SPOKANE VALLEY – Cheney wrestlers emerged from the day-long Tri-Country Classic on Dec. 21 with a variety of solid finishes.
Tops for the Blackhawks was Shadrach Mason at 150 pounds who finished third.
Mason, who won his first three bouts, his first two by fall. He won his third by an 8-7 decision over Carsen Buenzli of Medical Lake. He lost his fourth to Jameson Davis of Selkirk, by fall 4-0 in 4:19. He capped the day with a pair of wins, including a pin of Mead’s Tyler Vandeventer for third place.
Macade Munro led a group from Cheney to fourth place finishes. The 215-pounder won five of seven bouts.
“He is a first-year wrestler and really learning the sport quickly,” Coach Brian Staff said.
Wyatt Wells at 175 pounds also won five of seven to finish fourth, dropping his final by injury default.
Juan Tercero (113) was the other fourth-place competitor and won his first two bouts and lost his finale, 2-1.
Cooper French had a notable day despite losing his opener as the 165-pounder then took four in a row to claim the bronze by pinning his medal opponent in just 48 seconds.
Next for Cheney is a string of outings including back-to-back Greater Spokane League matches, Jan. 3 at home versus University and Jan. 4 at Lewis and Clark.
Those come before the Blackhawks Invitational on Jan. 6 with 22 teams from across the state competing.
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