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Dec.
2, 2004: The Spectrum
Kittrell's Return Adds Optimism to SC
by Brad Plothow
ST. GEORGE —
Thirty-four prep wrestlers from nine different schools
gathered at the Dixie Middle School gymnasium Wednesday
night for the third annual "Southern Brawl Wrestling
Dual." The exhibition event featured 17 individual duals,
with as many as three matches for each weight
classification.
Wayne High School
had the most victories of the night, scoring two pins, one
technical fall, and one win by decision. Dixie High School
had a strong showing from Bradee Hughes (145 pounds), Nate
Carter (160), and Cody Bunker (189), the only three Flyer
participants of the night. They all scored pins against
their opponents. Canyon View, Enterprise and Snow Canyon
ended the night with two victories each.
Dixie High School
wrestling coach Brian Pace said the dual was organized to
help familiarize the community with the sport.
"It got started to
introduce wrestling to the community and to highlight
talent from Southern Utah and the surrounding area," he
said.
While the event is
considered an exhibition dual with no affect on state or
region standings, the organizers have strived to make it
competitive.
"We look for
returning state champs or placers," said Pace, explaining
the selection process for the participants. "If that's not
available we look for up-and-coming talent."
The competition is
one aspect appreciated by the wrestlers themselves.
"This is my first
dual of the year," said Panguitch senior Ford Stewart
after his win in the 140-pound match. "There's a little
more pressure, a little more competition here than in my
home region."
Canyon View's
Brendon Dalton, a winner in the 171-pound weight class,
agreed.
"There's good
competition. Everyone's out to represent their teams," he
said after his match. "I'm here to support my team and
represent my school."
103- Martin Rubasca,
SC, Def. Cole Stanton, Par, 7-5; 112-Robert Allen, Piute,
def. Skye Marshall, Pan, pinned; 119- Doug Stewart, Wa,
def. Adam Green, CV, by pin ; 119-Shaun Holt, Ent, def.
Ryan Otterson, SC, 9-0; 125- Tyler Allen, Piute, def.
Steve Pickering, Ent, by pin.
130-Robert Morrill,
Wa, def. Troy Robinson, CV, 13-3; 135- Truce Trueman, Ent,
def. Matt Young, Pan, by pin ; 140- Brock Cropper, Wa,
def. Burke Williamson, Par, by pin ; 140- Ford Stewart,
Pan, def. Kyle Robinson, CV, 17-1; 145- Bradee Hughes, D,
def. Spencer May, M, by pin.
160- Nate Carter, D,
def. Kevin Morrill, Piute, by pin ; 171- Tyler Hathaway,
SC, def. Justin Warren, Par, by pin ; 171- Brendan Dalton,
CV, def. Levi Gardener, Ent, 5-0; 189- Cody Bunker, D,
def. Justin Starns, M, by pin ; 189-Trevor Peterson, W,
def. Zach Kunz, CV, 7-2; 215- Victor Juardo, Piute, def.
Brian Cates, Ent, by pin ; HWT- Tallen Torres, CV, def.
Eric Wells, W, by pin.
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