ORDER GAME PHOTOS
The 2025 Idaho State Wrestling Championships held at Holt Arena (ICCU Dome) on the campus of Idaho State University lived up to all my pre-tournament expectations and much more. It was definitely a barnburner of an event from start to finish. This year’s Class 6A crowned two 3x Champions, two 2x Champions in addition to eight more winning their first. Additionally, four wrestlers earned a rare fourth state medal, sixteen with number three, and twenty-three more earning their second. The team race between Post Falls and Meridian lived up to all the pre-tournament hype and much more.
The 6A division produced a large contingent of wrestlers with multiple state titles, placings, and All-American honors to their credit. Joining the 3x State Champions Club is Nampa’s top tier lightweight Ryan Hirchert (106s) and four-time placer Seth Martin of Post Falls (190s), who is committed to compete for JUCO power North Idaho College. Earning their first state title this year includes Rocky Mountain’s Cole Jensen (98s), Matthew Hamilton (Post Falls, 113s), 3x finalist Vincent Contreras (Nampa, 120s), 16U Folkstyle National Champion Blake Nevills (Meridian, 126s), Onyx Kunsaitis (144s/All-American), Coeur d’ Alene’s Colton Tucker (150s) and Brock Armstrong (165s), Antonio Genovesi (Eagle, 175s), Garrett Leonard (Lake City, 215s), Rex Salas (Madison, 285s), and All-Americans Draven Johns (Caldwell, 132s), Logan Shaver (Meridian, 157s), and Canyon Ridge’s Sean Hall at 138s.
A total of five wrestlers earned their fourth state medal. Leading this talented group is a pair of four-time finalist. They include 2x State Champion/All-American Jeremiah Gonzalez (Meridian, 120s) and 3x Champion/All-American Rider Sequin of Post Falls (138s). Others joining this small group is Caldwell’s Draven Johns (132s), Trey Smith (Post Falls, 175s), and Seth Martin (Post Falls, 190s). On top of that, a total of sixteen wrestlers earned their third respective state medal, seven of which return next season. Additionally, a total of twenty-three wrestlers earned their second medal (see list below).
The team race materialized as predicted. From the first whistle through the preliminary rounds, it was an intense battle between state powers Post Falls and Meridian. As discussed, prior, it required an “All-Hands on Deck” performance to prevail on top. In the end, Post Falls prevailed in the medal matches to secure their fifth overall team title since 2015.
Taking a closer look at the 6A state results, I list all 3x Champions, 2x Champions, 1x Champions as well as multiple placers and All-Americans. Additionally, I compiled a list of statistics highlighting number two wrestlers that placed, schools with the most state placers, top districts, number of placers and champions by grade level, etc. For more details, see statistics below. Enjoy!
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE CLASS 6A IDAHO STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
STATE CHAMPIONS BY GRADE
Freshmen: 2 (13%)
Sophomore: 3 (20%)
Junior: 4 (~27%)
Senior: 6 (40%)
STATE PLACERS BY GRADE
Freshmen: 13 (14.4%)
Sophomore: 13 (14.4%)
Junior: 26 (~29%)
Senior: 38 (42.2%)
SEEDING STATISTICS
No. 1 seeds placing 1st: 8 (53%)
No. 2 seeds placing 2nd: 8 (53%)
No. 3 seeds placing 3rd: 6 (40%)
