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Meeker’s T.J. Shelton wins Warrior Classic title; MHS earns ‘Best Small School’

The Meeker Cowboys won 36 matches in the 2015 Warrior Classic, 24 by pin, which earned bonus points, enough for Meeker to be the “Best Small School” team and fifth overall. Meeker’s three-time state champion T.J. Shelton won his first individual Warrior title and was named “Outstanding Wrestler” in the upper weights. Head coach J.C. Watt said he was “really proud of all the kids” and the Warrior Classic was a “good confidence builder” for his team. Pictured are assistant coach Carl Padilla, head coach J.C. Watt, Chase Rule, T.J. Shelton, team managers Abbey Morgan and Avery Watt, Tyler Ilgen, Sheridan Harvey (holding trophy), Jacob Pelloni, Caleb Bradford, Hunter Garcia, Tannen Kennedy, Casey Turner, Garrett Frantz and assistant coach Tyrell Turner. Devon Pontine is in front.
The Meeker Cowboys won 36 matches in the 2015 Warrior Classic, 24 by pin, which earned bonus points, enough for Meeker to be the “Best Small School” team and fifth overall. Meeker’s three-time state champion T.J. Shelton won his first individual Warrior title and was named “Outstanding Wrestler” in the upper weights. Head coach J.C. Watt said he was “really proud of all the kids” and the Warrior Classic was a “good confidence builder” for…