MANSFIELD — Crestview’s Jack Stephens didn’t waste any time.

A senior 175-pounder, Stephens pinned Bucyrus’ Isaac Makeever in 1:15 of the first period in his opening-round match of the 63rd J.C. Gorman Invitational on Friday.

It was the 100th career win for Stephens.

“It means the world to me,” Stephens said. “I’ve put four hard years into this. I wanted to get it last year but I didn’t make it.”

Ranked No. 8 at 175 in Division III, Stephens was in command from the onset. He took down Makeever in the opening moments and never relented.

“I wanted to come out and take control,” Stephens said. “It means a whole lot.”

Collision Course

Semifinalists were determined Friday evening and the star-studded 138-pound class didn’t disappoint. 

The first semifinal Saturday will feature Medina Buckeye’s Blake Bartos and New Philadelphia’s Tyler Ulmer. Bartos is the defending Division II state runner-up at 132 and is the projected state champ at 138. Ulmer is ranked No. 7 in Division I.

Ashland’s Mason Bauer (Division I, No. 5) will meet Galion’s Ryder Alberty (Division II, No. 3) in the other semifinal. Both Bauer and Alberty pinned their way into the semifinals.

Colt Stampede

Clear Fork is among the favorites to win the team title and the Colts showed why Friday, sending six to the semifinals.

That group includes Caleb Snyder (113), Colton Wenger (120), Anthony Oscar (144), Luke Lee (157), Lakoda Leedy (175) and Alex Schlosser (215).

Arrow Assault

Ashland matched Clear Fork with six semifinalists.

In addition to Bauer at 138, Tyson Mateo (106), Guardian Miller (150), Talon Boyd (165), Tristan Gibson (175) and Drayston Martin (285) reached the semis. Both Bauer and Miller are two-time Gorman champs.

Final Four

Ontario, Shelby and Galion each had three semifinalists while Lex has a pair.

Ontario’s Aiden Ohl (120), Tyler Turnbaugh (132) and Gavin Miller (157) advanced, as did Shelby’s Sebastian Cane (106), Christian Santiz (190) and Gavi Garrett (285).

Galion’s Gradey Harding (132), Alberty (138) and Brice McDaniel (175) moved on, as did Lexington’s Dominic Mampieri (190) and Brayden Vane (215).