March 8, 2007: The Wrestling Mall, High School News

Utah's Mountain Top Wrestling Aiming Sky High

(Sandy, Utah) Mountain Top Wrestling Club members competed in the Norm Sanderson Classic freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling tournament held March 2-3, 2007, at Pleasant Grove High School in Pleasant Grove. The club entered 50 athletes in freestyle and came away with 26 medals, and 28 in Greco-Roman competition, earning 23 medals.

“This was a great tournament for us, really showing how some of the new guys adjusted after last week,” said Coach Bill Kilpack (III). “We had some wrestlers come out for their first tournament who really did well, others who got back on the horse after surprising upsets last weekend, and some first-year wrestlers who got over their shock and awe from last week and really went to work. It was a great couple days of wrestling.”

Eleven athletes came away with gold medals in the freestyle tournament. Taking top honors were Jordan Harbaugh of South Jordan, Bantam 50 lbs.; Cole Moody of West Jordan, Bantam (ages 7 and 8) 55 lbs.; Ajax Revels of Riverton, Bantam 75 lbs.; Benjamin De La Cruz of West Valley City, Bantam 75+ lbs.; Tayler Johnson of Draper, Midget (ages 9 and 10) 70 lbs.; William Kilpack of Sandy, Novice (ages 11 and 12) 90 lbs.; brothers Addison and Joey Day of Sandy, Addison in Midget 65 lbs., and Joey in Novice 70 lbs.; and brothers Beau, Jordan and Travis McRae of South Jordan, Beau in Bantam 55 lbs., Jordan in Midget 60 lbs., and Travis in Cadet (ages 15 and 16) 140 lbs.

Taking silver medals in freestyle were eight athletes: Riley Noble of Murray, Flyweight (ages 6 and Under) 50 lbs.; Christopher Smith of Murray, Flyweight 55 lbs.; Tanner Orton of West Jordan, Bantam 40 lbs.; Nathan Lampros of Sandy, Bantam 45 lbs.; Devin Johnson of Draper, Bantam 55 lbs.; Cody Mecham of Magna, Bantam 75 lbs.; Zayne Sayers of Sandy, Novice 140 lbs.; and Daniel Purrington of Sandy, Open (ages 18 and Up) 145.5 lbs.

Winning bronze medals in freestyle were six wrestlers: Damon Tuft, Flyweight 50 lbs.; Skylar Orton of West Jordan, Midget 50 lbs.; Tyler Schwendiman of South Jordan, Midget 65 lbs.; Matthew Findlay of Draper, Novice 75 lbs.; Nathan Lamb of Draper, Schoolboy (ages 13 and 14) 115 lbs.; and Brian Harris of Sandy, Open 211.5 lbs.

In the Greco-Roman tournament, of the 23 medals earned, seven of which were gold. Taking top Greco-Roman honors were Tanner Orton, Bantam 40 lbs.; Jed Lee of Draper, Bantam 45 lbs.; Beau McRae, Bantam 55 lbs.; Helaman Suesue of Salt Lake City, Bantam 75 lbs.; Benjamin De La Cruz, Bantam 75+ lbs.; and William Kilpack, Novice 90 lbs.

Winning silver in Greco-Roman were 12 athletes: Garrick Kilpack of Sandy, Flyweight 45 lbs.; Devin Johnson, Bantam 55 lbs.; Cody Mecham, Bantam 70 lbs.; Skylar Orton, Midget 50 lbs.; Jordan McRae, Midget 60 lbs.; Tyler Schwendiman, Midget 65 lbs.; Addison Day, Midget 70 lbs.; Tayler Johnson, Midget 75 lbs.; Jake Allred of South Jordan, Novice 60 lbs.; Justin Schwendiman of West Jordan, Novice 65 lbs.; Travis McRae, Cadet 135 lbs.; and Brian Harris, Open 211.5 lbs.

Earning bronze in Greco-Roman were four wrestlers: Braden Henson of Salt Lake City, Flyweight 45 lbs.; Nathaniel Lampros, Bantam 45 lbs.; Matt Lee of Draper, Midget 60 lbs.; and Joey Day, Novice 70 lbs.

Also competing in the Flyweight division were Braden Henson of Salt Lake City, 45 lbs. (freestyle); and Garrick Kilpack, 45 lbs. (freestyle).

Also competing in the Bantam division were Hunter Hellander of South Jordan, Bantam 55 lbs. (freestyle); Bradley Findlay of Draper, 60 lbs. (freestyle); Jaron Fox of South Jordan, 50 lbs. (freestyle); Kaden Love of Kearns, 55 lbs. (freestyle); and Josef Mecham of Magna, 60 lbs. (freestyle).

Also competing in the Midget division were Connor White of Sandy, 55 lbs. (freestyle); brothers Garrett and Gregory Lamb of Draper, Garrett at 65 lbs., Gregory at 70 lbs. (freestyle); Kadin Hatch of West Jordan, 70 lbs. (freestyle); Josiah Ortega of Eagle Mountain, 70 lbs. (freestyle); Garrett Owens-Riddle of Magna, 70 lbs. (freestyle); and Zane Rasmussen of Draper, 70 lbs. (freestyle).

Also competing in the Novice division were Jake Allred, 60 lbs. (freestyle); Justin Schwendiman, 65 lbs. (freestyle); Benjamin Conklin of Herriman, 70 lbs. (freestyle); and MacKelti Kilpack of Sandy, 70 lbs. (freestyle, Greco-Roman);

Also competing in the Schoolboy division were Bobby Duncan of Sandy, 105 lbs.; brother Tait and Tavish Sandness of West Jordan, both at 115 lbs. (freestyle, Greco-Roman).

Also competing in the Cadet division were Jordan Drage, 119 lbs. (freestyle, Greco-Roman); and Devin Sayers of Sandy, 160 lbs. (freestyle).

Also competing in the Open division was Matt Elkins of Murray, 185 lbs. (freestyle, Greco-Roman).

“This was a good showing, the kids making improvements and adjustments from last week,” said Coach Bill Kilpack (Jr.). “They're learning and moving forward. You can't ask for any more.”

Mountain Top Wrestling Club is a nonprofit 501(c)3 corporation dedicated to providing a venue for individuals to learn, develop and refine their athletic skills and abilities; and educating regarding the rules and regulations of freestyle, folkstyle and Greco-Roman wrestling. It is open to male and female athletes ages four and older who live anywhere in the State of Utah. Practices are held in two sessions, three days a week from 5:30–8 p.m. at Jordan High School. For more information, call 641-9832, e-mail coach@mountaintopwrestling.com or visit them on the Worldwide Web at www.mountaintopwrestling.com.