Published March 01, 2012, 12:53 PM

STATE WRESTLING: Xcellent: JCC crowned state champs

ST. PAUL — The way the team wrestling state tournament was coming to a close had a familiar tune. First the Apple Valley Eagles clinched the Class AAA title. Then Simley began to celebrate as it clinched the Class AA title. Just like both teams had the previous season. But things couldn’t turn out exactly as they had in 2011, however it could be close. Last year the Jackson County Central Huskies won a co-championship with Frazee, a team that didn’t even qualify for the tournament this time around. Which meant three of the four teams who clinched titles last year could take the trophy home again this time around. And that’s exactly what happened.