Elijah Priddy, at center, shows he’s ready for action moments before referee Ben Kleve starts the match. — Andrew Nygaard | The Holyoke Enterprise
Darey Goytia looks to his coaches for some helpful tips during last weekend’s Holyoke Youth Wrestling Tournament. — Andrew Nygaard | The Holyoke Enterprise
Gabriel Hermosillo looks to the side of the mat for some pointers on his half-nelson technique. — Andrew Nygaard | The Holyoke Enterprise
Two Holyoke wrestlers compete as Ryder Croissant, at left, tries to escape from Jayden Goytia. — Andrew Nygaard | The Holyoke Enterprise
Skill, determination on display at Holyoke Youth Wrestling Tournament
Holyoke’s wrestling future was evident to an audience of parents, coaches and fans who packed the gym at Holyoke JR/SR High School last Saturday, Feb. 26, for the Holyoke Youth Wrestling Tournament.
About 180 wrestlers from 25 teams competed throughout the day, and the Holyoke Wrestling Club came away with 250 points, marking the first time in at least eight years that the club won the team championship for the Holyoke tournament.
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