Quartet of Medina youth wrestlers qualifies for state tournament

Contributed Story Posted 9 March 2015 at 12:00 am

Contributed Photos – Dominic Callara, left, and Reece Senske.

Four Medina Youth Wrestlers went to the Far West Regionals Sunday in Falconer and qualified for the NYWAY State Tournament which will be held this coming weekend in Ithaca by earning three first place finishes and one second.

Earning first places were Reece Senske  (47 lbs.) in the 7-8 age group, Dominick Callara (50 lbs.) in the 9-10 age group, and Mitchell Silversmith (175 lbs.) in the 11-12 age group. Luke Duffina (43 lbs.) placed second in the 6 and under bracket.

Luke Duffina, left, and Mitchell Silversmith.

Holley Tournament Saturday

Holley will play host to the Gold Force Wrestling Club Tournament on Saturday for wrestlers ages 5 to seniors in high school.

The tournament will be held at Holley Elementary School. Weigh-in are scheduled for 6-6:30 p.m. on Friday for any age group and on Saturday from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. for any age group, but mainly for ages 5 to 12, and from 11:30 am. to 12 p.m. for ages 13 and up.

This will be a double eliminate tournament with high school rules.