Wrestling USA Magazine: March 2, 2008

Mountain Top Wrestling Club Members Take 25 Medals at Norm Sanderson Classic

(Sandy, Utah) March 2, 2008 — Thirty-six members of Mountain Top Wrestling Club competed in the Norm Sanderson Classic freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling tournament, Feb. 29-March 1, 2008. Between the two styles, the 36 young athletes earned 25 awards.

"This was a good followup tournament in a lot of ways," said Coach Bill Kilpack (III). "We had some new wrestlers come out hard the first weekend, but now had to deal with meeting opponents after a week's adjustments. It was a growth experience for a lot of them."

Leading the team with two gold medals were 6-year-old Mason Christiansen of Riverton, Bantam (ages 7 and 8) 55 lbs. and 11-year-old Derek Spachman of Saratoga Springs, Novice (ages 11 and 12) 90 lbs. Each defeated every opponent by fall or technical superiority (gaining a six-point lead in two of three rounds), except for one match between the the two days of competition.

Also winning gold medals were 10-year-old Bryson Kimball of West Jordan, Novice 112 lbs., in the Greco-Roman tournament; and 15-year-old Adam Maxwell of Sandy, Cadet (ages 15 and 16) 112 lbs. in the freestyle tournament.

Taking silver medals in both tournaments was 13-year-old William Kilpack of Sandy, Schoolboy (ages 13 and 14) 105 lbs.

Also placing second in freestyle were 4-year-Christopher Smith of Murray, Flyweight (6 and Under) 65 lbs.; 13-year-old Jake Johnson of Sandy, Schoolboy 190 lbs.; and Daniel Purrington of Sandy, Open (ages 18 and Up) 145 lbs.

Earning bronze medals in freestyle were the Bollwinkel brothers of South Jordan, 4-year-old Kyle of South Jordan, Flyweight 65 lbs., and 13-year-old Joshua, Schoolboy 144 lbs., both of which are first-year wrestlers; 13-year-old Cody Jensen of West Valley City, Schoolboy 70 lbs.; 13-year-old Kevin Maxwell of Sandy, Schoolboy 91 lbs.; and 13-year-old Zayne Sayers of Sandy, Schoolboy 190 lbs.

Also earning silver medals in the Greco-Roman tournament were the Kilpack sisters of Sandy, 9-year-old Siondileigh, Midget (ages 9 and 10) 55 lbs., and 11-year-old MacKelti, Novice 85 lbs.; the Day brothers of Sandy, 10-year-old Addison, Novice 75 lbs., and 12-year-old Joey, Schoolboy 77 lbs.; first-year wrestler, 9-year-old Corah Kimball of West Jordan, Midget 70 lbs.; and 12-year-old Justin Schwendiman of West Jordan, Schoolboy 70 lbs.

Finishing third in Greco-Roman were 10-year-old Tyler Schwendiman of South Jordan, Novice 70 lbs.; and Cody Jensen, Schoolboy 70 lbs.

Also competing in the tournaments were Kristian Eoll of Sandy, Flyweight 40 lbs.; Will Haight of Sandy, Flyweight 45 lbs.; Garrick Kilpack of Sandy, Bantam 50 lbs.; Jaron and Cade Fox of South Jordan, Bantam 60 lbs. and 55 lbs.; Allison Spachman of Saratoga Springs, Bantam 55 lbs.; Jordan Engberg of Riverton, Midget 60 lbs.; Cole Kimball of West Jordan, Midget 65 lbs.; Ajax Revels of Riverton, Midget 87 lbs.; Benjamin Thornock of Taylorsville, Novice 65 lbs.; Alex Maxwell of Sandy, Novice 70 lbs.; Kadin Hatch of West Jordan, Novice 80 lbs.; Colby Nex of Sandy, Cadet 105 lbs.; Ella-Maereen Kilpack of Sandy, Cadet 112 lbs.; Nathan Martinez of Taylorsville, Cadet 140 lbs.; and Devin Sayers of Sandy, Cadet 160 lbs.

Coach Bill Kilpack (Jr.) said, "This was a good tournament, showing a bunch of the kids how they need to continue to learn and progress from one week to the next. Just because they beat somebody one week doesn't mean that it's decided for the season. They always need to look for ways to improve and learn, week after week."

Mountain Top Wrestling Club is a nonprofit 501(c)3 corporation dedicated to providing a venue for individuals to learn, develop and refine their athletic skills and abilities; and educating regarding the rules and regulations of freestyle, folkstyle and Greco-Roman wrestling. It is open to male and female athletes ages four and older who live anywhere in the State of Utah. Practices are held three days a week at Jordan High School. For more information, call 641-9832, e-mail coach@mountaintopwrestling.com or visit them on the Worldwide Web at www.mountaintopwrestling.com.

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