The GHS wrestling team found its groove this weekend at tournaments in Grand Junction and Walsenburg, notching four first-place finishes between the boys and girls teams. Now the grapplers will work to maintain their fitness ahead of a multi-week holiday break.
“A lot of our guys are catching their stride, shaking the dust off and wrestling really well,” said Head Coach Mike Seijo. “We’ll go into the break with some confidence, and then have a home tournament to look forward to.”
On Dec. 20 and 21, the girls squad took on 25 rival teams at the Warrior Classic Tournament in Grand Junction. Sophomore star Roxie Uhrig continued her undefeated season, and extended her record to 15-0. She defeated three grapplers from Buckeye Union, Pagosa Springs and Cañon City, before pinning Julia Borejszo of Eagle Valley in the 140-lbs championship.
Buena Vista High School student Evelyn Cope, who wrestles with the Cowboys during the winter season, also shined in the red and black. The junior boasts a 13-2 record so far this season, and finished second in the 130-lbs bracket.
The boys put together an excellent tally at the Pete and Ina Gomez Invitational in Walsenburg over the weekend. Senior Damyon Funk broke away in the 113-lbs class, and won by decision in the championship match. Zach Benson also represented the Cowboys on the first-place podium and maintained his 10-0 record. The sophomore pinned his opponent in the 138-lbs championship match to claim the top spot on Dec. 21.
Cody Casebolt was the third and final first-place victor for the boys, but he had to take down teammate Julian Patrick in the 126-lbs final. Patrick pinned all three of his opponents earlier in the day, but Casebolt made no mistake against the fellow Cowboy. Still, Patrick walked away with a second-place finish, alongside senior Brock Fry.
The collective scores earned the Cowboys a second-place team finish at the tournament, just shy of the Classical Academy. Now, both the boys and girls will train sporadically throughout the holiday break, and return for a home tournament at Western Colorado University on Jan. 10 and 11.
(Alex McCrindle can be contacted at 970.641.1414 or alex@gunnisontimes.com.)
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