Bartlesville grapplers battle in weekend Yukon tourney
Bartlesville High School’s Jeremy Wilson competes earlier in the season. The Bruins competed in the Jay Hancock Tournament in Yukon last weekend.
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Bartlesville High School’s Jon Ramirez competes earlier in the season. The Bruins competed in the Jay Hancock Tournament in Yukon last weekend.
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By Mike Tupa
January 28, 2025
BARTLESVILLE AREA SPORTS REPORT
Bartlesville High School’s wrestling team gained plenty of experience but also absorbed some lumps during a challenging weekend at the Jay Hancock Tournament in Yukon.
James Coleman (113 pounds) and Jon Ramirez (175) were the lone Bruins to win two matches on the mat. Coleman won by fall (2:45) and by major decision (17-7); Ramirez won two falls (0:37 and 2:34).
Bruins that recorded one victory in live action included: Joshua Vashus (126, fall-0:44), Marquise Johnson (150, fall-1:27), A.J. Kerr (138, fall-1:32) and Camden Dainty (215, fall-0:39).
Rounding out the lineup were Nicholas Davis (120), Matthew Baker (132), Jeremy Wilson (144), Mitchell Hurst (157), Hank Hough (165) and Avery Hitchings (285).
113: James Coleman (4-2, 8 points)
Wins: First round (bye), Cons. Round 2 (fall, 1:18), Cons. Round 3 (fall, 2:45), Cons. Round 4 (Maj. dec., 17-7).
Bryan Vashus is the Bruins’ first-year head coach.
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Bartlesville High School’s James Coleman competes earlier in the season. The Bruins competed in the Jay Hancock Tournament in Yukon last weekend.
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Bartlesville tourney reports
120: Nicholas Davis (2-2)
Wins: First round (bye), Cons. Round 2 (bye).
126: Joshua Vashus (2-2, 3 points)
Wins: First round (bye), Cons. Round 2 (fall, 0:44).
132: Matthew Baker (1-2)
Wins: Cons. Round 1 (bye).
138: A.J. Kerr (2-2, 6 points)
Wins: Cons. Round 1 (bye), Cons. Round 2 (fall, 1:32).
144: Jeremy Wilson (1-2)
Wins: Cons. Round 2 (bye).
150: Marquise Johnson (3-2, 6 points)
Wins: Round 1 (bye); Cons. Round 2 (bye), Cons. Round 3 (fall, 1:27).
157: Mitchell Hurst (1-2)
Wins: Round 1 (bye).
165: Hank Hough (2-2)
Wins: Round 1 (bye), Cons. Round 2 (bye).
175: Jon Ramirez (3-2, 9 points)
Wins: Cons. Round 1 (bye), Cons. Round 2 (fall, 0:37), Cons. Round 3 (fall, 2:34).
215: Camden Dainty (2-2, 6 points)
Wins: Cons. Round 1 (bye), Cons. Round 2 (fall, 0:39).
285: Avery Hitchings (1-2)
Wins: Cons. Round 1 (bye).