Alex Strauss blasts past his Sedgwick County defender in the Saturday, Feb. 25, championship game at NJC in Sterling. —Johnson Publications
In a tough district, Holyoke emerged with runner-up honors after an important week of post-season play.
Holyoke Wrestling Club will host its annual PeeWee tournament Saturday, March 4, starting promptly at 9 a.m. at HHS.
Three Dragons placed in junior high wrestling at the Akron Invite Saturday, Feb. 25.
Brook Prottsman battles around four Haxtun defenders to attempt a shot in Saturday’s match-up for third- and fourth-place district honors. —Johnson Publications photo
Any hopes of the Lady Dragon varsity basketball team moving on to regionals were dashed by two of their season-long rivals: Yuma and Haxtun.
Jesus Trejo, pictured at right, attempts to circle Tanner Howells of Crowley County to gain control in this 120-lb. consolation match, which Trejo lost by a 2-5 decision. Dragon coaches Dusty McConnell and Luke Garrett are pictured from left in the background. —Johnson Publications photo
Dragon Antoni Martinez, pictured at right, works to maintain control of Rocky Ford’s Ricky Preciado in the opening round of the 2A state wrestling championships last week. —Johnson Publications photo
Success was measured in terms of experience for two Dragon wrestlers at the 2A state tournament in Denver Feb. 16-18.
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