Over the last couple of years the Miami East Vikings have had huge success at the Ohio High School Wrestling Coaches Association girls state tournament and this year was no different as two wrestlers earned spots on the podium.
Miami East qualified five wrestlers to the tournament, showcasing the quality the program has in the room.
Kaylee Griffith finished fifth in the 235-pound weight class, earning her second straight state medal after finishing runner-up a year ago.
Griffith opened the tournament with consecutive pins on Saturday, but dropped her semifinal match and then the consolation semifinal match on Sunday. Griffith rebounded in impressive fashion in her final match by pinning Ella Clumpiest of Lancaster for fifth place.
The other Viking wrestler to earn a spot on the podium was Annika Paton, who placed 8th at 190 pounds.
Paton showed grit and determination after dropping her opening match on Saturday by recording back-to-back pins to advance to the placement rounds. She dropped her final two bouts in the tournament for 8th place.
KAYLEE GRIFFITH – MATCH-BY-MATCH RESULTS
Champ. Round 1 – Kaylee Griffith (Miami East High School) won by fall over Evian Meyers (Columbia High School) Fall 0:13
Quarterfinal – Kaylee Griffith (Miami East High School) won by decision over Kate Fenton (Lakota West) Dec 7-5
Semifinal – Alaina Jackson (Minerva Lions) won by fall over Kaylee Griffith (Miami East High School) Fall 0:51
Cons. Semi – Dakota McCracken (United Local) won by fall over Kaylee Griffith (Miami East High School) Fall 2:30
5th Place Match – Kaylee Griffith (Miami East High School) won by fall over Ella Clum (Lancaster) Fall 4:43
ANNIKA PATON – MATCH-BY-MATCH RESULTS
Champ. Round 1 – Kayley Ross (Alliance) won by fall over Annika Paton (Miami East High School) Fall 1:52
Cons. Round 1 – Annika Paton (Miami East High School) won by fall over Audrina Pack (Hamilton Township) Fall 1:21
Cons. Round 2 – Annika Paton (Miami East High School) won by fall over Ma`sarrah Robinson (Cleveland Central Catholic) Fall 1:56
Cons. Round 3 – Talia Mitchell (Olentangy Orange) won by fall over Annika Paton (Miami East High School) Fall 2:12
7th Place Match – Desi Lee (Marysville) won by fall over Annika Paton (Miami East High School) Fall 3:47
