Congratulations to our varsity wrestling program. The Huskies defeated the Coloma Comets and Watervliet Panthers to win the district title!
In a thrilling display of resilience and teamwork, the Hartford Huskies Wrestling team emerged victorious in the district championships, triumphing over both Coloma and Watervliet. The competition was fierce, and the Huskies showcased their mettle by securing a nail-biting criteria win against Coloma with a final score of 38 to 38, and a hard-fought triumph against Watervliet with a score of 41 to 39.
The collective effort of the Hartford team was evident throughout the matches, with standout performances contributing to the overall success. Against Coloma, pivotal victories were secured by Danny Ortiz through a Tech Fall, Roman Rodarte with a pin, Danny White delivering a pin, Alex Saldana claiming victory by pin, Rocco Lenza earning a crucial decision, Braeden Birkhead with a pin, and Isaiah Lovell sealing the deal with a pin. Notably, Anya Watkins earned an honorable mention for her tenacity in a closely contested match at 113, playing a crucial role in securing the Huskies' victory against Coloma.
Facing Watervliet, Hartford continued their winning streak with notable contributions. Danny Ortiz secured victory by forfeit, while Anya Watkins displayed her prowess with a pin. Roman Rodarte, and Alex Saldana followed suit, each claiming victory with a pin. Rodrigo Morales and Rocco Lenza secured wins by forfeit, and Braeden Birkhead closed the deal with a Technical Fall.
The team's success in the district championships propels them into the next challenge, as Hartford sets its sights on the regional stage. Next Wednesday, the Huskies will embark on a journey to Hopkins, where they are set to face Dowagiac in the first round of Regionals.
Great job Huskies!