Thirteen youth wrestlers from the SJO Youth Wrestling Club medaled at the 2nd Annual RWC Tournament Meet in the Middle on Sunday. The SJO Club finished 11th in the team standings out of 30 participating teams that competed at Southeast High School in Springfield.
Five young wrestlers placed in the Tots division, which is for kids ages 5 and under.
Tyson Jones was the team's only 1st finisher on the day after winning gold in his Tots division. Liam Butts placed 2nd while Will Gallo and Jack Stephenson brought home third place medal. Dean Schiff also medaled, placing fourth in the division.
In the Bantam division, Cooper Graham and Lima Powell finished 4th.
Adam Bello took 2nd and DaKarai Hill finished in 3rd place in the Intermediate division.
The club had four medalist in the senior division. Garrett Denhart and Quincy Jones had second place finishes and Landen Butts won bronze. Beau Hauersperger took a 4th medal in the division.
Senior wrestlers are ages 12-14.
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