Manchester advances to Division 4 wrestling state finals, Saline ousted
The Manchester High School wrestling team advanced to the Division 4 MHSAA wrestling team state championships on Wednesday after winning its fourth regional championship in five years.
The Flying Dutchmen defeated regional host Memphis 69-9 in the regional semifinal before beating Sand Creek 43-21 in the final. (Story | Manchester vs. Sand Creek results | Manchester vs. Memphis results)
Saline -- competing the the team Division 1 team regional at Southgate Anderson High School -- lost in its semifinal match against the host Titans 39-27.
Manchester will compete in the team state championships at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek Feb. 24-25.