The San Manuel wrestling team defeated Miami 30 – 21 in its first match of the year at the Morenci Multi Meet, which took place last Wednesday.
Unfortunately, the Miners lost their next three matches against Morenci, Thatcher and Globe.
In a 48 – 30 loss to Thatcher, Ruben Hernandez, Franky Renteria, Colbey Stratton and Julian Rodriguez each posted wins by fall.
The short-handed Miners forfeited a number of individual matches due to less than a full roster,
The Miners went 3 – 4 at the William Bell/TUSD Wrestling Tournament last weekend. Despite being the only 2A team at the tournament, the Miners picked up victories against Catalina Magnet, Santa Rita and Nogales.
Franky Renteria (170) won an individual championship and teammates Ruben Hernandez (5th) and Colbey Stratton (6th) also placed at the weekend tournament.
Upcoming schedule: The Miners will host a Division IV, Section 2 wrestling multi-meet on Wednesday, Dec. 7, with wrestling scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM. San Manuel will then travel to Mesa Skyline High School on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 9-10 to participate in the Coyote Open wrestling tournament.
Come out and support the Miner wrestlers.