Scott City wrestling places sixth in Lexington

Lexington, Neb. (westernkansasnews.com)–The Scott City wrestling team competed in their toughest tournament of the season on Saturday at the John Higgins Invitational in Lexington. Despite the field being cut to 10 teams this year, the competition was solid, as the Beavers would take home sixth place as a team.

Beatrice won the meet, followed by Gering and North Platte.

Individually, Gabe Bowers remained undefeated as he took the title at 285 pounds. Kale Wheeler place third at 160, while Zach Rohrbough was fourth at 132, Connor Armendariz was fourth at 145, and Alonso Frances was fourth at 195.

Scott City will have a dual at Cimarron on Tuesday, before competing in the GWAC Tournament at Goodland on Friday.

Team Scores
Beatrice 221.5; Gering 187; North Platte 181.5; Bennington 163; Hastings 135; Scott City 100.5; Lexington 86.5; Sidney 86.5; Adams Central 57; Holdrege 55

Scott City Results
106: Evan Fry 0-2
113: Ayden Presson 0-2
120: Collin McDaniel 2-3, 6th
126: Zach Roberts 1-3, 6th
132: Zach Rohrbough 3-2, 4th
138: Houston Frank 0-2
145: Connor Armendariz 3-2, 4th
152: Jacob Irwin 0-2
160: Kale Wheeler 3-1, 3rd
170: Lance Miller 0-2
182: Jeffery Nix 2-2, 5th
195: Alonso Frances 2-2, 4th
220: Braydon Bruner 0-2
285: Gabe Bowers 3-0, 1st

Kale Wheeler