Class 3A Wrestling Week 2 Recap and Week 3 Preview
By Tyler Buhr
Week 2 Recap
For the week 2 recap, let’s take a look at the team scores and we will summarize each weight class results for 3A competitors at some of the tournaments we mentioned last week.
Western Slope Showdown
Top 10 Team Scores
- Alamosa 213.0
- Montrose 161.5
- Sand Creek 158.5
- Cedaredge 156.0
- Aztec 129.0
- Mullen 113.5
- Holy Family 108.0
- North Fork High School 107.0
- Delta High School 95.0
- Bennett 89.0
106
Gunnison’s Zayne Benson dominated the bracket, rolling to the title with a semifinal sudden‑victory win and a finals fall in just 41 seconds.
Grand Valley’s Brody Gherardini finished 6th, earning two consolation wins — including a major decision and a sudden‑victory upset — before dropping the fifth‑place match.
Holy Family’s Nester Pino went 2‑2, picking up a fall and a tech fall before being eliminated.
Delta’s Vince Floyd went 1‑2, Bayfield’s Brody Zieske went 0‑2, and Alamosa’s Julian Naranjo went 1‑2.
113
Alamosa’s Jeremiah DeLaCerda placed 4th, reaching the consolation semifinals with a tech fall and a pin before dropping a tight 6‑5 match for third.
Delta’s Jenesis Naranjo finished 5th, earning three wins on the weekend — including a quarterfinal fall and a major decision in the fifth‑place match.
Holy Family’s Tyler McCracken reached the finals with two falls and a semifinal decision before taking 2nd.
Bayfield’s Alan Boling went 1‑2, and Montezuma‑Cortez’s Bodie Stiegelmeyer went 1‑2.
120
Holy Family’s Kaden McCracken placed 4th, earning wins on the backside and dropping a 9‑6 match for third after falling to Cedaredge’s Cash Martinez in the quarterfinals.
Alamosa’s Jonovan Gutierrez went 1‑2, including a 15‑12 battle in the quarterfinals against Montrose’s Urijah Tonar.
Delta’s Derick Curtis went 2‑2, highlighted by a tech fall in the consolations.
Bennett’s Daniel Jordan went 2‑2, Steamboat Springs’ Joseph Youngs went 1‑2, and Rifle’s Cache Garcia went 0‑2.
126
Alamosa’s Anthony Meder placed 4th, reaching the consolation semifinals with a fall before dropping the third‑place match 6‑3.
Bayfield’s Connor Martindale finished 3rd, battling back from a quarterfinal loss and winning three straight on the backside, capped by a 6‑3 decision for third.
Holy Family’s Jacob Zavala went 0‑2, Bennett’s Liam Sanchez went 1‑2 and Grand Valley’s Jackson Rugaard went 1‑2.
132
Alamosa’s Pablito Rodriguez dominated the bracket, rolling to the title with a semifinal pin and a finals fall.
Gunnison’s Julian Patrick placed 4th, reaching the consolation semifinals before falling to Aztec’s Taner Olguin and then dropping the third‑place match.
Holy Family’s D’Angelo Cruz went 1‑2, earning a major‑decision win in the consolations.
Bayfield’s Max Johnston went 1‑2 and Delta’s Braylon Davis went 1‑2.
138
Alamosa’s Uriah Martinez dominated the bracket, winning the title with two tech falls and a quarterfinal pin, including a 17‑0 tech in the finals.
Bennett’s Caycen Scholz placed 3rd, rebounding from a quarterfinal loss to win three straight on the backside, capped by a major decision in the third‑place match.
Delta’s Trever Sukle went 2‑2, earning a pair of falls before being eliminated in the consolations.
Bayfield’s Mason Valencia went 1‑2, Grand Valley’s Zadyn Brooks went 1‑2, and Holy Family’s Humberto Montiel went 0‑2.
144
Gunnison’s Zach Benson powered to the title, earning two tech falls and two pins, including a fall in the finals over Alamosa’s Daniel Martinez.
Alamosa’s Daniel Martinez took 2nd, reaching the finals with a tech fall, a decision over Montezuma‑Cortez’s Rusty Snyder, and a quarterfinal tech fall.
Montezuma‑Cortez’s Rusty Snyder placed 3rd, winning four consolation matches — three by fall — and shutting out Bayfield’s Reese Appenzeller 7‑0 for third.
Bayfield’s Reese Appenzeller went 1‑2, Cedaredge’s Landon Taylor went 1‑2, and Holy Family’s Dean Larry went 0‑2.
150
Holy Family’s Jake Pounders reached the finals with two falls and a semifinal decision before finishing 2nd.
Alamosa’s Elijah Salazar placed 6th, earning wins in the championship rounds with a tech fall and a major decision before dropping matches in the semifinals and the fifth‑place bout.
Bayfield’s Daemon Christner went 2‑2, picking up a tech fall and a fall before being eliminated in the consolations.
Grand Valley’s Hunter Carbajal went 1‑2, and Montezuma‑Cortez’s Darius Madison went 0‑2.
157
Holy Family’s Adam Moore placed 6th, reaching the semifinals before dropping his final two matches.
