Poland wrestlers advance to state

February 27, 2010 at 12:00a.m.

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Neighbors | Submitted.Max Prizant of Poland won 13-5 against East Liverpool's Coday Oiler. Prizant placed second in his weight class and qualified for the state tournament Mar. 20 and 21.

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Neighbors | Submitted.John Berndt came in fourth place and qualified for the state tournament after winning by technical fall 15-0 against Cuyahoga Falls Caleb McCoy.

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Neighbors | Submitted.The Poland Middle School wrestling team including John Berndt (front, left), Max Prizant, Bobby Murco, Bruno Spotleson, John Seitz (back, left), Michael Audi, Nick Rizzo and Anthony Mancini pose for a photo at the OAC Junior District Wrestling Tournament in Steubenville. .The team qualified for the state tournament Mar. 20-21 in Marion, Ohio. .

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Neighbors | Submitted.Michael Audi of Poland pinned Anthony Magda of Ashtabula in two minutes and seven seconds. Audi qualified for the state tournament in Marion, Ohio Mar. 20 and 21.

Eight students from Poland Middle School competed in Steubenville at the OAC Junior High District Wrestling Tournament Feb. 20.

Six of the eight qualified for the state tournament in Marion, Ohio, Mar. 20 and 21. The other two are alternates.

Qualifiers are Johnny Berndt (fourth, 126 pounds), Max Prizant (second, 90), Michael Audi (fourth, 146), John Seitz (fourth, 108), Anthony Mancini (fifth, 146) and Holy Family school’s Bruno Spotleson (fifth, 96).

Nick Rizzo (209) and Bobby Murco (78) are alternates.