Cornwell, Schafer End Wrestling Seasons At State Tourney

The Boone Central/Newman Grove wrestling season officially came to an end Friday afternoon, but it was still an impressive run for their state-qualifying grapplers.

Garrett Cornwell lost a heartbreaking 3-2 decision in the second round of consolations against Zeth Gerkensmeyer of Columbus Lakeview.

Trey Schafer lost 12-4 against Josh Schmutz of Elkhorn earlier in the day. 

2017 NSAA Championships Results for Boone Central/Newman Grove
B152 - Garrett Cornwell (36-18) 
    Champ. Round 1 - Garrett Cornwell (Boone Central/Newman Grove) 36-18 won by decision over Jayden Wooten (Plattsmouth) 20-18 (Dec 2-0)
    Quarterfinal - Derek Robb (Sidney) 54-0 won by fall over Garrett Cornwell (Boone Central/Newman Grove) 36-18 (Fall 0:54)
    Cons. Round 2 - Zeth Gerkensmeyer (Columbus Lakeview) 36-14 won by decision over Garrett Cornwell (Boone Central/Newman Grove) 36-18 (Dec 3-2)

B160 - Trey Schafer (36-15) 
    Champ. Round 1 - Lance Jarrett (Gretna) 48-3 won by fall over Trey Schafer (Boone Central/Newman Grove) 36-15 (Fall 2:17)
    Cons. Round 1 - Josh Schmutz (Elkhorn) 25-15 won by major decision over Trey Schafer (Boone Central/Newman Grove) 36-15 (MD 12-4)