April 24, 2008: Wrestling USA Magazine

Mountain Top Wrestling Club Members Earn 50 Awards at USA Wrestling-Utah State Tournament

(Sandy, Utah) April 24, 2008 — Mountain Top Wrestling Club members recently competed in the USA Wrestling-Utah State Championships in freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling, coming away with 50 awards and eight state championships.

"This is a rebuilding year for the club, with a lot of young wrestlers," said Coach Bill Kilpack (III). "It was very exciting to see so many of them do so well. We have first-year wrestlers who placed well and, next year, I think will have state titles. With 19 of the 50 matches for places being in the finals, I'm very proud of the guys and what they've accomplished."

Between the two tournaments, Mountain Top wrestlers earned eight individual titles, with one athlete earning double titles, taking state in both freestyle and Greco-Roman. That double title winner was 13-year-old William Kilpack of Sandy, Schoolboy (ages 13 and 14) 105 lbs. Every one of his wins on both days was by pin or technical superiority (gaining a six-point lead in two of three rounds). Kilpack is now a 10-time state champion.

Winning state titles in Greco-Roman were Cole Eldredge of Sandy, Novice (ages 11 and 12) 90 lbs.; Bryson Kimball of West Jordan, Novice 105 lbs.; and Brian Harris of Sandy, Open (ages 18 and Older) 211.5 lbs. This was the first year that the USA Wrestling-Utah State Championships allowed Open-division wrestlers to compete.

Winning state titles in freestyle were Christopher Smith of Murray, Flyweight (ages 6 and Under) 65 lbs.; Tanner Orton of Sandy, Bantam (ages 7 and 8) 40 lbs.; and Zayne Sayers of Sandy, Schoolboy 175 lbs.

Winning silver medals in both tournaments was Adam Maxwell of Sandy, Cadet (ages 15 and 16) 112 lbs.

Earning silver medals in the Greco-Roman tournament were three wrestlers: Tyler Sargent, Midget 87 lbs.; brothers Addison and Joey Day of Sandy, Addison at Novice 75 lbs., and Joey at Schoolboy 77 lbs.

Earning silver medals in the freestyle tournament were six wrestlers: first-year wrestler Kyle Bollwinkel South Jordan, Flyweight 65 lbs.; Derek Fisher of Lindon, Midget (ages 9 and 10) 50 lbs.; Cole Eldredge, Novice 90 lbs.; Clark Hinton of Midvale, Novice 95 lbs.; Bryson Kimball, Novice 105 lbs.; first-year wrestler Jake Johnson of Sandy, Schoolboy 160 lbs.

Winning bronze medals in both tournaments was MacKelti Kilpack of Sandy, Novice 85 lbs.

Earning bronze medals in Greco-Roman were four athletes: Mason Christiansen of Riverton, Bantam 55 lbs.; Tayler Johnson of Draper, Novice 80 lbs.; Tyler Schwendiman of South Jordan, Novice 70 lbs.; and Nick Hulbert of Salt Lake City, Schoolboy 112 lbs.

Earning bronze medals in freestyle were four athletes: Ajax Revels of Riverton, Midget 87 lbs.; brothers Addison and Joey Day, Addison at Novice 75 lbs., and Joey at Schoolboy 77 lbs.; and first-year wrestler Josh Bollwinkel of South Jordan, Schoolboy 144 lbs.

Taking fourth-place bronze medals in freestyle were Mason Christiansen, Bantam 55 lbs., and Tyler Sargent, Novice 80 lbs.

Winning fifth-place bronze medals in both tournaments were siblings Garrick and Siondileigh Kilpack of Sandy, Garrick at Bantam 45 lbs., and Siondileigh at Midget 55 lbs.

Taking fifth in Greco-Roman was Justin Schwendiman of West Jordan, Schoolboy 70 lbs.

Taking fifth in freestyle were Benjamin Thornock of Taylorsville, Novice 65 lbs., and Tyler Schwendiman, Novice 70 lbs.

Earning sixth-place medals in Greco-Roman were four wrestlers: Carter McMillan of Sandy, Novice 65 lbs.; brothers Alex and Kevin Maxwell, Alex at Novice 70 lbs., and Kevin at Schoolboy 91 lbs.; and Anthony Sargent, Novice 80 lbs.

Earning sixth-place medals in freestyle were five wrestlers: three first-year wrestlers, Kristian Eoll of Sandy, Flyweight 40 lbs., Jordan Engberg of Riverton, Midget 60 lbs., and Ethan Bollwinkel of South Jordan, Novice 95 lbs.; and Justin Schwendiman, Schoolboy 70 lbs., and Nick Hulbert, Schoolboy 112 lbs.

As a result of eight wrestlers per weight being able to qualify for the USA Wrestling Western Regional Championships, this was the first year that the state tournament placed through eighth.

Taking seventh in freestyle were Skylar Orton of Sandy, Midget 60 lbs.; and Alex Maxwell, Novice 60 lbs.

Taking eighth in freestyle was Carter McMillan, Novice 65 lbs.

"This was an exciting tournament," said Coach Mike Johnson. "The character showed on the mat was outstanding. We pulled out some tough matches, beating some opponents who have beaten us all season. We're very proud of the kids for what they've done."

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 three days a week from 6-7:30 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.