Competing in the 35th Mogollon Rocky Nelson Invitational over the weekend, the Wildcats placed 15th in the 19-team field with 34.5 team points. American Leadership Gilbert North won the meet with 254 points. Host Mogollon was second with 236.5 and Arizona Lutheran placed third with 128 points.
Tyler Penrod was the highest Wildcat placer finishing third in the 190-pound weight class. He went 4-1 in his five matches earning 19.5 team points.
Jay Miller competing in the 126-pound class placed fourth, with a 3-2 record and earned 15 team points.
Cory McLaws went 1-2 in the 120-pound class. Charles Gardner was 0-2 in the 157-pound weight class.
Joseph City boys’ wrestling team will compete in the Division IV sectional tournament on Feb. 15, at Winslow High School. The State wrestling meet will be held Feb. 20-22, at Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
The Lady Wildcats will compete in their sectional meet this Saturday at Winslow High School. The State Meet for girls will be on Feb. 21 and 22, at Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
