Hawks Wrestling update from last weekend in Echo, OR. Lots of great moments for the Hawks Wrestlers! See the Walla Walla Union Bulletin article below or follow THIS LINK!
ECHO, Ore. — College Place High School wrestlerd went to Echo High School in Oregon on Saturday to participate in the Cougar Challenge.
\r\nCallan Smith battled in the 120-126 pound weight class, and nearly took his first match into the third round.
\r\nSmith lost his second match to Garret Burns from Imbler, who finished the day with a reported 24-1 record on the season.
\r\nJesse Hernandez bested the 195-pound weight class, winning his first two matches in under 30 seconds each before final match went to a decision which he won 11-6.
\r\nNick Lackey placed third in 220, defeating teammate Tyler Clark with a fall 1:49 into the match.
\r\nLackey lost his next two matches then won his final match.
\r\nClark placed fourth in 220.
\r\nAfter his defeat to Lackey, Clark won his next match, just missing the buzzer to end the first round by two seconds. He lost his final two matches.
\r\nAlex Smith and Edi Preciado participated in the heavyweight class.
\r\nSmith pinned Preciado in a long first match that lasted 5:42 before both lost their next matches on decisions.
\r\nSmith won his final two matches on falls in the first round, and Preciado fell on his final two matches within the 2:30 mark.
\r\nCollege Place wrestling will next be in action on Thursday, Jan. 16 as they go to Kiona-Benton for a league dual meet. The matches start at 6 p.m.