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Bess Ends Career With Third-Place Finish

Warrior picks up coach in celebration.

Deerfield High School senior Artie Bess closed out his high school wrestling career Saturday, taking third place at the State Meet in Champaign.

Bess battled Mount Carmel junior David Denne through three rounds to collect the third-place medal.

The 220-pound match got underway with both wrestlers refusing to give an inch as the first period with no score. Bess used the second period to put a point on the board, collecting an escape with 1:20 left.

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The third period is where Bess sealed his victory. Starting the period on top, he prevented Denne from getting an escape and recorded a takedown, pushing his lead to 3-0.

Despite allowing an escape to Denne, the crowd was chanting, “Artie, Artie,” as the clock ticked and his third-place win was clinched.

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Once the third period ended and his 3-1 victory was official, Bess ran around the mat and picked up Coach Marc Pechter in celebration. He finished the season with a 40-2 record.

Also completing his career for Deerfield Saturday was senior 145-pounder Lenny Bloom. He concluded his season with a 40-3 mark. He won a pair of matches at the State Finals.

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