Novi Wrestler Finishes Career as an All-Stater

AUBURN HILLS – Novi had a pair of senior wrestlers compete at the MHSAA individual state wrestling finals over the weekend.

In the 285-pound weight class, senior Jimi Keller placed in the top eight.

He wrestled in the seventh-place consolation finals match against Detroit Catholic Central junior Bob Coe. Coe won on a 5-2 decision. Keller finishes his career 39-15 and earned all-state honors.

Keller bounced back after losing his opening match 3-1 to Cory Arnouts of Grand Ledge. Keller wasn't able to get Arnouts off his feet. Arnouts scored an early takedown and that was enough to ride out the win.

In the consolation bracket, Keller won two matches. He pinned Fraser’s Mike Fruelhich in the second round. He also beat Walled Lake Central’s Ildo Luca on a 3-2 decision.

Novi's other wrestler, Jake Dobras, lost to Connor Moynihan of Grand Haven in the 171 division. Dobras lost again on Friday morning to Eastpointe’s Thomas Broughton on a 3-1 decision and was eliminated.

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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