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Southern High Sends 7 Wrestlers to States

Mike Tremper and Chase McKenzie are both No. 1 seeds.

Southern High School is sending seven wrestlers to the state competition this weekend.

According to head coach Jeff Schrumm, Mike Tremper and Chase McKenzie were both given No. 1 seeds after winning the region title. Tremper will wrestle in the 220 pound weight class while McKenzie will compete at 145 pounds.

"Both [guys] have been to the state tournament before and that experience is very helpful," Temper said.

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The following Southern wrestlers also will compete at the state level:

  • Joshua Julian - 113 pounds
  • Brendan Demas - 120 pounds
  • Trevor Jewell - 126 pounds
  • Yuri Watson - 138 pounds
  • Troy Bohrer - 160 pounds

The MPSSAA state wrestling tournament will take place Friday and Saturday at Cole Field House in College Park.

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