Junior Jarrett Franklin became the Class 4 Wrestling State Champion, held in Columbia, MO., after defeating Chris Lattner of Blue Springs High School.

This was Franklin’s second time competing at state at 170 pounds. At state, Franklin competed against eventual medalists Jake Hawks of Timberland High School, who placed third, and Dominic Vitale of Fox High School, who placed fourth.

Franklin is Howell’s 29th State Champion in wrestling.