Kathy Garza-Gutierrez
Houston Lamar Claims Victory in Doc Hess Duals Group 1
- 1st Place – Houston Lamar
- 2nd Place – Weatherford
- 3rd Place – Rio Grande City
Round 1: Houston Lamar vs. Rio Grande City (48-27)
Houston Lamar demonstrated strength and strategy in a convincing 48-27 victory against Rio Grande City in the opening round. Key moments included Marcus Mai’s swift fall in 1 minute and 50 seconds at the 126-weight class and Vincent Tapia’s decisive win with a fall in 2 minutes and 17 seconds at the 190-weight class. Noteworthy efforts also came from Andrew Garza, Jayden Chu Ventura, and Santiago Calderon, who secured falls in their respective matches.
Round 2: Weatherford vs. Rio Grande City (48-15)
In the second round, Weatherford asserted dominance with a 48-15 win over Rio Grande City. Notable performances included Gunner Spontaski’s fall in 1 minute and 19 seconds at the 132-weight class and Mason Walker’s swift victory with a fall in just 34 seconds at the 165-weight class.
Round 3: Houston Lamar vs. Weatherford (60-24)
The final round showcased an impressive performance by Houston Lamar, securing a 60-24 victory against Weatherford. Standout moments included Marcus Mai’s fall in 2 minutes and 59 seconds at the 126-weight class and Tate Spaeth’s victory by forfeit at the 165-weight class. Vincent Tapia and Santiago Calderon continued their winning streaks with falls in the 190-weight and 215-weight classes, respectively.
Houston Lamar’s consistent and dominant display throughout the Doc Hess Duals Group 1 affirmed their 1st Place position. Weatherford’s resilient efforts earned them the 2nd Place spot, while Rio Grande City demonstrated competitive spirit to secure the 3rd Place position. The tournament highlighted the prowess of these wrestling teams and the intensity of the competition….
