Garrett Ricks, Box Elder
(Mark Jones | For The Tribune) Garrett Ricks, Box Elder High.
The senior rolled to his third state title with a 12-2 major decision over Viewmont’s Karson Ree. “A lot of offseason work and not taking days off,” Ricks said about his accomplishment.
Stockton O’Brien, Wasatch
(Mark Jones | For The Tribune) Stockton O'Brien, Wasatch High.
The sophomore held off Viewmont’s Jeremy Evans at 132 pounds to win his second title. “This one means more because I have improved so much since last season,” he said.
Brock Hardy, Box Elder
(Mark Jones | For The Tribune) Brock Hardy, Box Elder High.
The senior closed out his remarkable career with a pin of Timpanogos’ Holland Knudsen at 145. “It’s better than the rest,” Hardy said about state No. 4. “It’s been a great career.”
Collin Smith, Viewmont
(Mark Jones | For The Tribune) Collin Smith, Viewmont High.
The senior turned in one of the most exciting performances of the evening. He defeated Maple Mountain’s Zackary Johnson 11-9 with a takedown in the final 10 seconds to win the 170 state title. “I’ve been working for this,” an exhausted Smith said.
4
The number of matches during Thursday’s championship round that featured wrestlers from Viewmont and Wasatch facing off against each other.
8
The number of Viewmont wrestlers who competed in a state title match.
31
The number of points Olympus wrestler Isaac Wilcox scored during his win in the 160-pound state title match.
7
The number of combined state titles Box Elder’s Garrett Ricks and Brock Hardy won during their high school careers.