Miner wrestler places first

The Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) Miner wrestling team went to Saratoga on Thursday and head coach Robert Riddle was pleased with how they did, although Tom Wagner, a senior wrestling in the 144 weight class was absent.

“Tom needed to pass on this weekend and rest so he will be better once the break is over,” Riddle said. “The wrestlers looked strong and all the kids got matches and wrestled tough,” He said it was a good start for the weekend.

On Friday the team had dual with Clear Creek which they won.

On Saturday at the West Grand Tournament in Kremmling. “The team that went, wrest...