Bowie Wrestling Invitational under way: Boys, girls competitions a 3-team race
EL PASO -- After the first day of the Bowie High School wrestling tournament, it appears that it will be a three-team race for the championship in both the boys and girls divisions.
On the boys side, Eastwood, ranked first in the city, is leading the way with 106.5 points, followed closely by Hanks (ranked No. 3) with 106 and Chapin (ranked No. 4) at 94.5.
No. 2 Franklin is competing at a tournament in Lafayette, Colo.
On the girls side, through the second consolation round, No. 2 El Dorado is in first with 48 points, with No. 3 Irvin is in second with 40. No. 1 Chapin is in third with 38 points.
The premier El Paso wrestling tournament will resume at 9 a.m. today with the semifinals and consolation rounds. The championship round is expected to begin at 3 p.m.
"The semifinals are what's going to determine who wins and who loses," Hanks coach Anthony Carter said. "That's what will separate everyone. If you want to see some good wrestling, go check out the semifinals."
Hanks has seven boys remaining in the championship bracket. Carter said his team has come back strong after is suffered several injuries last week at the state dual meet.
"From what I've seen tonight, we're doing fantastic," Carter said.
El Dorado coach Freddy Flores feels the same way about his girls, as they try torebound from a 2-point loss to Chapin last week at the duals.
"The momentum that was built over there has carried over to this week," Flores said. "They've got to step up to the challenge. If you want to be the top dog, you have to take it to that team." The Aztecs have five girls still in title contention, including senior Akira Peña in the 95-pound division, and junior April Gomez in the 119 division. Chapin coach Angel Nevarez likes that both of his squads are in position to make a move, but he wants more out of them when they take the mat today. "Our strong wrestlers are wrestling the way they're supposed to," Nevarez said. "Today they did good, but tomorrow it has to be their best if they want to pull it off." The Huskies have six boys and eight girls in the semifinals. "I'm going to tell them not the let the standings get to them, but instead motivate them," Nevarez said. "I want them focused on their opponent in their match one at a time." Another team having a strong showing is the Americas boys team. They are in fourth place with 84 points, just one ahead of fifth-place Gadsden. On the girls side, No. 5 Burges is fourth with 30 points, while No. 6 Del Valle and No. 9 Socorro are just a point behind. Aaron Bracamontes may be reached at abracamontes@elpasotimes.com; 546-6381.
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