Staff Report
BEECH GROVE — Fourth-ranked Perry Meridian captured five of the 14 individual titles Nov. 19 en route to the team victory at the eight-team Capital City Classic held at Beech Grove.
The Falcons also boasted five runner-up finishes in totaling 273.5 points to outdistance No. 8 Warren Central (214.5), which managed a pair of individual titles and three second-place finishes. The host Hornets (three champions, one runner-up) were third with 161 points, while Columbus North (one champ) took fourth with 154.4.
Among the notable championship results, Beech Grove�s 13th-ranked Danny Coyne pummeled Perry Meridian�s John Urich, the preseason No. 2 at 103 pounds, with a 10-1 major decision in a showdown of Indianapolis Southside seniors.
At 119, defending 112 state champion and 112 No. 1-ranked junior Ethan Harris of Beech Grove pinned Perry Meridian�s Brian Vest in 1:21.
At 140, top-ranked and defending state champion senior Nick Walpole of Perry Meridian had no troubles in dispensing of Franklin Central�s Brandon McAllen, the preseason No. 16 at 135, pining the junior in 2:14.
In the next final at 145, fellow Falcon senior Eric Aue defended his No. 5 ranking well with a pin in 3:42 of Warren Central�s Carl Griffin.
The victories by Walpole and Aue began a run of four titles in five weight classes that helped seal the deal for Perry Meridian and coach Jim Tonte.
Team results:
1. Perry Meridian 273.5 (5)
2. Warren Central 214.5 (2)
3. Beech Grove 161 (3)
4. Columbus North 154.5 (1)
5. Seymour 130 (2)
6. Jeffersonville 118 (0)
7. Franklin Central 114 (0)
8. Bloomington North 83.5 (1)
Individual championship matches:
103 ââ?¬â?? Bruce Lloyd (WC) def. B.J. Rackley (FC), pin 1:38
112 ââ?¬â?? Danny Coyne (BG) def. John Urich (PM), 10-1
119 ââ?¬â?? Ethan Harris (BG) def. Brian Vest (PM), pin 1:21
125 ââ?¬â?? Chris Conte (WC) def. Nathan Clem (PM), 19-9
130 ââ?¬â?? Dustin Druce (BN) def. Josh Norris (WC), 7-6
135 ââ?¬â?? Ryan Hildinger (CN) def. John Leonard (PM), 16-9
140 ââ?¬â?? Nick Walpole (PM) def. Brandon McAllen (FC), pin 2:14
145 ââ?¬â?? Eric Aue (PM) def. Carl Griffin (WC), pin 3:42
152 ââ?¬â?? Kevin Clem (PM) def. Bobby Baker (WC), 6-2
160 ââ?¬â?? Patrick Smith (Sey) def. Shawn Brown (PM), pin 1:31
171 ââ?¬â?? Craig Masengale (PM) def. Alex Adams (BG) 16-1 5:26
189 ââ?¬â?? Derek Mullins (Sey) def. Thomas Bonner (Jeff), 7-2
215 ââ?¬â?? Eddie Mobley (BG) def. Matt Behling (CN), pin 1:29
275 ââ?¬â?? Chico Adams (PM) def. Curtis Newton (CN), 9-7 OT
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