The 1956 Rootstown High School wrestling team posted an overall record of 5-5.

The Rovers’ results were:

Rootstown 38, Warren Howland 13

Kent State 40, Rootstown 5

Ravenna Township 29, Rootstown 20

Rootstown 33, Barberton 20

Canton Central Catholic 37, Rootstown 15

Massillon 29, Rootstown 11

Rootstown 27, Burton 25

Crestwood 43, Rootstown 10

Rootstown 32, Warren Howland 11

Rootstown 29, Ravenna Township 16