Blair High School - Tattler Yearbook (Blair, NE)

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Junior Mike Kendall, wrestling at 167. utilized his legs while moving closer to a pin in competition at the Plattsmouth Invitational wrestling tournament. Chris Sum gets to his feet, attempting to gain control for a takedown during a home dual with Ashland. Sophomore Jim Smith holds on to his opponent, attempting to avoid escape points. 29

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ttutCvcctccafo yctaUfo fat The Blair wrestling squad for this year proved to be a potent group as they compiled a 7-3 dual record and managed to get four individuals to compete in the state tournament. The top finisher in the state meet was Steve Grimit as he finished fourth in the heavy weight division. Mike Kendall accumulated the best overall record with 22 wins and 7 losses. Steve Grimit also received this years outstanding wrestler award, appointed by Coach Carroll Huff. Junior letterman Lowell Kobs. who qualified for the state tournament, shows his strength by lifting his opponent off the mat. Heavyweight Steve Grimit. a junior, takes down his opponent and readies himself tor his next move. 28

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enjoy jien ect oea on Blair’s junior varsity wrestling team put together a perfect season this year by compiling a 10-0 dual record. The JV grapplers competed in two tournaments during the season. At Tekamah they received fourth place. They also competed in a tournament for reserve teams at North Bend. The leading team scorer for the reserves was Tim Johnson, who enjoyed an 8-0 record. Other top performers for the junior varsity were Rich Orsi with a 7-1 record and Ty Ehlers, who posted a 5-2 record. Sophomore Bobby Carroll formulates his next attack plan on his opponent while he grabs an arm. Sophomore Rod Sanderson concentrates on executing a two-point reversal in junior varsity action on the Blair mats. Junior Rich Orsi shows he has control over his opponent while trying to gain all important points for his team. 30