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Willard wrestler Hunter Yeargan declares college choice, discusses loss in final bout

Willard senior wrestler Hunter Yeargan is headed to Athens.

The 2015 state champion at 195 pounds announced his commitment Tuesday to wrestle at Ohio University.

As a senior, Yeargan placed second at 195 pounds at the Class 3 state championships at Mizzou Arena in Columbia.

Yeargan said his visit to the Ohio University campus solidified his choice.

“I went and stayed up there one weekend and I really liked the coaches and liked the team, and I liked what they offered me school-wise and academically,” Yeargan said. “I want to major in something in the business field.