Austin wins grueling first match

Roosevelt Austin was all smiles after his late pin against Chandler Arredondo of Richfield. Austin is now 34-4 at 195 pounds and advances to tonight's quarterfinals. More photos below!!

Roosevelt Austin (33-4) got out to a 4-2 lead in his opening match against Richfield's Chandler Arredondo (19-8) and after Arredondo tied it up early in the second period, Austin was able to pull a switch and pin his opponent to advance to Friday night's quarterfinals.

Austin said he was going for one point to try and escape with a win, but when he saw the opportunity, turned Arredondo on his back late in the third to record the fall.

"He was strong," said Austin of his opponent. (see accompanying video)

Austin will now face Cody Hazlett of Simely. Hazeltt is 32-6 and defeated Plainview-Elgin-Millville's Garrett Wolf (40-3) by a 19-6 margin.

Stay tuned to the Streeter Sports Blog to watch Austin's progress at the state tournament.

(Herald video)...battling in his state opener!