Juanita wrestling posts solid finishes during holiday tournaments

While most people were relaxing and enjoying a break over the holidays, the Juanita wrestling team never slowed down, participating in two tournaments and practices almost everyday.

By Megan Managan • January 6, 2011 5:17 pm
Derek Reubish works on a grip on an opponent during the Brian Hill Invitational at Eastside Catholic High School on Dec. 30. Reubish would go on to win the 160-weight class.
Derek Reubish works on a grip on an opponent during the Brian Hill Invitational at Eastside Catholic High School on Dec. 30. Reubish would go on to win the 160-weight class.

While most people were relaxing and enjoying a break over the holidays, the Juanita wrestling team never slowed down, participating in two tournaments and practices almost everyday.

On Dec. 18 the team took 12th at the Monroe Bearcats Invitational. Logan McCallum earned a championship belt in the 171 weight class, while teammate Derek Reubish was second in the 160 field. Michael Przystupa was fourth overall in the 152 class.

The team picked up after Christmas with the Brian Hill Invitational hosted by Eastside Catholic on Dec. 30. The team had it’s best overall result of the season so far, taking seventh place.

This time it was Reubish who earned the title, as he won the 160 pound championship, while McCallum was second in the 189 class. Jeremiah Laufasa was second in the 215 class, with Przystupa in fourth in the 152 weight group. Sophomore Thanh Troung was fourth in the 103 class, while TIm Roetcisoender was fourth in the 171 grouping.

The Rebels will travel to Edmonds-Woodway for the Edmonds Invitational on Jan. 8 and will host Liberty on Jan. 11 in the first home meet back from the break.