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Hayden Junior High Wrestlers brought home five medals including two first place medals from the regional championship in San Manuel.
On Wednesday, Jan. 21, the Hayden Jr. High wrestlers traveled to San Manuel for the regional championship where six wrestlers notably demonstrated their skills and vied for placement. Fans were treated to a fun-filled night of wrestling as their favorite vied for their respective classes.
Peter had lost his first two matches but never quit fighting and came back to win his third match to take third place in tournament. Tino won his first two matches and fought real hard in the championship where he lost by points and placed second. Omar Lopez had a tough fight in the championship he had lost to his opponent in the third round, but Omar overcame obstacles and ended up placing second. Joal and Noah had wrestled for the top spot in the championship round and came out victorious.
“Coach Pert and I have the utmost respect for these young men because wrestling is tough and the conditioning we put these young men through. Here at school, they have players of the week. Well, it was hard to choose. Our hardcore wrestlers are players of the month of December and January. In our book, good job guys.” said a team representative.
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