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WRESTLING STATE: Bland Wins State Wrestling Title

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James Bland and Jace Grimmett won their semifinal matches on Saturday morning to reach the finals in their classes at the Class 1A state wrestling meet at Lakeland Center.

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By Brian Gjurgevich | Highlands Today

Published: February 21, 2009

Updated: 02/21/2009 08:15 am

LAKELAND - Avon Park senior James Bland became the first state wrestling champion in school history when he won the 160-pound weight class at the Class 1A state tournament in Lakeland on Saturday night. Bland won in a 14-5 major decision over Tronic Williams of South Fort Myers to win the gold medal.

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WRESTLING STATE: Bland Wins State Wrestling Title

By Brian Gjurgevich | Highlands Today