Ohio All-Stars vs. Utah All-Stars

Ohio 42, Utah 21

The night started out with an exciting bang, as the Utah All-Stars won five straight matches, with Jeff McCormick of Kamas pulling out a quick fall against Austin Marsico in the 76-pound folkstyle match, and William Kilpack of Sandy, the youngest competitor in the field (starting 6th grade this fall) winning the 77-pound freestyle match by technical fall, gaining a 6-point lead in the first round (7-1) and winning the second round by technical fall by scoring two three-point throws.

Brandon George of Layton and Carson Kuhn of West Jordan both won their matches in exciting fashion.  George lost the first round of the 67-pound freestyle match with a score of 5-4, the came back in the second to win 5-4, then pulled it out in the third round, winning 9-2, to take the match.  Kuhn lost the first round of the 90-pound freestyle match 5-2, then pulled out a tough 6-5 win in the second, then dominated in the third round, with a score of 8-1 to win the match.

Colton Thorton of Kamas won the 84-pound folkstyle match by decision, with a score of 12-7.

From then on out, it was all Ohio, winning every match from 102 lbs. through 130.

The format for the dual was unusual, with the host team choosing the style for each match, freestyle or folkstyle.  It made for an exciting night of wrestling with a lot of talent being showcased.  Sportsmanship was also in the spotlight, with the athletes exchanging gifts during the introductions.
 

Ohio All-Stars					Utah All-Stars
Name	Grade	Credential	Style: Win/Loss	Weight	Name	Grade	Home Town	Credential
Devan Lotito	7th	4th in Nationals	Folkstyle: Ohio, Decision, 7-2	67	Bryce Jackman	7th	Price	Folkstyle National Champion
Brad Farley	7th	3x Champion, Ohio Tournament of Champions	Freestyle: Utah, Decision, 2 Rnds. to 1	72	Brandon George	7th	Layton	Greco-Roman National Champion
Austin Marsico	7th	7th Place, Ohio Tournament of Champions	Folkstyle: Utah, Fall	76	Jeff McCormick	7th	Kamas	Folkstyle National Champion
Kyle Taylor	8th	3rd Place, Ohio Tournament of Champions	Freestyle: Utah, Technical Fall	77	William Kilpack	6th	Sandy	4x National Champion
Chris Lash	7th	2x New England Champion	Folkstyle: Utah, Decision, 12-7	84	Colton Thorton	7th	Kamas	3x Junior High State Champion
Ryan Ponte	9th	7th Place, Ohio Tournament of Champions	Freestyle: Utah, Decision, 2 Rnds. to 1	90	Carson Kuhn	9th	West Jordan	5x National Champion
Justin Hasley	7th	2x Junior High State Qualifier	Folkstyle: Ohio, Fall	102	Cody Thorton	8th	Kamas	2x Junior High State Champion
Tyler Regal	9th	Unavailable	Folkstyle: Ohio, Decision 12-7	105	Koleton Hardy	9th	Brigham City	Rocky Mountain Greco-Roman Champ
Tyler Regal	9th	Unavailable	Freestyle: Ohio, 2 Rnds. to 1	110	Spencer Brown	8th	Salt Lake City	Rocky Mountain Greco-Roman Champ
Cody Combs	8th	5x Delaware State Champion	Folkstyle: Ohio, Technical Fall, 16-0	115	Brock Brown	9th	Payson	2x Junior High State Champ
James Householder	10th	Unavailable	Folkstyle: Ohio, Technical Fall, 20-4	115	Cody Wharton	10th	Salt Lake City	4x State Runner-Up
Kenny Anderson	11th	Unavailable	Freestyle: Ohio, Decision, 2 Rnds. to 1	115	Chase Breinholt	9th	West Jordan	Junior High State Champ
John Simms	8th	2x Champion, Ohio Tournament of Champions	Folkstyle: Ohio, Decision, 8-4	120	Trae Bennett	10th	Plain City	Junior High State Champion
Kevin Barruci	8th	Unavailable	Folkstyle: Ohio, Technical Fall 15-0	121	Vincent To	9th	Sandy	Unavailable
Kyle Bove	10th	2nd Place, Ohio Tournament of Champions	Folkstyle: Ohio, Fall	130	Cody Wharton	10th	Salt Lake City	4x State Runner-Up