Daniel Vines Reaches State Finals, Six Panthers Advance in Class 4A State Wrestling Championship

The Concordia High School Wrestling team has seven wrestlers competing at the 2022 Kansas State High School Activities Association Class 4A State Wrestling Championship in Salina.

Concordia High School Junior Daniel Vines has reached the state title match at 126 lbs.  Vines, 38-1, won his championship semifinal bout by a 3-1 decision over Louisburg Junior Kaven Bartlett on Friday, February 25th.

Vines will wrestle Scott City Sophomore Collin McDaniel in the state championship match on Saturday, February 26th.  McDaniel is 39-6 on the year.

106 lbs. - So. Christian Belden (33-7)

First Round - Won by fall over Baldwin Sophomore Jayden Westgate 

Championship Quarterfinals - Lost a 6-4 decision to Winfield Freshmam Talon Suttles

113 lbs. - So. Ashton Dooley (18-18)

First Round - Lost by fall to Augusta Junior Kalvin LaPlant 

Consolation First Round - Lost by fall to Independence Sophomore Mason Gibbons

120 lbs. - Sr. Logan Leiszler (29-14)

First Round - Won by fall over Holton Freshman Kyler Jackson 

Championship Quarterfinals - Lost by fall to Andale Senior Colton Miller

126 lbs. - Jr. Daniel Vines (38-1)

First Round - Won by fall over Independence Senior Cooper Anderson

Championship Quarterfinals - Won by a 9-6 decision over Paola Junior Ryan Pankov

Championship Semifinals- Won by a 3-1 decision over Louisburg Junior Kaven Bartlett

138 lbs. - So. Easton Swihart (23-16)

First Round - Lost by fall to Paola Junior Sheldon Martin 

Consolation First Round - Won by fall over El Dorado Sophomore EJ Krug

170 lbs. - Sr. Nathan Brown (34-9)

First Round - Won by fall over Chanute Senior Ty Galemore

Championship Quarterfinals- Lost a 12-0 major decision to Tonganoxie Sophomore Tyler Pankey

182 lbs. - Sr. Keyan Miller (39-3)

First Round - Won by 7-2 decision over Clearwater Senior Alec Beasley

Championship Quarterfinals  - Won a 6-0 decision over Burlington Senior Brock Zimmerman

Championship Semifinals - Lost a 7-6 decision to Baldwin Sophomore Jack Harvey