STATE WRESTLING 2009

Conrardy wills way to win

Christopher Tomlinson

DENVER - While warming up before the most important match of his career at the Colorado Class 4A state championship Saturday, Rifle's 140-pounder, James Conrardy, tweaked his knee. > Full story James Conrardy was determined to win his first state title Saturday. Not even a torn meniscus in his knee, which he injured Friday, could keep the Rifle senior off the mat. Conrardy won 10-4 in the 140-pound title match.

Final Team Results
Ponderosa 137.5; Pine Creek 101; Loveland 98; Chaparral 98; Coronado 84.5; Central (G.J.) 77.5; Rocky Mountain 75.5; Pomona 68; Legacy 61; Standley Lake 56.5; Grandview 40; Lakewood 40; Westminster 40; Northglenn 35.5; Poudre 32; Centaurus 31.5; Cherry Creek 31.5; Grand Junction 31; Fruita Monument 28; Gateway 27; Rampart 25.5; Adams City 24; Fort Collins 24; Heritage 23; Green Mountain 21; Douglas County 20.5; Columbine 20; Fairview 19; Durango 19; Arapahoe 18; Denver East 18; Air Academy 15.5; Sand Creek 15; Mountain Range 13; Mountain Range 13; Regis 13; Arvada West 12; Doherty 10; Brighton 10; Boulder 9.5; Ftn.-Ft. Carson 9; ThunderRidge 9; Ralston Valley 9; Eaglecrest 6; Palmer 5; Cherokee Trail 5; Aurora Central 4; Mountain Vista 4; Smoky Hill 4; Overland 3; Highlands Ranch 2; Chatfield 1; Liberty 1.
