Gallatin all-conference wrestlers, left to right: Andon Allen, Rodell Sperry, Gage Wright, Luke Johnson, Logan Bottcher and Draven Wright. Not pictured: Jacob Maize and Gabe Parker. Photo by Macon Schweizer.
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Seven GHS boys will join Makayla Rainey in upcoming sectional tournaments held at two different locations.
Rainey, the lone Lady Bulldog qualifier from district competition, will travel to Platte County High School on Saturday for her district event. The Bulldog boys will head to their sectional tournament at Mid-Buchanan High School on Feb. 27. The top 12 wrestlers in each weight class will advance to the state tournament, which will be held this year at the Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence. Leading Bulldog efforts at Saturday’s district was junior Rodell Sperry in the 152-pound weight division. Sperry drew a first-round bye and then pinned a pair of opponents to earn the district title.
Three Bulldogs, Luke Johnson, Draven Wright and Logan Bottcher, placed second in their respective weight classes. Johnson, 106, drew a bye and split his next pair of matches. Wright, 145, also drew a first-round bye and split his final two matches. Bottcher pinned his first two opponents before dropping the title match at 160.
Gage Wright, 182, and Gabe Parker, 285, each placed second in the district tournament. Wright won his final two matches of the day to qualify for sectional. Parker also won twice at the end, including an 8-7 decision that secured his third-place finish.
Andon Allen, wrestling at 138 pounds, lost a 6-4 decision, pinned his next opponent, then fell 2-0 to finish fourth, but still a sectional qualifier.
This year’s state tournament will be held March 9-13.
Following is the list of All-Grand River Conference wrestlers. * denotes unanimous choice.
First Team
106-*Luke Johnson, Gallatin, Fr.
113-*Hunter McAfee, Trenton, Soph.
120-*Dawson Fansher, N. Andrew, Jr.
126-Draken Bennett, Maysville, Fr.
132-Brice Gibler, Trenton, Sr.
138-Andon Allen, Gallatin, Jr.
145-*Draven Wright, Gallatin, Soph.
152-Rodell Sperry, Gallatin, Jr.
160-*Logan Bottcher, Gallatin, Soph.
170-Kaden Owen, Trenton, Jr.
182-*Gage Wright, Gallatin, Sr.
195-*Blake Kolb, Maysville, Sr.
220-*Caleb Johnson, Trenton, Sr.
285-*Cole Gripka, Maysville, Sr.
Second Team
106-Austin Holt, Polo, Fr.
113-Gavin Shoush, Albany, Jr.
120-Mason Hamilton, S. Harrison, Jr.
126-Gavin Chambers, Trenton, Soph.
132-Brendan Barton, Maysville, Fr.
138-Kaleb Jestes, Maysville, Soph.
145-Caden Israel, Maysville, Jr.
152-Coleman Griffin, Trenton, Soph.
160-Andrew Stone, Polo, Jr.
170-Jake Redman, Maysville, Sr.
182-Sam Gibson, Trenton, Soph.
195-Benton Grabtree, S. Harrison, Jr.
220-Konnor Watkins, Maysville, Soph.
285-Austin Colvin, Stanberry, Jr.
Honorable Mention
113-Cooper Berry, Maysville, Soph.
120-Nate Doolittle, Albany, Jr.
126-Braxton Magee, S. Harrison, Soph.
132-Ty Claypole, Polo, Soph.
145-Briar Frame, S. Harrison, Sr.
152-Jayson Baker, S. Harrison, Jr.
160-Jastin Johns, S. Harrison, Soph.
170-Jacob Maize, Gallatin, Sr.
195-Nate Burkeybile, Trenton, Jr.
220-Jarrett Eivins, S. Harrison, Fr.
285-Gabe Parker, Gallatin, Soph.
Final Team Standings
1. Maysville 6-0
2. Gallatin 5-1
S. Harrison 6-1
4. Trenton 4-3
5. Albany 3-4
6. Polo 2-5
7. Stanberry 1-6
8. N. Andrew 0-7