Morenci leads after early rounds of D-IV Boys Wrestling

March 16, 2021 by Andy Morales, AZPreps365


Morenci has a big lead heading into the semifinals. The program took second place in 2020 (Andy Morales/AZPreps365)

Division IV Boys Wrestling

 

Division IV did not host sectional tournaments so the state championships will cover two days of competition held at Poston Butte High School from Tuesday, March 16 to Wednesday, March 17.

Morenci leads after the first day with a team score of 148.5 and Yuma Catholic is next with 109 points. Santa Cruz won back-to-back championships in 2019 and 2020 but the Dust Devils were hit hard by transfers and the team is sitting at No. 9 with 71 points. Morenci took second last year and in 2018 and the program won it all in 2016 and 2017.

The semifinals for all 14 weight classes are set but the consolation side is still in play for most of the brackets. In all, 56 wresters still have a chance to hold their hand up high after the medal round on Wednesday.