Staff Report
The Sierra Wrestling Association Regional Championships will take place Feb. 28-March 1 at the Rafter 3C Arena in Fallon, bringing together top youth and high school wrestlers from across the region. The two-day event will feature competitions in folkstyle, freestyle, and Greco-Roman wrestling.
Action begins Saturday, Feb. 28, with folkstyle matches starting at 9:30 a.m. for the morning session, followed by an afternoon slate beginning at 2 p.m. The morning session features divisions including 6U coed, 8U, 8U girls, 10U, and 10U girls. In the afternoon, wrestlers in 12U, 12U girls, middle school, middle school girls, high school grades 9-12, and high school girls grades 9-12 will take the mat.
On Sunday, March 1, freestyle wrestling kicks off at 9 a.m., with Greco-Roman matches immediately following. Organizers will present awards to the top three finishers in the folkstyle categories, recognizing first-, second-, and third-place athletes.
The SWA Regional Championships are a key event on the youth wrestling calendar, offering young athletes the opportunity to compete at a high level and earn recognition in their respective age groups. The Rafter 3C Arena is expected to draw wrestlers, coaches, and families from throughout the region, making it a highlight of the winter wrestling season.
Both the Fallon Youth Wrestling Club and the Fallon Outlaws will be participating in the tournament, with each club featuring outstanding wrestlers who have earned numerous medals in competitions leading up to this event. Their strong performances throughout the season are expected to make them contenders in several divisions as they compete against the region's best.
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