Saint Ignatius' gifted 170-pound junior Anthony McLaughlin defeated Matthew Walker of Hilliard Darby, 7-6, in Friday afternoon's quarterfinal round of the OHSAA Individual State Wrestling Tournament in Value City Arena.

Anthony advances to tonight's semifinals, where he will wrestle Tyler Hughes of Brunswick. The Division I semifinals are scheduled for 6:30.

Wildcats standout 126-pound senior Tommy Zeigler lost a tough 3-2 decision to Bobby Smith of Hilliard Davidson in his quarterfinal match.

However, Tommy bounced back to win his Consolation Round 2 match, defeating Matt Sicurella of Cincinnati Glen Este, 5-1. Jim Ferritto lost a decision in his Consolation Round 2 match, 9-7sv to Greg Brusco of Delaware Hayes.

*Note: We will have a wrap on tonight's wrestling action from Value City Arena after our coverage of the Wildcats' Division I sectional-final basketball game versus John F. Kennedy. The tip off from Solon High School is 6 bells and the game will be broadcast live over the Saint Ignatius Student Broadcasting Network. Seniors Greg Ziton and John Fanta will provide the play by play and commentary, and junior Paddy White will track the names and numbers.