Championship Matches
103 Pounds: Matthew Gurule, Central (G.J.) dec. Josh Martinez, Pine Creek, 4-2.
112 Pounds: Jeremy Schmitt, Rocky Mountain dec. Dominic Madril, Pomona, 7-4.
119 Pounds: Philip Grout, Northglenn dec. Eric Wilson, Grandview, 5-3.
125 Pounds: Kurtis Nelson, Chaparral dec. Carter McElhany, Coronado, 8-6.
130 Pounds: Gavin Peters, Standley Lake maj. dec. Caleb McDowell, Chaparral, 13-1.
135 Pounds: Tino Laureles, Rocky Mountain dec. Josh Kreimier, Loveland, 7-6.
140 Pounds: Jake Snider, Ponderosa dec. Nathan Burak, Coronado, 4-3.
145 Pounds: Daniel Kelly, Ponderosa dec. Robby DePontbriand, Douglas County, 3-2.
152 Pounds: Steven Kelly, Ponderosa dec. Scott Lohndorf, Fairview, 5-1.
160 Pounds: Austin Gabel, Ponderosa maj. dec. Bryce Thurston, Chaparral, 12-4.
171 Pounds: Mike Morgan, Lakewood dec. Taylor Termentozzi, Fruita Monument, 2-0.
189 Pounds: Danny Mitchell, Legacy fall Connor Stevens, Pine Creek, 1:40.
215 Pounds: Conor Medbery, Loveland fall Donny Haupt, Pomona, 2:43.
285 Pounds: Molses Alcala, Westminster fall Lane Stuht, Loveland, 2:11.
Third Place
103 Pounds: Cody Weitzel, Columbine dec. Chance Leingang, Loveland, 7-3.
112 Pounds: Mike Sikorski, Pine Creek fall Jaqub Gurule, Central (G.J.), 2:37.
119 Pounds: Anthony Guillen, Grand Junction dec. Ty Penning, Durango, 3-1.
125 Pounds: Aaron Ortiz, Adams City dec. Cesar Valenzuela, Centaurus, 5-3.
130 Pounds: Michael Miller, Heritage dec. Daniel Rodriguez, Central (G.J.), 11-4.
135 Pounds: Gabrian Martinez, Pine Creek dec. Tanner Hirstine, Cherry Creek, 7-0.
140 Pounds: Mikie Burgess, Green Mountain dec. Cody Harris, Denver East, 9-3.
145 Pounds: Nick Burghardt, Coronado maj. dec. Taylor Hollister, Air Academy, 10-2.
152 Pounds: Jackson Julian, Chaparral fall Justin Freeman, Gateway, 2:14.
160 Pounds: Jake Wilson, Arapahoe dec. Zach Bekkedahl, Poudre, 6-4.
171 Pounds: Stephone Kling, Ponderosa dec. Clay Roth, Poudre, 7-1.
189 Pounds: Casey Norgard, Rocky Mountain maj. dec. Derek Good, Ponderosa, 13-0.
