Edmond POW: Nolan Boyd, Deer Creek...
By Robert Przybylo
BPrzybylo@opubco.com
I know Deer Creek wrestling coach Andy Howington was banking on the Brothers Boyd leaving State Fair Arena with state championships.
When Heath Boyd lost, it deflated the air in the Antlers’ balloon a little. But the win and the celebration by Nolan Boyd may have made up for anything.
Seriously, take a look at that great photo (by photographer Bryan Terry)? How cool is that? Boyd earned his state title with a 5-2 decision victory over Max Adair of Lawton MacArthur. And to the victory goes the spoils as he is the Edmond Player of the Week.
Sparked by the Brothers Boyd’s contributions, the Antlers placed fourth in the team race, which was about what the best the team could have hoped for.
Heath Boyd ended up placing fourth after losing in the semifinals. And at 119 pounds, Zac Dunlop worked his way to a fourth-place finish.
In these kind of sports, the Antlers never have the most depth of some of the big shots, but Deer Creek never ever sells itself short and gets everything it can from its kids.
Other Contenders
Alec Warren, North, Wrestling: As a freshman, came ‘this close’ to a state championship, placing second at 135 pounds.
Sam Eccles and Josh Durham, North, Wrestling: Eccles placed third at 112 while Durham placed fourth despite losing his first match of the tournament.
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