Blair Oaks advances all five wrestlers into Friday’s competition

The Blair Oaks coach had a smile from ear to ear Thursday after the Falcons advanced all five wrestlers past the first day of the Class 1 state wrestling championships at Mizzou Arena. Two wrestlers won their first-round matches, while the other three redeemed their first-round defeats with wins in the first round of wrestlebacks top make the top 12 in their respective weight classes.