215 Pounds: Riley Ehrlich, Coronado fall Ryan Lockwood, Pine Creek, 4:02.
285 Pounds: Kyle Starling, Rampart fall Zach Rosales, Central (G.J.), 1:16.
Fifth Place
103 Pounds: Keegan Gavaldon, Fort Collins dec. Brady Tellis Cherry Creek, 12-8.
112 Pounds: Andrew Lujan, Standley Lake fall Rian Fry, Brighton, 2:09.
119 Pounds: Isaiah Rosales, Lakewood dec. Ritchy Mata, Ralston Valley, 4-2.
125 Pounds: Jesus Rodriguez, Central (G.J.) fall Cort Siegele, Green Mountain, 2:34.
130 Pounds: Mike Jaquess, Sand Creek inj. default Chris Wessel, Legacy.
135 Pounds: Jesse Werth, Fort Collins maj. dec. Jessie Hoffschneider, Grand Junction, 8-0.
140 Pounds: Joaquin Marquez, Westminster dec. Dylan Stubblefield, Doherty, 13-6.
145 Pounds: Darian Roberts, Arvada West fall Brent Willis, Gateway, 4:59.
152 Pounds: Jacob Southard, Legacy dec. John Crowley, Regis, 7-6.
160 Pounds: Daniel Nissen, Standley Lake fall Derek Munsey, ThunderRidge, 3:46.
171 Pounds: Charles Martinez, Pomona fall Kyle Flynn, Northglenn, 4:13.
189 Pounds: Cody Goetsch, Centaurus inj. default Max Wessell, Boulder.
215 Pounds: Penn Wade, Grandview fall Trey Kirk, Cherry Creek, 3:00.
285 Pounds: Gage Boyd, Pomona dec. Andrew Diehl, Chaparral, 3-2.

Final Team Results
Broomfield 164.5; Roosevelt 93; Northridge 90; Rifle 83; Greeley Central 65; Alamosa 64.5; Fort Lupton 60; Longmont 59; Greeley West 50.5; Conifer 49.5; Windsor 48; Pueblo Central 43.5; Pueblo South 41; Montrose 40; Montezuma-Cortez 37; Pueblo County 31; Thomas Jefferson 29; Frederick 28.5; Widefield 28.5; Thompson Valley 27; Berthoud 26, Niwot 25; Englewood 24; Canon City 23.5′ Palisade 23; Mesa Ridge 22; Pueblo West 22; Falcon 21; Prairie View 21; Mitchell 20.5; Mountain View 20.5; Fort Morgan 18.5; Lewis-Palmer 18; Cheyenne Mountain 17.5; Castle View 16.5; Mullen 16; Golden 15; Arvada 14; Wheat Ridge 14; Glenwood Springs 13; Rock Canyon 13; Woodland Park 13; Fossil Ridge 12; Elizabeth 11; Evergreen 7; Skyline 7; Alameda 6; Moffat County 6; Pueblo Centennial 5; Delta 3; Eagle Valley 3; Pueblo East 3; Skyview 3; Wasson 3; Sierra 2.
