Randall boys defend region I -5A title to the fight in a big day for athletes in Texas Panhandell – Press Pass Sports

Lubbock – The traditions, living and reputation, were mainly defended on Saturday afternoon at the meeting of the fight in the I-5A region at the Memorial Civil Center in Lyubok.

Not that such events are a surprise, especially when they include Randal boys in a traditionally big meeting.

The 5a -5a defense champions lived until their reputation at a team level decisive. Randal won the team title with 218.5 points, finishing 50 points in front of second place Azle.

As usual, it was a matter of balance for Randal, as the boys won four individual championships to lead the way to the team title.

“This last round we have four semi -finals for comfort to advance, then four to win,” said Randal coach David Quirino. “We went 9-1 these last two rounds and this was great when they shift inertia. We had bonus points, getting these pins. “

Three of the four individual winners of Randal won through a PIN, with the two smallest finalists putting the tone early.

With 126 pounds, Mothers Ruiz showed that a weight of weight did not harm him a single bit. Ruiz, who won the national championship last year with 113 pounds, kept its winning roads at 126, as Kaleb’s Kaleb Kedenos from Bryer Brewery in White to improve to 24-2.

“I did my part again,” Ruiz said. “You just treat every game the same and you are hardly struggling all the way. This was a goal since the beginning of the season. I knew I would go (fight 126). “There is no real difference. I felt good and trained better and still struggled exactly the same. It’s just a number. “

Ruiz’s old “number” was taken by a sophomore Abraham Camp Cortez of 113. Camp Cortez filled these shoes well, nailing the Aiden River to Taskos at 3:17 to the finals to improve to 28-5.

“I actually had no competition in the region, so I was expecting to push my way through the match,” said Camp Cortes, who won all four games in the region via PIN. “I have struggled many times (Rivera) and nailed it every time. My goal was to make him say, because last year I broke my hand in regions, so I’m really proud of myself that I got there. “

The other Randal fighter, who won with PIN, was junior Daniel Acosta, who caught Azel’s Landzhin Evans at 2:43. Mark Galegos had the most difficult period of all the winners in Randal, as he won a difficult match against Gabriel Ordonez from Lubbock-Cooper to ask for the 175 title.

While Randal was the best team, the best individual in the match was also a subway competitor and perhaps the most dominant fighter in the match. Darien Lewis from Palo Duro diverge to 190’s victory and was declared an exclusive fighter of the match.

“It means so much,” said Lewis, who is now 35-0 in the season. “There are so many good guys in this round. As for the state, it is a championship or bust for me. “

Lewis wasting some time in the finals, catching Braden Swanson to a canyon in 49 seconds. He won all four matches via PIN, none of which took more than 68 seconds.

“I plan to win the state unbeaten,” Lewis said. “I put all my hard work on the bed. Pins are what we are looking to dominate. All I knew was to dominate and that’s what I came out there and did it. “

Unbeatable split

On the part of the girls, two fighters in the area, who defended the state champions, entered the meeting unbeaten, like Lewis. However, only one of them left Lubbock that way.

At 235, the defense of State Champion Ariana Chavez of Borger remained perfect throughout the year, banging Heyle Walon of Dumas in the three-minute brand to improve to 43-0. Chavez received the pin after the first period.

“I didn’t know what to expect from this match,” Chavez said. “I was a little nervous, so I just went with the stream. I used to win (Whalen), but I was worried about it because mistakes could happen and you would be beaten. “

Emma Heaton of Randal also carried an invincible brand in her championship match in 185 against the Massea Masha of Herford. After winning 26, he made the game to start the season, however, Heathon left the mat for the first time this season with a loss.

Maceda scored a download in the second period after Heaton scored a point and lingered for a 3-2 victory in what was the most surprising result of the day, although the Maceda was the defense champion in the region of this weight. Heaton was unbeaten after moving from 165, where he won a state last year.

“I’ve always treated this like any other tournament,” Maceda said. “I came here to prove to all who come for a state title and will do what is possible to get there. The girls in my bracket are good and competitive and everything comes down to who wants it more. This is my senior year and I want to go out. “

Maceda led 3-1 in the last period and took more selective posture, which seemed to thwart Heaton, who scored a point but couldn’t tie it or take the lead with a download.

“I chose the bottom because I was sure I could go out,” Maceda said. “I thought she was getting back points because I was on my shoulder. I didn’t know I won at that time. “

The only other winner in the girls’ area was Berkli Funnerburg from Dumas, which improved to 41-3, defeating Lily Long 9-3 of Cooper’s Cooper in 107 finals.

It was the highlight of the day for Dumas, which, despite the recording only one victory, had the best team showing each school, finished second with 154 points. Cooper won the team title with 170.5 points.

Perfect 10

While Randal and Lewis had big days for the boys, they were not the only locals who took gold at home. A total of 10 boys fighters were winners.

Tascosa finished fourth in the team ranking with 123.5 points and had three winners. Thomas Pacheko (144) won the Jaxon High of Lubbock High 8-4, Landlin Lambert (157) beat Fort Worth Benbruk Landri Wilkinson 7-3, and Jackson Johnson ended on the day of 285, reconciling with Devin Wingfield in Azeel in Azeel in 4:20.

Amarillo High finished the fifth in the team ranking with 118.5 points. Dretsdin Ballard was a lonely winner in Amarilo Hi, winning at 165, with Jace Castillo at 35 seconds, the fastest victory of the day.

Hunter Bagner from Dumas won 138 by defeating Azle’s Chase Yancey 20-3 Chase Yancey Through Technical Fall. Bagner won the state last year at 132.