INDIANAPOLIS - The Marian wrestling team returned to the mat on Saturday, wrestling at the annual Little State Championships, hosted by the University of Indianapolis. Marian had one champion on the day, and saw multiple wrestlers earn top-eight finishes. 

Anthony Hughes headlined Marian's efforts as he won the championship at the 125 weight class, going 4-0 overall on the day. Jeff Dunasky Jr and Landon Bertsch both finished runner-up in their respective weight classes, and Clay Guenin finished third in his weight class at 197. Overall on the day, Marian had nine wrestlers finish top-eight in their respective weight classes, and amassed 45 victories for the tournament.

125 - Anthony Hughes | 4-0 | Champion | Won 125 championship with perfect record, taking down Matteo Vargo from the University of the Cumberlands
133 - Landon Bertsch | 4-1 | Runner-up | Finished runner-up at the 133 weight class, earning all four wins by decision
133 - Logan Richardson | 0-2
133 - Romeo White | 1-2 | Earned win in championship bracket
141 - Ian Heath | 1-2 | Lone win came in main bracket
141 - Daniel Stanfield | 1-2 | Lone win came over teammate Drew Willis
141 - Drew Willis | 0-2
141 - Braden Haines | 2-2 | Both wins in consolation bracket
149 - Zach Wilson | 2-3 | Eighth place finish
149 - Isaac Richardson | 0-2
149 - Marlin Williams | 3-2 | Seventh Place finish with three wins
149 - Brady Ison | 2-2 | Both wins in championship bracket
157 - Jeff Dunasky Jr | 4-1 | Runner-up at 157 weight class | Four wins on the day, two by decision, one by fall, one by major decision | Lost title to Jordan Watters of West Liberty
157 - Jackson Todd | 3-3 | Finished eighth place overall with all three wins coming in the consolation bracket
165 - Braden Getz | 2-2 | Earned two wins in the consolation bracket, one by fall
165 - Gage Eckles | 2-2 | Both wins came in consolation bracket 
165 - James Lacey | 1-2 | Earned win by fall in consolation bracket
165 - Jairo Ojeda | 1-2 | Win came by fall in consolation bracket
174 - Evan Tilton | 0-2
174 - David Oyebode | 0-2
174 - Austin O'Donoghue | 1-2 | Win came by medical forfeit
184 - Liam Begley | 3-2 | Finished in sixth place in the tournament | Earned one win in the championship bracket, and earned a major decision victory in the consolation bracket
184 - Jordan Fulks | 2-3 | Finished eighth place, earning two wins in consolation
197 - Clay Guenin | 4-1 | Finished in third place, going 4-1 in the championship bracket | Earned wins by major decision, fall, decision, and injury default
285 - Kaleb Abad | 1-2 | Win came in consolation bracket
285 - Michael Yerian | 1-2 | Win came in championship bracket
285 - Enoch Shodeinde | 0-2
285 - Eldrich Flores | 0-2

Marian will next compete on December 20 at the University of the Cumberlands, competing in the Patriots final home open before winter break. 

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