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On
Thursday through Saturday, February 19-21, the Butler Bears varsity
wrestling team travelled to the 2015 MSHSAA State Wrestling
Tournament at the Mizzou Arena in Columbia, MO. The Bears took one
wrestler to the state tournament, Freshman Jacob Shipley (106).
Butler
Wrestlers’ Individual Match Results At State Tournament
106
Jacob Shipley (FR) 1 win, 2 losses
Shipley
drew a tough wrestler from Principia on Thursday morning, Caleb
Kelly. Shipley lost by fall in the second period. Kelly went on to
advance to the semifinal. Shipley had to wrestle back on the
consolation side immediately after, winning a decision over Clayton
Haslag of Fatima 9-2. Friday morning, Shipley landed in the second
round wrestleback with another strong opponent, Konner Shewmaker (SO)
of Versailles. Although he secured the first takedown, Shipley found
himself in trouble in the second period, losing by fall. Shipley
finished his season at 33-14.
- Coach’s Comments
“This
post-season was a tough one for the Bears. Our new district,
district 3, had 6 of the top 12 teams at state from last season in
it. The district also has depth in the particular weight classes
where we have wrestlers trying to take that next step- qualifying for
state. Only one of our 8 varsity wrestlers wrestling at this
district tournament had even attended last season’s district
tournament. The wrestlers who return next season should be better
prepared to have a chance to get out of this district and get to
Columbia. We’re proud that Jacob Shipley got a chance to represent
us at state. Winning a match at state also validates that you didn’t
sneak out of your district or get lucky. Not every draw at state is
equal, and I do think there were a few other 106 lb wrestlers that he
would have matched up better against on the consolation side.
Regardless, he takes back state-level experience to his teammates and
to the practice room for this off-season. In the future, his next
goal will be to keep standing through Saturday- when they pass out
the medals. I would like to say thank you once again to our
wrestling families, our media, and all of our fans through this
season. We appreciate your support.”
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