It was determination, hard work and experience that took North Sevier High School's wrestling team to the championship Thursday night.

How the meet was scored changed from the last two years.

"This year we only counted the highest scorer for each school at each weight, like we will do at state," North Sevier coach George Chappell said. "We have been working harder than most teams for several years, and this year the team has really worked and practiced hard. The wrestlers are in great shape and have lots of confidence in their abilities."

Manti was second place followed by Richfield in third and South Sevier in fourth.

The future also looks good for the Wolves with only four seniors on the team. Chappell said the four seniors are the powerhouses that the team depends on to win every match.

"The younger kids work to keep up with them," Chappell said.

The seniors include Brock Morrison, who took the individual title in the 189-pound division. Senior Jeremy Abrams won the 171-pound weight class. Seniors Kiley Sanders (145) and Colton Camp (152) also helped the Wolves to the team title with wins.

Sophomores Alan Sorenson (160), David Porras (112), and junior Kelby Bosshardt (125) also nabbed first place finishes for the Wolves.

Wade Chappell (103) scored a second place finish for the Wolves. Third place finishers for the Wolves include Shane Sanders (103), Jace Tatum (119), Nathan Abrams (130), Kasey Brunson (135), Levi Roundy (140), and Michael James (275).

Josh Calton (152) placed fourth in his weight class. Denton Mason (160) and Jeremy Crane (152) nabbed sixth in their respective weight classes.

How other teams faired

Richfield

The Wildcats finished in third place, and for the first time in three years were not the region champs.

"The other teams had some really strong wrestlers," Richfield coach Corey Morrison said. He said the scoring system didn't allow the second man in each weight class from each school to be scored, which may have ratcheted up Richfield's team finish. However, the Wildcats are taking 19 wrestlers to the state tournament, more than any other Region 12 school, Morrison said.

Richfield was led by heavyweight Tyler Peterson, who won the final match of the night.

Second place finishers for Richfield include Jason Farnsworth (125), Jason Dayzie (145), and Chris Lyon (215). Third place finishers for Richfield included Lane Jacobsen (160), and Kade Colby (189).

Coming in with fourth place finishes for Richfield were Jayson Johns (160), Clint Winkel (171), Zach Card (189), and Preston Waters (215).

Coming up with fifth place finishes for the 'Cats were Seth Rollins (103), Rene Miramontes (112), Josh John (119), Armin Miramontes (135), Tyler Foisy (152), and Jesse Nordgren (171).

Sixth place men for Richfield were Kade Winkel (103), Travis Begay (112), Chase Nay (152), and Stetson Laws (275).

South Sevier

The Rams came up with a fourth place finish after a tough year. The Rams lost their heavyweight, Danny Peterson, to an accident. Other key individuals sustained injuries during the year, making it a season where the Rams had to fight for every point scored on the mat.

Fight they did.

In an emotional moment for South Sevier fans, Zack Brown and Jeff Lundgren faced off for the 130-pound title. Brown won the match to lead the Rams.

Josh Grant (160) scored a second place finish in his division. Kiley Jensen (152) nabbed third place.

Fourth place finishers for South Sevier included Landon Black (112), Shawn Lindsay (125), Spencer Lindsay (135), and Wrex Lindsay (145).

Jimothy Boone (140) placed fifth in his division. Dylan Waters (189), and Troy Jensen (215) placed sixth for the Rams.