The Joseph City boys’ wrestling team joined 21 other teams at the 36th Annual Rocky Nelson Invitational hosted by Mogollon High School last weekend. As a team the Wildcats placed 18th in the field with 20 team points.
Individually, Kyan Larsen (120) went 1-2. Manny Whetten (157) finished with a 2-2 record. Tytan Penrod (165) went 0-2 in his two matches. Charles Gardner (175) earned one win in his three matches. Jens Hansen (215) dropped his two matches. Kameron Brooks (285) went 1-2 in his two matches.
Joseph City’s team will now gear up for the Division IV sectional tournament, which will be held on Feb. 14, at Winslow High School. Those who qualify at the sectional meet will advance to the Division IV state championships held the weekend of Feb. 19-21, at Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
The Lady Wildcats were off this week but will compete in their sectional this Saturday at Winslow High School. Like the boys’ team, those who qualify will advance to the state meet held on Feb. 20-21, at the Coliseum.
