At Saturday’s state wrestling finals, Blackfoot finished fourth in 4A, and Highland finished fifth in Class 5A.
The Rams saw one wrestler earn an individual state title, Sawyer Anderson, who captured a championship at the 98-pound weight class. Senior Eli Anderton reached the semifinals of the 220-pound bracket.
The Broncos sent two wrestlers on to titles, including Mack Mauger, who secured a second title, winning his championship match by fall. Senior Tradyn Henderson also repeated, securing a title at the 182-pound weight class.
“It’s been a lot of hard work,” Mauger told the Post Register. “I overcame a lot. It is an awesome feeling.”
“Being a repeat both me and him,” Henderson said. “I mean, it feels super good to put Blackfoot on the map.”
Locally, Century’s Jackson Geslin reached the championship match of the 4A 285-pound bracket, where he fell by decision to Caldwell’s Miguel Perez.
In Class 3A, American Falls finished fourth and Snake Rived finished fifth. The Eagles’ Nathan Gugelman II earned a title at 113 pounds, Kolter Burton won at 120 pounds and Grayson Williams captured a championship at 138 pounds.The Panthers’ best individual finisher was Joshua Curzon, who advanced to the title match of the 285-pound weight class bracket.
In Class 2A, West Side took home a third-place finish. Junior Colten Gunderson won a title at 160 pounds and junior Aaron McDaniel made the 285-pound title match.
Other local wrestlers to win state championships included Grace’s Carter Kimball (2A, 98), Hans Newby (2A, 113) and Wyatt Cutler (2A, 170) and Soda Springs’ Tucker Bowen (2A, 120).
Team scores
Class 5A
1. Meridian 280.5
2. Post Falls 261.5
3. Nampa 241.5
4. Mountain View 126.0
5. Highland 126.0
Class 4A
1. Minico 262.5
2. Caldwell 207.5
3. Bishop Kelly 176.0
4. Blackfoot 139.5
5. Mountain Home 118.0
8. Century 82.0
Class 3A
1. South Fremont 309.5
2. Fruitland 241.0
3. Buhl 223.0
4. American Falls 184.0
5. Snake River 183.0
Class 2A
1. New Plymouth 190.0
2. Ririe 178.0
3. West Side 140.0
4. Malad 138.0
5. Aberdeen 101.0
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It is great see an article about the successes of our local wrestlers, congratulations to them all. Unfortunately, the Journal has continued to ignore the accomplishments of the Marsh Valley Eagles. Congratulations to Ryker Gibson, state champion at 3A 160 lbs!!
This article is poorly written. The writer gives kudos to some and writes negative reports on the some outcomes! Some did wonderful and secured a place, while the others fell ( but still placed)!!! Marsh Valley did awesome as well!! Please don’t let your ignorance or biases affect your writing ISJ!!!
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