Homer senior 157-pounder Austin Pelster closed out his high school career in fine fashion, winning two close matches to earn a third-place finish in Class D competition at the Nebraska State Wrestling Championships on Saturday in Omaha.
Pelster came away with a 9-6 win over Luke Harms of Weeping Water in the consolation semifinals, then posted a late reversal to pick up an 8-6 decision over Dazen Smith of Twin Loup in the third-place match.
Pelster finishes as a two-time medalist after a fourth-place finish a year ago. He ends his senior year at 41-5.
Complete state tournament coverage in next week’s edition of the Dakota County Star.
