Titans have 7 qualify for state
THE MORNING SUN

COLUMBUS — It was a gratifying day for the (COL) Titans as they hosted the Class 4A regional wrestling tournament Friday and Saturday.

During the championship rounds, the Titans had four in the finals with three winning their weight classes.

"We are very pleased with seven and with three champions that is great," said Columbus head coach Todd Napier.

Defending champion C.J. Napier made it to the championships, where his opponent, Ryan Salyer of Towanda-Circle had an injury default.

Nonetheless, C.J. Napier was voted the most outstanding wrestler at the tournament.

Kyle Johnson dispatched of Adam Leedy of Chanute in the finals of 125 with an 11-5 decision.

Taylor Burns won the heavyweight division with a fall over Michael Starns of Andover Central at the 3:56 mark of the match.

B.T. O'Hara wrestled his way into the championships at 140 pounds and was defeated by Nick Collins of Augusta, 8-2.

Damion Tinnin won the consolation bracket at 145 pounds with a 10-4 win over A.J. Reed of Independence.

Nathan Morris was defeated in the consolation finals at 171 as he was pinned by Clint Rapp of Douglass in 1:23.

The final state qualifier, Andrew Greenwood, was pinned by Kendall Fiscus of Fredonia in the consolation finals in 2:34.

The Class 4A state tournament begins Friday at the Bicentennial Center in Salina.

Class 4A regionals
at Columbus High School

Team results
1. Chanute 147.5
2. Andover Central 145
3. Columbus 140.5
4. Labette County 139.5
5. Augusta 129
6. Rose Hill 108
7. Douglass 93.5
8. Fort Scott 69
9. El Dorado 65
10. Towanda-Circle 58
11. Coffeyville 35
12. Parsons 30
13. Fredonia 29
14. Independence 25
15. Andover 15.

Finals
103
1. Kenneth Ornelas (CHA) M-dec. Channing Hosey (LC), 11-1
3. Jake Umscheid (AC) dec. Daylen Zaldivar (DOUG), 7-4
112
1. Jake Gentzler (AC) dec. Taylor Dwyer (LC), 5-3
3. Tayln Feller (ELD) dec. Justin Sharp (FS), 4-2
119
1. Zac Sparr (RH) dec. Zach Jesseph (CHA), 5-3
3. Denzell Davis (FS) Def Jake Sullivan (AC), Inj. Def.
125
1. Kyle Johnson (COL) dec. Adam Leedy (CHA), 11-5
3. Tyler Boatright (PAR) fall Michael Durossette (FS), 2:03
130
1. Cameron Jesseph (CHA) dec. Anthony Whittley (LC), 6-2
3. Josh Umscheid (AC) dec. Aaron Hamilton (AUG), 12-6
135
1. C.J. Napier (COL) def. Ryan Salyer (CIR), Inj. Def.
3. Cain McEwen (AUG) dec. Seth Hadley (ELD), 6-2
140
1. Nick Collins (AUG) dec. B.T. OHara (COL), 8-2
3. Jared Hensley (COF) fall Shae Hinman (AC), 1:21
145
1. Aaron Arb (LC) dec. Ryan Anderson (RH), 5-0
3. Damion Tinnin (COL) dec. A.J. Reed (IND), 10-4
152
1. Chris Watson (AC) dec. John Hambleton (LC), 5-1
3. Brenton Daniel (RH) fall Justin Hansen (CHA), 2:52
160
1. Joey Hambleton (LC) dec. Clay Shaft (DOUG), 2-1
3. Nolan Colvin (CHA) fall Niall Horton (AUG), 2:23
171
1. Chris Stuart (AUG) fall Blake Nelson (FS), 3:40
3. Clint Rapp (DOUG) fall Nathan Morris (COL), 1:23
189
1. Colton Linville (DOUG) Forf Jacob Weaver (AUG), forfeit
3. Brandon Craft (ELD) fall Josiah Washington (AC), 1:33
215
1. Kyle Jones (DOUG) dec. Kendall Pierce (CIR), 4-3
3. Kendall Fiscus (FRED) fall Andrew Greenwood (COL), 2:34
285
1. Taylor Burns (COL) fall Michael Starnes (AC), 3:56
3. Kyle Smith (RH) fall J.B. Clementi (ELD), 3:35


Richard D. Salyer