Wrestling roundup: Othello’s Perez wins Gut Check championship

by Herald Sport Staff
Herald Sports Staff | January 5, 2020 4:47 PM

KENT — Isaiah Perez only recorded one pin during his tournament run but still ended with a first-place finish at this year’s Gut Check Invitational.

Perez led a trio of Othello placers. Arturo Solorio and Elijah Roylance were both tournament runners-up at 145 and 220 pounds, respectively.

Perez pinned his opponent in the round of 16 before earning an 8-0 major decision in the quarterfinals and a 7-2 decision in the semifinals. Perez was able to outlast Blake Larsen, 6-4, in the championship round.

Solorio hunt with three-time state finalist Robby Vaughn of Chiawana before succumbing to a 9-3 loss. Roylance lost by major decision to Noah Pettigrew 14-2.

Quincy sixth at Blackhawk Invitational

CHENEY — Quincy put one wrestler at the top of the podium and placed sixth at the Blackhawk Invitational.

Ruben Vargas won the 220-pound championship, edging Cole Davis of Jenkins (Chewelah) 6-2. Jose Avila also reached the 285-pound finals but lost to Wapato’s Eduardo Mendez 15-5.

Oswaldo Perez (152) was third, Mykenzi Realme (170) took fourth, and Israel Perez (126) and Sergio Cordova (195) both placed fifth.

Mead totaled 217.5 points to win the team title; Quincy scored 126 points.

Powerhouse Tournament

Team scores: 1. Lake Roosevelt 187, 5. Warden 93, 7. Almira/Coulee-Hartline 74.

Warden placers: 120, Cael Cox, 1st; 126, Garrett Chamberlain, 3rd; 138, Brenton Cole, 2nd; 160, Holden Haworth, 3rd; 195, Eduardo Suarez, 2nd.

ACH placers: 106, Everett Wood, 3rd; 138, Tristen Wood, 4th; 170, Jadin Benson, 5th; 195, Patrick Rueff, 4th.