Jan.
26, 2006: Wrestling USA
Magazine
Mountain Top Wrestling Club Takes 19 Medals, 4
Championships, 2 Team Trophies at US Folkstyle Nationals
(Sandy, Utah) Jan. 26, 2006 — Mountain Top Wrestling
Club members recently traveled to Richfield, Ut., to
compete in the US Folkstyle Nationals. Twenty-six athletes
competed, with 19 placing, four winning titles and the
team winning team trophies in two age divisions.
"This was a great tournament for the guys," said Coach
Bill Kilpack (III). "We had so many guys just really step
up and show everyone — not just in Utah, but in the
country — what they are capable of. Placing 19 of 26 is a
big deal, but we also had four win it and three more take
silver medals. The team trophies are just gravy; further
recognizing these guys for all their hard work."
Four athletes came away titles, led by William Kilpack
of Sandy, 10 and Under 76 lbs., who won every match by
fall, without an opponent scoring a single point against
him; and Beau McRae of South Jordan, 6 and Under 49 lbs.,
who won his championship match by fall. Brothers Hayden
and Brigg Butler of Saratoga Springs, each won titles,
Hayden at 8 and Under 52 lbs., winning his championship
match by a 14-1 decision; and Brigg, 10 and Under 70 lbs.,
who who won his title with a 14-2 decision.
Three wrestlers earned silver medals: Tanner Orton of
West Jordan, 6 and Under 37 lbs., who made it to the
finals with a last-second takedown, winning 8-7; Riley
Tatum of West Jordan, 8 and Under 46 lbs., who made it to
the finals by pinning his opponent in the semifinals, then
lost a wrenching 9-8 decision in the finals; and Tayler
Johnson of Draper, 8 and Under 61 lbs., who made it to the
finals with a 15-second fall in the semifinals.
Two young athletes took 3rd place medals: Tyler Jensen
of West Valley City, 12 and Under 64 lbs.; and and Jake
Ribald of Draper, 12 and Under 88 lbs.
Three wrestlers took 4th place medals: Garrick Kilpack
of Sandy, 6 and Under 37 lbs.; Tyler Schwendiman of South
Jordan, 8 and Under 55 lbs.; and Cort Butterfield of
Sandy, 12 and Under 110 lbs.
Two wrestlers took 5th place medals: Devin Johnson of
Draper, 6 and Under 46 lbs.; and Wesly Orton of West
Jordan, 12 and Under 64 lbs.
Taking 6th place medals were Justin Schwendiman of West
Jordan, 10 and Under 61 lbs.; Nick Hulbert of West Valley
City, 10 and Under 90 lbs.; Brayden Schwendiman of South
Jordan, 12 and Under 64 lbs.; Reid Butterfield of Sandy,
12 and Under 105 lbs.; and Travis McRae of South Jordan,
15 and Under 125 lbs.
These accomplishments accumulated points for Mountain
Top Wrestling Club in the team competitions, earning the
Championship trophy for the 6 and Under division; and the
Runner-Up trophy for the 8 and Under division.
"This was very exciting for us, to take 1st Place and
2nd Place Team Trophies at a national tournament like
this," said Kilpack. "The guys really showed their stuff.
It was a good day, pretty much for everyone."
"This was a good experience," said Coach Bill Kilpack
(Jr.). "They got to travel down to Richfield, play in the
pool, hang out with their teammates, and show what they're
capable of on the mat. I'm sure that many of them will
remember this experience for the rest of their lives.
We're very proud of the kids."
Mountain
Top Wrestling Club is a nonprofit 501(c)3 corporation
dedicated to providing a venue for individuals to learn,
develop and refine their athletic skills and abilities;
and teaching the rules and regulations of freestyle,
folkstyle and Greco-Roman wrestling. It is open to male
and female athletes ages four and older who live anywhere
in the State of Utah. Practices will resume at the
beginning of next season in January 2006 at Jordan High
School. For more information, call 641-9832, e-mail
coach@mountaintopwrestling.com or visit them on the
Worldwide Web at
http://www.mountaintopwrestling.com.
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