State wrestling: 20 grapplers on to quarterfinals

COLUMBUS — The opening round of the OHSAA state wrestling championships trimmed the field quickly Thursday, with 20 competitors punching tickets to Friday’s quarterfinal round. Across the first session of the three-day meet, three Division II boys, 10 Division III boys, and seven girls recorded first-round championship-bracket victories, keeping their title hopes alive inside the state capital’s downtown arena. The wins set the stage for a pivotal second day as the tournament moves toward Saturday night’s medal rounds.