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Grapplers ready for final
By Don Richter, Sports Editor
PUBLISHED: March 8, 2007
Dexter wrestling will have a strong presence at this year's state wrestling final at The Palace of Auburn Hills today through Saturday.
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Representing the Dreadnaughts at the finals will be freshman Dan Flowers (103 pounds), junior Bret Marsh (112), senior Michael Campbell (152) and sophomore Corey Chamberlain (heavyweight).
At last week's Division II regional in Milan, Marsh finished first, while Flowers and Chamberlain were third and Campbell fourth.
The top four placers in each weight class advanced to the state meet.
Participating in the state final will be the top wrestlers in Division I, II, III and IV.
Last season, Marsh finished as state runner-up at 103 pounds. At this year's regional, Marsh defeated Chelsea freshman Dakota Cooley 7-0 in the championship match.
Marsh (49-2) begins his quest for a state title Thursday in a first round match-up against Eaton Rapids sophomore Justin Garza (22-7). To win a state championship, a wrestler has to win four straight matches.
Flowers' (32-11) first round opponent is Gaylord sophomore Jacob Armstrong (41-8).
Campbell (31-15) will face Greenville senior Jordan Garner (27-2) in his first round bout.
Chamberlain (37-14) will square off against St. Johns senior Matt Pettigrew (30-6) in the first round.
Thursday's first round action begins at 2:45 p.m.
Semifinals are 7 p.m. Friday.
The finals are 4:45 p.m. Saturday.
Prior to the finals, one of prep sports' most memorable events occurs, as wrestlers from all divisions gather together in the Grand March. The march, set to music, circles the entire arena floor as fans stand and cheer.
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