Cory Lear Benton vs Matthew Cunningham Shady Side Academy

After thirty seconds of battling on their feet, still no points in the first period. Back to the middle for a fresh start. Lear in on a single leg, elevates the leg and trips Cunningham to the mat to take a 2-0 lead. Cunningham lifts an ankle in attempt to switch for the reversal but Lear is defending nicely. Cunningham chooses to start the second period from the bottom position. False start on Cunningham. Lear rides from the top and tilts Cunningham for two nearfall to go up 4-0. Lear continues to ride tough on top. Third period ends 4-0 in Lear's favor. Lear starts the third period on top. Cunningham locks hands which cost him a point. Lear leads 5-0. Cunningham shrugs Lear to the mat and spins for a takedown. Lear leads 5-2. Another takedown takes the score to 7-2. Cory Lear is your 160 lb. 2009 state champion winning by a 7-2 decision.