TCP; Wrestlers pinned under weather

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David Beasley, Associate Sports Editor
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013
Volume 46, Issue 10
Sports

The wrestling team grappled with more than their opponents last weekend. Getting to and from Wyoming proved to be a tough battle in itself as delays impeded team travel. Here is coach Josh Rhoden’s Facebook post on the CCC wrestling page on their adventures:

“Flight got cancelled yesterday in Salt Lake city and all hotels were sold out in the city...It’s been an adventure! Stayed in Ogden Utah and worked out at Golds Gym across the street from the hotel. Headed back to SLC for an 11:05 am flight to Cody, WY. Weigh in at 4, wrestle at 5 MST. We will keep you posted... GO Cougars!”

The Cougars continued their tradition of dominant athleticism on the mat, winning two of three matches at last weekend’s Northwest Wyoming Duals. The squad won the first match Friday against Iowa Central, 26 to 15. The second match on Friday was another win for Clackamas, 22 to Western Wyoming’s 18. The Cougars struggled on the third match, Saturday they faced host Northwest College and conceded a 31 to 16 overall score. Individual stats are yet to be posted. Refer to CCC Athletics Wrestling page online for updates.

The team’s journey was not yet complete, as they traveled home, another conflict reared its ugly head:

“Back in Salt Lake City and Delayed back to PDX again...lol! Heading back after going 2-1 in Wyoming. Finish the regular season Thursday night in Forest Grove against Pacific University,” said Rhoden via FB. The team is home safely now and has a few new stories to tell family and friends.

— David Beasley