Sparta's Matt Tourdot lost a close 6-5 match to Jackson Hein of Wausau West. With the victory, Hein notched his 50th victory of the year, but it didn't come easy. Tourdot pushed Hein to the final second, but came up just short of advancing to his first ever state title appearance.
Tourdot will take his 40-3 record into the Consolation semifinals against Nick Broadway (42-4) of Hartford Union. Tourdot wrestled Broadway earlier this year in the finals of the West Allis Invite losing 4-2. Expect this match to be another close one. Broadway lost the opening match of the tournament, but came back to win two matches by major decisions to setup his match with Tourdot.
The winner of the Tourdot-Broadway match will advance to the third place bout. The loser will wrestle for fifth. Check back here tomorrow for the latest results or follow along at Trackwrestling as the action happens. The consolation semis start at 11am tomorrrow while the third and fifth place matches will happen later tomorrow afternoon. Tourdot is guaranteed at least sixth place.
Matt, congratulation on a great season! You wrestled superb all year long. You avenged some early losses which means you continued to improve throughout the year. Your team mates, coaches, parents and fellow Spartans are all proud of you!
Work hard through the summer. Hit the weights hard and make sure to get as much summer wrestling in as possible. Get your brother on the mat and you guys work each other hard. This will be your formula to the top! Continued success going forward and we will see you next fall.
Rick Brohmer
119#
1975