Spartans second at Crane

The Spartans totaled 176.5 points, trailing only the host Mustangs (221.5) in the team standings.

“We had a strong sowing,” said Pine-Eagle coach Blake Dennis. “Everybody placed. It was the first time we had all 13 of our wrestlers at a tournament for a while.”

Kyle Dennis, Lucas Powell and Daniel Minarich all won individual titles at Crane.

Dennis, wrestling for the first time in almost a month, won all three of his matches to win at 160 pounds. Dennis is 20-0 this season.

Powell won both of his matches to win at 215 pounds. He is 23-7 on the season.

“Lucas continues to wrestle well,” Coach Dennis said.

Powell defeated teammate Vern Garrett (2-1) for the 215 title.

Minarich (20-10 on the season) also was 2-0 at Crane.

“My giant killer. That’s what I’m calling him now,” Coach Dennis said.

Three Spartans placed second — Devon Thorne (119), Richie Gonzalez (171) and Garrett (215).

Four Pine-Eagle wrestlers took third — Chadden Luebberke (130), Jesse Lawrence (140), Cody Powell (145) and Kipp Miller (152).

Two took fourth — Nathan Tanaka (152) and Spencer Waterland (189).

Charlie McCulloch (135) placed fifth.

The Spartans travel to a tournament at Wallowa Friday.