A Public Breakthrough
The first 13 years of the Walsh Ironman, one thing was standard — a private school would win. There have been some challengers, but in the 14th edition of the Ironman, Graham High School out of St. Paris, Ohio broke the stranglehold and gave public schools a first team championship. Graham outdistanced Blair Academy 249.5 to 207.5. Monroeville freshman Chris Phillips was voted the tournament’s outstanding wrestler after taking home the crown at 171 pounds. For all the news, notes, facts and stats, check out InterMat’s rolling notes from the tournament and a finals recap by clicking more.
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