40th Medina finals set

EAGLES AND M. PERRY WORKED THEIR WAY BACK TO THE TOP OF STANDINGS

As many thought, St. Edward and Massillon Perry are high above to rest of the field at Medina, except it's the Eagles currently leading the Panthers by 16 heading into this evenings finals.  Both teams have four finalists.  

Championship final match-ups:

106:  McCauley(MP) vs Hrynciw(OH)

113:  Baughman(WD) vs Mattox(CC)

120:  Warner(CL) vs Beard(NP)

126:  Bentley(SE) vs Rodriguez(MP)

132:  Sarreshteh(LB) vs Ladnier(SE)

138:  Collier(SE) vs Koontz(SVSM)

145:  Miller(LN) vs Steed(MP)

152:  Locklear(OF) vs Notestine(PN)

160:  Amine(DCC) vs Statzka(RI)

170:  Phillips(MP) vs Handwerk(LW)

182:  Moore(NC) vs Hinz(WN)

195:  Naples(BR) vs Mangheim(LO)

220:  Knapp(SE) vs Chaney(SP)

285:  Teacher(CC) vs Boyd(RI)

St. Edward already claimed three 7th place finishes, while Perry claimed 1.  Besides those on the championship mat, St. Edward has two wrestling for 5th, while Perry has one going for 3rd and two 5th.  The only head to head Eagle/Panther match-up will take place at 126 with Bentley and Rodriguez. Bentley took out Michigan state champ Zdebski in the semi's.  

160 pound class features a Michigan clash between Amine and Skatzka.

The surprise final of the tournament is #8 seed, Locklear of Olmsted Falls, against #6 seed, Nostine of Pickerington North.  

The most anticipated bout of the evening will be state champ, Baughman, against stellar freshman Mattox.  

Full recap of the 40th Medina tournament later tonight after the finals.  

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