NewsFebruary 27, 2008
Local wrestlers finish third (Paul Swesey), fourth (Gavilan Bland), fifth (Blake Peiffer) and sixth (Justin Miller) in the state wrestling championship.
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Jackson's Blake Peiffer, bottom, struggled while being pinned by Ben Pister Saturday, February 16, 2008, during the MSHSAA State Championships at the Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Jackson's Blake Peiffer, bottom, struggled while being pinned by Ben Pister Saturday, February 16, 2008, during the MSHSAA State Championships at the Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo.
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Jackson's Justin Miller, left, and Fort Zumwalt's R.J. McCravy started their match in the 152-pound class Saturday, February 16, 2008, during the MSHSAA State Championships at the Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Jackson's Justin Miller, left, and Fort Zumwalt's R.J. McCravy started their match in the 152-pound class Saturday, February 16, 2008, during the MSHSAA State Championships at the Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo.
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Jackson's Justin Miller waited for a training to address his cut Saturday, February 16, 2008, during the MSHSAA State Championships at the Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Jackson's Justin Miller waited for a training to address his cut Saturday, February 16, 2008, during the MSHSAA State Championships at the Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo.
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Jackson coach Steve Wachter watched Saturday, February 16, 2008, as Justin Miller wrestled R.J. McCravy during the MSHSAA State Championships at the Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Jackson coach Steve Wachter watched Saturday, February 16, 2008, as Justin Miller wrestled R.J. McCravy during the MSHSAA State Championships at the Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo.
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Ben Pister, left, looked for the call while pinning Jackson's Blake Peiffer Saturday, February 16, 2008, during the MSHSAA State Championships at the Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Ben Pister, left, looked for the call while pinning Jackson's Blake Peiffer Saturday, February 16, 2008, during the MSHSAA State Championships at the Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo.
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Sikeston's Gavilan Bland put his finger to the air, knowing the results of his 8-6 victory over Brandon Crandall Saturday, February 16, 2008, during the MSHSAA State Championships at the Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Sikeston's Gavilan Bland put his finger to the air, knowing the results of his 8-6 victory over Brandon Crandall Saturday, February 16, 2008, during the MSHSAA State Championships at the Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo.
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Both Sikeston's Gavilan Bland, bottom, Brandon Crandall glanced at the clock Saturday, February 16, 2008, during the MSHSAA State Championships at the Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Both Sikeston's Gavilan Bland, bottom, Brandon Crandall glanced at the clock Saturday, February 16, 2008, during the MSHSAA State Championships at the Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo.
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Sikeston's Gavilan Bland glanced up after a stoppage in his 8-6 victory over Brandon Crandall Saturday, February 16, 2008, during the MSHSAA State Championships at the Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com Sikeston's Gavilan Bland glanced up after a stoppage in his 8-6 victory over Brandon Crandall Saturday, February 16, 2008, during the MSHSAA State Championships at the Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo.
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A bloody Justin Miller struggled during his 14-2 loss to R.J. McCravy  Saturday, February 16, 2008, during the MSHSAA State Championships at the Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo.
KIT DOYLE ~ kdoyle@semissourian.com A bloody Justin Miller struggled during his 14-2 loss to R.J. McCravy Saturday, February 16, 2008, during the MSHSAA State Championships at the Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo.
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Local wrestlers finish third (Paul Swesey), fourth (Gavilan Bland), fifth (Blake Peiffer) and sixth (Justin Miller) in the state wrestling championship.

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