HARRIS — In addition to the four students from the North Central portion of its program, the Bark River-Harris Broncos were also represented at the state wrestling individual finals at Ford Field by one of their school’s own, sophomore Elliot Corrigan.

Following a fourth-place finish at regionals, Corrigan qualified for the big show at Ford Field.

One of the main motivators for Elliot was his brother, Bark River senior Avry Corrigan — who was unable to qualify in his final year of high school wrestling — and their father Gary.

“It was pretty surprising (to make it),” Elliot Corrigan said. “I didn’t really think I’d make it but, with my brother not making it as a senior, my dad really wanted to go so I pushed myself for him.”

The highlight from that regional weekend came during, and after, Elliot’s win that guaranteed him a spot at states.

“The guy I beat to go to states beat me by over ten points at districts,” he said. “But, I surprised myself and beat him 13-10 just barely getting the points with 10 seconds left.

“My favorite moment from that weekend was winning my match to go to states. Being able to hug my dad after and see him proud of me was the highlight of the weekend.”

Looking back at the season, a trip downstate to Algonac was one of the bright spots for Elliot.

“It felt like a long season since last year’s (season) was so short,” he said. “My season was pretty rough. My only stand-out moments were probably when we went downstate to Algonac and wrestled tough D1 and D2 schools. That was the best I’ve ever wrestled pinning four D1or D2 wrestlers and losing one to a really good wrestler.”

His other favorite part of the season, of course, was making the trip to states.

“My other standout (moment) was probably making it to states,” he commented. “I didn’t expect to, and I don’t think anybody else did. But, I somehow was able to.”

Elliot competed in two matches in the 130 weight class at states. In the first, he was defeated by eventual third-place Jackson Miller of Hudson, while Benjamin Butler of Sprinsport took the second.

Wrestling alongside Elliot for one final year was older brother Avry, who graduates at the end of this school year.

Avry — who surpassed 100 career wins during the season — fell short of qualifying for states in his final year.

“Wrestling with Avry has always been awesome,” said Elliot. “We’ve been going to meets together since I was four. I really wish he could have been alongside me at Ford Field, but sadly, he didn’t make it.”