It didn’t have the drama of last season, but it had twice the dominance.

The St. Johns (No. 10 in the Nation) wrestling team finished off a perfect season in style Saturday, easily winning the Division 2 state championship – its second crown in two seasons.

After tension-packed one-point victories in both the semifinals and finals last season, the Redwings made it look simple this time round. They routed Lowell 48-10 in the semifinals, then cruised past Greenville 54-18 in the final.

St. Johns ends the season with a 32-0 record.

Ballard said the team has been preparing for the state final since the beginning of the season, facing the top teams in all divisions.

“We tried to schedule the toughest competition we have in the state, we’ve seen every one of these teams (that are) in the finals somewhere this year, either in dual meets or at individual tournaments, so we’ve wrestled every team in the building,” he said.

To Continue Reading Article by Bill McLeod of LSJ.com

2011 Michigan State Wrestling Tournament

Kellogg Arena, Battle Creek – Feb. 26

Division 1 - Meet Summaries
#2 Oxford (34-4) 26, #1 Detroit Catholic Central (23-3) 25

Division 2 - Meet Summaries
#1 St. Johns (32-0) 54, #2 Greenville (33-3) 18

Division 3 – Meet Summaries
#1 Richmond (39-6) 33, #3 Lake Fenton (28-6) 22

Division 4 – Meet Summaries
#1 Hudson (45-3) 31, #3 Hesperia (30-2) 25

2011 Semifinals

Kellogg Arena, Battle Creek – Feb. 26

Division 1 – Meet Summaries
#1 Detroit Catholic Central (23-2) 39,  #4 Brighton (46-2) 16
#2 Oxford (33-4) 36, #3 Hartland (30-3) 21

Division 2 – Meet Summaries
#1 St. Johns (31-0) 48, #4 Lowell (25-7) 10
#2 Greenville (33-2) 31, #3 Tecumseh (41-3) 29

Division 3 – Meet Summaries
#1 Richmond (38-6) 45, #4 Allendale (31-2) 12
#3 Lake Fenton (28-5)  37, #2 Dundee (31-5) 33

Division 4- Meet Summaries
#1 Hudson (44-3) 45, #4 Manchester (38-3) 19
#3 Hesperia (30-1) 35, #2 New Lothrop (31-2) 30

2011 Quarterfinals

Kellogg Arena, Battle Creek- Feb. 25

Division 1 – Meet Summaries
#1 Detroit Catholic Central (22-2) 67, #8 Roseville (9-17) 7
#4 Brighton (46-1) 36, #5 Hudsonville (23-10) 30
#3 Hartland (30-2) 46, #6 Romeo (26-13) 15
#2 Oxford (32-4) 56, #7 Southgate Anderson (24-5) 6

Division 2 – Meet Summaries
#1 St. Johns (30-0) 75, #8 Dearborn Heights Crestwood (26-10) 5
#4 Lowell (25-6) 45, #5 Stevensville Lakeshore (23-11) 21
#3 Tecumseh (41-2) 31, #6 Allegan (32-5) 24
#2 Greenville (32-2) 37, #7 Holly (27-6) 23

Division 3 – Meet Summaries
#1 Richmond (37-6) 60,  #8 Roscommon (30-5) 15
#4 Allendale (31-1) 39, #5 Lake Odessa Lakewood (22-1) 20
#3 Lake Fenton (27-5) 36,  #6 Otsego (38-5) 27
#2 Dundee (31-4) 50, #7 Midland Bullock Creek (26-3) 9

Division 4 – Meet Summaries
#1 Hudson (43-3) 57,  #8 Iron Mountain (17-6) 15
#4 Manchester (38-2) 48, #5 Decatur (35-3) 19
#3 Hesperia (29-1) 57,  #6 Constantine (42-5) 15
#2 New Lothrop (31-1)  49, #7 Dansville (27-3) 19

TEAM RESULTS & BRACKETS (mhsaa.com)