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Six Pirates Travel to State Wrestling Tournament and Three Return with Medals

February 23, 2021

At the recent Regional Tournament, Sperry wrestlers placed 3^rd overall, and six Pirates qualified to advance to the State Tournament, a one-day meet held on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at the Oklahoma City Fairgrounds.

Freshman Liam Burke placed 4^th in the Regional Tournament and competed at the 106 pound class at the State Tournament.  Senior and returning state champion, Eli Benham placed 1^st in the Regional Tournament and competed at the 132 pound class at State.  Freshman Brady Benham also placed 1^st in the Regional Tournament and competed at the 138 pound class at State.  Sophomore Walker McCause placed 5^th in the Regional Tournament and completed at the 152 pound class at State.  Senior Seth Jackson placed 1^st in the Regional Tournament and competed at the 182 pound class at State.  Senior Connor Cosgrave placed 5^th in the Regional Tournament and competed at the 285 pound class at State. 

Senior Seth Jackson and freshman Brady Benham received the State Champion title for their weight classes, and Eli Benham wrestled to the 3^rd place position in his class. 

Brady Benham looks for a turn during his championship match Saturday. Benham went on to secure the 4-3 victory and win his first state championship.

Seth Jackson rode out his opponent in the final period of his championship match Saturday to secure his 9-4 victory and his first state championship.