDIS: high school sports prepare kids for life. We thank them for supporting high school wrestling and the OHSAA.”

The Ohio High School State Wrestling Championships is the pinnacle for every athlete in the state. It has been a dream for young wrestlers. It is a dream not for days or months, but for years. The state tournament is a reunion for coaches, wrestlers, and fans that have forged lifelong memories. 

Team RUDIS sponsors many of the best wrestlers in the country, led by Olympians Jordan Burroughs, Kyle Snyder, and Sarah Hildebrandt. With their sponsorship, RUDIS strives to fuel the Olympic journey.