Sanchez headed to nationals
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Emporia Freestyle Club wrestler Chase Sanchez qualified for the national tournament in Fargo, N.D., in mid-July after winning state championships in both Freestyle and Greco earlier this month.
Sanchez defeated Dylan Penka of Bishop Carroll in the 16U 152-pound championship match in both styles to earn his state titles and punch his ticket to nationals.
Two other Freestyle Club wrestlers, Garrett and Blake Whitson, also competed at state but were ineligible for nationals because of their age group. Garrett Whitson earned a placing, finishing second in the 12U, 84-pound freestyle competition.
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