Bunch vs. Lee - 133 lbs. final

It is Bunch'2 22nd birthday today. Also, in the stands is his sister who has just returned from service in Iraq.

FIRST PERIOD
Bunch shoots quick low single before whistle, given a caution.....Bunch again shoots in, Lee counters with front headlock, Lee spins behind, Bunch stands up, Lee takes Bunch to mat for takedown points (Lee 2-0, :51 remain).....Bunch issued another caution for jumping the whistle.....Bunch earns escape (Lee 2-1, :38 remain).....period ends in neutral.

SECOND PERIOD:
Bunch wins toss, chooses down.....Bunch quickly out for another escape (2-2 tie, 1:49 remain).....Lee in on deep single leg, takes Bunch to mat for another takedown (Lee 4-2, 1:05 remain).....Bunch earns escape (Lee 4-3,period ends).....Lee has 1:27 of riding time.

THIRD PERIOD:
Lee chooses down, earns escape (Lee 5-3, 1:39 remain).....Lee still owns riding advantage.....Bunch in to quick double, very deep, but Lee counters, two tremendous athletes going at it, a lot of quickness, great wrestling, great scrambling.....still 5-3 Lee with riding time also in favor.....:45 remain.....Lee nearly scores takedown on edge of mat, wants the call, ref says no points.....Bunch makes last attempts at takedown points, Lee counters and circles, match ends, Lee wins national title by 6-3 score. Lee is now a 2x national champion.

Congrats to national runner-up Shawn Bunch of Leavenworth, Kansas!