Novak falls in quarterfinals
New Prague's Nick Novak won his first round match at the state Class AAA wrestling tournament Friday, march 1, but lost his second round match.
In the morning session, Novak, the No. 5 seed at 120 pounds, defeated Ben Stites of Minneapolis Southwest by fall in 3:28. In the afternoon session he lost to Nic Cantu of Albert Lea, the No. 4 seed, by a 3-0 score.
Novak will compete in the wrestlebacks later Friday evening. If he wins, he advances to the consolation round on Saturday.