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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BRIAN GJURGEVICH
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Highlands Today
Published: February 21, 2009
Updated: February 21, 2009 - 12:25 PM
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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