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Sun February 24, 2008
High school wrestling notebook: Tuttle nabs honors
Midwest City's Willie Gunter, left, wrestles Broken Arrow's Derek Steeley during the Class 5A 119-pound final on Saturday. By SARAH PHIPPS, THE OKLAHOMAN
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Tuttle nabs honors
Not only did the Tigers earn two championships, they received some additional hardware as well.
Coach Matt Surber was named the coach of the year for 2A and 3A, while Bobby Williams was named the most outstanding wrestler of 3A.
"My kids were thrilled for me,” Surber said. "You always want your team to be a reflection of who you are. These are a great group of kids.”
Williams won his second straight title, adding this year's 152-pound crown to last year's 145. Tuttle's Cole Gracey won this year's title at 145.
•Pecks go out in style: No matter what happened Saturday, it was going to be Marlow senior Jake Peck's final match. Not many people knew it would also be the final match for his dad, coach Mike Peck.
Jake Peck picked up his second state title via a 19-7 major decision against Pawhuska's Dax Perrier in the 2A final at 140. Mike Peck announced he would be retiring after this season to continue to watch Jake wrestle.
"I loved wrestling for my dad,” Jake said. "I know a lot of people don't like having their dad as coach, but we had a great relationship.”
Jake Peck was named the most outstanding wrestler in 2A, finishing the year with a 36-1 record.
•Lane does it again: Wherever Star Spencer's Raymond Lane goes, excitement follows. Last year, he made history winning the 189-pound title for the Bobcats.
Lane needed sudden victory to earn his second state title, defeating Weatherford's Tyson Yoder in the 3A finals, 5-3.
•Wilson makes history: Perkins-Tryon had never had a state champion, so waiting until sudden victory to get the championship didn't matter.
Senior Hunter Wilson became the first ever state champion for Perkins-Tryon, defeating Marlow's Ryan Brooks, 4-2, in the 2A finals at 103 pounds.
Wilson gave up the first takedown before rebounding to tie it up in the second period and close the deal in the extra session.
•Patterson, Rupp keep streak alive: Cushing's Jarrod Patterson and Perry's Ladd Rupp made sure next year will be something to remember.
The two juniors each won their third state title. Patterson scored a major decision at 119 in 3A, while Rupp earned a fall at 112 in 2A. Rupp was 39-5 this season, while Patterson was a perfect 45-0. Patterson is 119-1 for his career.
•Rowell wins again: Duncan junior Casey Rowell (119) won his second state championship, leaving him one behind his older brother Cody. Casey finished the season 38-0, but doesn't consider himself a perfect wrestler.
"I'm far from perfect,” he said. "Everyone asks me if I'm going to be better than my brother. I really don't want to be better than him. I want to be just like him.”
•Super junior: Stillwater's Chris 