2 Clawson Wrestlers Go to State Finals for 1st Time

AUBURN HILLS  – Clawson wrestlers Jason Palmer and Deonte Hill were both eliminated early from the MHSAA individual wrestling finals at The Palace of Auburn Hills over the weekend.

Jason Palmer (32-15), a senior who wrestled at 119 pounds, lost to Dustin Noreyko of Roscommon, of the tournament on Thursday. On Friday in the consolation round, he lost on a 6-3 decision to Nate Manthei of Whitehall.

Senior Deonte Hill, who wrestled at 171 pounds, lost to Cory Livingston of Otsego by fall at 3:01 on Thursday, then to Mason Geno of Essexville Garber by major decision, 11-1, in Friday morning's consolation round.

"There were jitters," Clawson coach Keil Jorgensen said after Thursday's bouts. "It's kind of an eye-opening experience."

Last year, Hill before losing to Mark McNett of Caro.

Complete Patch Coverage

• Thursday's opening round
• Friday's consolation, championship quarterfinals and semifinals
• Saturday's consolation rounds and finals, and championship finals
• Day 3 early action
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