BC/NG's Cornwell Moves Onto State Semifinals

Garrett Cornwell picked up a huge 9-5 decision in the quarterfinals of the Class B state wrestling tournament on Thursday.

Cornwell defeated O'Neill's Cauy Shaw to advance to the 160-pound semifinal.

Jon Merten also competed in the quarterfinals but dropped a 9-3 decision at 220 to Northwest's Cooper Kiser.

In the first round, Will Grape did not compete due to injury. Trey Schafer fell 13-5 at 170 pounds to Tucker Hancock of Wahoo. 

​B106 Will Grape (21-20) place is unknown and scored 0.00 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 - Caden Svoboda (Aurora) 37-11 won by injury default over Will Grape (Boone Central/Newman Grove) 21-20 (Inj. 0:00)

B160 Garrett Cornwell (40-10) placed 6th and scored 7.00 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 - Garrett Cornwell (Boone Central/Newman Grove) 40-10 won by decision over Josh Schmutz (Elkhorn) 27-17 (Dec 8-6)
• Quarterfinal - Garrett Cornwell (Boone Central/Newman Grove) 40-10 won by decision over Cauy Shaw (O`Neill) 35-8 (Dec 9-5)

B170 Trey Schafer (38-12) place is unknown and scored 0.00 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 - Tucker Hancock (Wahoo) 35-10 won by major decision over Trey Schafer (Boone Central/Newman Grove) 38-12 (MD 13-5)

B220 Jon Merten (38-8) place is unknown and scored 3.00 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 - Jon Merten (Boone Central/Newman Grove) 38-8 won by major decision over Ryan Christensen (Ogallala) 27-18 (MD 13-1)
• Quarterfinal - Cooper Kiser (Northwest) 40-8 won by decision over Jon Merten (Boone Central/Newman Grove) 38-8 (Dec 9-3)