Four Miners hit mats

The wrestlers from Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) High School traveled to Lingle over the weekend, where they joined the Saratoga Panthers.

Head Coach Robert Riddle was pleased with the efforts of his grapplers.

“The team wrestled well,” Riddle said.  “Everyone worked hard and fought well.”

The Miner wrestling team was down to four. Anthony Solaas wrestled at 106, as did McKaylee Widdison. Charlee Solaas wrestled at 132 and Tom Wagner wrestled at 138.

“Strength is still an issue with the team,” Riddle said. “There are still a lot of things to go over and improve on.”

Riddle acknowledged the team has faced adversity this season.

“ Injuries and sickness has plagued the team of late,” Riddle commented. “Fighting through some of these are proving difficult, but all keep working hard and improving.”

HEM will go to Saratoga on January 29 for the Saratoga Dual.

“Next up are the Saratoga Duals on Friday the 29th. We will see some teams from the west side of the state. Giving us a better idea of where we stand,” said Riddle.