Jackson-Milton's Matacic repeats as state champ


Jackson-Milton senior Johnny Matacic repeated as the 130-pound champion in Division III at Saturday's state wrestling meet in Columbus.

Matacic defeated Alex Carroll of Galion Northmor, 8-2, in the championship final.

Here are the other area results from Saturday's final day of competition:

Boardman

Fifth place final

John Dillon (119) — lost to Angelo DiSabato (Hilliard Davidson), default

Division II

Canfield

first place

Robby Reed (125) — lost to Tyler Hackworth (Oak Harbor), 2-0

Alex Benedict (130) — pinned by Johnni DiJulius (Cuy. Falls Walsh Jesuit), 3:19

Beaver Local

Fifth place

Johnny McComas (125) — pinned by Tre Smith (Chagrin Falls Kenston), 3:34

Division III

Jackson-Milton

Third place

Vinnie Pizzuto (119) — defeated William Spangler (LaGrange Keystone), 8-4

Fifth place

Tim Wiseman (125) — defeated Josh Decatur (CVCA), 3-2