By Greg Perkins Competing at the sectional tournament last Saturday, three Holbrook wrestlers earned a trip to the Division III state tournament next week. Kohl Potts, Levi McClellan and Jedde Bowman will each be competing for a state title next week. Wrestling at 132 lbs., Potts went 4-1, placing third. McClellan also posted a 4-1 mark in the 152 weight class to finish third. Competing in the 160-lb. weight class, Bowman went 3-1, losing in the title match by a close margin. His runner-up finish also sends him to the state meet. Wrestlers had to finish in the top 4 in their weight class to advance to the state meet. As a team Holbrook placed fourth with 96 points. Show Low dominated the team score, winning sectionals with 241 points. Chino Valley was second with 205, followed by Page in third with 144. Coconino rounded out the top five just two points behind Holbrook with 94. Those competing for Holbrook, but not advancing to the state meet were Sanchez Begay, who went 3-2; Hershal Skeet, 3-2; Noah Barela, 2-2; Mac Stump, 2-2; Robert Romo, 2-2; Adriano Sam, 1-2; and Zach McLaws, 1-2. The three qualifying Roadrunners will head to Prescott Valley this weekend for the state meet.
Birds Potts, McClellan, Bowman Qualify For State Wrestling Meet
Printed in the February 10, 2016 edition