Championship Matches
103 Pounds: Alex Baca, Pueblo Central dec. Nick Babcock, Broomfield, 3-2.
112 Pounds: Tony Pena, Conifer dec. Courtland Hacker, Broomfield, 2-1.
119 Pounds: Joseph Martinez, Greeley West fall Gabe Gomez, Broomfield, 4:57.
125 Pounds: Bryce Sciumbato, Pueblo County dec. Dalton Kelley, Alamosa, 6-3.
130 Pounds: Dale Shull, Fort Lupton dec. Dan Frank, Roosevelt, 6-5.
135 Pounds: Jordan Guitierrez, Broomfield dec. Kyle Holman, Alamosa, 15-13.
140 Pounds: James Conrardy, Rifle dec. Nathaniel Garcia, Greeley West, 10-4.
145 Pounds: Robert Pikerell, Northridge dec. Jordan Garcia, Pueblo West, 4-2.
152 Pounds: Justin Gonzales, Northridge dec. Justin Samora, Montezuma-Cortez, 3-2.
160 Pounds: Patrick Gomez, Northridge dec. Josh Ventine, Broomfield, 5-0.
171 Pounds: Brice Wolf, Greeley Central fall Kohlman Scribner, Mountain View, 1:32.
189 Pounds: Ryker Haddock, Longmont maj.dec. Kohl Martin, Windsor, 13-5.
215 Pounds: Rico Garcia, Canon City dec. Cody McAnich, Broomfield, 10-9 OT.
285 Pounds: Justin Williams, Englewood dec. Tad Davis, Rifle 2-1 OT.
Third Place
103 Pounds: Anthony Deleon, Fort Lupton tech. fall Alex Abreu, Rocky Ford, 15-0.
112 Pounds: Gilbert Garcia, Prairie View dec. Nick Swanson, Wheat Ridge, 6-2.
119 Pounds: C.J. York, Roosevelt dec. Vinnie Sanchez, Peublo South, 5-1.
125 Pounds: Casey Lynn, Montezuma-Cortez dec. Travis Himmelman, Conifer, 5-3 OT.
130 Pounds: Gabe Metzler, Mitchell dec. Tim Diefenbach, Longmont, 2-0.
135 Pounds: James Martinez, Rifle dec. Jeremy Aguero, Pueblo South, 5-3.
140 Pounds: Jose Cos, Falcon fall Brandyn Wahlert, Berthoud, 2:57.
145 Pounds: Kurtis Ramsay, Windsor dec. Michael Rangel, Greeley Central, 11-10.
152 Pounds: Dan Barringer, Lewis-Palmer fall David Rothrock, Golden, 2:18.
160 Pounds: Andrew Morris, Pueblo Central dec. Cody DeLa Barre, Thomas Jefferson, 5-1.
171 Pounds: Clancy Garoutte, Montrose fall Josiah Graham, Broomfield, 2:53.
189 Pounds: Devon Hightower, Widefield tech. fall Paco Retana, Niwot, 17-0.
215 Pounds: Brian Key, Rifle fall Fabian Guerrero, Fort Lupton, 1:37.
285 Pounds: Scott Coyle, Longmont dec. Joe Carroll, Mullen, 3-2.
Fifth Place
103 Pounds: Todd Bushman, Castle View dec. Daniel Salazar, Palisade, 6-2.
112 Pounds: Drew Schumann, Montrose dec. Robby Workman, Berthoud, 10-7.
119 Pounds: Clayton Garza, Elizabeth fall Michael Walsh, Alamosa, 4:50.
125 Pounds: Jerry Huff, Broomfield dec. Jacob Atwood, Greeley Central, 7-0.
130 Pounds: Sean Mahaney, Alamosa dec. Kelly Davis, Palisade, 9-3.
135 Pounds: Colby Kluesner, Conifer dec. Zach Legino, Roosevelt, 3-2.
140 Pounds: Shea Bogardus, Mesa Ridge fall Tyler Parker, Frederick, 2:14.
145 Pounds: Josh Martinez, Frederick dec. Connor King, Broomfield, 7-3.
152 Pounds: Dylan Contreras, Greeley Central dec. Marcos Peralta, Arvada, 4-2.
160 Pounds: Rhys Ackart, Woodland Park forfeit Brandon Montoya, Roosevelt.
171 Pounds: Nick Urban, Roosevelt dec. Phillip Rhodes, Mesa Ridge, 9-4.
189 Pounds: Trevor Fritzler, Northridge fall Mike Dellatto, Thompson Valley, 3:41.
215 Pounds: Hunter Maxwell, Fort Morgan fall Jacob Arrellano, Niwot, 5:21 OT.
285 Pounds: Greg Orosz, Glenwood Springs fall Alex Remmo, Thompson Valley, 1:23.

Final Team Results
Centauri 153.5; Olathe 120; Grand Valley 100; Brush 92.5; La Junta 79; Pagosa Springs 76.5; Florence 74.5; Lamar 73; Monte Vista 71; Yuma 66; Strasburg 58; Hotchkiss 51.5; Bennett 48; Buena Vista 45.5; Bayfield 45; Erie 36; Holy Family 35.5; Valley 35; Estes Park 33; Middle Park 30.5; Platte Valley 30.5; Eaton 30; Dolores Huerta 29; Rye 28; Arrupe Jesuit 26.5; Discovery Canyon 24; Salida 23; Gunnison 22.5; Lake County 22; University 22; Classical Academy 19; Manitou Springs 15; Trinidad 14.5; Coal Ridge 13; Lutheran 12; Ellicott 11; Platte Canyon 11; Academy 7; Cedaredge 3; Highland 3; Lyons 3; Weld Central 3; Clear Creek 3; Peyton 1; C.S. Christian 1.
