Delta rallies to 2nd state title victory

2/8/2014
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    Delta High School wrestler Christian Valentine gets the championship trophy following the team's win over Dayton Christian.

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    • Delta High School wrestler Christian Valentine gets the championship trophy following the team's win over Dayton Christian.
    Delta High School wrestler Christian Valentine gets the championship trophy following the team's win over Dayton Christian.

    Delta High School wrestlers celebrate their win over Dayton Christian following action of the Ohio High School Athletic Association's Dual Team Wrestling State Tournament.
    Delta High School wrestlers celebrate their win over Dayton Christian following action of the Ohio High School Athletic Association's Dual Team Wrestling State Tournament.

    COLUMBUS - The Panthers did it again.

    Defending Division III state team dual wrestling champion Delta repeated as state team dual champion on Saturday with a 40-26 victory over Dayton Christian in the final at St. John Arena.

    The Panthers trailed 23-11 halfway through the match before winning five straight weight divisions by pin to pull off the come-from-behind victory.

    Tyler Fahrer (160), Todd Miller (170), Ryan Patchin (182), Mark Francis (195) and Devon Richards (220) accounted for the key wins.