By BUTCH HARMON
It was a family affair for the Melton brothers of DeWitt at the Division 2 state individual wrestling finals at The Palace of Auburn Hills.
Brothers Austin and Kameron Melton both competed in the 135-pound weight class and both earned all-state honors.
Sophomore Austin Melton not only earned all-state honors but also took home the top prize, as he defeated Collin Lieber of Croswell-Lexington 13-4 in the championship match.
“It’s just a great feeling,” Austin said. “It’s the greatest feeling I’ve ever felt. I brought pressure in the match, and I just kept it up. My coaches told me to stick to what I’ve always been doing, to take it to them and score as many points as possible.”
Austin finished the season with a 48-3 overall record.
Austin’s older brother, Kameron, a senior, finished in seventh place. He finished the season with a 35-9 overall record.
The brothers were on track to meet in the semifinal round before Jordan Hall of Lowell defeated Kameron in the quarterfinals.
“I think he [Kameron] was going to let me get the win, because I let him get the win at regionals,” said Austin of his potential matchup with his brother.