Tonganoxie boys wrestling takes regional
Tonganoxie High boys wrestling team members celebrate a regional title Saturday in Holton. The THS boys and girls teams will compete at the state championships Friday and Saturday at Tony’s Pizza Events Center in Salina.
The Tonganoxie High boys wrestling team dominated its Class 4A regional Saturday in Holton. THS has nine wrestlers in the finals and a tenth in the consolation semifinals. The Chieftains are in first place with 230.5 points, while Wamego placed second with 168.5 and Santa Fe Trail third with 126.5.
Overall, the Chieftains are sending 10 to state, as seven won regional titles, two placed second and another took fourth.
Regional champs: B. Starcher (113), Pankey (120), McAlister (126), Chrisp (132), Duffett (144), Crookham (157) and Martin (165). Runners-up: R. Starcher (106) and Underwood (138). Fourth place: Wilson (150).
Both the boys and girls teams will compete Friday and Saturday at the 4A state championships at Tony’s Pizza Events Center in Salina.
Championship bouts
106
Isaac Costa Wamego, defeats Rowdey Starcher, THS, by fall in the first period (0:37)
113
Brodie Starcher, THS, defeats Tanner Bolt, Santa Fe Trail, by fall in the first period (1:15)
120
Hunter Pankey, THS, defeats Nate Wiggins, Atchison, by fall in the first period (0:40)
126
Casen McAlister, THS, defeats Tanner Schlechter, Santa Fe Trail, by technical fall in the third period (18-3, 5:22)
132
Tyler Chrisp, THS, defeats Carson Moore, Wellsville, by fall in the first period (0:31)
138
Hawken Andrews, Eudora, defeats Beau Underwood, THS, by decision (7-4)
144
Dax Duffett, THS, defeats Duke Beggs, Wamego, by decision (4-2)
157
Clayton Crookham, THS, defeats Tyler Hopper, Hayden Catholic, by technical fall in the first period (18-2, 1:22)
165
Brady Martin, THS, defeats Brody Nicol, Holton, by fall in the first period (0:28)
Consolation finals
150
Ethan Williams, Baldwin, defeats Ried Wilson, THS, by decision (11-8)