Youth wrestle into Spring

Friday - March 29, 2019 by Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum

Bayfield Wolverine, Nakai Box readies himself, awaiting the referees whistle to begin the match at the Bayfield Youth Wrestling tournament, Saturday, March 16 in the Bayfield High School Gym.

Ignacio Bobcats, Chad Benally has the upper hand as he maneuvers himself atop his opponent at the Bayfield Youth Wrestling tournament Saturday, March 16.

Na'Sir Butcher gets behind his opponent and attempts a take-down in his match at the Durango meet, Saturday, March 23.

Ignacio Bobcats, Chris Hayes squares off against his opponent in the Durango Demons High School gym, Saturday, March 23.

Chad Benally, 3rd place in the Durango Wrestling Meet, Saturday, March 23 at the Durango High School.

DJ "Chubz" Valencia, 3rd place in the Durango Wrestling Meet, Saturday, March 23 at the Durango High School.

Elliot Hendren won the championship in the Division 4 – 140, 145, 150 combined weight class at the Durango Wrestling Meet, Saturday, March 23 at the Durango High School.

Keelyn Reynolds wraps up her opponent in the final match of her day, winning the match and placing third in the 60 pound weight class.

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