Treasure Valley wrestlers of the week (Jan. 8 to 14)
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See the winner, and all the nominees, below.
BOYS WRESTLING
Jonathan Seamons, Nampa: Went 6-0 to lead the Bulldogs to the team title at the River City Duals. He beat Post Fals’ Seth Martin 11-7 in the final match in a rematch of the Rollie Lane finals, which Seamons also won.
Jadon Skellenger, Bishop Kelly: Pinned three of the five opponents he faced for the 157-pound title at the Rockwell Rumble in Utah, leading the Knights to a second-place finish in the team standings.
Draven Johns, Caldwell: Scored four pins to reach the finals of the 126-pound bracket at the Spring Creek Kiwanis Invite in Nevada. He then earned a 9-0 major decision for the title.
Kash Cobb, Weiser: Racked up three straight pins before a 7-3 decision for the 165-pound title at the Spring Creek Kiwanis Invite in Nevada.
Marcus Aleman, Fruitland: Pinned all five opponents he faced for the 113-pound crown at the Padilla Invite, scoring 32 points himself to lead the Grizzlies to the team title.
Tyler Feeley, Payette: Rode two pins and a tech fall to the 160-pound title at the Padilla Invite title.
Wade Bell, New Plymouth: Pinned three of the four opponents he faced to finish first at 170 pounds at the Padilla Invite.
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GIRLS WRESTLING
Sienna Benavidez Sanchez, Caldwell: Won the 100-pound title at the 2024 Padilla Girls Invitational with pins in all three rounds.
Lylah Arce, Parma: In a bracket that featured wrestlers from 185 to 235 pounds, she won the title at the 2024 Padilla Girls Invitational with a pair of pins.
Reiley Havens, Fruitland: Finished second at 120 pounds at the 2024 Padilla Girls Invitational.
Kira Manley, Homedale: In a bracket that featured wrestlers from 138 to 145 pounds, she placed third at the 2024 Padilla Girls Invitational.
Chloe Scott, Payette: Won the third-place match at 120 pounds by pin at the 2024 Padilla Girls Invitational.
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This story was originally published January 16, 2024 at 3:17 PM.
