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Wyatt McDermott concentrates on his strategy as he works to roll over his opponent for a possible pin during the state USA wrestling tournament last weekend.
Colter Price sizes up his challenger before making the first move of the match.
The Thermopolis USA wrestling club had 11 wrestlers compete at the Wyoming state wrestling championships this weekend.
Local wrestlers competed for three days in three different style tournaments in Casper.
Thermopolis USA Wrestling coach Travis McDermott said his wrestlers had to fight hard in order to bring home awards in this mega meet.
"With over 1600 wrestlers participating over the three days, this is the biggest wrestling tournament in Wyoming," McDermott said. "The tournament is grueling, especially for those competing in all three days."
Seven wrestlers competed in the freestyle tournament on Friday.
Austin Barral took 1st place in the novice 140 lb. weight division, Wyatt McDermott finished in 3rd place in the novice 80 lb. weight division, Ty Peterson placed 6th in the intermediate 60 lb. weight division and Colter Price took 6th place in the bantam 55 lb. weight division.
Other athletes competing Friday were Mack Buckner, Chayce Buckner and Dalton Price.
There were 11 wrestlers who competed in the Folkstyle tournament on Saturday.
Austin Barral took 2nd place in the novice 140 lb. weight division, Brody Potter finished in 3rd place in the bantam 75 lb. weight division, Wyatt McDermott placed 4th in the novice 80 lb. weight division, Bridger Peil took 4th place in the bantam 75 lb. weight division, Blevins Little placed 5th in the bantam 70 lb. weight division and Colter Price finished in 6th place in the bantam 55 lb. weight division.
Other wrestlers competing were Mack Buckner, Chayce Buckner, Dalton Price, Ty Peterson and Jason Bowman.
On Sunday, seven wrestlers competed in the Greco tournament.
Austin Barral finished in 1st place in the novice 140 lb. weight division and Wyatt McDermott placed 5th in the novice 80 lb. weight division. Others competing were Mack Buckner, Colter Price, Chayce Buckner, Dalton Price and Ty Peterson.
"Austin Barral brought home medals in all three styles including two state championships," McDermott said. "Wyatt McDermott also brought home three medals and wrestled in his first state championship. Colter price was close to placing in all three, just missing in Greco."
McDermott went on to congratulate all his athletes on a fantastic season.
"All of the kids put in a lot of time training and competing throughout the year to compete at this tournament," he said. "They all deserve recognition for their hard work and dedication."
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