Roseburg wrestling takes 3rd, locals land on the podium

PORTLAND — The Roseburg Indians finished third in the Class 6A team standings after having six wrestlers place in the OSAA state championship wrestling tournament on Saturday at Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

Twin brothers Drew and Carter Dawson led the way with runner-up finishes that helped the Indians compile 145.5 points. Newberg claimed the team title with 229.5 points and West Linn was second with 202.5 points. Roseburg placed third for a second consecutive season.

Drew Dawson lost by a 9-4 decision against Darion Johnson of West Linn in the 113 pound championship. Drew ended the high school season with a 31-8 record.

Carter Dawson lost by a major decision (9-1) against Jorge De La Rosa from Forest Grove in the 120 pound title bout. Carter ended the season with an 18-4 record.

Jack Olsen won the 120 pound third place match (maj. dec., 11-3) over Elijah Borrayo of Lincoln. The Indians also had wrestlers finish fourth, fifth and sixth.

Overall there were 24 local boys and girls that placed at the wrestling state championships. Below is a rundown of all the local placers.

Class 6A — 

6A 113 — 2nd Place – Drew Dawson of Roseburg.

6A 120 — 2nd Place – Carter Dawson of Roseburg; 3rd Place – Jack Olsen of Roseburg.

6A 144 — 5th Place – Izak Hutchins of Roseburg.

6A 165 — 6th Place – Tyler Rietmann of Roseburg.

6A 175 — 4th Place – Daniel Patrick of Roseburg.

Class 3A — 

3A 120 — 4th Place – Peyton Wafer of Douglas; 6th Place – Dane Strunk of Sutherlin.

3A 126 — 3rd Place – Connor Devoogd of Glide; 5th Place – Cameron King of Sutherlin.

3A 132 — 3rd Place – Caden Cox of Glide; 6th Place – Uriah Young of Douglas.

3A 144 — 4th Place – Sylis Williams of South Umpqua.

3A 165 — 5th Place – Dane Flora of Sutherlin.

3A 175 — 3rd Place – Ryder Sawyer of Douglas; 4th Place – Ty Terry of Sutherlin.

3A 215 — 3rd Place – Tauj Flora of Sutherlin; 4th Place – Logan Garza of South Umpqua.

Class 2A/1A — 

2A/1A 120 — 4th Place – Kaden Williams of Camas Valley.

2A/1A 144 — 2nd Place – Aaron Martin of Glendale.

Class 4A/3A/2A/1A — 

4A/3A/2A/1A 125 — 6th Place – Arianna Flores of Sutherlin.

4A/3A/2A/1A 145 — 6th Place – Hailey Holgate of Sutherlin.

4A/3A/2A/1A 190 — 3rd Place – Sialafua Polamalu of Douglas.

4A/3A/2A/1A 235 — 6th Place – Lillian Anderson of Sutherlin.