CPHS Wrestling: Chris Kirby places fourth at State Championship

Charles Page High School junior Chris Kirby took fourth place at 160 pounds at the OSSAA 6A State Wrestling Tournament Saturday evening in Oklahoma City.

The Sandite lost his first match 14-8 to Putnam City senior Rene Martinez (28-3), but won twice in consolation before falling in the placement match. He pinned Jenks junior Killian McGrew in 1:34 and scored an 8-4 decision against Broken Arrow junior Tye Rozell (25-9) to clinch a placement match. In the consolation finals he was teched 23-8 by Owasso junior Nate Jacobson.

Kirby finished the season with a 36-14 record and his second State Tournament medal. He also placed fourth as a sophomore and holds a 58-24 career record. Kirby placed fourth at Perry, third at Regionals, second at Cushing, and first at Sapulpa. He also recorded a team-best thirty falls.