The kids were a little bit rusty with only 1 practice since Dec.16 but they got better with every match. Kelli Torrance wrestled one of her best tournaments in a longtime. Both her and Artem were able to do a move called a Guillatine. It was the first time an Elrose kid has ever did it successfully in a tournament. Artur had his first match where he beat his opponent by technical superiority (10-0). This should give him confidence for the future.

Dryden had probably the best arm throw I have ever seen a grade 2 kid do. He set it up correctly and timed the throw perfectly. Completely dominated his weight class. It was Lena first tournament and she was aggressive and fierce and wrestled very well defensively. Had a nice gutwrench.

 

The results from the tournament in Medicine Hat:

Gold- Dryden McDonald, Lena Ellingson

Silver- Artur Beldii, Artem Kashchenko, Kelli Torrance