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Four Cougar Champions Crowned At Engel Tournament
B VEGA 106
Battling tough, Braiden Vega came out on top in this match to finish in third place at 106 pounds, going 5-2 overall in Pool A. Here, he won by a 4-1 decision over his Bella Vista opponent.Times Photos By Marg Jackson
Escalon’s annual Lloyd C. Engel Tournament saw 35 teams send wrestlers to the two-day event and the host Cougars came away with four champions. Head coach Derek Scott said he went in a little concerned, as this was the first time the event had been hosted while school was not in session, coming on the Friday and Saturday before classes resumed Monday after the long holiday break. “There were a few glitches but we got great support from the community, the administration … everyone pulled together,” Scott said.