Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Two Tri-State Grapplers, Jax Thurin and Jesse Gortney, ventured to Eads, Colorado, for the Eads Junior Olympic Tournament on April 6.
In the 51 pound bracket, Gortney placed first.
Champ. Round 1 -- Gortney won by fall over Xadrian Apodaca (Rocky Ford) (Fall 1:41).
Quarterfinal -- Gortney won by fall over Jaxen Downing (Mayhem) (Fall 2:33).
Semifinal- Gortney won by fall over Mason Sierra (Eads) (Fall 1:00).
1st Place Match- Gortney won by fall over Elliot Trumble (Lamar Youth Wrestling) (Fall 1:21).
Gortney also wrestled in the 56 pound bracket and took home third place. Round 1- Gortney won...