Coe claims title at heavyweight

Marion secured a 21st-place finish at the Bobby Bates Wrestling Classic held at UVA-Wise and hosted by Wise Central.

The Canes  produced one champ, Austin Coe at heavyweight.

Coe got things started with a pin over Greenville’s John Chapman before sticking Konner Whitt in 13 seconds.

Coe also notched pins over Central’s Austin Clevinger and Brendon Mabry of Fort Chiswell.

He claimed a sudden victory overtime win over Emmanuel Balthazar of Patrick Henry-Roanoke.

Northwood finished in 32nd with 15 team points.