Blue Devils’ Derhake, Panthers’ Lawson reach milestones on first night of Quincy Invitational

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | January 18, 2025
Quincy High School senior wrestler Gunnar Derhake scored a 19-3 technical fall over Pekin's Trace Holmes during their first round match in the 165-pound weight class at the Quincy Invitational at the QHS gym. It was Derhake’s 100th career win. | Shane Hulsey photo

QUINCY — Two senior wrestlers entered Friday’s Quincy Invitational at 99 career wins and it did not take long for either of them to reach the century mark. Quincy High School’s Gunnar Derhake and Palmyra’s Luke Lawson each won their first-round matches to reach the 100-win plateau. At 165 pounds, Derhake defeated Pekin’s Trace Holmes…

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

By Muddy River Sports | February 24, 2023
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

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | February 23, 2023
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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