HHS wrestlers competed in the 4A Regional tournament at Pratt this past weekend. Hugoton’s team boasted three top finishers who will go on to State in Salina next weekend. HHS junior Michael Mendoza finished with a third place in the 152-pound weight class after winning over a Rose Hill competitor. Hugoton senior David Cruz will finish off his high school wrestling career with a State trip after his victory over a Pratt wrestler in the final match. Cruz wrestles in the 220-pound division. Carter Coziahr, a junior from Hugoton, also earned a trip to State with his fourth place finish in the 160-pound class.

The 2019 State wrestling tournament is scheduled to take place at Tony’s Pizza Events Center in Salina and will begin with opening ceremonies at 9:30 a.m. Friday, February 22. Ticket sales and gates will open at 8:00 a.m. Friday and at 7:00 a.m. Saturday. If the tournament runs ahead of schedule, it will continue to run ahead with no adjustments made – so please arrive early!