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South sends three to State Tournament

T his year the South High wrestling team was one of the who came to help out during the practices.
With many young wrestlers, the team looks forward to a
best in the Metro. Lightweight classes were South's
strongest feature. “ Because we lacked wrestlers in the
good season next year. They hope for more students to fill in
the heavier weight classes, though.
heavier weight classes, we were forced to forfeit a lot
of matches," said team manager, Rachel Skinner.
Coached by Mr. Beau Haizlip and Mr. Greg Wilcox, the Packers
did send three to the State Tournament held in Lincoln in February.
Senior Steve Heinz went into the tourney as the defending State
Champ at 103 pounds. He emerged in third place. Also traveling to
Lincoln were sophomore David Loftus at 112 pounds and junior
Thad Harlow at 171 pounds. Loftus finished sixth in the state and
Harlow failed to place. Loftus was a surprise State entry as he was
surprisingly strong in the Metro.
Practices took place every day after school and on Saturday. The
team worked out among themselves and occasionally with alumni

Steve Heinz takes control of his opponent. Heinz
placed third in the State this year in the 103 pound
division.

Chris Walter is beginning to pin his opponent.

Wrestling team: front row, Coach Beau Haizlip, Jeff Marchio, Dave
Loftus, Steve Heinz, Jesse Lantz, Randy Nieland, manager, Cheri Jack-
son; back row, Randy Null, Art Bravo, Tim Morris, Chris Walter, Lavelle
Whitner and manager Rachel Skinner.

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