Butler Bears State Wresting Results

On Thursday through Saturday, February 19-21, the Butler Bears varsity wrestling team travelled to the 2015 MSHSAA State Wrestling Tournament at the Mizzou Arena in Columbia, MO. The Bears took one wrestler to the state tournament, Freshman Jacob Shipley (106).

Butler Wrestlers’ Individual Match Results At State Tournament

106 Jacob Shipley (FR) 1 win, 2 losses

Shipley drew a tough wrestler from Principia on Thursday morning, Caleb Kelly. Shipley lost by fall in the second period. Kelly went on to advance to the semifinal. Shipley had to wrestle back on the consolation side immediately after, winning a decision over Clayton Haslag of Fatima 9-2. Friday morning, Shipley landed in the second round wrestleback with another strong opponent, Konner Shewmaker (SO) of Versailles. Although he secured the first takedown, Shipley found himself in trouble in the second period, losing by fall. Shipley finished his season at 33-14.

• Coach’s Comments

“This post-season was a tough one for the Bears. Our new district, district 3, had 6 of the top 12 teams at state from last season in it. The district also has depth in the particular weight classes where we have wrestlers trying to take that next step- qualifying for state. Only one of our 8 varsity wrestlers wrestling at this district tournament had even attended last season’s district tournament. The wrestlers who return next season should be better prepared to have a chance to get out of this district and get to Columbia. We’re proud that Jacob Shipley got a chance to represent us at state. Winning a match at state also validates that you didn’t sneak out of your district or get lucky. Not every draw at state is equal, and I do think there were a few other 106 lb wrestlers that he would have matched up better against on the consolation side. Regardless, he takes back state-level experience to his teammates and to the practice room for this off-season. In the future, his next goal will be to keep standing through Saturday- when they pass out the medals. I would like to say thank you once again to our wrestling families, our media, and all of our fans through this season. We appreciate your support.”

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