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Bland, Grimmett Win State Wrestling Titles

SENIORS BECOME FIRST STATE CHAMPIONS IN SCHOOL HISTORY

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Avon Park senior James Bland won the 160-pound weight class and Red Devil senior Jace Grimmett won the heavyweight division at the Class 1A state wrestling tournament at the Lakeland Civic Center on Saturday night.

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By Mark  Pinson | Highlands Today

Published: February 21, 2009

Updated: 02/22/2009 12:12 am

LAKELAND - Avon Park seniors James Bland and Jace Grimmett became the school's first-ever state wrestling champions on Saturday night and the fourth-year program finished in fourth place at the Class 1A state wrestling meet at Lakeland Center.

Bland, a three-time district and regional champion, defeated Tronic Williams of South Fort Myers 14-5 to take the 160-pound weight class, while Red Devil senior Jace Grimmett won the heavyweight division with a 4-3 double-overtime decision over Lemon Bay's David Garlock.

Red Devil Kemosi Hatten took fourth in the 171-pound class, up a spot from his 2008 finish.

See Monday's Highlands Today for complete coverage, including photos and reaction from the state tournament.

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