No. 4 seeds placing 4th: 3 (20%)
No. 5 seeds placing 5th: 2 (13%)
No. 6 seeds placing 6th: 4 (~27%)
State Placers – Top 6 seeds: 74 (82%)
State Placers – 7th/8th seeds: 9 (10%)
State Placers – >9th seed: 7 (~8%)
MISC. TOURNAMENT STATISTICS
State Placers – No. 2 wrestler: 6
Returning Placers – Did not place: 3
School w/Most State Placers: Post Falls (16)
District w/Most Top 10 Teams – District III (6)
District w/Most State Placers – District III (49)
TOP 10 TEAM SCORES
1 – Post Falls (Dist. I-II): 322.0 (2 Champions/16 Placers)
2 – Meridian (Dist. III): 293.0 (2 Champions/13 Placers)
3 – Madison (Dist. IV-V-VI): 163.5 (1 Champion/6 Placers)
4 – Nampa (Dist. III): 133.0 (2 Champions/6 Placers)
5 – Coeur d’ Alene (Dist. I-II): 112.0 (2 Champions/4 Placers)
6 – Rocky Mountain (Dist. III): 111.5 (1 Champion/5 Placers)
7 – Highland (Dist. IV-V-VI): 101.0 (6 Placers)
8 – Eagle (Dist. III): 98.0 (1 Champion/4 Placers)
9 – Caldwell (Dist. III): 94.5 (1 Champion/4 Placers)
10 - Mountain View (Dist. III): 85.5 (4 Placers)
2025 INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONS
98 – Cole Jensen (Rocky Mountain, 9)
106 – Ryan Hirchert (Nampa, 11) 3x
113 – Matthew Hamilton (Post Falls, 10)
120 – Vincent Contreras (Nampa, 11)
126 – Blake Nevills (Meridian, 9)
132 – Draven Johns (Caldwell, 12)
138 – Sean Hall (Canyon Ridge, 11)
144 – Onyx Kunsaitis (Thunder Ridge, 10)
150 – Colton Tucker (Coeur d’ Alene, 12)
157 – Logan Shaver (Meridian, 11)
165 – Brock Armstrong (Coeur d’ Alene, 10)
175 – Antonio Genovesi (Eagle, 12)
190 – Seth Martin (Post Falls, 12) 3x
215 – Garrett Leonard (Lake City, 12)
285 – Rex Salas (Madison, 12)
3X STATE CHAMPIONS
106 - Ryan Hirchert (Nampa, 11)
138 - Rider Seguin (Post Falls, 12) (AA)
190 - Seth Martin (Post Falls, 12) (AA)
2X STATE CHAMPIONS
120 - Sawyer Anderson (Highland, 11) (AA)
120 - Jeremiah Gonzalez (Meridian, 12)(AA)
1X STATE CHAMPIONS
98 – Cole Jensen (Rocky Mountain, 9)
113 - Matthew Hamilton (Post Falls, 10)
120 - Vincent Contreras (Nampa, 11)
126 – Blake Nevills (Meridian, 9) (AA)
132 - Draven Johns (Caldwell, 12) (AA)
138 - Sean Hall (Canyon Ridge, 11) (AA)
144 - Onyx Kunsaitis (Thunder Ridge, 10) (AA)
150 - Colton Tucker (Coeur d’ Alene, 12)
157 - Logan Shaver (Meridian, 11)
165 – Brock Armstrong (Coeur d’ Alene, 10)
175 – Antonio Genovesi (Eagle, 12)
215 - Garrett Leonard (Lake City, 12)
285 - Rex Salas (Madison, 12)
4X STATE PLACERS
120 - Jeremiah Gonzalez (Meridian, 12): 2nd, 1st, 1st, 2nd (AA)
132 - Draven Johns (Caldwell, 12): 3rd, 2nd, 3rd, 1st (AA)
138 - Rider Sequin (Post Falls, 12): 1st, 1st, 1st, 2nd (AA)
175 - Trey Smith (Post Falls, 12): 5th, 3rd, 2nd, 4th
190 - Seth Martin (Post Falls, 12): 4th, 1st, 1st, 1st (AA)
3X STATE PLACERS
113 - IIan Shank (Nampa, 11): 2nd, 4th, 3rd
120 - Sawyer Anderson (Highland, 11): 1st, 1st, 3rd
120 - Vincent Contreras (Nampa, 11): 2nd, 2nd, 1st
120 - Jaxson Freeman (Caldwell, 11): 2nd, 2nd, 4th (AA)
120 - Dylan Frothinger (Eagle, 11): 4th, 2nd, 6th
126 - Alijah Macias (Nampa, 12): 2nd, 3rd, 4th
126 - Hunter Anderson (Rigby, 12): 5th, 5th, 5th (AA)
126 - Teague Jensen (Madison, 12): 6th, 6th, 6th
132 - Nate Galloway (Rocky Mountain, 12): 5th, 6th, 3rd
138 - Sean Hall (Canyon Ridge, 11): 4th, 3rd, 1st (AA)
150 - Jayce Wolf (Caldwell, 12): 5th, 3rd, 3rd
