Johnny FiebelkornFiebelkorn was just starting his senior year at Akron Central High School just east of Buffalo, where was continuing as Tiger wrestling team captain.
Johnny Fiebelkorn had been a rear passenger in a vehicle being driven by his older brother Matt Fiebelkorn at 1 a.m. Saturday. The Buffalo News reported that the vehicle hit a set of railroad tracks and rolled over, causing the unbelted wrestler to be partially ejected from the rear window. He reportedly died at the scene. The other two occupants – his brother, and a cousin -- survived the crash without serious injuries.
Fiebelkorn's coach since the seventh grade, Danny Klonowski, said Johnny held records for most wrestling wins at the school and still had his senior year ahead of him. He also had been to the wrestling state tournaments three times, had been voted most valuable wrestler on the team in his junior year and had been the captain for four years.
"This was going to be our best season in the history of the school. He was by far our most accomplished and best wrestler, but it was not just his wrestling," said Klonoski. "He really had the character you'd want your son to have."
In addition to wrestling, Johnny Fiebelkorn had been captain of the football team, a Student Council member and a member of the 2015 Homecoming Court. He also enjoyed four-wheeling and deer hunting.
Counselors will be available Monday and Tuesday at Akron Central High for classmates, family and friends.
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