The Wolverines finished fourth over the weekend in Catoosa, Okla., but also likely lost Walker Fox for the season to an injury.

The sophomore, who was second in 6A-7A at 113 last year, will require surgery and is likely done for the season, West coach Aaron Wise said.

Wise is hopeful of getting freshman Jake Adams back from injury in a week or so. Adams will be a state title contender at 120, if healthy. Senior Stephen Fox turned in another great weekend, finishing second at 132. He lost a tough 3-2 match to a defending state champion from Oklahoma.

Wise said Stephen has proven himself to be able to compete against good competition from out of state, after his strong finish at Catoosa and win at Monett, Mo. He knocked off a defending Missouri state champion to win the tournament two weeks ago.

"Losing in the state finals last year had a big impact on him," Wise said. "It really got him focused on wrestling and he dedicated himself in the offseason and I think that extra work and focus has made a big difference for him."
