By Michael Hicks

DENVER — Alex Sadlo, nearly pinned in the first period, overcame an early 5-0 deficit to pin Fort Lupton’s Matt Omelas in the second period of Friday’s 4A state wrestling quarterfinals at the Pepsi Center to advance to tonight’s state semifinals at 135 pounds.

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Robbie Workman loses to Nick Swanson in overtime

Fate wasn’t so much on the side of his Berthoud teammates. Robbie Workman, at 130 pounds, battled back from being down 7-3 in the third period to force overtime but lost to Wheat Ridge’s Nick Swanson 9-7 in the extra period. It’s the second straight year that Workman has lost to Swanson at the state tournament. Swanson beat Workman in the consolation draw last year.

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Marcus Lucero drops decision to Dakoda Curtis

Marcus Lucero dropped a 13-4 major decision to Alamosa’s Dakoda Curtis at 140 pounds, 189-pounder Casey Couch nearly upset undefeated Jordan Passehl of Montrose before suffering a late 7-3 loss and 215-pounder J.T. Pickert lost a 7-1 decision to Braxten Franz.

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All four Spartans who lost in the quarterfinals will wrestle in the second round of consolations later Friday.

Photos by Michael Hicks