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It was time to celebrate a state championship Saturday night in Salina. Baldwin High School wrestling coach Kit Harris lifts senior Kevin Callahan into the air after the 130-pound state title match. Callahan won his first-ever state championship Saturday with a 3-2 decision.

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For the first time in his career, Baldwin High School senior Kevin Callahan, 130-pounds, has his arm raised after the Class 4A state championship match. He has twice placed second and again fourth at the state tournament.

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The Callahan family was among the loudest celebrating Kevin Callahan's state championship at the Class 4A State Wrestling Tournament in Salina. At left is brother Josh Callahan, filming the victory is his mom, Kim, and at right is his dad, Dennis.

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Baldwin High School qualified six for the Class 4A state tournament. This banner was hung near the BHS section in the stands.

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Baldwin High School senior Gabe Mason, left, wrestles Tanner Kriss of Colby during the consolation semifinals. Mason lost the match, but recovered to win his next and final match, which placed him fifth in the 171-pound bracket.

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Baldwin High School senior Nick Rockhold keeps his arms wrapped around Tyler Anderson of Clay Center during their consolation match. Anderson won the match as Rockhold went on to place sixth.

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Baldwin High School junior Alan Callahan, right, wrestle's Chapman's Mat Coles in a consolation bracket match. Callahan won the match 13-3.

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Baldwin High School senior Jacob Enick, left, grabs a hold of Tonganoxie's Cameron Adcox during his final match at state. Enick qualified for state as a senior, despite only in his second year of the sport.

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Baldwin High School senior Michael Barnes, right, competes in his first-ever Class 4A state tournament. Barnes was a four-year wrestler for the Bulldogs.

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Ashlyn Cole, a junior at Baldwin High School, checks her camera after a match. Cole is a photographer for the BHS journalism class.

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Kit Harris, Baldwin High School wrestling coach, debates a call with two officials after BHS junior Alan Callahan's final match.

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Baldwin High School senior Kevin Callahan tries to escape Colby's Trent Luedke during their 130-pound match at the Class 4A state tournament. Callahan won the match by a 9-1 decision.

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Baldwin High School senior Gabe Mason competes against Chanute's Noel Richardson at the state tournament. Mason won the match by a 3-1 decision.

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Baldwin High School senior Nick Rockhold controls his match against Clay Center's Tyler Anderson.

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Baldwin High School junior Alan Callahan, foreground, listens to his coach Kit Harris before one of his matches at the Class 4A state tournament.

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Before the final match of his phenomenal high school career, Baldwin High School senior Kevin Callahan, left, stays focus, while coaches Kit Harris, center, and Kip Clark help keep him focused.

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Baldwin High School senior Kevin Callahan keeps Tonganoxie's Matt Brock against the mat during their semifinal match. Callahan won the 130-pound match by pinning Brock in the second period.

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Baldwin High School senior Kevin Callahan, left, blocks an attack from Chanute's Cameron Jesseph during the 130-pound championship match. Callahan won the match 3-2 to earn his first-ever state title.

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Baldwin High School senior Kevin Callahan, center, stands atop the awards stand after winning the 130-pound state championship. At left is Paola's Matt Noblet, who placed third, and at right is Chanute's Cameron Jesseph, the Class 4A runner-up.

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