Jason Ramirez is a wrestling state champion, after claiming the title in the D4 State Wrestling Meet on Saturday afternoon at Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The Holbrook senior, wrestling at 132, defeated all four of his opponents by pin including his win over Mikey Casillas from Morenci in the title match. Ramirez’s overall record this season was an impressive 62-1.
Judah Pack wrestling at 126, placed third after posting a 5-1 record at the state meet. Daniel Montijo competing in the 144-pound class placed fourth with a 3-2 record. Isaac Martinez also finished fourth in the 157-pound class with a 3-2 record. Christopher Moore finished fifth in the 138-pound class with a 4-2 record. Marcus Oberriter placed sixth in the 150-pound class with a 3-3 record.
Everett Pack (106) went 1-2, Brayden Tayler (165) went 0-2 and Darnell Nez (175) went 0-2 in their state tournament action.
As a team, the Roadrunners finished third in the Division IV team competition with 101 team points. Morenci won the team state title with 194.5 points. Yuma Catholic was the state runner-up with 163.5 points.
Holbrook had five girls qualify for the state meet, but none of them placed in the top six in their respective weight classes. Ruthann Ikelang (120) went 0-2, Kelly Hill (132) went 3-2 and earned eight team points. Natalie Patterson (138) went 0-2, Sierra Aho (145) earned six team points going 2-2 in four matches. Mia Iguado (152) went 1-2 earning four team points.
