Stiles, Ellifrits take second

Slade Stiles

Slade Stiles (left) and Sam Ellifrits (in control, right) took second place at the Missouri USA State Championships in Columbia, Mo., March 24-26. Both were in the 12-and-under age group. Stiles at 60 pounds and Ellifrits at 190. Regar Hardin, Todd Brier and Ben Slates (not pictured) also qualified for and competed in the tournament. Regar placed fifth.

Sam Ellifrits (in control)