Ranger wrestlers place in Wind River

Senior Justin Westwood sprawls out and works for top control of his opponent during the Don Runner Memorial tournament in Wind River on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 11 and 12. Courtesy photo/Dave Julian

WIND RIVER — The Rangers’ wrestling team traveled to Wind River for the Don Runner Memorial tournament on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 11 and 12. The small team of six boys made a strong showing. With four of the members medaling,

Taylor Chapin, a 126-lb. freshman placed second with a record of 2-1; Garrett Julian, a 132-lb. sophomore, placed third with a record of 4-1; Justin Westwood, a 138-lb. senior, placed second with a record of 3-1; and Justin Rickert, a 160-lb. senior, placed third with a record of 4-1.

Logan Welsh, a 195-lb. sophomore, finished the weekend with a 1-2 record and Tommy Stevens, a heavyweight freshman, finished with a 0-2 record.

The boys will head to Thermopolis this Friday and Saturday, Jan. 18 and 19, for the Bobcat Invitational 2013.