Alamosa’s Tony Griego went 2‑2, advancing to the consolation quarters.
Bayfield’s Coan Naranjo went 2‑2, reaching consolation Round 3.
Eagle Valley’s Bode Cobb went 2‑2, reaching consolation Round 4.
Delta’s Trenton Sukle went 1‑2, eliminated in consolation Round 3.
165
Bennett’s Kenneth Jordan placed 4th, earning three backside falls before dropping the consolation final.
Grand Valley’s Peyton Farris placed 6th, reaching the quarterfinals and adding a consolation win before falling in his final two matches.
Alamosa’s Caleb Quintana — 2‑2 Cedaredge’s Logan Sanders — 1‑2 Delta’s Scott Floyd — 1‑2 Holy Family’s Eli Lobato — 0‑2
175
Mullen’s Isaak Chavez won the bracket, claiming 1st place with three falls and a tech fall.
Rifle’s Blake Shaffer finished 2nd, earning two falls and a tech before dropping the finals.
Alamosa’s Alexis Chavez — 2‑2 Cedaredge’s Scott Maxfield — 1‑2 Delta’s Ben Morfitt — 1‑2 Eagle Valley’s Noah Beckett — 1‑2 Grand Valley’s Kain Grey — 0‑2
190
Mullen’s Estevan Loya placed 3rd, winning four straight on the backside after a quarterfinal loss.
Delta’s Mack Lockhart placed 4th, earning three consolation wins before falling in the 3rd‑place match.
Alamosa’s Jovanny Mendoza placed 6th, reaching the semifinals before injury defaulting out.
Rifle’s Arath Lopez — 3‑2 Grand Valley’s Taydyn Dillon — 1‑2 Holy Family’s Vincent Tyler — 0‑2
215
Delta’s Alex McKenna finished 2nd, reaching the finals with three straight falls.
Alamosa’s Max Dokson placed 5th, winning three consolation matches after a quarterfinal loss.
Holy Family’s Rory DeBacker — 2‑2 Grand Valley’s Blayne Myers — 1‑2
285
Mullen’s Champion Dyes won the bracket, going 4‑0 with four falls.
Alamosa’s Aaron Jordan placed 6th, winning three backside matches before dropping his final two.
Mullen’s Caleb Van Meter — 2‑2 Mullen’s Zeke Dyes — 1‑2 Holy Family’s Brooklyn Jaquez — 0‑2
Pueblo East Invitational
1 Air Academy 196.0
2 Canon City 173.0
3 Fort Lupton 165.0
4 Denver East 139.0
5 Pueblo East 130.5
6 La Junta 129.0
7 Centauri High School 125.5
7 Fountain-Fort Carson 125.5
9 Pueblo Centennial 99.5
10 Pueblo West 93.5
Fort Lupton
Champions
- 120 – Isaiah Rodriguez (1st) Dominant run with a tech fall, a pin, and a finals decision.
- 138 – Josiah Gonzales (1st) Rolled to the title with three pins and a tech fall.
Top Placers
- 132 – Gavrin Florez (3rd) Battled back with four straight wins after an opening loss.
- 215 – Harold McClain (3rd) Strong backside run with two pins to secure third.
- 190 – Donavon Buschman (4th) Reached the semifinals and added two more falls.
- 157 – Benny Barron (5th) Earned three consolation wins, including two pins.
- 165 – Dominick Martinez (6th) Picked up two pins and an injury‑default win.
- 106 – Ezekiel Ortiz (6th) Collected three pins on his way to the podium.
La Junta
Champions
- 113 – Joseph Gamez (1st) Stayed unbeaten with a tech fall, a pin, a semifinal decision, and a sudden‑victory win in the finals.
Top Placers
- 126 – Jordan Gamez (2nd) Rolled into the finals with a tech fall, pin, and major decision.
- 150 – Santos Nunez (2nd) Dominant run to the finals with two pins and a tech fall.
- 175 – Josia Martinez (2nd) Reached the finals behind a pin and a tech fall.
- 138 – Steven Perez (4th) Won four matches on the backside, including two pins and a tech fall.
- 106 – Mario Romero (5th) Earned two pins and a quarterfinal win over Fort Lupton’s Ortiz.
Centauri
Champion
- 190 – Spencer Smith (1st) Stayed perfect with three pins, a sudden‑victory semifinal win, and a controlled finals decision.
Top Placers
- 215 – Dorian Quintana (2nd) Pinned his way into the finals and added a semifinal decision over a ranked opponent.
- 150 – Noah Weyers (5th) Earned three bonus‑point wins, including a revenge pin in the 5th‑place match.
- 144 – Aiden Knecht (5th) Picked up two pins and battled through a tough bracket.
- 126 – Caden Casias (4th) Won four matches on the backside, including a pin and two decisions.
- 285 – Aaden Quintana (4th) Reached the semifinals with two quick pins and added another in the consolations.
Week 3 Preview
This final weekend before the Holiday break is dominated by two big tournaments, The Northern Colorado Christmas Tournament in Greeley and the Warrior Classic in Grand Junction. A few select teams/individuals will also be trekking out to Reno, NV for the Reno Tournament of Champions.
MileHigh Prep Report 