During the previous assembly meeting, on Jan. 14, the Wrangell Wolves wrestling team was recognized. Among several accomplishments this season, the Wolves claimed the 2A regional championship for the sixth time in their school's history, and also achieved the regional team sportsmanship award. Eleven members of the team qualified for the state tournament this year, and six of them came home with placement medals. During the season, several wrestlers earned individual recognition: Liana Carney, Ryan Rooney, Jamie Early, and Hunter Wiederspohn won individual titles in regionals. Hunter and Rowen Wiederspohn earned sportsmanship awards in regionals, as well, while Carney earned the outstanding female wrestler award. Carny also earned distinction in the state tournament, becoming the first female wrestler in Wrangell's history to win an individual state title.
Pictured here is the Wolves wrestling team (left to right, back row): Leroy Wynne, Hunter Wiederspohn, Jake Eastaugh, Jamie Early, Steven Bales, Rowen Wiederspohn, Ethan Blatchley, (middle row): Logan Ritchie, Devlyn Campbell, Liana Carney, Jacen Hay, Elias Decker, Jonah Comstock, James Shilts, Randy Churchill III, (front row): Ryan Rooney, and CeAirra Glaser.
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