Wrestlers put on exhibition for local seniors

MOSES LAKE - In keeeping with the spirit of the Christmas season, the Freedom Wrestling Academy wanted to give back to the community that gives a lot of support to them.

On Dec. 18 the wrestlers met at their practice facility, put on their warm up sweats, rolled up a small mat and loaded up in cars.

But this trip didn't end up at a wrestling tournament or a gym, it ended the Moses Lake Senior Living Community facility.

Once inside, the Academy rolled out the mat, and each wrestler explained who they were and thanked the residents for their support. Afterward the wrestlers showed various moves and how points are scored.

Following the demonstration, Melba Janke, Academy secretary, sat down at the piano, the wrestlers gathered around her, and they all sang Christmas carols.

At the end of the singing kids handed out candy canes and made their way around the facility visiting the residents.

Winter Warrior Classic

SPOKANE - On Dec. 15, Freedom Wrestling Academy traveled to Spokane to take part in the Winter Warrior Classic; the most competitive tournament of the season.

The Spokane Convention Center was covered with 20 wrestling mats , and after the competition started, it was non stop action until late in the evening. The Academy wrestlers performed well in Spokane as the team placed third in the event.

Placing first at the tournament for the Academy were Carson Janke, Gavin Longwill and Chandler Fluaitt. Second place finishers were Hunter Garland-Cruz and Christien Knopp. Finishing third were Karson Voss and Moy Ramos. Fourth-place wrestlers were Isaiah Medina, Paco Cervante sand Gabby Medina. Cody Byers placed fifth and wresters competing but not placing were Cyrus Knoll, Chase Fluaitt, Saulito Salinas and Xavier Salinas.

Freedom Wrestling Academy will be traveling to Hermiston, Oregon Dec. 23 for duals with teams from the Tri-Cities and Hermiston.

This meet will be a barn burner as all teams participating have very successful wrestling programs.