Centala, Rhode claim state championships

(AUBURN HILLS)–Dylan Centala (130) and Chris Rhode (189) each pinned their opponent in the state championship match to claim the second and third individual wrestling titles in Rogers City High School history. Former champion Andy Keller is joined by Centala (55-3), a junior, and Rhode (57-2) a senior.

Centala’s came first around 6:30 p.m., as he pinned Lance Bice (46-14) of Addison at 2:50. He won three matches to reach the finals, each in dominating fashion.

Rhode’s championship came around 8:30 p.m. from the Palace of Auburn Hills, site of the individual finals. Rhode was equally dominant, pinning two of the four opponents he faced, including Mike Gear (26-9) of Burton Bendle in the finals.

Earlier in the day, junior Brian Krueger (53-9) finished fifth in the state, winning three-of-five matches on the weekend. Freshman Chase McLennan (32-15) took eighth place at 160.

Other Hurons in the state finals, but not placing were junior Mark Grulke (171) and sophomore Brent Freel (119). Summaries follow:

103 Brian Krueger Record: 53- 9 5th Place. Result-Opponent-School-How, Won Patrick Burkhardt, Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central, Fall 3:27. Won, Cory Ferguson, Marlette, Dec 8-4. Lost, Matt Tuttle, Reading, Dec 7-4. Lost, Drew Ferry, Bronson, Dec 10-4. Won, Jon Hren, Hesperia, Dec 10-7.

119 Brent Freel Record: 45-10. Result, Opponent, School, How, Lost, Ruary Roberson, Sanford-Meridian, Fall :50. Won, John Burns, Decatur, Fall 3:19. Lost, Evan Bruneau, Clinton, Dec 6-4

130 Dylan Centala Record: 55- 3 1st Place Result, Opponent, School, How, Won, Zach Deubenr, Cassopolis, T-Fall 18-3 5:37. Won, Nathan Gonzalez,

Springport, Dec 14-3. Won, Landon Shaffer, Hudson, Dec 10-5. Won, Lance Bice, Addison, Fall 2:50.

160 Chase McLennan Record: 32-15 8th Place Result, Opponent, School, How. Lost, Tom Schneider, Addison, Dec 10-5. Won, Dennis Emmendorfer, New Lothrop, Fall 4:31. Won, Josh Young, Hesperia, Dec 10-7. Lost, Dave Peterson, Blanchard-Montabella, Dec 5-2. Lost, Jonathan Baez, Detroit Holy Redeemer, Dec 10-7.

171 Mark Grulke Record: 42-20 Result, Opponent, School, How. Lost, Chris Hauch, Watervliet, Dec 5-4. Won, Jeff Orjada, Harper Woods, Dec 8-4. Lost, Conrad Bovee, Ithaca, Dec 9-7 OT.

189 Chris Rhode Record: 57- 2 1st Place Result, Opponent, School, How. Won, Henry Call, St. Charles, Fall 5:05. Won, Ben Isbrecht, Watervliet, Dec 15-4. Won, Devin Dumont, Manton, Dec 19-8. Won, Mike Gear, Burton Bentley, Fall 1:38.

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