157 - Logan Shaver (Meridian, 11): 4th, 2nd, 1st (AA)
190 - Jean-Luc Guerra (Mountain View, 12): 4th, 4th, 2nd
215 - Garrett Leonard (Lake City, 12): 5th, 3rd, 1st
215 - Kendall Sage (Post Falls, 12): 6th, 4th, 4th
285 - Rex Salas (Madison, 12): 6th, 4th, 1st
2X STATE PLACERS
106 - Brand’n Edstrom (Madison, 10): 2nd, 2nd (AA)
106 - Gage Loftin (Post Falls, 11): 4th, 4th (AA)
106 - Tobias Guillen (Meridian, 10): 5th, 3rd
113 - Matthew Hamilton (Post Falls, 10): 3rd, 1st
113 - Rocco White (Coeur d’ Alene, 11): 6th, 3rd
120 - Justus Briggs (Meridian, 11): 6th, 5th
132 - Ian Avalos (Mountain View, 10): 2nd, 2nd (AA)
132 - Tucker Clark (Rigby, 11): 4th, 6th
144 - Onyx Kunsaitis (Thunder Ridge, 10): 4th, 1st (AA)
144 - Aiden Hernandez (Highland, 10): 4th, 6th
144 - Ace Ingram (Madison, 11): 5th, 3rd
144 - Peyton Gurney (Ridgevue, 12): 6th, 4th
150 - Andrae Ramirez (Meridian, 12): 3rd, 5th
150 - Colton Tucker (Coeur d’ Alene, 12): 3rd, 1st
157 - Braxton Hanna (Madison, 11): 4th, 2nd
165 - Damion Hamilton (Post Falls, 11): 2nd, 2nd (AA)
175 - Chaz Ponton (Mountain View, 12): 6th, 3rd (AA)
190 - Bradley Bones (Meridian, 11): 6th, 4th
215 - Porter Cottle (Madison, 12): 3rd, 2nd
215 - Abdullah Abdulhameed (Meridian, 12): 6th, 6th
285 - Anthony Toomey (Eagle, 12): 3rd, 2nd
285 - Sebastian Mosman (Lake City, 12): 5th, 6th
285 - Kollin Bailey (Rocky Mountain, 11): 6th, 5th
FINAL RESULTS (Top 6)
WEIGHT
Place – Name (School, Grade, District) #Seed (All-American)
6A 98
1 - Cole Jensen (Rocky Mountain, 9, Dist. III) #3
2 - Bodee Williams (Meridian, 9, Dist. III) #1
3 - Wyatt Meppen (Thunder Ridge, 9, Dist. IV-V-VI) #5
4 - Burke Blue (Centennial, 9, Dist. III) #4
5 - Tristan Mendenhall (Post Falls, 9, Dist. I-II) #2
6 - Nathan Hewett (Highland, 9, Dist. IV-V-VI) #6
1st Place Match
Cole Jensen (Rocky Mountain) 31-12, Fr. over Bodee Williams (Meridian) 33-6, Fr. (Dec 7-6)
3rd Place Match
Wyatt Meppen (Thunder Ridge) 56-12, Fr. over Burke Blue (Centennial) 33-10, Fr. (Dec 9-8)
5th Place Match
Tristan Mendenhall (Post Falls) 37-13, Fr. over Nathan Hewett (Highland) 31-15, Fr. (Dec 8-1)
6A 106
1 - Ryan Hirchert (Nampa, 11, Dist. III) #1
2 - Brand`n Edstrom (Madison, 10, Dist. IV-V-VI) #2 (AA)
3 - Tobias Guillen (Meridian, 10, Dist. III) #3
4 - Gage Loftin (Post Falls, 11, Dist. I-II) #5 (AA)
5 - Nash Larsen (Coeur d Alene, 9, Dist. I-II) #5
6 - Jacob Ostoja (Meridian, 9, Dist. III) #13
1st Place Match
Ryan Hirchert (Nampa) 42-3, Jr. over Brand`n Edstrom (Madison) 38-4, So. (Dec 4-1)
3rd Place Match
Tobias Guillen (Meridian) 35-8, So. over Gage Loftin (Post Falls) 33-12, Jr. (MD 14-6)
5th Place Match
Nash Larsen (Coeur d Alene) 31-13, Fr. over Jacob Ostoja (Meridian) 15-11, Fr. (Dec 7-2)
6A 113
1 - Matthew Hamilton (Post Falls, 10, Dist. I-II) #1
2 - Ryker Allen (Post Falls, 9, Dist. I-II) #14
3 - Ilan Shank (Nampa, 11, Dist. III) #13
4 - Adam Ostoja (Meridian, 10, Dist. III) #8
5 - Cooper Wing (Timberline, 9, Dist. III) #7
6 - Shane Bayley (Borah, 10, Dist. III) #4
1st Place Match
Matthew Hamilton (Post Falls) 42-10, So. over Ryker Allen (Post Falls) 41-13, Fr. (Dec 5-2)
3rd Place Match
Ilan Shank (Nampa) 35-12, Jr. over Adam Ostoja (Meridian) 27-15, So. (Dec 8-1)
5th Place Match
Cooper Wing (Timberline) 25-14, Fr. over Shane Bayley (Borah) 26-8, So. (M. For.)
