Shotwell pins Nate Boreen to place 4th in Casper
Justin Shotwell, left, attempts to take down a competing wrestler during the State Tournament.
The wrestling season came to a close this weekend in Casper. The Saratoga High School wrestling team came back with a grappler who came in 4th in the 120 pound weight class.
Panther Wrestling Head Coach Jared Mason was happy with Justin Shotwell's effort.
"It was exciting to see Justin dig deep and beat the defending state champ, Nate Boreen from Greybull in the 5th place match," Mason said. "It's not easy making weight and wrestling back on the 2nd day of state, and I was proud that Justin stepped up and gave it his best."
Another wrestler that Mason was proud of was Jerry Everett, although he didn't place at state.
"It was frustrating having Jerry so close to earning his first ever state medal and coming up just short," Mason said. "I'm confident that Jerry will learn from that and come back with more focus and dedication so he can end his senior year standing on the state podium next season."
Mason looks forward to next year with his young team.
"I'm excited for the future as the five freshman gained a year of experience and now know what high school wrestling is all about," Mason concluded.
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