Championship Matches
103 Pounds: Corbin Bennetts, Buena Vista dec. A.J. Salazar, Lake County, 4-3.
112 Pounds: Zach Shank, Olathe dec. Kurtis Romero, La Junta, 3-2.
119 Pounds: Kenny Porter, Bennett maj. dec. Josh Jaime, Lamar, 20-12.
125 Pounds: Vicente Gallegos, Arrupe Jesuit fall Clay Flot, Platte Valley, :48.
130 Pounds: Cahlen Keys, Centauri maj. dec. James Drinkhouse, Grand Valley, 14-2.
135 Pounds: Nate Halpin, Florence dec. Adam Garcia, Monte Vista, 6-2.
140 Pounds: Phillip Sheridan, Centauri dec. Jared Tonder, Grand Valley, 18-16.
145 Pounds: Cole Kembel, Brush dec. Ryan Gallegos, Grand Valley, 8-2.
152 Pounds: Matt Addington, Florence maj. dec. Iver Sandoval, Centauri, 17-6.
160 Pounds: Joe DuCharme, Pagosa Springs dec. Zach Diaz, Yuma, 11-6.
171 Pounds: Mike Smith, Pagosa Springs dec. Aaron Heredia, Monte Vista, 10-6.
189 Pounds: Bryce Kammerzell, Eaton dec. Daniel Rubalcaba, Brush, 7-5 OT.
215 Pounds: Jacob Hunter, Brush dec. Michael Beard, Hotchkiss, 5-2.
285 Pounds: Vincent Chacon, Centauri maj. dec. Joe Joyner, Grand Valley, 12-4.
Third Place
103 Pounds: Ben Polkowske, Centauri fall Michael Sandoval, Lamar, 4:03.
112 Pounds: Garrett Eastep, Manitou Springs dec. Andrew Weakland, Valley, 8-1.
119 Pounds: Steven Smith, Pagosa Springs dec. Evan Boyer, Valley, 7-6.
125 Pounds: Nick Adams, Discovery Canyon fall Gadge Cole, Trinidad, 2:43.
130 Pounds: Jake Eitzen, Estes Park fall Darrian Adame, Lamar, :53.
135 Pounds: Tommy Ketchum, La Junta fall Brandon Padilla, Rye, 2:30.
140 Pounds: Jon Korf, Yuma dec. Kris Nieto, Olathe, 8-3.
145 Pounds: Caleb Wyatt, Hotchkiss dec. Jared Holman, Centauri, 9-4.
152 Pounds: Kyle Piatt, Olathe maj. dec. Aaron Velasquez, Bayfield, 12-4.
160 Pounds: Elliot Copeland, Bennett dec. Zack Farber, Buena Vista, 6-3.
171 Pounds: Clint Myers, Salida dec. Mario Garcia, Dolores Huerta, 3-2.
189 Pounds: Markus Eckstein, Bayfield dec. Arthur Plonski, Holy Family, 11-5.
215 Pounds: Davy Rhodes, Olathe dec. Nick Lovell, Yuma, 9-5.
285 Pounds: Cees Doxsey, Erie dec. Tyler Hawk, Olathe, 4-3.
Fifth Place
103 Pounds: Brandon Strang, Middle Park dec. Jacob Haney, Strasburg, 4-3.
112 Pounds: Aeire Disher, Strasburg dec. Josh Valerio, Salida, 7-1.
119 Pounds: Garrison Ortiz, Dolores Huerta dec. Mario Espinoza, Centauri, 4-3.
125 Pounds: C.J. Brophy, Yuma dec. Trevor Huntsman, Bayfield, 7-3.
130 Pounds: Joe Visconti, Middle Park dec. Geoff Keeling, Strasburg, 5-1.
135 Pounds: Josh Roper, Gunnison tech. fall Clayton Johnson, Ellicott, 17-0.
140 Pounds: John Sandoval, Holy Family maj. dec. Ronnie Blea, University, 14-5.
145 Pounds: Austin Banks, Erie fall Zach Miller Estes Park, :44.
152 Pounds: Shay Hansen, Brush dec. Adam Heredia, Monte Vista, 12-5.
160 Pounds: Phillip Merwin, La Junta inj. default J.C. Jimenez, Olathe.
171 Pounds: Marvin Rivera, Olathe fall Juan Garcia, Gunnison, 4:13.
189 Pounds: Edgar Borunda, Monte Vista maj. dec. Steven Hanson, Florence, 12-4.
215 Pounds: Jared Goad, Classical Academy fall Pat Martinez, Lamar, 1:37.
285 Pounds: Ty McVicker, La Junta dec. Berrel Bowden, Strasburg, 5-2.

Final Team Results
Paonia 139.5; Wiggins 120; Rocky Ford 107; Hayden 103; Norwood 94.5; Ignacio 94; Rangely 92; Holyoke 88; Burlington 83.5; Sedgwick County 72.5; Holly 59; Akron 49; Wray 49; Simla 47; Stratton 46; Crowley County 44; Merino 44; Dove Creek 43; Nucla 37; Baca County 34; Fowler 32; Eads 26; Flemming 24; La Veta 23; John Mall 22; Byers 21.5; Center 20; Limon 14; North Park 14; West Grand 14; Swink 9; Antonito 8; Custer County 7; Colorado D&B 6; Cheyenne Wells 4; Las Animas 4; Sangre de Cristo 4; Calhan 3; Mountain Valley 2; Centennial 1; Cripple Creek 1; Manzanola 1; Meeker 1.
