Richards takes first at Alberta Open
EMILY BONSANT | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 4 years, 7 months AGO
Eli Richards, member of Bonners Ferry Wrestling Club, took first place at the Alberta Open wrestling tournament last weekend.
(Courtesy photo BFWC)
I have deep North Idaho roots and graduated from Eastern Washington University with an English degree with a creative writing emphasis with a minor in film. I worked at at the Bonner County Daily Bee before coming to work at the Bonners Ferry Herald in August 2021. I enjoy writing for the paper that my great-grandfather read and covering the same small town community that is still alive today. I cover all things Badger sports, local politics and government, community news, business, outdoors and appear on the 7Bee podcast for the Herald's update. When I'm not working I can be found reading a good book and sipping tea, knitting or attempting to sign opera. | March 24, 2022 1:00 AM
EDMONTON — Two time state champion Eli Richards pinned his way to victory winning the Alberta Open in Edmonton, Alberta, last weekend in Canada.
At the international freestyle wrestling contest, Richards wrestled at the 79 kilograms and was the only wrestler for Team USA. He finished with 10 points. He beat his three opponents in less than a minute.
Round 1 — Eli Richards (USA) received a bye.
Round 2 — Eli Richards (USA) won by fall over Kaaju Arreak (Nunavut), fall 0:46
Round 3 — Eli Richards (USA) received a bye Bye
Championship bracket — Eli Richards (USA) won by fall over Aiden Clarke (EWC), fall 0:54
1st Place Match — Eli Richards (USA) won by fall over Nicholas Hooper (Cochrane Cowboys), fall 0:36
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