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COLUMBUS — Miami East senior Cooper Shore (120 pounds) may have not gotten the perfect season or state title he was looking for at the D-III state wrestling tournament Sunday night at the Schottenstein Center.

COLUMBUS - Piqua’s Averi Wiley (100) and Miami East’s Kira Cole (115) will wrestle for state titles Sunday at the first OHSAA girls state wrestling tournament, while Tippecanoe’s Emma Hanrahan (130) will finish on the podium.

COLUMBUS - Miami East senior Cooper Shore has been on a rampage after seeing his dream of winning a state title last year halted in controversial fashion when he was disqualified for an illegal slam in the semifinals.

COLUMBUS - Finishing on the podium at state has become an annual tradition for Troy Christian and Saturday saw three Eagles secure spots on the podium.

COLUMBUS - Covington junior Chase Vanderhorst became the 10th wrestler in Buccaneer history to earn multiple state medals as he ensured his spot on the podium Saturday morning with a victory in the second consolation round.

COLUMBUS — After finishing eighth as a sophomore, Troy High School junior Bryce Massingill had high hopes of winning a state title Saturday at Wayne Webb’s Columbus Bowl at the D-I state bowling tournament.

Piqua’s Averi Wiley takes Lorelai Megery of Mentor to the mat in a 100-pound match at the girls state wrestling tournament Friday at the Schottenstein Center.

COLUMBUS - Troy Christian had a great start to the state wrestling tournament on Friday as all four wrestlers won their opening round matches, which made for a short evening for the Eagles. The overall performance gives Troy Christian ideal time to prepare for tomorrow’s quarterfinal round, which is slated to start at 9:30am.

COLUMBUS - Milton-Union senior Nathan Barker and sophomore Payton Mayfield saw their season come to an end at the state meet on Friday.

Miami East’s Dustin Winner has Marshal Bier locked up in a 285-pound match at the D-III state wrestling tournament Friday at the Schottenstein Center.