Wyatt English pinned his opponent in 52 seconds at 138 pounds Thursday to lead Foothill’s wrestling team to a 37-29 win over visiting Basic.
Trent Teunis recorded a pin in 44 seconds in the 182-pound class Wednesday to help host Faith Lutheran’s wrestling team to a 52-27 win over Pahrump Valley.
Kevin Daffer’s win by decision at 152 pounds started a run of six victories in the seven heaviest weight classes as Pahrump Valley’s wrestling team defeated visiting Western, 45-34 on Wednesday.
The Green Valley wrestling team’s recent run of success was built on its strength in the lighter weight classes.
Green Valley wrestling coach Jon Ferry was hoping his team could shoot the moon Friday and have a semifinalist in all 14 weight classes of the Division I Sunrise Region tournament.
Randle Crowley posted a first-period pin at 138 pounds on Wednesday to lead Coronado’s wrestling team to a 39-36 road victory over Rancho.
PRIMM — Josh Temple made the ultimate sacrifice for the Green Valley wrestling team before the Sunrise Region tournament, cutting down to 120 pounds.
Most athletes thank their haters for telling them they can’t accomplish a certain goal, for the motivation toward accomplishing the objective.
Cimarron-Memorial won four matches by pin Wednesday en route to a 46-18 home win over Liberty.
State championships: 1984, 1979, 1976
Recent individual state champions: Duane Gonzales (2002, 103 pounds), Kevin Lochner (1998, 171 pounds)
Region championships: None
Region runner-up finishes: None
2018 postseason: Finished 17th at the Class 4A state meet with 20 points.
Finished fifth at the Class 4A Sunrise Region meet with 111.5 points.
Last 10 seasons
2017-18: 17th in 4A state meet, fifth in Sunrise Region meet
2016-17: Tied for 22nd in 4A state meet, fifth in Sunrise Region meet
2015-16: 23rd in Division I state meet, ninth in Sunrise Region meet
2014-15: 10th in Sunrise Region meet
2013-14: 21st in Division I state meet, eighth in Sunrise Region meet
2012-13: 25th in Division I state meet, fourth in Sunrise Region meet
2011-12: Tied for 17th in 4A state meet, third in Sunrise Region meet
2010-11: 23rd in 4A state meet, tied fifth in Sunrise Region meet
2009-10: 25th in 4A state meet, third in Sunrise Region meet
2008-09: Tied for 21st in 4A state meet, fourth in Sunrise Region meet