Rappo, going for his second state championship in consecutive years, takes a 2-0 lead with an opening takedown. With 1:06 wound off the clock in the first period, Rappo turns Grossmann for two nearfall points to increase his lead to 4-0. The first period ends 4-0. Rappo selects to start the second period from the bottom defensive position. :45 into the second period, Rappo escapes to go up 5-0. Rappo scores again with :18 left in the second with a takedown to go up by 7-0. Stalemate is called at the 3:50 mark of the match. Both wrestlers to the middle for a fresh start. Rappo works a quick tilt to end the period with two additional nearfall points to end the second period with a 9-0 lead. Starting the third period on the bottom, Grossmann attempts to stand for an escape as Rappo is warned with a stall call for not returning Grossman to the mat within five seconds. Rappo again gets three nearfall points to go up by 12-0. Riding perfectly, the third period comes to an end with Rappo winning his second consecutive PIAA-AAA State Championship with a 12-0 major decision over Matt Grossmann of Manheim Twp.
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