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Treasure Valley wrestlers of the week (Jan. 15 to 21)

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GIRLS WRESTLING

Audrey Deleon, Weiser: Pinned her way to the 120-pound championship at the Tiger-Grizz Invitational in Idaho Falls.

Clare Waite, Boise: Earned a 6-0 decision in the 145-pound title match at the Tiger-Grizz Invitational.

Elise Twait, Meridian: Pinned all four of her opponents on the way to winning the 152-pound championship at the Tiger-Grizz Invitational.

Mariah Skelly, Fruitland: Won by pin in the championship match at 126 pounds at the Girls Gooding Grappler.

Rihanna Mora, Vallivue: Scored five straight pins to win the 114-pound title at the Ron Johnshoy Invite in Melba.

Talea Nichols, Rocky Mountain: Collected the 120-pound championship at the Ron Johnshoy Invite with four pins.

Kaylee Apodaca, Columbia: Made it through five rounds unbeaten to win the 138-pound title at the Ron Johnshoy Invite.

Lylah Acre, Parma: Won both her matches by pin to claim the 185-pound championship at the Ron Johnshoy Invite.

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BOYS WRESTLING

Cael Bullock, Rocky Mountain: Went 4-0 with four pins at the Skyview Duals to score his 100th career victory.

Jacob Blandford, Middleton: Scored three pins, a tech fall and a major decision for the 160-pound title at the Tiger-Grizz Invite in Idaho Falls, improving to 23-0 this season.

Hudson Rogers, Meridian: Pinned four straight opponents before scoring a 17-1 tech fall in the finals to win the 182-pound bracket at the Tiger-Grizz Invite. His 33.5 points led Meridian to a second-place team trophy.

Aiden McGinnis, Mountain View: Pinned all five opponents he faced in the heavyweight division at the Tiger-Grizz Invite to cruise to the title.

Jace Waggoner, Tri-Valley: Went 5-0 with five pins at the Clearwater Classic for the 138-pound title.

Nathan Willoughby, New Plymouth: Scored four straight pins for the heavyweight title at the Clearwater Classic.

Evan Michaelson, Melba: Pinned all five opponents he faced for the 220-pound crown at the Ron Johnshoy Invite. Only one match reached the second round.

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This story was originally published January 22, 2024 at 2:04 PM.

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