'98 VHSL A Wrestling
Championship Finals
103 : Heath Francis (CW) def Kevin Jones (NW) by MajorDec 13-5
1 of 2 Soph. champs. Was an all Region D semi-finals.
112 : Seth Little (NW) def Pat O'Neil (BD) by Decision 11-4
1st state title for the Sr. who finished the year 32-0; 105-24 overall.
119 : Chance Craft (JR) def Chad Lamma (STR) by Fall 3:43
Soph. completes post-season sweep.
125 : Ryan Hall (RAD) def Shane Cogswell (STR) by Decision 9-7
2nd straight post-season sweep at 125. Finishes 110-10.
130 : Brian Hudson (RAD) def Nat Vance (RR) by MajorDec 11-0
2nd straight post-season sweep at 130. Finishes 82-25.
135 : Rufus Sturgill (JJK) def B.J. Dixon (E) by Fall 3:07
Sr.'s 1st title. Finishes 101-20.
140 : John Spittle (BD) def Paul Radman (GW) by Fall 4:50
145 : Charlie Hall (CHW) def Nathan Houchins (FTC) by Decision 6-5
Caps off a 24-0 season with 1st title in 3 trips to the finals. Finishes 95-8.
152 : Jeremiah Brockenbrough (PM) def Todd Kudirka (JJK) by Decision 9-5
Caps off a 29-0 season. Finishes 78-27.
160 : Mike Dunbar (RAD) def Josh Rogers (PV) by Fall 4:31
Won title last year at 145. Finishes 80-10.
171 : Justin Nowers (RR) def Brian Burke (GL) by Decision 7-5
Avenges last year's loss in finals to Whitaker. Finishes 102-27.
189 : Tommy O'Neill (BD) def R. J. Whitaker (E) by Decision 2-1
O'Neil squeaked by in this battle of unbeaten, defending state champion Seniors.
215 : Justin StClair (COV) def Justin Colyer (JJK) by MajorDec 14-2
Coyler's 3rd straight runner-up finish; 2nd to Covington. Finishes 103-19.
275 : Dwayne Martin (RAD) def Joey Ringley (CB) by Fall 3:52
The Junior's great effort gave his team the state title.
Team Scores
Radford 137.5 16. James River 46
Brentsville 137 Fort Chiswell 44.5
JJ Kelly 131 Holston 43.5
Strasburg 111 Parry McCluer 43
Rural Retreat 100 Sussex Central 42
Essex 99 Manassas Park 40.5
Coeburn 73 Powell Valley 39
John Battle 53 Grayson Co. 34
Covington 51 Castlewood 27
Floyd Co. 50.5 King William 26
Madison Co. 50 Bath Co. 23
Chilhowie 49.5 Northumberland 23
Northwood 48 George Wythe 22.5
Glenvar 47 Arcadia 22
Riverheads 47 Cumberland 22
31. New Kent 18
Garden 14
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