Broncos mat squad travels to compete in area tournaments

The Broncos mat squad had a week filled with traveling as they participated in the Banks Lake Brawl and Warden JV Tournament.

On Wednesday, Dec. 21, five members of the team went to Coulee City for the Banks Lake Brawl in hopes of qualifying for the final rounds of their division. Head Coach Jason Hilzer said the athletes who competed in the tournament were Alex Whitman, Dylan Lane, Samuele Bortolato, Garrett Correll, Tucker Guiles and Chelsie Watterson.

Whitman wrestled first at 145 pounds against an experienced athlete from Wilbur-Creston. He came out strong in the first period, said Hilzer,...