6A 120
1 - Vincent Contreras (Nampa, 11, Dist. III) #4
2 - Jeremiah Gonzalez (Meridian, 12, Dist. III) #2 (AA)
3 - Sawyer Anderson (Highland, 11, Dist. IV-V-VI) #3 (AA)
4 - Jaxson Freeman (Caldwell, 11, Dist. III) #1 (AA)
5 - Justus Briggs (Meridian, 11, Dist. III) #5
6 - Dylan Frothinger (Eagle, 11, Dist. III) #6
1st Place Match
Vincent Contreras (Nampa) 20-1, Jr. over Jeremiah Gonzalez (Meridian) 40-6, Sr. (TB-1 5-1)
3rd Place Match
Sawyer Anderson (Highland) 42-4, Jr. over Jaxson Freeman (Caldwell) 34-3, Jr. (Dec 12-5)
5th Place Match
Justus Briggs (Meridian) 34-9, Jr. over Dylan Frothinger (Eagle) 43-16, Jr. (Dec 8-5)
6A 126
1 - Blake Nevils (Meridian, 9, Dist. III) #2 (AA)
2 - Sawyer Sage (Post Falls, 9, Dist. I-II) #13
3 - Cole Clint (Timberline, 12, Dist. III) #5
4 - Alijah Macias (Nampa, 12, Dist. III) #1
5 - Hunter Anderson (Rigby, 12, Dist. IV-V-VI) #3 (AA)
6 - Teague Jensen (Madison, 12, Dist. IV-V-VI) #4
1st Place Match
Blake Nevils (Meridian) 47-3, Fr. over Sawyer Sage (Post Falls) 31-22, Fr. (TF-1.5 0:56 (15-0))
3rd Place Match
Cole Clint (Timberline) 41-9, Sr. over Alijah Macias (Nampa) 9-3, Sr. (Dec 10-6)
5th Place Match
Hunter Anderson (Rigby) 36-10, Sr. over Teague Jensen (Madison) 31-15, Sr. (Dec 7-2)
6A 132
1 - Draven Johns (Caldwell, 12, Dist. III) #1 (AA)
2 - Ian Avalos (Mountain View, 10, Dist. III) #2 (AA)
3 - Nate Galloway (Rocky Mountain, 12, Dist. III) #3
4 - Brandon Felix (Post Falls, 11, Dist. I-II) #5
5 - Lochlan McCormack (Capital, 11, Dist. III) #13
6 - Tucker Clark (Rigby, 11, Dist. IV-V-VI) #4
1st Place Match
Draven Johns (Caldwell) 60-2, Sr. over Ian Avalos (Mountain View) 40-12, So. (Dec 4-3)
3rd Place Match
Nate Galloway (Rocky Mountain) 32-10, Sr. over Brandon Felix (Post Falls) 31-20, Jr. (Dec 7-6)
5th Place Match
Lochlan McCormack (Capital) 32-20, Jr. over Tucker Clark (Rigby) 37-16, Jr. (Fall 3:34)
6A 138
1 - Sean Hall (Canyon Ridge, 11, Dist. IV-V-VI) #1 (AA)
2 - Rider Seguine (Post Falls, 12, Dist. I-II) #2 (AA)
3 - Konnor Fordyce (Kuna, 9, Dist. III) #3
4 - Jacob Vincent (Highland, 10, Dist. IV-V-VI) #5
5 - Cuyler Johnston (Highland, 11, Dist. IV-V-VI) #8
6 - Jayden Dodge (Nampa, 11, Dist. III) #6
1st Place Match
Sean Hall (Canyon Ridge) 38-2, Jr. over Rider Seguine (Post Falls) 48-5, Sr. (Dec 8-2)
3rd Place Match
Konnor Fordyce (Kuna) 43-11, Fr. over Jacob Vincent (Highland) 36-15, So. (TF-1.5 2:46 (15-0))
5th Place Match
Cuyler Johnston (Highland) 26-13, Jr. over Jayden Dodge (Nampa) 29-13, Jr. (TF-1.5 3:52 (16-0)
