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By Paul Lecker
MarshfieldAreaSports.com
MADISON – Stratford wrestlers Mark Marquardt and Luke Radke earned spots in the Division 3 semifinals with dominating performances Friday afternoon at the WIAA State Individual Wrestling Tournament at the Kohl Center.
Marquardt (32-7) toppled Vince Cardarelle (39-12) of Ozaukee by major decision 9-0 in his 152-pound quarterfinal match, earning a spot in Friday night’s semifinals.
Marquardt, a senior, will take on Tucker Pittz (38-1) of Mineral Point in the semifinals. He has also guaranteed a medal and can finish no worse than sixth.
Radke (35-6) whipped Mark Lemminger (45-3) of Johnson Creek by pinning him in just 57 seconds to win his 189-pound quarterfinal match.
Radke moves on to face Ron Skuja (32-6) of Peshtigo in Friday night’s semifinal. Radke topped Skuja 10-7 in a semifinal match last Saturday at the WIAA Division 3 sectional meet at Shawano.
Marquardt and Radke are looking to become the first state individual champions for Stratford since Matt Bauman and Shawn Kitchner each won titles in 2003.
Check out MarshfieldAreaSports.com Friday night for updates on the Division 3 semifinal matches featuring Marquardt and Radke. The semifinals begin at 7 p.m. at the Kohl Center.