Payson Wrestlers earn 2nd place as a team (192 points)and put 5 wrestlers in the championship finals at Uintah’s Tournament of Champions. Ten wrestlers became place winners with 4 of the 10 becoming 2012 TOC champions. Discovery Canyon (196.5 points) of Colorado were reigned Champions and Roosevelt Colorado (184 points) placed third behind the mighty Lions.
Mitch Brown 126 lbs was the first to earn his championship title by defeating Jaime Flores of Green River Wyoming in an outstanding 58 second pin! Other wins for Mitch include: a pin against Damond Fornengo of Rock Springs, pin against Senter Timmons of Green River, 15-5 Major decision against Cade Wilson of Layton and 4-2 Decision over Brady Dart of Mountain Crest.
Jed Mellen 132 lbs was awarded the lower weights Outstanding Wrestler and next to be crowned Champ after defeating Cary Adam of Roosevelt Colorado by pin. The match was at an impressive 12-1 for Jed before the pin! Other wins for Jed include: A pin against Colton Hopkins of Worland Wyoming, 16-1 tech fall on Dane Koepfer from Steamboat and a pin against Robert Martinez of Discovery Canyon.
Zac Loveless 138 lbs earned his championship by defeating Ryan Slaugh of RockSprings Wyoming with a decision victory of 4-1. Zac enjoyed other victories over opponents: Rich Clayton of Uintah by a pin, a 41 second pin against Tyler Paxton of Hayden, a Major decision over Kaden Lindley by 10-2 and a Major decision over Ken Astle of Layton 12-0.
Cole Ford became the Champion at 145 lbs with an 8-5 decision victory over Mason Marick of Roosevelt Colorado. Cole had 4 other victories against: Dakota Labrum of Uintah with a major decision 19-7, Bryson Peel of Kelly Walsh Wyoming by pin, a second pin against Brandon Sperle from Discovery Canyon Colorado and tech fall victory 21-6 against Kaden Campbell of Union.
Kaelen Loveless took home a 2nd placement at 152 lbs. Freshman Riley Loveless 113 and Dalton Judd 195 each placed 4th. Devan Judd placed 5th at 182 lbs. Will Ford placed 7th at 160 lbs and Freshman Brian Hoschoer placed 8th in the heavyweight division.
One of Utah’s toughest tournaments, placing 2nd is definitely a respectable accomplishment. Payson Wrestlers were reigned team champions last year and undoubtedly would have earned the title again, but were shy 120 lb Hagen Loveless who was out for medical reasons.
The tournament is one of the teams most exciting as it features 13 teams from out of state and 9 from within. It boasts some of the toughest teams from Colorado, Wyoming and Utah. Featuring many state champions and exceptionally tough matches, we will be looking forward to next year!
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN RUMBLE SCHEDULE
2012 All-Star Dual
Mitch Brown, Jed Mellen, Zach Loveless and Cole Ford were selected to represent the 3A classification in the All Star Dual meet held on Jan 9th at UVU. Come support our Lion Wrestlers as they battle the top wrestlers in the STATE.
WRESTLING SCHEDULE 2011-2012
November
7 Practice begins
24,25 Moratorium (no practice)
December
2,3 Millard Ironman tournament @Milliard High School
2,3 JV Tournament @Salem Hills
8 Payson @ Juab
9,10 Juab Winter Classic Tournament @ Juab High School(Varsity & JV)
14 DELTA @ PAYSON
16,17 Viewmont Tournament @ Viewmont HIgh School (Mixed Varsity & JV)
15-18 Reno TOC (Varsity)
23,27 Moratorium (No Practice)
January
6,7 Tournament of Champions @ Western Park Arena- Vernal (Varsity & JV)
12 NORTH SANPETE @ PAYSON
13,14 Rocky Mountain Rumble @ UVU
13,14 JV Rumble @ Mountain View High School
19 Payson @ Carbon
20,21 Pine View Tournament @ Pine View High School (Varsity)
26 SPANISH FORK @ PAYSON (SENIOR NIGHT)
27,28 North Sanpete Tournament @ NS High School (Mixed Varsity & JV)
February
2 Payson @ South Summit
10,11 Divisional Tournament @ TBA
17-18 State Tournament @ UVU
J.V Duals Begin @5:15 pm
Varsity Duals Begin @7:00 pm
7 Practice begins
24,25 Moratorium (no practice)
December
2,3 Millard Ironman tournament @Milliard High School
2,3 JV Tournament @Salem Hills
8 Payson @ Juab
9,10 Juab Winter Classic Tournament @ Juab High School(Varsity & JV)
14 DELTA @ PAYSON
16,17 Viewmont Tournament @ Viewmont HIgh School (Mixed Varsity & JV)
15-18 Reno TOC (Varsity)
23,27 Moratorium (No Practice)
January
6,7 Tournament of Champions @ Western Park Arena- Vernal (Varsity & JV)
12 NORTH SANPETE @ PAYSON
13,14 Rocky Mountain Rumble @ UVU
13,14 JV Rumble @ Mountain View High School
19 Payson @ Carbon
20,21 Pine View Tournament @ Pine View High School (Varsity)
26 SPANISH FORK @ PAYSON (SENIOR NIGHT)
27,28 North Sanpete Tournament @ NS High School (Mixed Varsity & JV)
February
2 Payson @ South Summit
10,11 Divisional Tournament @ TBA
17-18 State Tournament @ UVU
J.V Duals Begin @5:15 pm
Varsity Duals Begin @7:00 pm
Payson Lions at the State Championships 2009/10
Utah High School All-star Classic
Payson Wrestling Articles
- 2012 Daily Herald- All-Star Classic feature many area wrestlers
- 2012 Daily Herald- Payson wrestling set tone as 3A team dominates 2012 All-Star Classic
- 2011 Daily Herald- Hard work ethic leads Payson's Jed Mellen to Wrestler of the Year awart
- 2011 Daily Herald- Preeces super rankings
- 2010-11 Daily Herald- Preece: Wrestling's new look next year
- 2010/11 Maple Mountain turns 4A wrestling Big 3 into Big 4
- 2009/10 Daily Herald- Wrestling Column by Brian E. Preece
- 2009/10 Daily Herald- Two Good: Payson Wrestling takes 2nd straight state crown.
- 2009/10 Daily Herald- Payson Wrestling in dominating position to defend 4A Title
- 2009/10 Daily Herald- 4A wrestling: Bees lead, but Payson in good position after Day 1
- 2009/10 Daily Herald- Get ready to rumble...state wrestling starts wednesday.
- 2009/10 Daily Herald- Payson dominates Southern Division Wrestling Meet
- 2009/10 Daily Herald- Payson rolls to Region 8 wrestling title
- 2009/10 Daily Herald- Region Wrestling tournaments should be tight.
- 2009/10 Daily Herald- Payson Wrestling prevails in final duel
- 2009/10 Daily Herald- Rocky Mountain Rumble Day 1 1/16/10
- 2009/10 Daily Herald- Millard edges Payson for Rumble win
- 2009/10 Daily Herald- Maple Mtn vs. Payson
- 2009/10 Deseret News- All-star Duals
WRESTLING LINKS
Sunday, January 8, 2012
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