Wrestlers fare well in Burlington

BURLINGTON — Members of the Allen County Wrestling Club continue to find success in the 2013 season.
Several wrestlers took home gold medals with their performances Sunday at the Burlington Open/Novice Tournament.
“This was the largest tournament of the year so far,” coach John Taylor said. “Our wrestlers competed against kids from all over Kansas, as well as Missouri. (Sunday) was the first tournament for several of the boys and they came home wearing gold.”
Taking home first place finishes in their respective divisions were Korbin Could, Ryan West, Landon Boldra, Konner Larney, Cole Mathes, Brandon McKarnin, Adam Atwell, T.J. Taylor, Jeremy Ridge, Blake Mittlemeier, Seth Sanford and R.J. Holding.
Earning second place in their divisions were Conner Salee, Curt Shannon, Trenton Jones, Clay Shannon, Jack Adams and Kole Rogers.
Placing third were Jaaron Griffin, Tripp Chapman, Samual Anderson, Payton Houk, Alejandro Vargas and Casey McKarnin.
Zander Reed, Keaton Larney, Eli Adams, Cooper Riley and Hunter Mittlemeier took fourth.
Placing fifth in their groups were Creed Shannon, Briar Holding and Kyler Mittlemeier.
Our winning record continues to grow every week,” Coach Taylor said. “Our coaches couldn’t be prouder of these kids, whose dedication to the sport is really showing.”