Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) High School wrestling squad was on the road Thursday at North Park, Colo. and Friday and Saturday in Pavilion for the Don Runner Invite.
“The Wind River (Don Runner) Invite is a tough mid season tournament,” Lyle Richardson, HEM wrestling head coach, said. “Our guys are growing and working, but we still take our lumps occasionally.”
Richardson said Josh Curtis, at 132 pounds, finally saw his first action of the season.
“We were pleased with his efforts,” Richardson said. “He hasn’t won yet, but will.”
Richardson said Jon Nelson, at 170 pounds, led the Miner wrestlers with a 3-3 record for the weekend.
“He lost to Weston Bezold 10-9 in his bid to place at Wind River,” Richardson said.
Nick McDaniel, in the 152 pound class, went 2-4.
“Nick always wrestles with excitement,” Richardson observed.
Robbie Marta had a tough week said Richardson wrestling in the 126 pound class.
“He had kind of a rough time, but continues to work hard,” Richardson said about his wrestler.
Richardson said his other 126 pound class wrestler, Adrian King is another wrestler that works hard and has a good attitude.
“All in all, the kids still have work to do,” Richardson said. “But I’m pleased to coach this group of kids.”
The Miner wrestlers will be going to Lingle for the Dogger Invite Jan. 19-20.
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