Wrestlers Come Home With Two Medals At State

Haynes and Craig make the podium at the state tournament in Independence

Wyatt Haynes prepares to take on his opponent at the state tournament.

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Wyatt Haynes prepares to take on his opponent at the state tournament.

Elektra Lowe, Reporter

As the season of 2020-2021, wrestling season ends, LHS had four wrestlers that competed in state wrestling on Friday, March 12 at Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence. Two would go on to place and receive medals. Matthew Craig took sixth place and Wyatt Haynes finished in second place in their respective weight classes. Below are the matches in order for each wrestler that went to state and who they went against.

Lucas Aubuchon for the 132 lbs: 

Lost his firsts match against Evain Morris from Hillsboro by a pin.

Had a bye second round.

Lost his second match in the third period to Brady Littleton from Belton High School.

Wyatt Haynes for the 160 lbs:

Had a bye first round.

Won his first match in the second round against Cade Muscia from Lebanon by a pin.

Won his second match in the third round against Ryder Heimbach from Willard by a pin.

Lost his last match against Cayden Auch from Neosho and received second place.

Matt Craig on the podium for 6th place after wrestling Jayden Hubler from Lebanon High. (Liberty Wrestling Twitter)

Jackson Ward for the 195 lbs:

Won his first match in the first round against Brandon Perks from Rocksum High school with a pin.

Second round he lost to Jeremiah Larson from Neosho by a pin.

Won his third match against David Jacquez from Ft. Osage High School by a decision.

Lost his final match to Jake Henson from Lebanon by a pin.

Matt Craig for the 220 lbs:

Won his first match against Hunter Rhodes from Hillsboro by a pin.

Lost his second match to Daylon Kanengieter from Marshfield by a pin.

Won his match against Mason Crim from Smithville by a pin.

Won his match against Tanner Jackson from Desmet with a pin.

Lost his final match to Jayden Hubler from Lebanon by a pin and receiving sixth place.