Newman’s Ivey to wrestle for title: The Class 1A state championship match at 157 pounds will be a rematch of last Saturday’s Oregon Sectional final.
Newman senior Briar Ivey will face Riverdale senior Blake Smith for gold. Ivey avenged two prior losses to Smith to secure a 9-4 decision for the sectional title. Ivey advanced to the final after a 10-0 major decision in the quarterfinals and a 7-4 decision in the semifinals.
Smith beat Erie-Prophetstown’s Wyatt Goosens 14-6 in the semifinals. Goosens can still finish as high as third.