6A 144
1 - Onyx Kunsaitis (Thunder Ridge, 10, Dist. IV-V-VI) #2 (AA)
2 - Ryan Amoureux (Meridian, 11, Dist. III) #5
3 - Ace Ingram (Madison, 11, Dist. IV-V-VI) #3
4 - Peyton Gurney (Ridgevue, 12, Dist. III) #6
5 - Kai Sena (Nampa, 12, Dist. III) #16
6 - Aiden Hernandez (Highland, 10, Dist. IV-V-VI) #4
1st Place Match
Onyx Kunsaitis (Thunder Ridge) 55-7, So. over Ryan Amoureux (Meridian) 37-12, Jr. (Dec 12-7)
3rd Place Match
Ace Ingram (Madison) 42-7, Jr. over Peyton Gurney (Ridgevue) 38-9, Sr. (Dec 3-1)
5th Place Match
Kai Sena (Nampa) 24-16, Sr. over Aiden Hernandez (Highland) 22-8, So. (M. For.)
6A 150
1 - Colton Tucker (Coeur d’ Alene, 12, Dist. I-II) #2
2 - Tyler Irish (Rocky Mountain, 10, Dist. III) #5
3 - Jayce Wolf (Caldwell, 12, Dist. III) #1
4 - Tanner Piper (Post Falls, 12, Dist. I-II) #4
5 - Andrae Ramirez (Meridian, 12, Dist. III) #3
6 - Brakken Johnston (Highland, 11, Dist. IV-V-VI) #7
1st Place Match
Colton Tucker (Coeur d Alene) 33-3, Sr. over Tyler Irish (Rocky Mountain) 32-11, So. (Fall 3:49)
3rd Place Match
Jayce Wolf (Caldwell) 51-6, Sr. over Tanner Piper (Post Falls) 29-12, Sr. (Dec 5-2)
5th Place Match
Andrae Ramirez (Meridian) 41-12, Sr. over Brakken Johnston (Highland) 38-17, Jr. (Dec 10-3)
6A 157
1 - Logan Shaver (Meridian, 11, Dist. III) #1 (AA)
2 - Braxton Hanna (Madison, 12, Dist. IV-V-VI) #2
3 - Gabe Larsen (Coeur d’ Alene, 12, Dist. I-II) #3
4 - Hayden Nye (Rocky Mountain, 12, Dist. III) #7
5 - Kyle Miller (Post Falls, 12, Dist. I-II) #4
6 - Colton Austin (Post Falls, 11, Dist. I-II) #5
1st Place Match
Logan Shaver (Meridian) 41-4, Jr. over Braxton Hanna (Madison) 22-3, Sr. (MD 12-4)
3rd Place Match
Gabe Larsen (Coeur d Alene) 18-4, Sr. over Hayden Nye (Rocky Mountain) 31-10, Sr. (Dec 7-0)
5th Place Match
Kyle Miller (Post Falls) 46-13, Sr. over Colton Austin (Post Falls) 35-13, Jr. (Dec 8-2)
6A 165
1 - Brock Armstrong (Coeur d’ Alene, 10, Dist. I-II) #1
2 - Damion Hamilton (Post Falls, 11, Dist. I-II) #2 (AA)
3 - Ronan Brown (Owyhee, 12, Dist. III) #6
4 - Anthony Butler (Eagle, 11, Dist. III) #3
5 - Jesus Alvarez (Caldwell, 10, Dist. III) #4
6 - Gavin Hudson (Borah, 11, District III) #8
1st Place Match
Brock Armstrong (Coeur d Alene) 45-2, So. over Damion Hamilton (Post Falls) 44-5, Jr. (Dec 4-3)
3rd Place Match
Ronan Brown (Owyhee) 33-12, Sr. over Anthony Butler (Eagle) 40-12, Jr. (Dec 9-3)
5th Place Match
Jesus Alvarez (Caldwell) 52-14, So. over Gavin Hudson (Borah) 25-14, Jr. (MD 21-7)
6A 175
