Wyoming Wrestlers Compete at National Tournament
Recently 29 Wyoming High School wrestlers competed at the National High School Coaches Association National Championship Tournament in Virginia Beach, Virginia, in efforts of winning All-American status.
A wrestler must place in the top 8 of his weight class to earn that honor.
Tevis Bartlett of Cheyenne East ended up winning the national championship in the freshman division at 182 lbs. pinning Matthew Wagner of Pennsylvania in 5 minutes and 23 seconds.
Bryce Meredith of Cheyenne Central, finished as runner up in the sophomore division at 113 lbs.
All in all, Wyoming came away with 4 All-Americans.
Here are the results:
Freshmen - 106 lbs.: Terrence McDonough (Cheyenne Central) 3 wins 2 losses
Freshman - 106 lbs.: Dallas Taylor (Moorcroft) 0 wins 2 losses
Freshman - 120 lbs.: Isaac Garcia (Cheyenne Central) 4 wins 2 losses - missed All-American by 1 match
Freshman - 145 lbs.: Jordan Fischer (Gillette) 5 wins 2 losses 7th Place - All-American
Freshman - 152 lbs.: Austin Sullins (Kelly Walsh) 0 wins 2 losses
Freshman - 182 lbs.: Tevis Bartlett (Cheyenne East) 4 wins 0 losses National Champ - All-American
Sophomore - 113 lbs.: Bryce Meredith (Cheyenne Central) 5 wins 1 loss Runner-Up All-American
Sophomore - 113 lbs.: Brody Cress (Cheyenne East) 2 wins 2 losses
Sophomore - 132 lbs.: Carlos Salazar (Kelly Walsh) 1 win 2 losses
Sophomore - 132 lbs.: Luke Lovett (Moorcroft) 0 wins 2 losses
Sophomore - 132 lbs.: Tannar Galey (Kelly Walsh) 4 wins 2 losses
Sophomore - 132 lbs.: Alex LaCasse (Gillette) 1 win 2 losses
Sophomore - 170 lbs.: Conner Hendry (Kelly Walsh) 1 win 2 losses
Sophomore - 195 lbs.: Cody Delk (Sheridan) 4 wins 2 losses 5th Place All-American
Sophomore - 285 lbs.: Kaleb Clark (Kelly Walsh) 1 win 2 losses
Junior - 120 lbs.: Kenneth Sisson (Moorcroft) 0 wins 2 losses
Junior - 120 lbs.: Tanner Wickham (Cheyenne East) 2 wins 2 losses
Junior - 126 lbs.: Luis Reyes (Cheyenne East) 0 wins 2 losses
Junior - 138 lbs.: Dani Fischer (Gillette) 3 wins 2 losses - missed All-American by 1 match
Junior - 145 lbs.: Lukas Poloncic (Gillette) 2 wins 2 losses
Junior - 145 lbs.: Forrest Hendry (Kelly Walsh) 1 win 2 losses
Junior - 195 lbs.: Christian Robinson (Cheyenne East) 0 wins 2 losses
Junior - 285 lbs.: Taylor Barbour (Gillette) 1 win 2 losses
Junior - 285 lbs.: D.J. Doolin (Cheyenne East) 3 wins 2 losses - missed All-American by 1 match
Senior - 120 lbs.: Jonathon Land (Buffalo) 1 win 2 losses
Senior - 138 lbs.: Bobby West (Cody) 0 wins 2 losses
Senior - 152 lbs.: Tanner Olson (Gillette) 1 win 2 losses
Senior - 170 lbs.: Lucas Giesey (Sheridan) 1 win 2 losses
Senior - 285 lbs.: Alexander Marty (Sheridan) 0 wins 2 losses