April 2006: West Jordan Journal

Local Wrestlers Take Top Awards at Classic

Six West Jordan wrestlers came away with medals from the Norm Sanderson Classic folkstyle and freestyle wrestling tournament March 3-4 in Pleasant Grove.

Brothers Tanner and Skylar Orton won gold medals in the freestyle tournament, both of whom won every match by fail or technical superiority (winning two rounds by 6 points). Tanner at flyweight (ages 6 and under) 35 pounds and Skylar at bantam (ages 7 and 8) 45 pounds. Wesly Orton won gold in the novice category of 65 pounds.

In addition, Cole Moody (bantam 55 pounds), Caden Maynes (midget 50 pounds) and Kyler Machan (novice 60 pounds) took silver.

"This was a good tournament for us, really showing how some of the guys adjusted after [the tournament] last week," coach Bill Kilpack said. "We had some wrestlers come out for their first tournament who really did well and others who got back on the horse after surprising upsets last weekend. It's a testament to their character."

Cole Kimball (bantam, 50 pounds), Bryson Kimball (midget 75 pouns) and Justin Schwendiman (novice 65 pounds) also competed in freestyle wrestling.

The club entered 39 athletes in freestyle and came away with 23 medals and 24 in folkstyle competition, earning medals.