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Published on: 12/16/2007
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The VVS sophomore's 112-pound championship match against unbeaten Oneida junior Jeff Clark was tied at 5-5 when Walts' head hit the mat with 11 seconds left in the second period.
For nearly a minute, Walts lay face-first on the mat.Calling it quits, however, was never an option.
"Never crossed my mind," said Walts, an ice pack resting on the back of his very sore neck after pulling out a 7-5 overtime win over Clark.
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Walts, 15-1 this season, 73-28 in his career, and third in the section last year, immediately used a double-leg takedown to break the 5-5 overtime tie and hand Clark his first loss in 10 matches this season.