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The Parade of Champions, one of the best traditions in Nebraska high school sports. State wrestling championship matches delivered some incredible moments.KETV Sports reporter Eddie Messel was there to capture the action.Skutt Catholic and Creighton Prep athletes delivered remarkable performances at the state wrestling championships, securing multiple titles and showcasing their prowess on the mat. Tyler Harrill of Skutt Catholic became a four-time state champion at 165 pounds with a pin in the first period. Other Skutt winners included Colton Strange at 106 pounds with a 9-0 decision, and Ben Ziola, who won his third straight state title, moving closer to becoming a four-time state champ. Isaac Christo trailed 4-2 late in the third period, but a takedown put him up by one point, earning him a state title. Nikolas Rotella joined the comeback victories, overcoming a 4-1 deficit with 27 seconds left, eventually winning in extra time. Riley Johnson is now a three-time state champion.Omaha Bryan’s Khy’ree Thomas Calloway finished the year as a state champion with an undefeated record of 52-0, snagging his 150th career win at 113 pounds. Creighton Prep celebrated Zaiyahn Ornelas as a four-time state champion with a 5-3 decision. More from the Junior Jays included Cruzer Dominguez winning back-to-back titles, and Nebraska City’s Noah Boyer winning by tech fall, followed by a celebratory backflip after his win at 113 pounds.Some love for the heavyweights came from Blair’s Blaise Baughman, who won his first state title, and Fremont’s Preston Wagner at 285 pounds. Millard South had a pair of state champs with Brady Danze fired up at 150 pounds, while Kiernan Meink won his third title, finishing 54-1 this season. Terrence Crawford Jr., as a freshman, won his first title in dominating fashion with a 13-0 decision.Creighton Prep took the team title in Class A, while Skutt Catholic took home gold in Class B.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
The Parade of Champions, one of the best traditions in Nebraska high school sports. State wrestling championship matches delivered some incredible moments.
KETV Sports reporter Eddie Messel was there to capture the action.
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Skutt Catholic and Creighton Prep athletes delivered remarkable performances at the state wrestling championships, securing multiple titles and showcasing their prowess on the mat.
Tyler Harrill of Skutt Catholic became a four-time state champion at 165 pounds with a pin in the first period.
Other Skutt winners included Colton Strange at 106 pounds with a 9-0 decision, and Ben Ziola, who won his third straight state title, moving closer to becoming a four-time state champ.
Isaac Christo trailed 4-2 late in the third period, but a takedown put him up by one point, earning him a state title.
Nikolas Rotella joined the comeback victories, overcoming a 4-1 deficit with 27 seconds left, eventually winning in extra time.
Riley Johnson is now a three-time state champion.
Omaha Bryan’s Khy’ree Thomas Calloway finished the year as a state champion with an undefeated record of 52-0, snagging his 150th career win at 113 pounds.
Creighton Prep celebrated Zaiyahn Ornelas as a four-time state champion with a 5-3 decision.
More from the Junior Jays included Cruzer Dominguez winning back-to-back titles, and Nebraska City’s Noah Boyer winning by tech fall, followed by a celebratory backflip after his win at 113 pounds.
Some love for the heavyweights came from Blair’s Blaise Baughman, who won his first state title, and Fremont’s Preston Wagner at 285 pounds.
Millard South had a pair of state champs with Brady Danze fired up at 150 pounds, while Kiernan Meink won his third title, finishing 54-1 this season.
Terrence Crawford Jr., as a freshman, won his first title in dominating fashion with a 13-0 decision.
Creighton Prep took the team title in Class A, while Skutt Catholic took home gold in Class B.
Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.
NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
