Stroud, Walker place at Girls State Wrestling Tournament
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The Highland County Press-
McClain's Kylee Stroud and middle school wrestler Courtney Walker both placed at the annual Girls State Wrestling Tournament.
The tournament, which took place on March 9 at Doylestown, consisted of 79 wrestlers from ages 5 through high school.
Stroud, who wrestled in the 104-pound class, wrestled three times at the event, placing third overall in the class. This is the second consecutive year Stroud placed third at the girls state tournament.
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In the first round, Stroud, an MHS varsity wrestler, lost via pin fall. She then rallied in the second round with a victory by pin fall. In her third match, Stroud lost by pin.
Walker was first place at the middle school 116-pound class. Last year, Walker was third in the girls state tournament.
The middle schooler had a first-round bye, then was victorious by pin fall in the first period in the second round. In the third round, Walker won by a decision at 12-6.
The tournament, which took place on March 9 at Doylestown, consisted of 79 wrestlers from ages 5 through high school.
Stroud, who wrestled in the 104-pound class, wrestled three times at the event, placing third overall in the class. This is the second consecutive year Stroud placed third at the girls state tournament.
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In the first round, Stroud, an MHS varsity wrestler, lost via pin fall. She then rallied in the second round with a victory by pin fall. In her third match, Stroud lost by pin.
Walker was first place at the middle school 116-pound class. Last year, Walker was third in the girls state tournament.
The middle schooler had a first-round bye, then was victorious by pin fall in the first period in the second round. In the third round, Walker won by a decision at 12-6.