Sunday, March 3, 2013

Nathan and JR take their final "Schott" at a state title!


  Seniors Nathan Dixon and JR Forsee wresteled in the State Chamionships this weekend at the Schottenstein Center on Ohio State's campus. Action started Thursday afternoon. Nathan wrestled well but came up a little short losing 8-1. JR wrestled a returning state placer and battled to the end but lost on points. Next round proved be be the Lions round, Nathan won 3-0 and JR had an 18 second pin!

   Second round consolation was Nathan Dixon's last match as a Lion. Nathan completed his senior season with a 5-2 defeat. Nathan finished the year with a 33-10 record and District Champion!

   JR extended his season with a 3-1 win over the District Champion from Miami Trace. In the consolation semi-finals he lost but qualified for the finals. JR wrestled in the fifth place match Saturday morning. He finished his senior season placing SIXTH in the STATE and a record of 31-8. JR is the first New Richmond wrestler to place in the State Tournament twice. He qualified for the State Tournament three times and finished with over 100 wins! WE ARE NR!!