Wrestlers Head to State Tournament

Three Republic wrestlers are in action at the state tournament, starting today and going through Saturday.

In the 152-pound weight class, sophomore Kerik Crouse meets sophomore Casey Bartee of St. Charles West. Crouse enters the state tournament with a record of 24-12. Bartee is 31-9.

In the 171-pound weight class, Junior Jake Laswell has a tough draw in the first round. Laswell is 40-7, but his opponent, senior Brett Bader of Farmington, is 43-4.

In the 285-pound division, Junior Lance Gregory takes a 33-13 record into his match against Nicholas Bolden of Hazelwood East. Bolden is a senior whose record stands at 28-4.