Whitehall wrestler Buck Houts is grabbed from behind by Richmond opponent Dalton Yore during their 152-pound match at the Division 3 state wrestling semifinals last Saturday in Battle Creek. Houts won his match in overtime, but Whitehall was eliminated by

However, stunningly, all three got pinned, shocking Whitehall and setting the stage for a 39-31 Blue Devils’ win, keeping the Vikings from their goal of a state final berth.

Morningstar opened the match at 215, only the second time this season he has wrestled at that weight after spending most of 2012-13 at heavyweight. The senior surprisingly was pinned by Jake McKiernan of Richmond, who wrestled up from his normal 189.

Whitehall coach Cliff Sandee seemed upset with himself for moving Morningstar from his normal spot after the match, even though Hunter Shaw, who wrestled at heavyweight instead of Morningstar, took a decision victory.