Class 2A Wrestling Week 7 Recap and Week 8 Preview
By Tyler Buhr
Week 7 Recap
Butch Melton Invitational
This tournament showcased the depth and dominance of Cedaredge and North Fork, two programs that continue to set the standard in the region. Cedaredge’s three champions — Cash Martinez (120), Cole Wyatt (215), and Travis Gill (285) — anchored a massive 231‑point performance built on depth across nearly every bracket.
North Fork matched that firepower with three champions of their own: Tallin Hall (106), Bronson Hall (126), and Braeden Flores (157). Their lineup placed ten wrestlers, showing a balance of elite talent and reliable depth.
Norwood delivered a strong showing behind Colton Kepley’s title at 190, plus podium finishes from Harris, Tackett, and Dinsmore. Dolores had one of its best tournaments of the season, earning titles from Kenji Edwards (132) and Mason Hill (138) while adding several high‑value placers.
Ignacio produced one of the tournament’s most impressive individual performances with Lincoln deKay (165), who dominated a tough round‑robin bracket. Nucla, Dove Creek, and Mancos each contributed key placers, with Nucla’s McCabe (132) leading the way.
| Team | Score | Placer | Champions |
| Cedaredge | 231.0 | 10 | 3 |
| North Fork | 173.0 | 10 | 3 |
| Norwood | 113.0 | 6 | 1 |
| Dolores | 109.5 | 6 | 2 |
| Ignacio | 97.0 | 5 | 1 |
| Nucla | 40.5 | 3 | 0 |
| Dove Creek | 20.0 | 2 | 0 |
| Mancos | 6.0 | 1 | 0 |
Cedaredge
Garyn Espinoza — 106 — 5th
Jared Roberts — 113 — 3rd
Patricio Molina — 113 — 6th
Cash Martinez — 120 — 1st
Liam Martin — 126 — 2nd
Zander Gonzalez — 126 — 11th
Hunter Hoerr — 132 — 6th
Braxton Lorimor — 132 — 10th
Landon Taylor — 138 — 2nd
Blake Ryan — 144 — 8th
Logan Sanders — 150 — 5th
Alyx Mann — 157 — 5th
Scott Maxfield — 165 — 2nd
Kolter Mann — 175 — 4th
Zaden Robiudoux — 190 — 3rd
Cole Wyatt — 215 — 1st
Travis Gill — 285 — 1st
North Fork
Tallin Hall — 106 — 1st
Coy Ellenberger — 120 — 4th
Bronson Hall — 126 — 1st
Logan Smith — 132 — 8th
Akash Murchadha — 138 — 6th
Jaeger Nay — 144 — 6th
Derick Sievertson — 150 — 2nd
Aiden Casaus — 150 — 7th
Braeden Flores — 157 — 1st
Abel Etter — 165 — 4th
Braden Laiminger — 175 — 5th
Valentine Elizalde — 175 — 6th
Vincent Stucker — 190 — 6th
Valor Long — 285 — 4th
Norwood
Mace Harris — 106 — 2nd
JD Johnson — 113 — 4th
Lakoda Beiriger — 126 — 13th
Eli Wainwright — 132 — 11th
Owen Tackett — 138 — 3rd
Jackson Dinsmore — 150 — 3rd
Keegan Tackett — 165 — 5th
Colton Kepley — 190 — 1st
Clayton Brack — 190 — 4th
Zander Cook — 285 — 5th
Dolores
Adam Hicks — 120 — 6th
Kenji Edwards — 132 — 1st
Bodie Fischer — 132 — 9th
Mason Hill — 138 — 1st
Nate Hill — 144 — 5th
River Wickstrom — 157 — 3rd
Daniel Jacket — 215 — 3rd
Ignacio
Aven Bourriague — 113 — 2nd
Joshua Kerrigan — 126 — 6th
Stephen Romero — 138 — 8th
Dillon Brann — 144 — 7th
Zane Pontine — 157 — 2nd
Lincoln deKay — 165 — 1st
Zackariah Loudenburg — 215 — 5th
Nucla
Jace Bonacquista — 113 — 5th
Jackson McCabe — 132 — 2nd
Jonah Richardson — 132 — 4th
Dove Creek
Keaton Banks — 106 — 4th
Conner Horn‑Beanland — 126 — 7th
Mancos
Jonah Ritter — 157 — 6th
La Junta Invitational
This was a strong showing for Fowler, who once again proved how dangerous their middleweights are. Titles from Gunner Housten (132) and Jesse James (165) anchored a lineup that consistently reached the finals and semifinals..
Las Animas delivered a classic high‑impact performance: fewer entries, but big scorers. Layf Skadberg (106) continues to look like one of the most polished freshmen in the state, and the Martinez’s added valuable podium points.
Crowley County didn’t have the numbers, but Derreck Buford (113) remains one of the most reliable title threats in any bracket. Swink followed a similar pattern, powered by Keegan Martin (215) and a pair of solid upper‑weight placers.
County Line, Del Norte, and Cheyenne Wells each produced key individuals — especially Shaine Winder (132) and Kelby Leonard (150) — but lacked the depth to climb higher in the standings.
| Team | Score | Placer | Champions |
| Fowler | 131.5 | 5 | 2 |
| Las Animas | 106.5 | 4 | 1 |
| Crowley County | 71.5 | 1 | 1 |
| Swink | 69.5 | 2 | 1 |
| County Line | 29.0 | 1 | 0 |
| Del Norte | 22.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Cheyenne Wells | 17.5 | 1 | 0 |
Fowler
Stockton Sharon — 120 — 2nd
Gunner Housten — 132 — 1st
Wyatt Johnson — 138 — 2nd
Jesse James — 165 — 1st
Logan Rambat — 190 — 4th
Las Animas
Layf Skadberg — 106 — 1st
Orion Martinez — 126 — 2nd
Gabriel Martinez — 132 — 3rd
Salvador Cadenas — 157 — 3rd
Crowley County
Derreck Buford — 113 — 1st
Levi Gibson — 175 — 2nd
Naithyn Ditchen — 285 — 2nd
Swink
Kyler Lagregen — 144 — 4th
Keegan Martin — 215 — 1st
Daniel Howell — 285 — 3rd
County Line
Shaine Winder — 132 — 2nd
Del Norte
Modesto Guttierrez — 215 — 4th
Cheyenne Wells
Kelby Leonard — 150 — 2nd
Week 8 Preview
2026 Valley Classic – Center High School
Teams: Antonito, Buena Vista, Cedaredge, Center, Custer County, Del Norte, Dolores, Dove Creek, Holly, Ignacio, La Veta, Limon, Mancos, Monte Vista, Norwood, Nucla, Primero, Sargent, Sierra Grande, Trinidad
2026 Duff Seaney Invite – Canon City
Teams: Crowley County, Ellicott, Fowler, Las Animas, Manzanola, North Fork, Olathe, Peyton, Rye, Walsenburg, West Grand
Stratton Invitational 2026
Teams: Byers, Calhan, Cheyenne Wells, County Line, Gilpin, Holyoke, Kiowa, Merino, Rocky Ford, Sedgwick County/Fleming, Simla, Springfield, Stratton, Swink, Wray
MileHigh Prep Report 