News

Domination! Champs Smith, Anderson lead the way as Rural girls hit century mark in title repeat

Details

Created: Tuesday, 12 January 2021 05:45

By RICK PETERSON

TopSports.news

PARK CITY -- Washburn Rural's girls wrestling team doubled its fun Thursday en route to a dominating performance in the Division I state wrestling tournament at Hartman Arena.

Rural, which captured the championship in the inaugural girls state tournament in 2020, made it team title No. 2 Thursday while the Junior Blues got a pair of individual titles, from seniors Rebekah Smith at 155 pounds and Dajia Anderson at 191, and Anderson won her 2nd state championship in two different weight classes.

Rural sophomore Addison Broxterman also made it to the finals, finishing second at 120, and the Junior Blues had six medalists overall.

And while Damon Parker's Junior Blues had needed Anderson's win to pull out a 4-point decision in the '20 state meet, there was no such drama Thursday, with Rural clinching the championship before the final round even began on the way to a decisive 100-74 margin over Wichita North.

Washburn Rural coach Damon Parker hoists Rebekah Smith in the air after Smith won the 155-pound state title Thursday night. [Submitted]

Washburn Rural senior Rebekah Smith (right) captured the 155-pound state title Thursday night, helping lead the Junior Blues to their second straight state team championship. [Submitted]

Read more ...