{"id":20675,"date":"2019-12-22T15:42:55","date_gmt":"2019-12-22T22:42:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skyhinews.com\/?p=62216"},"modified":"2019-12-22T15:42:55","modified_gmt":"2019-12-22T22:42:55","slug":"mustangs-shoot-into-2019-20-wrestling-season-with-talent-depth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/krky\/local-news\/mustangs-shoot-into-2019-20-wrestling-season-with-talent-depth\/","title":{"rendered":"Mustangs shoot into 2019-20 wrestling season with talent, depth"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"swift-gallery p402_hide\" readability=\"6.4459308807135\">\n<ul id=\"imageGallery-62216-653\" class=\"gallery list-unstyled\">\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.skyhinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/12\/WG-Ely-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.skyhinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/12\/WG-Ely-1024x675.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"Eli Pace \/ epace@skyhinews.com | West Grand's Ely Ryszkowski faces Gene Bracegirdle of Soroco Saturday in Kremmling. Ryszkowski was fourth in the 145 pound weight class.\" class=\"h-100\" readability=\"-1.4232954545455\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"7.5909090909091\">\n<p><strong>West Grand&#8217;s Ely Ryszkowski faces Gene Bracegirdle of Soroco Saturday in Kremmling. Ryszkowski was fourth in the 145 pound weight class.<\/strong><br \/>Eli Pace \/ epace@skyhinews.com<br \/><a class=\"buy-link\" href=\"http:\/\/skyhidailynews.mycapture.com\/mycapture\/remoteimage.asp?backtext=Return+to+SkyHiNews.com&amp;backurl=https:\/\/www.skyhinews.com\/news\/mustangs-shoot-into-2019-20-wrestling-season-with-talent-depth\/&amp;image=https:\/\/www.skyhinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/12\/WG-Ely-1024x675.jpg&amp;notes=https:\/\/www.skyhinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/12\/WG-Ely-1024x675.jpg\"><i class=\"fas fa-shopping-cart\"><\/i> Buy Photo<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.skyhinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/12\/WG-Ely-1024x675.jpg\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" alt=\"West Grand's Ely Ryszkowski faces Gene Bracegirdle of Soroco Saturday in Kremmling. Ryszkowski was fourth in the 145 pound weight class.\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.skyhinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/12\/WG-Dominguez-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.skyhinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/12\/WG-Dominguez-1024x980.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"Eli Pace \/ epace@skyhinews.com | West Grand junior Rene Dominguez wrestles Jared Richel of Coal Ridge in the 138 pound championship match Saturday in Kremmling. Dominguez pinned Richel in 1:15.\" class=\"h-100\" readability=\"-0.955\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"8.595\">\n<p><strong>West Grand junior Rene Dominguez wrestles Jared Richel of Coal Ridge in the 138 pound championship match Saturday in Kremmling. Dominguez pinned Richel in 1:15.<\/strong><br \/>Eli Pace \/ epace@skyhinews.com<br \/><a class=\"buy-link\" href=\"http:\/\/skyhidailynews.mycapture.com\/mycapture\/remoteimage.asp?backtext=Return+to+SkyHiNews.com&amp;backurl=https:\/\/www.skyhinews.com\/news\/mustangs-shoot-into-2019-20-wrestling-season-with-talent-depth\/&amp;image=https:\/\/www.skyhinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/12\/WG-Dominguez-1024x980.jpg&amp;notes=https:\/\/www.skyhinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/12\/WG-Dominguez-1024x980.jpg\"><i class=\"fas fa-shopping-cart\"><\/i> Buy Photo<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.skyhinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/12\/WG-Dominguez-1024x980.jpg\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" alt=\"West Grand junior Rene Dominguez wrestles Jared Richel of Coal Ridge in the 138 pound championship match Saturday in Kremmling. Dominguez pinned Richel in 1:15.\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.skyhinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/12\/WG-coaches-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.skyhinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/12\/WG-coaches-1024x1008.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"Eli Pace \/ epace@skyhinews.com | West Grand coaches instructors their wrestlers during Saturday's 13-team tournament in Kremmling.