SALT LAKE CITY — Watch out for the ‘Cats. The Woods Cross Wildcats went into Highland High School Tuesday night and clawed out two wins against the host Rams (52-32) and Copper Hills (39-37) before dropping a match to Skyline (50-22). “I’m very pleased with the effort we had tonight,” said Woods Cross coach Mark Tate. “We wrestled pretty well, especially for our first multiple match of the year. I thought we were aggressive and went right after things.” Leading the way for the Wildcats were 140-pounder Zane Watkins and Josh Saavdra. Saavdra pinned up three opponents while Watkins picked up two pins and no losses.

“Josh and Zane are very good wrestlers,” Tate said. “They are hard workers and do all the things to improve each day at practice and in matches. “These are two guys who should place very well come region and state,” Tate said. “They definitely have the talent and the work ethic.

“If we can stay away from any serious injuries we should be in good shape.”

The Wildcats have in-creased in numbers and quality of wrestling and Tate believes the off-season training and feeder program he has implemented is paying dividends for his team.

“We have a youth wrestling club now and the kids are coming into the high school with a background in the sport, which helps a lot.

“We also have kids who wrestle all year and that is a very important thing in a sport like this.”

With the luxury of higher numbers, Tate was able to utilize some of his JV wrestlers against Skyline.

“Being able to give these younger wrestlers experience is always important.”