1 - Antonio Genovesi (Eagle, 12, Dist. III) #3
2 - Nathan Booth (Lake City, 12, Dist. I-II) #4
3 - Chaz Ponton (Mountain View, 12, Dist. III) #2 (AA)
4 - Trey Smith (Post Falls, 12, Dist. I-II) #1
5 - Jack Sorensen (Boise, 12, Dist. III) #6
6 - Camden Crespi (Meridian, 12, Dist. III) #5
1st Place Match
Antonio Genovesi (Eagle) 44-5, Sr. over Nathan Booth (Lake City) 43-5, Sr. (Dec 6-1)
3rd Place Match
Chaz Ponton (Mountain View) 38-14, Sr. over Trey Smith (Post Falls) 40-8, Sr. (Dec 3-2)
5th Place Match
Jack Sorensen (Boise) 36-14, Sr. over Camden Crespi (Meridian) 24-9, Sr. (Fall 1:17)
6A 190
1 - Seth Martin (Post Falls, 12, Dist. I-II) #1 (AA)
2 - Jean-Luc Guerra (Mountain View, 12, Dist. III) #2
3 - Rowdy Weekes (Madison, 12, Dist. IV-V-VI) #4
4 - Bradley Bones (Meridian, 11, Dist. III) #3
5 - Zane Smith (Post Falls, 11, Dist. I-II) #8
6 - Cash McKie (Ridgevue, 12, Dist. III) #7
1st Place Match
Seth Martin (Post Falls) 53-0, Sr. over Jean-Luc Guerra (Mountain View) 45-9, Sr. (Fall 3:49)
3rd Place Match
Rowdy Weekes (Madison) 37-10, Sr. over Bradley Bones (Meridian) 28-10, Jr. (Dec 8-4)
5th Place Match
Zane Smith (Post Falls) 32-12, Jr. over Cash McKie (Ridgevue) 35-12, Sr. (Fall 3:11)
6A 215
1 - Garrett Leonard (Lake City, 12, Dist. I-II) #1
2 - Porter Cottle (Madison, 12, Dist. IV-V-VI) #2
3 - Jake Farar (Ridgevue, 12, Dist. III) #4
4 - Kendall Sage (Post Falls, 12, Dist. I-II) #5
5 - Gage Ponton (Mountain View, 10, Dist. III) #3
6 - Abdullah Joe Abdulhameed (Meridian, 12, Dist. III) #6
1st Place Match
Garrett Leonard (Lake City) 44-0, Sr. over Porter Cottle (Madison) 15-1, Sr. (Dec 4-1)
3rd Place Match
Jake Farar (Ridgevue) 44-9, Sr. over Kendall Sage (Post Falls) 37-12, Sr. (SV-1 4-1)
5th Place Match
Gage Ponton (Mountain View) 35-12, So. over Abdullah Joe Abdulhameed (Meridian) 24-16, Sr. (Fall 2:05)
6A 285
1 - Rex Salas (Madison, 12, Dist. IV-V-VI) #2
2 - Anthony Toomey (Eagle, 12, Dist. III) #1
3 - Xander Scholes (Post Falls, 11, Dist. I-II) #8
4 - Nicholas Maloff (Meridian, 12, Dist. III) #9
5 - Kollin Bailey (Rocky Mountain, 11, Dist. III) #3
6 - Sebastian Mosman (Lake City, 12, Dist. I-II) #4
1st Place Match
Rex Salas (Madison) 47-3, Sr. over Anthony Toomey (Eagle) 46-5, Sr. (Fall 4:12)
3rd Place Match
Xander Scholes (Post Falls) 36-17, Jr. over Nicholas Maloff (Meridian) 31-14, Sr. (TB-1 4-2)
5th Place Match
Kollin Bailey (Rocky Mountain) 27-11, Jr. over Sebastian Mosman (Lake City) 32-6, Sr. (Fall 3:54)
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