As it often is, the first day of the CHSAA State Championships was a learning experience for everyone on the mat. Moffat County wrestlers took wins and losses alike in the opening rounds of state,.
The schedule for this winter is one that’s seen some gaps in some weeks for Moffat County wrestling. Still, even if there’s been more downtime than athletes have liked, they have never been wasteful about.
The downside of winter sports is an increase in bugs circulating, a higher likelihood of physical damage thanks to snow and ice and just tougher conditions all-around. Yet, Moffat County boys wrestling is making it.
Much like the final season for Moffat County upperclassmen, Senior Night at the Doghouse flew by all too quickly. MCHS boys wrestling hosted its only home event Tuesday, a dual match against the Rifle Bears.
With several weeks before being back in competition, Moffat County wrestlers left it all on the mat in their last bouts of the early season. MCHS had four grapplers take the podium at three tournaments.