By Salena Gano
Seven Trego wrestlers traveled to Minneapolis to compete in their first wrestling tournament this season on December 10.
“After a great day of wrestling action,” according to Coach Dan Wynn, two wrestlers earned medals: Ethan James and Dustin Zahn. The boys competed among wrestlers from 13 schools.
Ethan James (220 lbs.) was the champion of his weight division with a record of 5-0 for the day, Dustin Zahn (285 lbs.) received a 4th place medal with a 2-2 record. Other Golden Eagle competitors included Tucker Ramage, (120 lbs.) 0-2; Brandon Schoenthaler, (132 lbs.) 1-2; Logan Zahn, (138 lbs.) 0-2; Haden Finley, (160 lbs.) 3-2; and Robert Clark, (170 lbs.) 0-2.
Overall, the team finished ninth with 45 points. Plainville was the tournament champion with 135 points. Southeast of Saline and Council Grove took second and third, respectively.
The Golden Eagle wrestling team will travel to Plainville on December 16 to compete in the MCL tournament.