Treasure Valley wrestlers of the week (Feb. 12 to 18)
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See the winners, and all the nominees, below.
BOYS WRESTLING
Jason Mara, Meridian: Pinned all four opponents he faced in the 152-pound division at the 5A District Three Tournament for his fourth straight district title, leading the Warriors to the team crown, too.
Shilo Jones, Mountain View: Only one match reached the second round as he racked up four pins in a row for the heavyweight championship at the 5A District Three Tournament.
Ryan Hirchert, Nampa: Rode four first-round pins to the 98-pound title at the 5A District Three Tournament.
Jacob Blandford, Middleton: Pinned three straight to reach the 160-pound finals at the 5A District Three Tournament, then captured his second title with a 9-5 decision.
Matthew Martino, Bishop Kelly: Ran away with his third straight district championship, pinning all four opponents he faced in the 152-pound bracket at the 4A District Three Tournament and leading the Knights to back-to-back team titles.
Dawson Conklin, Emmett: Racked up four first-round pins for the 182-pound crown at the 4A District Three Tournament.
Jake Farar, Ridgevue: Scored four straight pins to finish first in the 220-pound bracket at the 4A District Three Tournament.
Jacob Andrae, Vallivue: Rode three pins and a major decision to the 195-pound championship at the 4A District Three Tournament.
Kaden MacKenzie, Fruitland: Posted three first-round pins and a 15-0 tech fall in the 152-pound finals to win his third straight 3A District Three Tournament title. He also led the Grizzlies to the team title.
Kash Cobb, Weiser: Scored three first-round pins and then a 7-0 decision in the finals for the 182-pound title at the 3A District Three Tournament.
Trevor Rhoades, Melba: Captured his third straight 2A District Three championship, finishing atop the podium at 195 pounds by scoring two first-round pins.
Nathan Willoughby, New Plymouth: Racked up two first-round pins for his third straight heavyweight crown at the 2A District Three Tournament. The victory helped lead the Pilgrims to the team title, too.
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GIRLS WRESTLING
Ava Bui, Centennial: Earned the 100-pound championship at the District Three Tournament with a tech fall and two decisions.
Nia Avelino, Caldwell: Pinned two opponents and then collected a 5-1 decision in the 107-pound title match at the District Three Tournament.
Talea Nichols, Rocky Mountain: Pinned her first two opponents in less than a minute, earned a major decision in the semifinals and won 10-3 in the 114-pound championship at the District Three Tournament.
Audrey Deleon, Weiser: Racked up four pins on her way to the 120-pound title at the District Three Tournament.
Caddy Tverdy, Garden Valley: Won by pin in all four rounds to collect the 126-pound championship at the District Three Tournament.
Kiana Dullanty, Fruitland: Pinned her first three opponents and won by a 5-3 decision in the title match at 132 pounds at the District Three Tournament.
Zoe Fries, Kuna: Earned two pins and a tech fall as she finished first at 138 pounds at the District Three Tournament.
Clare Waite, Boise: Pinned her first three opponents and won by 8-0 major decision in the championship match at 145 pounds at the District Three Tournament.
Elise Twait, Meridian: Earned three pins and a tech fall to win the 152-pound championship at the District Three Tournament.
Kyra Richards, Nampa: Racked up four pins on her way to claiming the 165-pound title at the District Three Tournament.
Jordynn LeBeau, Eagle: Pinned both her opponents in 40 seconds or less, collecting the 185-pound championship at the District Three Tournament.
Cosette Desrosiers, Columbia: Bested both her opponents by pin to win the 235-pound championship at the District Three Tournament.
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This story was originally published February 19, 2024 at 12:49 PM.
