Red Halverson / Big Mountain

Last weekend the Soda Springs boys and girls wrestling teams traveled to Burley to compete.  The boys wrestled in the Red Halverson Invitational while the girls took part in the Big Mountain Girls tournament.  Six boys made the trip to Burley.  Ryker Hemmert, Kellan Garbett, and Troy Krupp all failed to pick up wins but wrestled tough.  The competition was very deep at this tournament.  Wins were very tough to come up with.  JT Cutler and Carson Cook each were able to pick up a single win before being eliminated from the tournament.  The final wrestler that competed for the Cardinals was Elijah Dilworth.  Dilworth has been on a roll this season and that continued in this tournament.  Dilworth dominated his competition in this tournament winning his first three matches by technical fall.  In his semi final match Dilworth gave a little ground and only won by major decision.  Hopefully you sensed the sarcasm in that statement.  Dilworth moved to the championship match where he faced a Minico wrestler.  Dilworth once again overpowered his opponent, winning by technical fall and claiming another title this season. 

While the boys were taking care of business the girls were busy competing in their own matches.  Six Lady Cardinals competed in the tournament.  Again the competition was fierce so, win or lose, every match helped each girl to improve.  Mattysen Hopkins, Addika Hopkins and Mialexys Gonzales all failed to earn a win but gained some great experience.  Kaylin Richard picked up one win and Laryah Dilworth earned a pair of wins.  

Brooklyn Dodge gets her hand raised after upsetting the number two wrestler in the state.

 Brooklyn Dodge saw the most success of any Lady Cardinal.  Dodge picked up two wins by fall putting her in the semi final match.  The semi final match was a very competitive match against the number two ranked wrestler in the state.  In the end Dodge pulled off the upset winning that match with a slim score of 12-11.  This put Dodge in the championship match of the tournament.  Trailing by six points in the final period, Dodge chose the top position and was able to flip her opponent and earn the win by pin.  This was definitely one of if not the biggest win in the freshman’s young career.

With the season nearing its end several of our local wrestlers are putting up some of their best performances at the right time.