Championship Matches
103 Pounds: Jacob Garcia, Rocky Ford dec. Chad Terry, Hayden, 1-0.
112 Pounds: Alex Pena, Igancio dec. Robert Darnell, Holly, 7-1.
119 Pounds: Justin Iacovetto, Paonia fall Andrew Scherrer, Simla, 5:39.
125 Pounds: Chad Stroh, Holyoke maj. dec. Buddy Watson, Wiggins, 11-3.
130 Pounds: Blayne Richards, Sedgwick County dec. Josh Plehinger, Ignacio, 8-3.
135 Pounds: Ty Sickels, Nucla dec. Ryan Talmich, Rocky Ford, 9-4.
140 Pounds: Hugh Hardman, Norwood maj. dec. Layne Crumley, Akron, 10-2.
145 Pounds: Colten Husky, Dove Creek fall Justin Smith, Paonia, 1: 21.
152 Pounds: Lukas Wiggins, Paonia, dec. Christian Holcomb, Rangely, 5-2.
160 Pounds: Mike Lozano, Holly dec. Mitch Doolin, Hayden, 5-2.
171 Pounds: Kohl Knutson, Wiggins dec. Nick Jurney, Rocky Ford, 4-3.
189 Pounds: Tyler Davis, Wiggins dec. Michael Satterly, Burlington, 6-2.
215 Pounds: Stryker Lane, Norwood fall Isaiah Churchwell, Burlington, 3:06.
285 Pounds: Billy Gray, Crowley County dec. Kyle Pollock, Wiggins, 7-5 OT.
Third Place
103 Pounds: Mark Edmonds, Holyoke maj. dec. Adam Ortivez, La Veta, 10-2.
112 Pounds: Jake Milberger, Fowler dec. Preston Bonine, Paonia, 6-0.
119 Pounds: Trevor Herrick, Sedgwick County dec. Ricky Long, Rocky Ford, 5-0.
125 Pounds: Bon Kinder, Burlington dec. Devon Rose, Rangely, 5-2.
130 Pounds: Skyler Dittmer, Holyoke dec. Alex Dorr, Wiggins, 7-1.
135 Pounds: Wyatt Barber, Merino maj. dec. Clayton Archuleta, John Mall, 11-2.
140 Pounds: Raudel Lucero, Ignacio dec. Travis Witherell, Rangely, 5-4.
145 Pounds: Ryan Cramer, Rangely fall Cody Rober, Sedgwick County, 3:45.
152 Pounds: Chancey Taylor, Burlington maj. dec. Brennan Hottinger, Akron, 9-0.
160 Pounds: Ty Spangler, Norwood dec. Luke Garrett, Holyoke, 10-5.
171 Pounds: Zach Jackson, Wray dec. Larry Fritzler, Baca County, 4-2.
189 Pounds: Coy Letlow, Hayden dec. Justin Guynes, Dove Creek, 5-3.
215 Pounds: Treyben Letlow, Hayden fall Chance Wyatt, Ignacio, 1:44.
285 Pounds: Christian Hornung, Stratton dec. Jeremy Lund, Wray, 3-0.
Fifth Place
103 Pounds: Cody Fry, Eads dec. Steven Velasquez, Center, 7-2.
112 Pounds: Angelo Gauna, Rocky Ford dec. Ryan Petty, Rangely, 5-4.
119 Pounds: Ty Lebsock, Merino dec. Brian Strong, Holyoke, 5-2.
125 Pounds: Casey Haga, Ignacio fall Chad Bradbeer, 1:56.
130 Pounds: Adrian Lopez, Paonia dec. Ty Pfeiff, Crowley County, 9-6.
135 Pounds: Perry Forster, North Park maj.dec. Hayden Uhland, Eads, 12-3.
140 Pounds: Harrison Johnson, Fleming dec. Aaron Erker, Wiggins, 7-2.
145 Pounds: Mike Mullin, Simla forfeit Adonis Sheeley, Byers.
152 Pounds: Matt Swim, Byers dec. Jake Magee, Hayden, 7-4.
160 Pounds: Andy Taylor, Stratton dec. Tyler Neel, Rocky Ford, 4-3.
171 Pounds: Ethan Alexander, Norwood fall Tyler Lewis, Swink, :48.
189 Pounds: Paul Campfield, Wray dec. Josh Burns, Paonia, 3-1.
215 Pounds: Reed Jablonski, Sedgwick County fall Ben Fehr, Baca County, 3:53.
285 Pounds: Chance Waite, Limon dec. Rusty Bohrer, Simla, 3-2.