GBAC places second in Powell

Local wrestlers with the Greybull Basin Athletic Club attended their last regular season competition of the season this weekend at the Powell Wrestling Club’s Three-style Tournament. 

“What a way to wrap up the regular season,” said club secretary Kate Hetzel. “GBAC showed up and battled all day, finishing second as a team. So proud of the effort, growth, and toughness these kids continue to show.”

Three GBAC athletes were champions in all three styles of wrestling on Saturday. Basin athletes Blake Carlton, Kaislee Nyberg and Kaysen Nyberg received individual trophies for placing first in the folkstyle, freestyle and Greco competitions. 

Hetzel also wanted to offer a shoutout, “to all of our wrestlers who stepped on the mat this weekend—placers or not, the effort is what matters, and this team keeps getting better every single week.”

GBAC is now gearing up for the final stretch of their season, the Wyoming Amateur Wrestling Association State Championship tournament is this Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Casper. Twenty-five athletes will be making the trip to compete at the Ford Wyoming Center. 

“A big thank you to all our athletes and parents who competed this season but won’t be heading to state. We appreciate the time, dedication, and support you’ve given this club—it does not go unnoticed and is a huge part of what makes this team so strong,” she added. 

Folkstyle First Place 

Carson Cook, Blake Carlton, Tyson Downing, Haden Frazier, Cash Hartman, Sawyer Hetzel, Logan Mendez, Kaislee Nyberg, Kaysen Nyberg, Melanie Perez, Buxston Shipley, Leni Thomas, Sawyer Triplett, Ryan Whisenant and Knox Wood. 

Freestyle First Place 

Blake Carlton, Sawyer Hetzel, Trinity Link, Kaislee Nyberg, Kaysen Nyberg, Harper Juneau and Sawyer Triplett. 

Greco First Place 

Blake Carlton, Kaislee Nyberg, Kaysen Nyberg and Melanie Perez.