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Geviaunta Walker of Lincolnton finished the 2023-2024 wrestling season with a state championship in the 285 division.  He compiled a perfect 50-0 record.

Just making it to the NCHSAA State Championships is a major accomplishment; in addition to Walker, other local wrestlers who achieved that honor included:

Rylee Wesson of LHS, 4th place in the 120 class, accumulating a 39-12 season record. 

Garrett White of Lincoln Charter, 3rd in 175 finishing with a 42-7 record.

North Lincoln's Dean Quilla, 3rd in 120 with a 34-7 record.  

Logan Reynolds of West Lincoln, 3rd in 132; he compiled a record of 32-9.

Isaac Powell of LHS, first place in 106 with a 40-7 record.  

Foard's Brayden Mejia, first in 165 with a 41-2 record. 

Trey Keller of Maiden, 3rd in 285 with a 34-9 record.

Levi Huss of West, 3rd in 157 with a 32-13 record.

The Helms brothers from North Lincoln claimed 1-2-3 in the 3A competition.  Kaden Helms was #1 in 113; Gage was 2nd in 132; and Till was 3rd in 126.

Ellis Cole of North was 3rd in 138 and compiled a record of 40-11.  

Lincoln Charter's Jack Casey was first in 165 with a 41-4 record.  

Here's the results of the NCHSAA State Championships for local wrestlers: 

3A 113

4th Place - Kaden Helms of North Lincoln

3A 126

2nd Place - Till Helms of North Lincoln

5th Place - Austin Laws of Fred T. Foard

3A 165

1st Place - Brayden Mejia of Fred T. Foard

2A 157

5th Place - Levi Huss of West Lincoln

2A 165

4th Place - Jack Casey of Lincoln Charter

2A 175

1st Place - Ian Moore of Bandys

5th Place - Garrett White of Lincoln Charter

2A 190

3rd Place - Zackory Evans of Bandys

2A 215

2nd Place - Matthew Cranfill of Bandys

5th Place - Camden Sain of West Lincoln

2A 285

1st Place - Geviaunta Walker of Lincolnton

1A 285

3rd Place - Caleb Hovis of Cherryville

In 2A team scores, Newton-Conover finished 5th with 74.5 points; Bandys was 7th at 71.0; Lincolnton was 9th with 61.5; West Lincoln 16th with 31.0; Lincoln Charter 24th with 25.0.  Among 3A teams, Foard was 11th with 42.0; North Lincoln 12th wih 41.5.

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