Staff Report
The Fallon Outlaws wrestling team delivered a standout performance at the Rocky Mountain Nationals “Wrestling’s Most Wanted” tournament on Feb. 7, finishing sixth overall among more than 1,200 competitors from 13 states at Rogue X Arena in Medford, Oregon.
The annual folkstyle event, hosted by RMN, featured divisions for youth, high school, and elite amateur wrestlers, awarding medals to the top six in each group. Fallon Outlaw athletes earned four championships and two Outstanding Wrestler awards, with each team member securing a place finish.
Leading the Outlaws, Kaidan Ybarra and Harleigh Workman were named Outstanding Wrestlers after capturing golds in their divisions. Additional champions included Finn (gold, silver), Zayden (gold), Cole (silver, bronze), Baylee (silver, fourth), Mickey (silver), Clay (bronze, fourth), and Jazmine (bronze, fifth).
Other placers for Fallon were Kypton (two fourth-place finishes), Zack (fourth, sixth), Wyatt (two sixth-place finishes), Christian (sixth), Connor (sixth), and Hunter (sixth). The team’s success was attributed to hard work and preparation throughout the season.
“The Outlaws are getting better each week and are continuing to build as we prepare for state,” coach Evan Brandt said.
Picture above left: Harleigh Workman, Fallon Outlaws, was named Outstanding Wrestler after winning gold at RMN Wrestling’s Most Wanted event in Medford, Ore.
Pictured above right: Kaidan Ybarra, Fallon Outlaws, was named Outstanding Wrestler after winning several golds at RMN Wrestling’s Most Wanted event in Medford, Ore.
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