UPDATE 022418 (10:30am)

Day 2 results -  Ian Groom (195) and Matt McComb (220), after going 1-1 in Friday action, each suffered their 2nd and final loss this morning at the State 4A Tournament at Tony's Pizza Events Center, formerly the Bicentennial Center.

Groom lost to Smith of Columbus in a major decision 12-3 and finishes his Senior season at 36-9. McComb lost to Ebert of Andale, also in a major decision (9-1) and finishes his Senior season at 25-15. Congrats to both young men and also their senior teammate Blake Bales who's season ended Friday at 16-22.

Their senior leadership will be missed next year for certain. Congrats on great seasons and HS careers for all 3 - GO BIG RED!!

2018 KSHSAA 4A Championships Final Results for Wellington

126

Blake Bales (16-22) place is unknown and scored 0.00 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 - Kolby Roush (Holton) 37-7 won by fall over Blake Bales (Wellington) 16-22 (Fall 0:42)
• Cons. Round 1 - T.T. Totty (Burlington) 27-10 won by fall over Blake Bales (Wellington) 16-22 (Fall 2:24)

195

Ian Groom (36-9) place is unknown and scored 3.00 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 - Chanz Gerleman (LaCygne-Prairie View) 18-3 won by decision over Ian Groom (Wellington) 36-9 (Dec 15-11)
• Cons. Round 1 - Ian Groom (Wellington) 36-9 won by fall over Cayden Winter (Andale) 22-18 (Fall 3:31)
• Cons. Round 2 - Ridge Smith (Columbus) 34-4 won by major decision over Ian Groom (Wellington) 36-9 (MD 12-3)

220

Matt McComb (25-15) place is unknown and scored 4.00 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 - Matt McComb (Wellington) 25-15 won by fall over Jared Neel (SM-Bishop Miege) 19-11 (Fall 1:23)
• Quarterfinal - Cameron Hunt (El Dorado) 37-3 won by fall over Matt McComb (Wellington) 25-15 (Fall 1:37)
• Cons. Round 2 - Jace Ebert (Andale) 23-19 won by major decision over Matt McComb (Wellington) 25-15 (MD 9-1)

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Day 1 results find 2 of 3 Crusader 4A State Participants still in the hunt for hardware! Going into Saturday action, both Ian Groom and Matt McComb are just 2 wins away from medaling and can still finish as high as 3rd! Good Luck to both on Saturday. 195 lb. Ian Groom 36-8 will go up against Ridge Smith of Columbus 33-4. That winner will advance. 220 lb. Matt McComb 25-14 will go up against Jace Ebert of Andale 22-19 and that winner will advance as well. Groom and McComb are both 1-1 on the day in the double-elimination tournament. Teammate 126 lb. Blake Bales 16-22 fell to Roush of Holton and Totty of Burlington. This concludes Blake's HS wrestling career - we are proud of you - you went out in the TOP TOURNAMENT...congratulations!!

2018 KSHSAA 4A Championships Results for Wellington (Day 1)

126

Blake Bales (16-22) place is unknown and scored 0.00 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 - Kolby Roush (Holton) 37-7 won by fall over Blake Bales (Wellington) 16-22 (Fall 0:42)
• Cons. Round 1 - T.T. Totty (Burlington) 27-9 won by fall over Blake Bales (Wellington) 16-22 (Fall 2:24)

195

Ian Groom (36-8) place is unknown and scored 3.00 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 - Chanz Gerleman (LaCygne-Prairie View) 18-2 won by decision over Ian Groom (Wellington) 36-8 (Dec 15-11)
• Cons. Round 1 - Ian Groom (Wellington) 36-8 won by fall over Cayden Winter (Andale) 22-18 (Fall 3:31)

220

Matt McComb (25-14) place is unknown and scored 4.00 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 - Matt McComb (Wellington) 25-14 won by fall over Jared Neel (SM-Bishop Miege) 18-11 (Fall 1:23)
• Quarterfinal - Cameron Hunt (El Dorado) 36-3 won by fall over Matt McComb (Wellington) 25-14 (Fall 1:37)

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