\" class=\"h-100\" readability=\"-1.4014598540146\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"7.4744525547445\">\n<p><strong>West Grand coaches instructors their wrestlers during Saturday&#8217;s 13-team tournament in Kremmling.<\/strong><br \/>Eli Pace \/ epace@skyhinews.com<br \/><a class=\"buy-link\" href=\"http:\/\/skyhidailynews.mycapture.com\/mycapture\/remoteimage.asp?backtext=Return+to+SkyHiNews.com&amp;backurl=https:\/\/www.skyhinews.com\/news\/mustangs-shoot-into-2019-20-wrestling-season-with-talent-depth\/&amp;image=https:\/\/www.skyhinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/12\/WG-coaches-1024x1008.jpg&amp;notes=https:\/\/www.skyhinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/12\/WG-coaches-1024x1008.jpg\"><i class=\"fas fa-shopping-cart\"><\/i> Buy Photo<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.skyhinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/12\/WG-coaches-1024x1008.jpg\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" alt=\"West Grand coaches instructors their wrestlers during Saturday's 13-team tournament in Kremmling.\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.skyhinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/12\/WG-BenBiekert-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.skyhinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/12\/WG-BenBiekert-1024x783.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"Eli Pace \/ epace@skyhinews.com | West Grand's Ben Biekert faces Cole Muhme of Steamboat Springs in the 106 pound championship match Saturday in Kremmling.\" class=\"h-100\" readability=\"-1.416149068323\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"7.5527950310559\">\n<p><strong>West Grand&#8217;s Ben Biekert faces Cole Muhme of Steamboat Springs in the 106 pound championship match Saturday in Kremmling.<\/strong><br \/>Eli Pace \/ epace@skyhinews.com<br \/><a class=\"buy-link\" href=\"http:\/\/skyhidailynews.mycapture.com\/mycapture\/remoteimage.asp?backtext=Return+to+SkyHiNews.com&amp;backurl=https:\/\/www.skyhinews.com\/news\/mustangs-shoot-into-2019-20-wrestling-season-with-talent-depth\/&amp;image=https:\/\/www.skyhinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/12\/WG-BenBiekert-1024x783.jpg&amp;notes=https:\/\/www.skyhinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/12\/WG-BenBiekert-1024x783.jpg\"><i class=\"fas fa-shopping-cart\"><\/i> Buy Photo<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.skyhinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/12\/WG-BenBiekert-1024x783.jpg\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" alt=\"West Grand's Ben Biekert faces Cole Muhme of Steamboat Springs in the 106 pound championship match Saturday in Kremmling.\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-thumb=\"https:\/\/cdn.skyhinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/12\/WG-Santos-150x150.jpg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.skyhinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/12\/WG-Santos-1024x652.jpg\" data-sub-html=\"Eli Pace \/ epace@skyhinews.com | West Grand's David Santos, left, finished the West Grand Invitational wrestling tournament in second place to help the Mustangs finish second as a team.\" class=\"h-100\" readability=\"-0.4765625\">\n<div class=\"caption\" readability=\"9.53125\">\n<p><strong>West Grand&#8217;s David Santos, left, finished the West Grand Invitational wrestling tournament in second place to help the Mustangs finish second as a team.<\/strong><br \/>Eli Pace \/ epace@skyhinews.com<br \/><a class=\"buy-link\" href=\"http:\/\/skyhidailynews.mycapture.com\/mycapture\/remoteimage.asp?backtext=Return+to+SkyHiNews.com&amp;backurl=https:\/\/www.skyhinews.com\/news\/mustangs-shoot-into-2019-20-wrestling-season-with-talent-depth\/&amp;image=https:\/\/www.skyhinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/12\/WG-Santos-1024x652.jpg&amp;notes=https:\/\/www.skyhinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/12\/WG-Santos-1024x652.jpg\"><i class=\"fas fa-shopping-cart\"><\/i> Buy Photo<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row no-gutters h-100\">\n<div class=\"col my-auto\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.skyhinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/12\/WG-Santos-1024x652.jpg\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" alt=\"West Grand's David Santos, left, finished the West Grand Invitational wrestling tournament in second place to help the Mustangs finish second as a team.