UPDATE 022418 (10:30am)
Day 2 results - Ian Groom (195) and Matt McComb (220), after going 1-1 in Friday action, each suffered their 2nd and final loss this morning at the State 4A Tournament at Tony's Pizza Events Center, formerly the Bicentennial Center.
After 276 matches, involving 15 4A schools, at the 4A Wrestling Regional held at Ark City HS, tickets were punched for the State 4A Tournament in Salina next weekend and "3" Crusaders are on their way! As a team, Wellington finished 7th (75.0) out of 15 Teams. Arkansas City placed first (264.5), Andover Central second (165.5), and Pratt third (128.0).
Congratulations to SENIOR IAN GROOM (195 lbs) for his 2nd place finish. Ian is 35-7 on the season and this will be his 2nd consecutive trip to the State Tournament.
Congratulations to Sr. Ian Groom, who will wrestle for the Regional 4A Championship and has qualified for State 4A tournament next weekend! Here's how Friday went for the Crusaders in the double-elimination event:
Brennan Cantrell (5-4) place is unknown and scored 0.00 team points. (Has to win 3 matches Saturday to advance to State 4A)
The WHS Varsity Wrestlers hosted their annual invitational Saturday at WHS. 15 teams total and in the end the Wellington BOYS IN RED had fared quite well! As a team, finished 6th!!
Congrats to Senior IAN GROOM (195 lbs) - Ian went 5-0 today, finishing FIRST!!! (pictured above)
Congrats to Sophomore KANDEN YOUNG (170 lbs) - Kanden went 3-1 today, finishing SECOND!!
Overall results for Wellington:
