Four for Four: Palmyra’s Arch finishes historic career with fourth state championship

Palmyra senior Collin Arch, right, has his hand raised in victory after pinning Brookfield's Colton Parn in 1 minute, 35 seconds in the Class 1 150-pound state championship match Thursday night at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo. | Photo courtesy Mathew Kirby

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Typically stoic with his post-match reactions, Palmyra senior wrestler Collin Arch made a subtle, yet poignant gesture after winning his historic fourth straight state championship Thursday night. As the referee raised his right hand, Arch held his left hand near his waist and flashed four fingers — one for each title. “That…

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Palmyra’s Arch, Lorenson wrestle way into semifinals at state tournament

Palmyra senior Collin Arch, top, takes South Callaway's Ayden Munford to his back during the first period of their 150-pound match at the Class 1 state wrestling championships Wednesday in Columbia, Mo. | Photo courtesy Will Johnson

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Halfway home. Palmyra senior wrestler Collin Arch took care of his first two matches at the Class 1 state championships at Mizzou Arena on Wednesday, pinning both of his opponents in less than 95 seconds and closing within two victories of a fourth consecutive state title. Wrestling at 150 pounds, Arch opened…

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JWCC Show-Me Spotlight: Arch’s pursuit of four-peat puts him in rare company

Palmyra's Collin Arch is looking to become the 37th wrestler in Missouri history to win four state championships. | Matt Schuckman photo

PALMYRA, Mo. — Four for four. That’s Collin Arch’s challenge. Four victories at the Missouri Class 1 state wrestling championships, beginning Wednesday morning at Mizzou Arena on the University of Missouri campus, will win the Palmyra senior grappler his fourth state championship. Arch, with a 48-1 record, is the prohibitive favorite to win the 150-pound…

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Arch earns chance to win fourth state title; Hannibal sending nine wrestlers to Columbia

Palmyra's Collin Arch, shown wrestling in the Quincy Invitational in January, won four matches by pins at the Class 1 district meet on Saturday at Lafayette County. | File photo by Matt Schuckman

Hannibal is sending nine wrestlers to the Missouri State High School Athletic Associaton state wrestling meet in Columbia, while Palmyra’s Collin Arch earned a chance to claim a fourth state championship and will be joined by one male wrestler and one female wrestler at the state meet. Arch won the 150-pound class at the Class…

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Maintaining his competitive Arch: Winning title at QND Invitational sends Palmyra wrestler into postseason on high note

Palmyra's Collin Arch, right, controls the leg of Chatham Glenwood's Aden Byal in the 152-pound championship match Saturday during the Quincy Notre Dame Invitational at The Pit. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Palmyra highly touted wrestler Collin Arch barely broke a sweat Saturday en route to winning the 152-pound class in the 31st annual Quincy Notre Dame Invitational. Arch, a three-time defending state champion who is ranked No. 1 in his weight class and No. 2 overall in Missouri, pinned all four opponents he faced.…

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Photo gallery: Area wrestlers cap regular season at QND Invitational at The Pit

Palmyra's Luke Lawson, right, battles with Chatham Glenwood's Tyler Clarke in the 106-pound title match during Saturday's Quincy Notre Dame Invitational at The Pit. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Collin Arch did what Collin Arch always does. He wins. And a number of area wrestlers followed the Palmyra senior’s lead and built momentum for the postseason with successful endeavors Saturday during the Quincy Notre Dame Invitational at The Pit. Muddy River Sports Editor Matt Schuckman sat matside during the finals and captured…

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Arch puts dominance on display, earns most outstanding wrestler at Quincy Invitational

With his older brother, Ross, watching from the side of the mat, Palmyra senior Collin Arch works over Roxana's Braden Johnson in the 152-pound championship match during Saturday's Quincy Invitational. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — It’s rare to find a wrestling bracket with Collin Arch in the field and not see the Palmyra senior’s name on the top line. Yet, Saturday during the Quincy Invitational at the QHS gym, the three-time defending state champion and arguably the most accomplished high school wrestler this area has ever produced had…

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Area Distributors Area Player of the Week: Palmyra wrestler Collin Arch

Palmyra junior wrestler Collin Arch won his third consecutive state championship last Saturday in Columbia, Mo. Photo courtesy Mathew Kirby

PALMYRA, Mo. — When he capped third consecutive undefeated high school season with his third straight state championship Saturday night at Mizzou Arena, Palmyra junior wrestler Collin Arch was the furthest thing from demonstrative. “I kind of keep my emotions to myself,” Arch said. “I’m obviously really excited for a third state title.” He captured…

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‘There’s no better feeling’: Palmyra’s Arch captures third consecutive state championship

Palmyra’s Collin Arch wrestles Trenton’s Hunter McAtee in the Class 1 138-pound championship match Saturday night in the Missouri state tournament at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo. Photo courtesy Mathew Kirby

COLUMBIA, Mo. — The reaction was muted. That’s how Collin Arch wants it. He’s workmanlike in his approach to wrestling, a hard hat and lunch pail kind of guy. So when he capped third consecutive undefeated high school season with his third straight state championship Saturday night at Mizzou Arena, the Palmyra junior grappler was…

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Missouri state wrestling: Palmyra’s Arch, Hannibal’s Wilson reach championship matches

Palmyra’s Collin Arch works to pin Brookfield’s Devan Pam during the 138-pound semifinal match Friday night during the Class 1 state wrestling championships at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo. Photo courtesy Mathew Kirby

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Collin Arch’s mission to be one of the greatest high school wrestlers in Missouri history remains on course. Trevor Wilson’s pursuit of being one of Hannibal’s greatest grapplers ever is on task, too. Saturday, they both hope to enjoy another crowning moment. Arch, the Palmyra junior wrestling at 138 pounds, advanced to…

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QND Invitational: Palmyra’s Arch hits century mark during quest for championship

Palmyra junior Collin Arch, right, has his hand raised after winning the 138-pound championship match Saturday at the QND Invitational at the Pit. Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Collin Arch knew a milestone was imminent, but the Palmyra junior wrestler didn’t allow it to alter his mindset or approach. His demeanor didn’t change either. After recording his 100th career victory in the 138-pound semifinals of Saturday’s Quincy Notre Dame Invitational at the Pit with a 15-0 technical fall of Chatham Glenwood’s…

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