Kelley wins in 2nd consolation round
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By
Stephen Forsha-sforsha@gmail.com
COLUMBUS — Hillsboro senior Ryan Kelley kept his wrestling season alive in a most dominating fashion in the second consolation round of the 2014 Division II State Wrestling Championships … via pin fall.
Kelley (38-4) won with the pin fall victory Friday afternoon over Sal Ferrise (34-18), a senior from Akron St. Vincent St. Mary.
For the HHS senior, Kelley was ahead 2-1 after the first period, gaining the advantage with around 25 seconds left in the opening period.
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Kelley then took control of his opponent, keeping him on the ground and tangling him up to where he eventually maneuvered Ferrise onto his back and for the second period pin fall.
Before the pin, Kelley had built a lead of 7-1.
Kelley will wrestle again in Match 891 on Mat 6 against the winner of Chance Haynes and Markus Cruz.
Earlier in the day, Kelley lost in the quarterfinals to Dustin Warner, a senior from Uhrichville Claymont. Warner was third in the state at 113 pounds last year.
In his state debut match on Thursday, Kelley dominated his match at times, keeping his opponent, Juwan Minnifield (28-10), a sophomore from Sandusky Perkins, on the mat and remaining in control of the match. Kelley won the match via 13-7 decision.
Kelley (38-4) won with the pin fall victory Friday afternoon over Sal Ferrise (34-18), a senior from Akron St. Vincent St. Mary.
For the HHS senior, Kelley was ahead 2-1 after the first period, gaining the advantage with around 25 seconds left in the opening period.
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Kelley then took control of his opponent, keeping him on the ground and tangling him up to where he eventually maneuvered Ferrise onto his back and for the second period pin fall.
Before the pin, Kelley had built a lead of 7-1.
Kelley will wrestle again in Match 891 on Mat 6 against the winner of Chance Haynes and Markus Cruz.
Earlier in the day, Kelley lost in the quarterfinals to Dustin Warner, a senior from Uhrichville Claymont. Warner was third in the state at 113 pounds last year.
In his state debut match on Thursday, Kelley dominated his match at times, keeping his opponent, Juwan Minnifield (28-10), a sophomore from Sandusky Perkins, on the mat and remaining in control of the match. Kelley won the match via 13-7 decision.