Timberland wrestler Devan Richter wins state title

Timberland sophomore Devan Richter won the Missouri Class 4 State Wrestling Championship in the 113 pound weight class on Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Mizzou Arena in Columbia.

Richter capped off a spectacular season during which he went 38-3, and his only losses were to nationally ranked wrestlers from outside the state of Missouri. Devan pinned his opponent, William Erneste from Park Hills, in 1 minute 44 seconds in the championship match to secure the title.

Devan has demonstrated excellence in the classroom as well with a 4.04 GPA and also scored a 29 on the ACT as a freshman.

Overall, the Timberland team brought home fifth place, with senior Jake Hawks placing third in the 170-pound class, senior Colton Orlando taking fifth place in the 132-pound class and freshman Dustin Gray taking fourth place in the 152-pound class. In addition, Holt junior Clayton Ream took second in the 145-pound class and Holt sophomore Lawton Benna took fifth place in the 113-pound class and the Holt team finished 14th in the state.