By TODD REED
Mr. Thrifty
www.tnl-news.com
Carrollton was represented quite well by its two matmen at the State Wrestling Championships.
Kevin Malone finished third at 285, while 103-pounder Joey Miller placed seventh.
Malone (41-5) won his opening two matches, pinning Jared Easterday of Springfield Shawnee at :27 and decisioning Ian Jones of Painesville Harvey 3-1.
In the championship semifinals, he lost to Drew Carpenter of Thornville Sheridan 6-2.
Malone regrouped in the consolation semifinals, beating Danny Demick of Chillicothe 3-1 in sudden victory.
Wrestling for third, Malone beat Mike Rutherford of Norton 3-1.
Miller lost his first match to Sean Fee of Mentor Lake Catholic 8-4.
Sent to the consolation bracket, Miller won his next two matches by pin, beating Zach Walker of Napoleon at 2:07, and Austin Skaggs of New Richmond at :29.
In the consolation quarterfinals, Miller lost to Tyler Price of Pataskala Licking Heights 8-3.
Wrestling for seventh, Miller recorded a 6-4 decision over Kyle Lang of Norwalk.
Miller ended his freshman season with a 34-10 record.
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