\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"caption-toggle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skyhinews.com\/news\/mustangs-shoot-into-2019-20-wrestling-season-with-talent-depth\/#\" class=\"show-captions\">Show Captions<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skyhinews.com\/news\/mustangs-shoot-into-2019-20-wrestling-season-with-talent-depth\/#\" class=\"hide-captions\">Hide Captions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Wrestling this year for the first time since middle school, junior Rene Dominguez won the 138 pound weight class for West Grand at the Mustangs\u2019 hometown tournament this weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Dominguez is also playing basketball for the school this winter, and the multi-sport athlete made quick work of his opponents on the mats Saturday by scoring three pins. The points helped West Grand finish the 13-team tournament second behind state-ranked Buena Vista.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat was the first tournament of the year, and he looked really sharp for someone who hasn\u2019t been on the mat for four years,\u201d Mustangs coach Brian&nbsp;Strathman said. \u201cHe came ready to go just like he was in middle school, and I\u2019m glad he decided to do both (sports) this year. It\u2019s good for us and good for him.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Early into the season, West Grand is benefiting from a deep roster. The squad that typically saw fewer than a dozen boys only a few years ago has come up to the point there are 16 grapplers this season. That depth was apparent at West Grand\u2019s tournament, and the Mustangs had a number of podium finishes.<\/p>\n<p>Competing in the same weight class as Dominguez, Jacob Murphy was third at 138 pounds. Meanwhile, West Grand brothers Ben and Dane Biekert also had strong days, as Ben placed second in the 106 pound bracket and Dane was fourth at 113 pounds.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, David Santos (120 pounds) and Cameron Wood (152 pounds) both earned second place honors, and Ely Ryszkowski (145 pounds) and Landon Williams (170 pounds) each took fourth.<\/p>\n<p>The Mustangs\u2019 second place team finish follows two victorious duals, one against Rangely and another vs. Hanna Elk Mountain, Wyoming, to kick off the year. And the hot start has their coach beaming.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m super happy with the way our season is going,\u201d he said, explaining the Mustangs are a young squad and getting better by the week.<\/p>\n<p>The boys\u2019 strong performance at Saturday\u2019s tournament in Kremmling was also special for their coach, who had his father, also named Brian Strathman, in town to see it.<\/p>\n<p>Strathman\u2019s father lives in Connecticut. After visiting Yellow Stone this week, he decided to come watch the Mustangs. Like his son, the older Strathman also has a history of coaching.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI grew up on his mat and his football field since I was like 6 years old,\u201d the younger Strathman said, adding that this was first time his father has been able to watch him coach.<\/p>\n<p>The senior Strathman was careful to give his son space to coach the Mustangs on Saturday, but after a day of coaxing, the father finally sat mat-side for one of the matches.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think (my son) is doing a very good job,\u201d the father said after the match. \u201cThere was a nice crowd here. The kids are all doing a great job. They all seem to get along, and that\u2019s what it\u2019s all about. It\u2019s a great sport.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Both Strathmans also appreciated the chance to be together on the mats again.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat was pretty cool,\u201d the younger Strathman said.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skyhinews.com\/news\/mustangs-shoot-into-2019-20-wrestling-season-with-talent-depth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">via:: Sky-Hi News<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>West Grand&#8217;s Ely Ryszkowski faces Gene Bracegirdle of Soroco Saturday in Kremmling. Ryszkowski was fourth in the 145 pound weight class.Eli Pace \/ epace@skyhinews.com Buy Photo West Grand junior Rene Dominguez wrestles Jared Richel of Coal Ridge in the 138 pound championship match Saturday in Kremmling. 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