Downriver Challengers

A dozen teams from Washington and Oregon competed in the Downriver Challenge Saturday at Wahkiakum High School.

Left, Mule Adam Vasion (160) ties up an opponent enroute to a win by fall; he placed second in the weight class.

Below, Jesus Crawford (138) grapples with an opponent in the opening round; he won by a pin and placed fifth in the weight class. Nate Cothren was champion of the 160 lb. division; Trystan Mendez was second at 182; Alex Johnson (132) and Mason Mackey (145) placed third; Ben Vasion (195) placed fourth, and Brandon Burdick (152) placed fifth. Photos by Rick Nelson.