He resultantly bounced back the next day advancing to the round known as the blood round where if he loses he doesn’t place but a win guarantees him a medal as a Junior.

He faced Mercer county in that match and while behind 1-0 he launched his opponent with a high level throw with 4 seconds left capturing the Win!!  He finished the day with another victory in his last round.

He placed 5th in the State of Illinois and had an Outstanding season.