The senior standout captured his second consecutive state title at the Missouri Class 1 Wrestling Championships in Columbia.
Wrestling at 126 pounds, Pearson defeated Clayton Stallo of Marceline 12-4 in the championship match to finish his senior season with a 46-3 record.
Pearson defeated Jake Williams of Mid Buchanan by pin fall in the first round. He defeated Dawson Stephens of Seneca 10-2 in the quarterfinals and Dylan Wade of Maysville 10-2 in the semifinals.
As a junior, Pearson compiled a 45-1 record to win his first individual state championship. As a sophomore, Pearson was a state-runner up, losing only one match.
