Graham, Troy Christian looking good again ; Falcons, defending D-II state champs, send 13 of 14 to state meet; Eagles, defending D-III state champs, qualify eight.

From: Dayton Daily News | Date: February 25, 2008| Author: John Cummings Contributing Writer | Copyright information

Defending state team champions Graham High School and Troy Christian will both be in good position to collect trophies again at the state meet after wrestling well in district action Sunday, Feb. 24.

Graham, the nation's No. 1-ranked team, qualified 13 of a possible 14 individuals (11 champions, two runners-up) to state while winning the Division II district at Goshen. The Falcons amassed 356.5 points to 106.5 for runner-up Miami Trace. They will be looking for their eighth consecutiv...

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