Class 3A Wrestling Week 6 Recap and Week 7 Preview
By Tyler Buhr
Week 6 Recap
2026 Top of the Rockies
Eaton led all 3A teams with a champion in freshman Parker Wickam at 132 and two more solid placers, showing the kind of young core that can swing things later in the season. Brush delivered the most firepower, going two‑for‑two in the finals with Austin Ley (175) and Ritchie Bruno (190) both controlling their brackets.
Jefferson’s senior hammer Isaiah Gallegos continued his dominant run with another title at 150, while Fort Lupton and Fort Morgan each placed a key upper‑weight contributor. Pagosa Springs and Platte Valley added mid‑bracket points, and Abraham Lincoln picked up a strong 3rd from veteran Jordan Romero at 126.
| Team | Scores | Placers | Champions |
| Eaton | 106.5 | 3 | 1 |
| Brush | 60.5 | 2 | 2 |
| Fort Morgan | 58.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Fort Lupton | 56.0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jefferson | 51.0 | 1 | 1 |
| Platte Valley | 39.5 | 2 | 0 |
| Abraham Lincoln | 30.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Pagosa Springs | 19.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Wellington | 17.5 | 0 | 0 |
Eaton
Braxton Smith — 113 — 4th
Blake Hawkins — 120 — 6th
Parker Wickam — 132 — 1st
Paxton Pettinger — 165 — 3rd
Brush
Austin Ley — 175 — 1st
Ritchie Bruno — 190 — 1st
Fort Morgan
Marcellus Masias — 157 — 6th
Fort Lupton
Josiah Gonzales — 138 — 5th
Jefferson
Isaiah Gallegos — 150 — 1st
Platte Valley
Logan Vannest — 144 — 4th
Jason Harrison — 190 — 5th
Abraham Lincoln
Jordan Romero — 126 — 3rd
Pagosa Springs
Colton Lucero — 157 — 4th
Survivor Series
Bennett and Mullen were the heavy hitters of 3A at this tournament, combining for five individual titles and consistently placing wrestlers deep into the bracket. Bennett’s upper‑weight duo of Caycen Scholz (132) and Mormon Jordan (144) looked sharp, while Mullen’s lightweights — Alvarado (106) and Martinez (113) — set the tone early.
Strasburg didn’t produce a champion but showed grit with podium finishes from Uvaldo Lopez (106) and Reagan Rosier (138), plus a strong runner‑up from Juan Fernandez (215).
| Team | Scores | Placers | Champions |
| Bennett | 141.0 | 4 | 2 |
| Mullen | 138.5 | 4 | 3 |
| Strasburg | 61.5 | 3 | 0 |
| Timnath | 27.5 | 5 | 0 |
| Liberty Common | 17.0 | 2 | 0 |
Bennett
Daniel Jordan — 120 — 3rd
Liam Sanchez — 126 — 2nd
Caycen Scholz — 132 — 1st
Mormon Jordan — 144 — 1st
Tommy Cearns — 157 — 3rd
Dylan Rutledge — 175 — 4th
Mullen
Dustin Alvarado — 106 — 1st
PJ Martinez — 113 — 1st
Cooper Loth — 165 — 6th
Isaak Chavez — 175 — 1st
Estevan Loya — 190 — 2nd
Champion Dyes — 285 — 1st
Strasburg
Uvaldo Lopez — 106 — 3rd
Reagan Rosier — 138 — 3rd
Nathan Priddy — 150 — 14th
Kingston Rodriguez — 165 — 12th
Cadence Pearson — 175 — 8th
Juan Fernandez — 215 — 2nd
Timnath
Dillon Allsman — 106 — 8th
Noah Blonski — 132 — 10th
Dylan Bredemeier — 144 — 10th
Brayden Sellers — 157 — 12th
Braylon Corely — 165 — 6th
Will Mortensen — 175 — 12th
Liberty Common
Carter Wise — 132 — 8th
Bowyn Caudill — 138 — 8th
Cole Greenacre — 150 — 8th
2026 Skyview Invitational
Skyview delivered the strongest performance of 3A, powered by titles from Andrew Pedregon (106) and Juan Vigil (215), plus two more finalists. Their top‑end talent and bonus‑point production made them the most efficient team in your group.
Salida continued its upward trend with a dominant championship from Samuel Johnson (157) and two more podium finishes, showing they can compete with much larger programs. University didn’t have the depth this time but still produced two high‑quality placers, including a runner‑up finish from veteran Ayden Arellano (120).
