The Rangely Panthers wrestling team traveled to Parachute for the Great 8 dual team tournament. The Panthers were paired up with Grand Valley, Moffat County and Glenwood Springs.
The first dual was against a very solid team Grand Valley. Winning for the Panthers were Wyatt Stevens, Izaiah Moody and Jaxon Torsell. Final score of the dual was 58-18.
The second dual was against Moffat County. The team wrestled better in this dual and was a match away from winning the dual. Jaxon Torsell had his opponent on his back twice but couldn’t secure the pin and eventually lost the match. Final score of the dual was 33-24.Winning matches were Aydan Christian, Ronny Anderson, Wyatt Stevens and Joesph Nickson.
The Panthers got on the winning side in the third dual against Glenwood Springs, getting wins from Cameron Preciado, Aydan Christian, Wyatt Stevens, Landon Carlson, Izaiah Moody and Jaxon Torsell. Final score of the dual was 33-24.
Next up for the Panthers was the Basalt Longhorns, getting wins was Cameron Preciado, Aydan Christian, Wyatt Stevens, Joesph Nickson, Landon Carlson, Izaiah Moody and Jaxon Torsell. Final score of the dual was 39-18.
This win put the Panthers in the 5th and 6th place dual against Coal Ridge. Getting wins for the Panthers were Cameron Preciado, Aydan Christian, Ronny Anderson, Izaiah Moody and Jaxon Torsell. The final score of the dual was 30-30.
This week the Panthers will be in Meeker twice, once for a dual on Wednesday and then competing in a dual team tournament on Saturday.
