Homer wrestlers take 9th at The Gut Check
The Homer wrestling team took ninth place Saturday at The Gut Check in Washington. The tournament, in its fourth year, features teams from Washington, Oregon and Alaska.
Homer was ninth with 111.5 points, while Toppenish (Washington) won with 173 points.
Jared Brant led Homer by making it all the way to the finals at 138 pounds before losing 6-2 to Josh Franich of Puyallup, Wash.
Timmy Woo picked up a third place at 160 pounds by defeating Izaiah Duran of Battle Ground, Wash, 3-1.
Wayne Newman, Luciano Fasulo and Tristen Cook took fifth place for Homer.