FSHS wrestling wins Paola Invite

Free State wrestlers Isaiah Jacobs, Tate Steele and Nick Eddis won individual titles in their weight classes Friday, leading the Firebirds to a team championship in the 15-team Paola Invitational.

Jacobs posted a 4-0 record at 126 pounds, winning his first three matches by fall. Steele was champion at 138 pounds, improving his record this season to 16-0. Eddis won four matches by fall at 220 pounds.

In addition to the champions, Bennett King (120 pounds) was second, while Lou Fincher (106), Elijah Jacobs (145), Gage Foster (170), Elijah Denmark (182) and Devin Beers (195) placed third in their weight classes.

The Firebirds, ranked No. 8 in Class 6A, will face Lawrence High in the City Showdown dual at 6 p.m. Wednesday at FSHS.

Paola Invitational

Friday at Paola

Team scores: Free State 209, Basehor-Linwood 157, Frontenac 155, Prairie View 144.5, Carl Junction 106, Paola 87, Columbus 85.5, Wellsville 70.5, Fort Scott 66, Highland Park 57, Bishop Miege 55.5, Eudora 52, ACCHS 51, Atchison 21, Sumner 16.

FSHS placings (tournament record)

106 — 3. Lou Fincher (3-1).

113 — 4. Garrett Bradley (1-2).

120 — 2. Bennett King (2-1).

126 — 1. Isaiah Jacobs (4-0).

132 — 5. Charlie Bermel (2-2); Jalen Jacobs (0-3).

138 — 1. Tate Steele (3-0).

145 — 3. Elijah Jacobs (3-1).

152 — 6. Ben Hill (2-3).

160 — 7. Joey Eddis (4-1).

170 — 3. Gage Foster (4-1).

182 — 3. Elijah Denmark (4-1).

195 — 3. Devin Beers (4-1).

220 — 1. Nick Eddis (4-0).