Two Becker youth wrestlers — Kaden Nicolas and Kaden Rish — competed in the 2016 Flo Tulsa National wrestling tournament in Tulsa, OK last Friday and Saturday.

 

Third grader Nicolas competed against 36 other wrestlers in the 8U 61-lb bracket. He went 2-2, with his two losses coming from the champion (2-0) and the fifth place wrestler of his bracket (4-3). 

 

Rish competed against 33 other wrestlers in the 10U 73-lb bracket. Rish also went 2-2 with losses to the third place and sixth place kids in his bracket.

 

Flo Tulsa Nationals is one of the oldest and most prestigious junior wrestling events in the world. Over 2,000 wresters from four to 16 years old, representing 40 states, compete for  national titles.

 

Medals were handed out to first through sixth place placers. Special awards were designated for first through third. An “outstanding wrestler” trophy  was presented in each age group based on the champion with most falls (including technical falls) in the least amount of time. A team trophy in each age group was also given.