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As the CHSAA state wrestling championships neared its conclusion on Saturday night at Ball Arena, Brush sophomore Ritchie Bruno knew his team’s finish all hinged on him. If he won, the Beetdiggers would edge out Eaton for Class 3A state runner-up. If not, the Reds would win the honor. The undefeated grappler was the right […]

DENVER — As soon as the ref slapped that mat at Ball Arena on Saturday night, Nick Dardanes, mouth bloodied, jumped into the arms of his coach, Caleb Cox, in jubilation. A year earlier, the Brush junior felt the heartbreak of a loss in the Class 3A state wrestling finals. Never again. From that moment […]

The Colorado high school wrestling state tournaments take place Thursday through Saturday at Ball Arena in Denver. Our staff will be there throughout the weekend providing live coverage.

The CHSAA state wrestling tournament returns to Ball Arena this Thursday through Saturday. Here's a look at some of the top storylines going into the event.

Only a few weeks remain in the 2023-24 winter sports season, and a few Brush wrestlers seem to be peaking at just the right time. At the Valley Viking Invitational on Dec. 6, in a competition that welcomed 19 teams, five Beetdiggers found their way onto the podium. Ritchie Bruno led the effort from the […]

DENVER – Inspired in part by heavyweight Elliot Sam’s successful romp through the consolation rounds, and later Levi Martin’s loss in the 132-pounders’ grand finale, Mancos junior Cole Dainty-Guilfoyl...

Two wrestlers from La Plata County reached the podium at the state wrestling championships in Denver on Saturday while two others finished just one win away. Ryan Dugan of Durango placed fifth at 113 ...