A controversy erupted at the Class 5A state wrestling tournament on Saturday, when in a semifinal match at 132 pounds, Sandy's Zachary Wigzell was disqualified from his match against St. Helens' Michael Bowen for what was deemed an illegal slam.

A reader sent along a video of the slam, with briefly rendered Bowen unconscious.

The disqualification cost, Wigzell, the No. 1 seed, a chance to win back-to-back championships. He won at 126 last year.

The incident also was costly for Bowen, whom doctors declared medically unable to compete in the championship match against Silverton's Austin Reed, who was declared the champion. Although he was unable to compete, Bowen was able to attend the award ceremony that occurred during the championship matches Saturday night to collect his second-place medal.

For more on the controversy, read these stories:

-- Returning champion Zachary Wigzell disqualified in 5A semifinals in controversial decision

-- Fallout from disqualification of returning 5A champion continues (update)

-- Mike Tokito

mtokito@oregonian.com

503-294-7604; @mtokito