Area wrestling programs were busy over the past week, competing in multiple high-level tournaments and dual meets. Several teams captured championships, placed high in large fields, and recorded key individual finishes as the season continues to progress.
Lloyd Cogswell Memorial Invitational
Team Standings (Top Area Teams):
- 1st – Montague
- 2nd – Mason County Central
- 3rd – Coopersville
- 4th – Fruitport
- 5th – Ravenna
Montague
Montague claimed the team championship with seven individual champions and 13 total placers.
- Champions: Anthony Garcia, Chayse Maddox, Gavyn Maddox, Fletcher Thommen, Kaiden Jeffery, Michael Jones, Isaac French
- Second place: Kenneth Heaton, Maverick Osborne
- Third place: Gibson Smith, Mason Bassett
- Fourth place: Ewings Hernandez, Kaden French
Mason County Central
The Spartans finished second overall with two individual champions.
- Champions: Brandon Angst (215), Wyatt Herwig (126)
- Second place: Damien Gaitan (120), Parker Overmyer (165)
- Third place: David Gaitan (144), Emmanual Yeck (165)
Pictures courtesy of the Montague Wrestling Facebook Page
Grand Haven Girls Invitational
Team Finishes (Area Teams):
- 7th – Whitehall
- 12th – Shelby
- 13th (tie) – Reeths-Puffer
- 15th – Hart
- 21st – Montague
Whitehall
- Champion: Kassie Sapp (130)
- Third place: Miley Manzo (115), Makenna DeShong (190)
Reeths-Puffer
- Second place: Sidney Shackelford (155)
- Third place: Brooklyn Colson (130)
Montague
- Third place: Zaniya Meza (110)
- Fourth place: Emma Trevino (190)
- Fifth place: Alex Dugan (130)
Shelby
- Second place: Olivia Casarez (105)
- Fourth place: April Luna (125)
Hart
- Fourth place: Elyssa Tanis (115)
- Fifth place: Emma Miller (120)
Fruitport Legends Tournament (Dual Meet Format)
Fruitport
Fruitport posted a 3-2 team record in dual competition.
- Undefeated (5-0): Zach Aardema (132), Murphy Lengkeek (138)
- 4-1 records: Rylan Thorsen (113), Luke Westerlund (285)
Team Results:
- Wins: Kent City (42-30), Grant (62-15), Reeths-Puffer (40-40, criteria)
- Losses: Greenville (46-18), Portland (40-28)
Reeths-Puffer
Reeths-Puffer finished 2-3 in team duals.
- Undefeated: Landon Learn (5-0)
- 4-1 records: Travis Henderson, Andrew Corradin, Hunter Eek
- 3-2: Tanner Cowles
Ravenna Tournament
Whitehall
Whitehall sent six wrestlers and had three place.
- 4th: Joey Thomman
- 5th: Landon Koone
- 6th: Brayden Brown
Additional match wins were recorded by Doug Verberkmos, Clayton Wiggins, and Brayden Kelly.
Grand Haven Tournament (Boys)
Ludington
Ludington competed with both boys and girls squads.
- 1st place: Katie Gable (girls)
- 3rd place: Chase Gable (215)
- Match wins: Owen Young, Wayne Uerling, Corbin Duffield
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