Jake Long advances to 145-pound state championship! Wins exciting 6-5 decision for second straight state title berth

Jake Long won his 42nd match of his senior season with a 6-5 decision over Alex Cooling (34-8) of Madelia/Truman/Martin Luther.

Long will face Justin Buss (29-0) of Chatfield in the 3:30pm session for the state championship on Saturday afternoon at the Xcel Energy Center in St.Paul.

Cody Blehr lost out of the state tournament with a 4-3 loss to Alex Steffl of BOLD in the consolation finals. He finishes 24-17.

Look for video clips/photos from the state championship match later on Saturday afternoon.