Local Wrestlers Grapple At Southern Championships

Submitted By Holly Stirton - Moose Jaw Kinsmen Wrestling Club

The Moose Jaw Kinsmen Wrestling Club hosted more than 220 athletes from across the province at the 2019 South Saskatchewan Open this weekend, sending 35 wrestlers bringing home medals including, 14 gold, 8 silver and 7 bronze, with the club also taking second overall in team points.

Coach Chris Kell said the hard work that the kids and coaches have put in this year so far is really starting to show itself halfway through the season and the kids are feeling confident heading into the final two tournaments of the year.  The Club’s next tournament is March 2 in Warman, SK.

Below are some of the photos from the event - come back later for the full results.

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Fighting off being pinned is Kainen McKee - Hoy Hill Photo

The Ref’s whistle blows in a match for Kesler Hanson - Hoy Hill Photo

Vadin Onescu (left) is still standing after his tie match - Robert Thomas Photo

Intense advise from the coach - Coach Kyle Alexander and Martin Alberts - Hoy Hill Photo

Thumbs Up from two Moose Jaw competitors - Riley Hill (left) and Migael Alberts - Hoy Hill Photo

Advice from the coaches - l to r Kyle Alexander, Chris Olfert and Charlie Bohn - Hoy Hill Photo

Shaking hands at the start of the match is Migael Albert (left) - Hoy Hill Photo

Winning Smile of Jaiden Hawke - Hoy Hill Photo