PHOTO OF THE DAY: WRESTLING ROOM

By this time on Saturday these mats will be taped down and being used by wrestlers competing in the Region 2B Tournament, which is being held in Freeman for the third time since 2014. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. and action begins at 9:30 a.m., with the finals expected to start later that afternoon. Marion/Freeman will be one of 11 teams competing; the top four wrestlers from each weight division will advance to state.

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