Parker Frasure, Viewmont
(Mark Jones | For The Tribune) Parker Frasure, Viewmont High.
The sophomore rolled into Thursday’s 106-pound semifinals with a pair of wins. He pinned Box Elder’s Wyatt Romriell in the state quarterfinals to reach the semifinals. “It felt really good,” he said. “I wrestled as a freshman, but only weighed 92 pounds, so I didn’t get to wrestle here.”
Jayden Adamson, Skyridge
(Mark Jones | For The Tribune) Jayden Adamson, Skyridge High.
The junior pinned Skyline’s James Monson in the state 113-pound quarterfinals to punch his ticket to the state semifinal round. “I want to win the matches I can so I can get into the finals,” he said.
Sammy Heywood, Wasatch
(Mark Jones | For The Tribune) Sammy Heywood, Wasatch High.
The sophomore wore down and pinned Olympus’ Jacob Degraw in the state quarterfinals at 126 pounds. Heywood, who carries a 38-3 mark into Thursday’s state semifinals, credits his team for his success. “Practicing with the right people,” he said.
Isaac Wilcox, Olympus
(Mark Jones | For The Tribune) Isaac Wilcox, Olympus High.
The soft-spoken junior had one of the more impressive efforts on Day 1. He advanced to the state 160-pound semifinals with a win by technical fall over Timpanogos’ Elijah Kratner, 22-6. “I feel like I’ve been working good and controlling the matches,” he said.
90
The number of combined wins by Box Elder’s Garrick Ricks and Brock Hardy entering Thursday’s final day of the state tournament.
22
The number of points racked up by Olympus’ Isaac Wilcox in a win by technical fall over Elijah Kratner in their 160-pound match.
92
The number of pounds Viewmont’s Parker Frasure weighed during the state meet during his freshmen year. He did not compete.
52
The number of wins by Maple Mountain’s Brandyn Van Tassell entering the state meet.
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