Mules win 3 regional wrestling championships

Wahkiakum Mule wrestlers went to the regional tournament on Saturday prepared to compete against tough opponents and their efforts paid off. The wrestlers had nine pins throughout the day and only one loss; they all wrestled very well. The team will go into the Mat Classic tournament this coming weekend with three West side #1 seeds and one #3 seed.

Luke Stacey, the 126-lb. weight class champion, had a tech fall 19-3 and a pin for the day. He has a 28-9 win-loss record so far this season.

Alex Johnson, the 138-lb. weight class champion, walked away with three pins during the tournament. Alex’s season win-loss to date is 30-7.

Mason Mackey, the 145-lb. weight class champion, pulled off three pins in his matches and has a 31-7 win-loss record.

Kody Vik, in the 152-lb. weight class had three wins, two by pins and one points win 12-4. Kody lost his second match by points 12-9 and received third place.

The state tournament will begin this Friday, February 21 at 10 a.m. in the Tacoma Dome and finish Saturday, February 22.