A long way from 160 lbs., Lifes been good!!

The Schuyler Warriors wrestling team traveled to Omaha for the 39th annual Boys Town Invitational. The tournament as usual brings some of the best teams in. 7 of the top 10 Class B teams are there along with 2 of Iowa’s powerhouse teams. Schuyler went into the 2-day tournament only supporting 8 varsity wrestlers. After the dust settled Saturday night, the Warriors had 6 medalists and a lone champion in Easton Nelson. Team standing were as followed:

1st Omaha Skutt (OSK) 184.5

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The Schuyler Warriors wrestling team traveled to Omaha for the 39th annual Boys Town Invitational. The tournament as usual brings some of the best teams in. 7 of the top 10 Class B teams are there along with 2 of Iowa’s powerhouse teams. Schuyler went into the Friday rounds only supporting 8 varsity wrestlers. After the dust settled Friday night, the warriors sent 3 into Saturday’s finals. 3 more of the wrestlers are still alive in the consolations. Teams competing were: Aurora(Aur), Beatrice

The Schuyler Warrior wrestling team traveled to York for the York Invite on Saturday. The Warriors rolled through the tournament finishing second place in the team race even though they were open at 3 weight classes. The results were:

103 lbs: Open (S)

112 lbs: Elias Acosta (S) lost by decision to Cody Rhodes (Y) 10-9. Acosta won by decision over Horky (F) 8-6. Acosta lost by decision to Null (PLA). Acosta did not place.

119 lbs: Esgardo Acosta (S) received a first round

The Schuyler Warrior wrestling team opened up their 2009 campaign hosting the Crete Cardinals in a Central 10 conference dual on Thursday night. The Warriors come into this season needing to plug a few holes in the lineup after having lost a couple of important seniors from last season, most notably 3-time state champion Dusty Stodola. The veteran team will be looking to improve upon last years 7th place finish at the state tournament. The results were:

119 lbs: Esgardo Acosta (S) won

Last Saturday former Schuyler wrestler Dusty Stodola competed in the Cowboy Open at Laramie, WY. Dusty competed in the 125 lb Amateur division for the Chadron State Eagles. Out of 24 wrestlers Dusty was able to finish in fourth place. Other wrestlers with Nebraska ties wrestled in this division but did not place were: George Billy, Wes Negley, and Zach Cottle. Results of Dusty’s matches were:

Stodola received a first round bye. Stodola won by decision over Jones (NM Highlands) 5-2. Sto