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Chix Finish Second in OK Black Conference Tourney
6.0 days ago @ 11:24AM | ZESPN Student Journalist Maddy VanderZwaag
- Game Date
- Feb 8, 2025
Zeeland East Wrestling competed in the OK Black Conference Tournament this past Friday hosted by the Hamilton Hawkeyes. The team finished 3rd place overall with 12 podium placings. Earning 1st place in their brackets were JJ Ledford (120) and Gavin Drenren (150). Coach Chris Heald commented, “A lot of kids walked away disappointed but I was really proud, I felt like we wrestled hard and we have some work to do but we saw some improvement from our younger wrestlers.”
Furthermore, earning 2nd place in their brackets were Tanner Hoffman (106), Anders Tibbs (144), Zeek Ramandhani (215) and Maximus Gomez (HW). Earning 3rd place were Xavier Phuek (132) and Jonah Heyboer (175). Earning 4th place were Easton Sizemore (113), Zach Westrate (126), Tyler Clark (138), and Elijah Amid (190). Coach Chris Heald also commented, “I’m hoping we can carry some of these losses or victories into next week and focus for districts.” The team prepares to compete in districts on their home mats this Wednesday.