COLUMBIA - Fulton head coach Eric Hudson wanted his squad to "place and score like a team that brought 10 kids" to the 83rd MSHSAA Wrestling Championships.
The Hornets certainly played the part on the first day.
Meanwhile, Cody Pae had a milestone on his mind and took care of the task in quick order to make a strong opening case for a second state title in a row.
Pae produced the 100th pinfall victory of his high school career and was one of six Fulton wrestlers to advance to this morning's Class 2 quarterfinals after posting first-round wins Thursday at Mizzou Arena.
To help the tornado-stricken people of Dumas and surroundings, donations can be made to the Delta Area Disaster Relief Fund, care of the Delta Area Community Foundation, P.O. Box 894, Dumas, AR, 71639, or through the Arkansas Community Foundation, 700 S. Rock St., Little Rock, AR, 72202.