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By Dan Rudy 

Wolves wrestlers sending 8 to State

 

Jess Field

Elizabeth Johnson takes her opponent to the ground during a 132 pound weight class match at the Region V Tournament in Petersburg.

Most of Wrangell High School's wrestlers will be headed to the State Tournament in Anchorage this weekend, after taking a number of top-four spots at Petersburg during the Region V Tournament Dec. 11 and 12.

"We had a tough team," commented Coach Jeff Rooney. Nine students qualified with top-four placements in the regional tournament. "We've had some tough customers out there, some real high-end finishers," said Rooney.

Chet Armstrong finished in first place for the 182-pound bracket, finishing the tournament with a record of 29 wins and only three losses. Armstrong will be highly ranked fo...



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