The Lady Roadrunners wrestling team were idle this week, as they prepare for the upcoming girls sectional meet held at Winslow this coming Saturday. Those who can qualify for the state meet will then have two weeks to prepare for the meet held Feb. 20-21, at Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
The boys’ team had their final tune up before their sectional meet this past weekend at the 36th Annual Rocky Nelson Tournament hosted by Mogollon High School.
The Roadrunners joined 21 other teams at the event and collectively finished seventh in the field with 73.5 team points. American Leadership Gilbert won the meet with 273. The host team Mogollon placed second with 228, and Arizona Lutheran followed in third with 135.5.
Holbrook had three wrestlers place in the top four in their respective weight classes: Tildyn Larson (157) finished second in his class with a 3-1 record, earning 10 team points. Gideon Pack (113) picked up 4 team points with his fourth-place finish going 3-2. Jack Carbonneau (150) also gained 4 team points placing fourth with a 3-2 outcome.
Others competing but not placing were Ray-Sean Morris (106) who went 1-2. Chase Brewer (120) who went 3-2. Aiden Tom (132) who went 0-2. Carlos Nevarez (157) finished with one win and two losses. Gregory Queen (175) went 3-2. Victor Bazan (190) finished 1-2.
Holbrook’s wrestlers will be off until their sectional tournament is held in Winslow on Feb. 14. Those qualifying for the state tournament will compete at the Veterans Memorial Colosseum on Feb. 19-21.
