Johnson, Mackey medal at state Mat Classic

Wahkiakum Mule wrestlers Alex Johnson and Mason Mackey claimed fourth place medals at the state Mat Classic today (Saturday) in Tacoma.

Both had gone 1-1 in opening rounds on Friday.

On Saturday, Johnson, 126 lbs., won his third match of the tournament by a 7-3 score. That put him in the medal match for third and fourth place. He lost by fall to Winlock's Tony Raupp. Johnson is a sophomore; Raupp is a junior.

Mackey, 138 lbs., opened the day with a win by pin in his third match of the tournament. In the finals, wrestling for third and fourth, he lost by fall to Kodie Horn of Lake Roosevelt. Both are juniors.