Florence brought numbers and toughness, placing four wrestlers, all in the top four, but couldn’t quite break through for a finalist.
| Team | Scores | Placers | Champions |
| Skyview | 153.0 | 4 | 2 |
| University | 77.5 | 2 | 0 |
| Salida | 74.0 | 3 | 1 |
| Florence | 66.0 | 4 | 0 |
| Gunnison | 9.5 | 0 | 0 |
Skyview
Andrew Pedregon — 106 — 1st
Isaiah Archuleta — 126 — 3rd
Noah Orozco — 138 — 2nd
Anthony Gonzalez — 144 — 2nd
Juan Vigil — 215 — 1st
University
Ayden Arellano — 120 — 2nd
Isaac Juarez — 285 — 3rd
Salida
Calhoun Hill — 144 — 3rd
Samuel Johnson — 157 — 1st
Jacob Johnson — 165 — 2nd
Florence
Dezmond Perry — 113 — 3rd
Justin Suddeth — 132 — 4th
Moses Behnam‑Rondon — 157 — 4th
Damion Schaffer — 190 — 4th
Aden Webb — 285 — 4th
50th Annual Alameda International Invitational
Weld Central and Gunnison were the undeniable anchors of 3A teams, combining for five individual titles and a pile of bonus‑point wins. Weld Central’s upper‑weights, Kitzman (150), Ontiveros (157), and Ellerman (165), were especially dominant, each winning with authority.
Gunnison countered with its own trio of champions: Zayne Benson (106), Julian Patrick (138), and Zach Benson (144), plus multiple finalists. Their light‑to‑middle weights continue to be one of the most reliable scoring units in the state.
Alameda had a strong showing behind Hamid Hashimi’s title at 120 and two more finalists, while Jefferson brought depth with five placers, even without a finalist.
| Team | Scores | Placers | Champions |
| Weld Central | 196.5 | 5 | 2 |
| Gunnison | 183.5 | 6 | 3 |
| Alameda | 115.0 | 4 | 1 |
| Jefferson | 107.0 | 5 | 0 |
| Mullen | 35.0 | 2 | 0 |
| Abraham Lincoln | 19.0 | 1 | 0 |
| John F Kennedy | 11.0 | 1 | 0 |
Weld Central
Cooper Howell — 126 — 2nd
Ryan Hale — 144 — 4th
Gavin Kitzman — 150 — 1st
Cristiano Ontiveros — 157 — 1st
William Ellerman — 165 — 1st
Braden Schellenberg — 175 — 5th
Wyatt Gerkin — 190 — 3rd
Bryen Stalcup — 215 — 3rd
Gunnison
Zayne Benson — 106 — 1st
Braedyn Anderson — 113 — 4th
Nolan Witzel — 120 — 2nd
Bentley Patrick — 126 — 4th
Cody Casebolt — 132 — 2nd
Julian Patrick — 138 — 1st
Zach Benson — 144 — 1st
Owen Smejkal — 190 — 6th
Freddie Bernabe — 285 — 6th
Alameda
Caleb Ballejos — 113 — 2nd
Hamid Hashimi — 120 — 1st
Donovan Aguilera — 190 — 2nd
Amelio Cruz — 215 — 4th
Jaymez Ramirez — 285 — 4th
Jefferson
Eli Martinez — 113 — 5th
AJ Alvarado — 126 — 3rd
Joaquin Sanchez — 132 — 6th
Jeremiah Martinez‑Miller — 138 — 3rd
Damion Martinez — 150 — 6th
Raul Aguayo — 157 — 5th
James Hitzeman — 175 — 4th
Mullen
Joe Domenico — 106 — 4th
Cale Abeyta — 157 — 6th
Zeke Dyes — 285 — 5th
Abraham Lincoln
Gabriel Lara — 138 — 6th
John F. Kennedy
Gabriel Macias — 165 — 5th
Week 7 Preview
41st Annual Les Mattocks
Teams: Alameda International, Alamosa, Conifer, John F Kennedy, Middle Park, Mullen, Platte Valley, Salida, Wellington
La Junta Invitational
Teams: Brush, Florence, La Junta, Lamar
Randy and Naomi Keys Duals
Teams: Antonito, Buena Vista, Centauri, Monte Vista, Pagosa Springs, Trinidad, Walsenburg
Bulldog Duals
Teams: Basalt, Glenwood Springs, Grand Valley, Olathe, Rifle
MileHigh Prep Report 