Sandpoint 8th grade girls wrestling claims title in Moscow
JACK FREEMAN | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 47 minutes AGO
The Sandpoint 8th-grade girls wrestling team was crowned champions at a meet in Moscow last Monday, Nov. 9. The Bullpups had seven individual champions, which helped the team score 218 points to claim the title. The event in Moscow was the team's third event in a row and second in Moscow. "These girls had every excuse to be tired, but they showed up ready and willing to compete! More than half of this team entered the season having never wrestled in a tournament," SMS head coach Valerie Johansen said. "They showed courage stepping onto the mat, taking on new challenges and giving their best f…
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Full caption: The Sandpoint 8th-grade girls wrestling team was crowned champions at a meet in Moscow last Monday, Nov. 9. The Bullpups had seven individual champions, which helped the team score 218 points to claim the title. The event in Moscow was the team's third event in a row and second in Moscow. "These girls had every excuse to be tired, but they showed up ready and willing to compete! More than half of this team entered the season having never wrestled in a tournament," SMS head coach Valerie Johansen said. "They showed courage stepping onto the mat, taking on new challenges and giving their best for their team. Our entire coaching staff is so proud of their effort, determination, and willingness to keep learning. This championship took the whole team!"
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Sandpoint 8th grade girls wrestling claims title in Moscow
The Sandpoint 8th-grade girls wrestling team was crowned champions at a meet in Moscow last Monday, Nov. 9.
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