MEDFORD – The Roseburg wrestling team added another Southwest Conference title to the trophy case on Saturday with a dominating victory that saw 10 individual championships and 22 wrestlers qualify for the state tournament in two weeks.
The Tribe compiled 526.5 points and beat out second place North Medford by 200 points.
Leading the way for the Indians were five senior champions. Hunter Sparks, Thomas Spence, Garrett Russell, Brandon Jeffers, and Terrell Jacks all finished their senior years with a conference title. Juniors Austin David and Logan Folsom also won titles, along with sophomores Cameron Cross and Colin Rietmann and freshman Caleb Jeffers.
Roseburg will now look to defend its streak of four straight-state championships. The team will travel to Portland for the state meet on February 16 and 17.
STATE QUALIFIERS:
First Place –
Cameron Cross (106), Hunter Sparks (120), Thomas Spence (126), Caleb Jeffers (132), Colin Rietmann (145), Austin David (152), Logan Folsom (160), Garrett Russell (170), Brandon Jeffers (182), Terrell Jacks (195).
Second Place –
Kahleb Diaz (120), Archer Bergeron (138), Darian Thacker (145), Ethan Stoner (160).
Third Place –
Shaun Konig (126), Rourke Martin (170), Doran Gillespie (182), Owen Vredenburg (195).
Fourth Place –
Tristin David (132), Devin Folk (138), Bryson Diaz (152), Cayden Gingery (220).