Addi Saporito gets her 100th career win Tuesday night. Columbus rolls by Independence 54-18.

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COLUMBUS, Kan. - (WATCH) Columbus girls wrestling beats Independence 54-18 Tuesday night.

Columbus senior Addi Saporito gets her 100th career win.

"I knew it was getting close," Saporito says of reaching 100 career wins, "It was one of my goals at the beginning of the season, so I was counting down. It means a lot. It's kind of my goal to make history and be something that younger girls can look up to. We have a lot to still accomplish this year, and I think it really pushes all of us."

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