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Meeker wrestling team has four regional champs, 10 going to state

by Bobby Gutierrez on February 18, 2016

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Meeker senior T.J. Shelton, right, won his fourth regional title Saturday in Grand Junction and he now has the opportunity to become Meeker’s first-ever four-time state wrestling champion and only the 19th Colorado wrestler to accomplish the feat. The Cowboys finished third as a team in the regional tournament but more importantly qualified 10 wrestlers for the Big Show, which starts today at the Pepsi Center in Denver. The Cowboys are currently ranked No. 2 in 2A by On the Mat Rankings, behind defending state champion Rocky Ford. — Meeker senior T.J. Shelton, right, won his fourth regional title Saturday in Grand Junction and he now has the opportunity to become Meeker’s first-ever four-time state wrestling champion and only the 19th Colorado wrestler to accomplish the feat. The Cowboys finished third as a team in the regional tournament but more importantly qualified 10 wrestlers for the Big Show, which starts today at the Pepsi Center in Denver. The Cowboys are currently ranked No. 2…