Royal’s Arroyo named SCAC co-wrestler of the year
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Royal's Sharon Arroyo was one of two wrestlers of the year in the South Central Athletic Conference.
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ROYAL CITY — Junior Sharon Arroyo was named as one of two wrestlers of the year, and girls coach Jesus Carlos Villa named coach of the year on the South Central Athletic Conference all league team. The Knights also received the sportsmanship award.
Royal girls
First team: Sharon Arroyo, junior, 100 pounds; Heaven Parker, sophomore, 120 pounds; Evelyn Acencio, junior, 130 pounds; Lauren Jenks, senior, 135 pounds; Hali Christensen, freshman, 140 pounds; Madisen Christensen, senior, 170 pounds.
Second team: Sophia Villafana, freshman, 100 pounds; Isabelle Barajas, sophomore, 110 pounds; Vanessa Flores, freshman, 155 pounds.
The honorable mention list was not available.
Royal boys
First team: Cael Orth, sophomore, 157 pounds.
Second team: Dennis Hernandez, junior, 120 pounds.
Wahluke was one of two recipients of the sportsmanship award.
The honorable mention list was not available.
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