Last weekend at the nationally renowned Tulsa Kickoff Classic, Colorado sent a strong contingent of 40+ youth wrestlers — particularly in the 12U and 15U divisions — and several young grapplers stepped up and earned podium finishes. Here are some of the top highlights from the weekend from our older divisions in the youth scene!
Notable Performers from Colorado
- Traycen Wagele (Bear Cave Wrestling Club) — 15U, 175 lbs
Traelyn had a big weekend, placing 4th in his weight class. That’s a strong top-tier finish at a national-level tournament, and a sign he’s among the top 15U prospects in the region. - Richie Flores (Mile High Wrestling Club) — 15U, 83 lbs
Richie battled through tough competition to earn 6th place in his division. A top-6 finish at Tulsa Kickoff is nothing to shake at — especially with the kind of athletes drawn to this tournament from across the country. - Jax Cordova (Steel City Reloaded) — 12U, 130 lbs
Jax showed solid skill and poise to grab 5th place. For a 12U wrestler, placing top 5 at Tulsa Kickoff signals big potential and a bright future. - Aurora Spencer (Steel City Reloaded)— 12U Girls, 135 lbs
Aurora rolled into the 12U girls division and landed on the podium with a 3rd place finish.