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Oregon Road Conditions & Cams Email Story to a Friend March 18, 2006 Webster advances to state finals OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Former Crater standout Shane Webster became the first University of Oregon wrestler to advance to the finals since 1980 at the NCAA Wrestling Tournament Championships on Friday. Webster edged American University’s Josh Glenn to advance to tonight’s national championship match at 184 pounds. Oregon’s Joey Bracamonte was unable to advance to his final, suffering a tight semifinal loss. "In this tournament when you put two young men in ring in the semifinals, you will likely see a different winner every time, it comes down to the little things and little things won and lost us a match tonight," head coach Chuck Kearney said. Webster scored a takedown late in the action to allow him to escape in the semifinal match. Glenn had a 1:16 riding time advantage late in the match, but Webster scored a two-point takedown late and rode out the riding time securing his 8-7 decision and ensuring his spot in the Championship Final. "Shane had a great match and beat a guy whose style was totally different than what Shane tries to do," Kearney said. "I have been pleased with Shane’s focus and his ability to take his intensity to a new level every match, every session," Kearney said. Webster will now face the number No. 2 seed in the 184-pound bracket, Roger Kish of Minnesota, tonight. Advertisement "I feel really good about what I have accomplished so far, but it isn’t over yet, I still have one more day at the office," Webster said. "[Glenn] was a scrambler and he did some things that surprised me in our match, but I was able to stay focused on what I needed to do and finish strong and get a victory." The last time an Oregon wrestler was in the Championship Final was 1980 when Scott Bliss finished second in the nation at 150 pounds. If Webster wins he will be the second Oregon wrestler to capture the national title, joining John Miller who won the honor in 1969 at 115 pounds. Bracamonte fell in the semifinal against Michigan’s Ryan Churella, the tournament’s top seed at 165. Churella. "Joey was doing everything right he just couldn’t get points in the bottom position and his opponent held that riding-time advantage," Kearney said. "Joey needs now to refocus himself on finishing with two more victories and coming home with third place." Bracamonte was able to tie it late on a takedown and a stalling penalty, but couldn’t score another point allowing Churella to escape with a, 4-3, victory by the riding time bonus point. Mail Tribune Home | Local News | Sports | Business | Obituaries | Life | Opinion AP News | Archives | Site Map | Community | Classified Copyright © 1997-2006 Mail Tribune, Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Website Feedback www.bingo.com Absinthe Supply Home Security Systems Trunks, Footlocker Custom Build Computers Computer Security Discount Hotel Reservations online casinos news Debt Consolidation California Casinos Generic Viagra Windermere Van Vleet Deep Muscle Stimulator Sports Equipment Online Casino Reviews Hammocks Online Bingo Entertainment Guide Online Casino Fundraisers Sudoku Online Casinos Canada King of Spirits Advertisement s