Josh Malick vs AJ Schoop

Josh Malick from Mt. Carmel records the first takedown after a bunch of hand flurries to the head of Schoop. Malick takes a 2-0 lead. Schoop takes an interesting reverse for 2 to tie things up 2-2. Schoop riding tough on top. Rolls Malick over in a tilt attempt but to no avail. Immediately hits another tilt for two back points to take a 4-2 lead at the end of the first period. Schoop escapes to make the score 5-2. Malick a Northeastern Regional Champion brings a record of (37-2) into the State Tournament. Schoop from Tyrone a Southwestern 2nd place qualifier brings a (37-4) record along with him. Working from the neutral position, both wrestlers try to gain control to record the takedown. Stalemate called by the referee. Several attempts by Malick but nothing given. Stalemate called again. Still in the neutral position, Schoop's in on a deep shot and spins for two. Malick escapes for 1. The score ends 7-3 with Schoop the victor.