Young wrestlers win at state competitions

By James Tilson

Staff writer

Mar. 1, 2018

EPHRAIM—Local middle school wrestlers recently competed and won high honors at state-level competitions.

            The Middle School State wrestling tournament, classifications 1-4A, took place on Feb. 10. The Middle School Super State wrestling tournament, classifications 1-6A, took place on Feb. 3 at the Legacy Events Center in Farmington.

            Cody Dyches of Ephraim won the Middle School State wrestling competition at 65 lbs., classification 1-4A. He also took second place at the Utah Super State (1-6A).

            Kaden Dyches of Ephraim took first place in the 53-lb. division in the Utah Super State competition for the second year in a row.

            Braxton Henningson of Manti won first place in the 165-lb. division for the state competition (1-4A) and placed fifth in the Super State (1-6A) competition.