Class 2A Wrestling Week 1 Review and Week 2 Preview
By Tyler Buhr
We kicked off the Wrestling Season last week and we had some great tournaments and Duals to get the season started. We take a look back at Week 1 plus look ahead to the big Tournaments and Duals in Week 2.
Week 1 Review
Buena Vista Demon Duals
Buena Vista
Buena Vista showed off serious depth across the lower and middle weights, with multiple wrestlers stacking bonus‑point wins. Dax Eggleston (106) went 2–2, with a fall over Mikey Cornella. Matthew Torrens (113) finished 1–0 in contested matches, earning a fall over Xander Gore. At 126, George Martin went 2–2. Xavier Santer (138) delivered one of the Demons’ best performances, going 4–1 with a tech fall and two additional falls. Dex Whitmore (144) added a 3–2 record with two falls. Abel Flowers (190) posted a 2–1 day with a fall over Liam Htut.
Peyton
Peyton had several wrestlers step up with strong individual performances. Austin Kenyon (106) went 3–0, earning two falls and a win over Dax Eggleston. Emanuel Fiocco (126) finished 3–1, recording two falls and a decision. Joseph Ornelas (138) went 3–2, with two falls and a decision.
Sierra Grande/Centennial
Sierra Grande/Centennial produced a couple strong individual performances. Daniel Rodriguez (144) went 2–3, with a fall over Kameron Gow. Reyin Goudace (215) went 2–2, with a fall over Henry Horne.
Trinidad
Trinidad had several wrestlers put together productive days. Santiino Garcia‑Sanchez (113) finished 3–0, earning a fall, a tech fall, and a decision. Jose Padilla (120) went 3–2, recording two falls and a decision. Albert Lopez (126) delivered a strong 3–2 performance with two falls and a decision. Dominic Edwards (175) was excellent at 5–0, recording four falls and a decision. Connor Knezel (215) finished 2–3. Trinidad’s lineup produced a high number of falls, making them one of the more dangerous 2A teams in the field.
West Grand
West Grand delivered one of the most exciting 2A performances of the tournament, with multiple wrestlers piling up falls. Caleb Klotz (106) went 3–1, earning two falls and a decision. Alan Lopez (126) finished 2–3. Henry Kellen (132) went 3–2, recording two falls and a decision. Corden Stone (144) went 3–2, earning two falls and a major. Landon Lockhart (157) was outstanding at 4–0, recording four falls. Ruben Hatcher (175) delivered a perfect 4–0 day with four falls. Charles Wolverton (190) went 2–2, with a fall over Liam Htut. Conner Stone (215) finished 2–3, with a fall over Ben Gates. West Grand’s lineup was explosive, few 2A teams produced more pins.
Fowler Grizzly Invitational
Team Scores
- Fowler – 207
- Monte Vista – 175.5
- Las Animas – 167
- Alamosa – 102.5
- Rye – 91
- Walsenburg – 88
- Swink – 77.5
- Pueblo County – 76.5
- Del Norte – 73
- Primero – 69.5
Top 3 performers for the above 2A teams are as follows:
Fowler – Gunner Houston (132) 1st, Taten Phillips (138) 3rd, Wyatt Johnson (144) 1st, Bronson Damgaard (150) 1st, Jesse James (165) 2nd, Daxton Brooks (190) 2nd, and Logan Rambat (215) 2nd
Monte Vista – Mathieu Dean (106) 2nd, Matthew Rodriguez (120) 1st, Jaxon Owsley (132) 3rd, Elijah Baumgardner (138) 2nd, Diego Zamarripa (175) 3rd, Lucas Pino (215) 3rd
Las Animas – Layf Skadberg (106) 1st, Eli Mondragon (120) 2nd, Gabriel MArtinez (132) 2nd, James Linenberger (113) 2nd, Orion Martinez (126) 1st, and Ethan Bullock (150) 2nd
Rye – Cole Miller (113) 3rd, and Skyler Moore (190) 1st
Walsenburg – Matthew Dominguez (126) 3rd, and Taylor Torres (144) 2nd
Swink – Kyler Lagregen (144) 3rd, and Keegan Martin (215) 1st
Del Norte – Asher Albright (157) 3rd, and Paul Neal (165) 1st
Primero – Kyler Spleen (138) brought home 1st
Chuck Annand Invitational
Team Scores:
- Fort Morgan – 249.5
- Highland – 173
- University – 150
- Sedgwick County/Fleming – 94
- Wiggins – 93.5
- Limon – 90
- Yuma – 75
- Dayspring Christian Academy – 67
- Merino – 64.5
- Akron – 62
Individual top 3 finishers for each 2A team in the top ten:
Highland – Robert Olson (120) 3rd, Korbin Hoke (126) 3rd, Carter Jensen (132) 1st, Tyler Varra (150) 1st, Audie Lewis (165) 2nd, and Wyatt Chase (190) 1st.
Sedgwick County/Fleming – Kol Herskind (106) 2nd, Nathan Gonzales (113) 3rd, and Cash Campbell (132) 3rd
Wiggins – Owen Erker (157) 1st, and Cyrus Barkdoll (175) 1st
Limon – Grant Masterson (120) 2nd, Carlos Nunez (190) 2nd, Kamden Kenney (215) 3rd, and Spoke Carr (285) 1st
Yuma – DAvid Gayton (138) 3rd, and Daden Beauprez (215) 1st
Dayspring Christian Academy – Elijah Martin (157) 3rd, and Joseph Noce (175) 3rd
Merino – Ermel Gonzalez-Tomas (165) 1st, and Ethan Park (190) 3rd
Akron – Jax Kusel (144) 2nd, and Kaleb Grauer (144) 3rd
Week 2 Preview
For week 2 it appears the place to be is the Limon Badger Invitational. From what I have found they may have a ton of 2A teams in attendance, including the likes of Akron, Burlington, Byers, Calhan, Center, County Line, Dayspring Christian, Ellicot, Holly, Holyoke, Kiowa, Limon, Merino, Peyton, Rye, Sargent, Simla, Springfield, Stratton, Swink, Trinidad, West Grand, Wiggins, and Yuma. Several other teams will be heading to the Western Slope Showdown in Montrose, and The Rob Mickel in Salida
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