Staff writer
The Marion High School wrestling team scored 132.5 points and came in second at the Hesston invitational wrestling meet on Saturday.
Only two Marion wrestlers failed to win their opening matches to move on to the semifinals. The semifinals proved to be a tough round for the Warriors, exemplified by Tylor Neil’s 1-point loss to Smoky Valley’s Tyler Peterson. Neil lost when Peterson quickly eluded Neil’s grasp, turned around, and grabbed Neil from behind winning 10-9 in the last seconds of the match.
Two Warriors won their weight classes. Randy Regnier won the 119-pound class and Dillon Wildin won the 145-pound class.
Cody Wildin lost in the final match of the 140-pound weight class to place second. Colten Johnson won the third-place match in the 160-pound class.
Three Warriors took fourth in their classes: Brody Carroll at 130 pounds, Andy Shipman at 135 pounds, and Neil at 152 pounds.