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18 Wednesday, February 14, 2018 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon WRESTLERS: Team had a strong finish to the season Continued from page 3 hardest-working wrestler I have ever had in the pro- gram,” added Downs. “He deserves his trip to the state championships.” Smith said, “Mid-day through day two was kind of nerve-wracking, because lots of my teammates were falling out of the tournament, and my coaches were relying on me to keep moving through the tour- nament to get to state. When I won the semi-finals match in consolation and was guaran- teed a spot to state, I was so relieved. I’d finally reached my goal to get to state, a goal I’ve had since my freshman year. I just want to represent Sisters well.” Warburton also had an in the fifth- and sixth-place championship round, where fifth goes to state and sixth doesn’t, Damien was able to pull out the win, pinning his opponent in the last 30 sec- onds in the round.” Damien earned himself a trip to the state champion- PHOTO TREVOR SMITH ships and came home with a Seniors Damien Wills, Casey Warburton, and Dustin Smith are headed to State for the Outlaws. fifth-place regional medal. It was sometimes difficult to state team and support them. John Downs. “I know a few of Smith wrestled five watch him wrestle in the 285- This a tough one for Cole the wrestlers’ expectations for matches at the tournament, pound weight class, when (Pade) being his last year and themselves were not reached, and won three of them; two he was giving up at least 40 not qualifying, but he under- and my heart hurt for them. by a pin and the other in a or more pounds stands that he is still needed But others excelled.” 14-9 decision. to his opponents. to help Dustin and Damien in At the close of the tourna- The semi- Being intimidated the state practices. Anthony ment Sweet Home earned the finals consola- w a s n e v e r i n and Ethan will definitely be first-place spot with a score tion round was Casey’s mind with ones to watch over the next of 386.5; followed by runner- the highlight anyone he went up couple of years. It is that time up Cascade, who scored 241. match of Smith’s against. No matter now where they will start Third went to Junction City career. The match how big his oppo- maturing, and they are real- (189); and North Marion was would determine nents were, Casey izing that they are part of the fourth (172.5). whether or not wrestled using future leadership of this team. The Outlaws will attend Dustin would skill and smarts, “There is always posi- the State Championships held earn a trip to the and did every- tive and negative surprises at the Memorial Coliseum in State Wrestling thing he could when you go to the Regional Portland, Friday and Saturday, Tournament. to stay out from Tournament,” said Coach February 16 and 17. D o w n s underneath the described weight, and run- Smith’s win. PHOTO TREVOR SMITH ning moves from “One minute Dustin Smith in his match against Owen Amerson of Yamhill- the outside of his and 20 seconds Carlton. Smith won by decision, 14-9. opponents to take into the second round, Dustin was able to extraordinary weekend. Casey them down. Casey continues execute a perfect single-leg posted four impressive wins to inspire us, and remind us takedown, with an inside trip, by pin, earned a fourth-place all that size doesn’t matter; placing his opponent onto his regional medal, and a trip to it’s skill and technique.” Over the course of the back and holding him there the state championships. Downs stated, “Casey had weekend the Outlaw squad for the win,” said Downs. “Dustin has been the an amazing season this year. competed in 55 matches. Of those matches, the Outlaws PHOTO TREVOR SMITH won 21 of them — and 18 of those by pin. State qualifying Damien Wills qualified for state in his match against Kyler Wells of seniors Warburton and Wills Sutherlin. led that effort with four pins each, and Smith added two. Other Outlaws who earned pins were: Cole Pade and Anthony Randolph, who each had two; and Chayce Sproat, Austin Pade, Ethan Martin and Hunter Spore, who 80% Superwash Merino Wool recorded one pin each. 10% Cashmere • 10% Nylon Downs said, “Senior Cole Pade and sophomores Anthony Randolph and Ethan Martin have been asked by the Outlaws Wrestling state quali- fying team to help them prac- PHOTO TREVOR SMITH tice this next week. This is a Casey Warburton in his first match against Cole Herber of Junction City. huge honor because they will Warbarton made the pin in 17 seconds. be allowed to travel with the New Arrival! Anzula Luxury Fibers Cloud Light Fingering-Weight Yarn Every day should be special – treat your Valentine to breakfast or lunch with us. 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