Four Graham wrestlers won state championships in Columbus Saturday night, powering the Falcons to their 13th straight team title in Division II.
(Pictured: The Graham wrestling team, coached by Jeff Jordan.)
Eli Seipel (113) edged Cameron Kelly of Bellbrook 3-2.
Micah Jordan (132) earned a 23-10 major decision against Preston Bowshier of Kenton Ridge.
Alex Marinelli (152) pinned Seth Williams of Tiffin Columbian in 3:40.
Bo Jordan (160) pinned Aaron Schuette of Wauseon in :40. Jordan is a four-time state champion.
Two other Falcons placed third.
Eli Stickley (106) outscored Evan Cheek of Milan Edison 10-2.
Brent Moore (120) defeated Dalton Howard of Milan Edison 6-0.
Eight other local wrestlers made the podium at Value City Arena.
Indian Lake junior standouts Heath Lange (138) and L.J. Henderson (160) each placed fourth.
Senior Sam Harris (195) of Urbana placed fourth.
Freshman Jack Harris (182) of Urbana earned fifth.
Lane Thomas (170) of Graham placed fifth.
Division III:
Freshman Trevor Anderson (126) of West Liberty-Salem placed sixth in his first trip to Columbus.
Austin Reese (138) of Mechanicsburg finished fifth.
Max Erwin (160) of Mechanicsburg finished fourth.
Team results:
Graham easily won another state title with 155.5 points; Perry was second with 87.5.
In Division III, Troy Christian won the title with 95.5 points. Greeneview was fourth with 53 points and Mechanicsburg was 20th with 26 points.
In Division I, Lakewood St. Edward won another championship with 117 points. Marysville was fifth with 58.5 points.
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