DOUGLAS — The Rawlins High School wrestling program performed well at the 3A East Regional Tournament in Douglas this weekend.
The Outlaws had seven wrestlers in the championship finals, as well as another in the consolation finals. A dozen Rawlins wrestlers qualified for the state tournament, which is scheduled for Feb. 24-25 in Casper.
Rawlins head coach Dylan Sandstedt was named the 3A East Coach of the Year, as well.
Adrian Trujillo placed first in the 113-pound weight class, Zachary Covolo placed first in the 126-pound weight class, Brayden Torstenbo placed first in the 132-pound weight class and Josh Smith placed first in the 182-pound weight class.
Branden Strong placed second in the 106-pound weight class, Sage Lonn placed second in the 152-pound weight class and Ezra Archuleta placed second in the 160-pound weight class.
Michael Drayton placed fourth in the 285-pound weight class.
Other state qualifiers include Jace Griffiths (113), Gabriel Trujillo (120), Anthony Martinez (182) and Christopher Tyndall (220).
The Lady Outlaws will also have some representation at the state tournament, which is scheduled to begin on Thursday, Feb. 23, for the girls.
Haley Martinez (120), Kloey Walker (135), Karlee Lumpkins (135), Brinley Green (140) and ReggiLee Conley-Hellman (170) will all represent the Lady Outlaws in the first-ever women’s state wrestling tournament.
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