OMAHA — San Francisco State University senior Steve Franklin, a 2006 Middletown High School graduate, went 2-1 on Friday during the early rounds of the NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships at the University of Nebraska-Omaha.
Competing in the 285-pound or heavyweight division, Franklin defeated Tim Johnson of Minnesota State-Mankato 9-4 in a first-round match. He then lost to Elijah Madison of the University of Nebraska-Omaha 7-1.
In the consolation bracket, Franklin bounced back to beat Patrick Carey of Colorado State-Pueblo 9-2, improving his season record to 27-10.
Franklin can finish as high as third today if he wins three straight matches. His 2-1 record on Friday guarantees him All-American status for the second time during his career at San Francisco State.
During his senior year at Middletown High School, Franklin placed fourth in the CIF State Championships in the 215-pound division.
