Successful weekend across all levels for Oregon wrestling

Across all levels, Oregon wrestlers participated in four different state tournaments and had at least one medalist at each event.

OREGON — The Oregon Hawk Wrestling program’s Facebook page recently shared of a recap of what it called “one of the most successful weekends” in its history. Across all levels, Oregon wrestlers participated in four different state tournaments and had at least one medalist at each event.

Four wrestlers competed at the IWCOA State Finals with Briggs Sellers walking away with a sixth place finish.

Three  more competed in the IKWF State Finals with Jack Benesh taking eighth and Cannon Ziller a runner-up.

Nine more competed in their first IESA State Finals with Levi Benton finishing in sixth and Oregon’s first-ever IESA State Champion Nelson Benesh.

Kendra Ege competed in the Illinois Girls State Finals and became Oregon’s first-ever Girls State Champion.

“We have a great group of coaches, parents, families and friends that make it such a successful program,” the Facebook post said. “These accomplishments don’t happen without all of the support and these young athletes are becoming awesome wrestlers but even better members of society! It’s great to be an Oregon Hawk!”