Tigers place 13th at Monett Invitational

Pictured second from right: Nevada High School junior Peyton Denney takes the podium after his second-place finish at Saturday’s Monett Invitational.

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The Nevada Tiger wrestling team was in action this weekend, competing at the 46th annual Monett Invitational. Among varsity teams competing at the event, Nevada finished 13 out of 13. Nixa H.S. won the event, with, Oak Grove placing runner-up.

Highlights for the Tigers included junior Peyton Denny’s second-place finish in the 285-pound weight class, and fifth-place finishes from Trevor Olson (195) and Adam Guenther (182).

“Our kids competed well with some bigger schools and a couple out of state schools,” said Nevada head coach, David Hawks. “Overall, I think it was a learning experience for the team. We faced a lot of adversity throughout the day, and had to continue to push through during our matches and compete.”

Nevada High’s Spencer Hawkins (left) competes in the 170-pound weight division at the Monett Invitational on Saturday.

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NHS results

• 113: Lane Brooks (0-4)

• 120: Brock Marquardt (1-3)

• 132: Corbin Eastwood (1-4)

• 138: Brett Fairchild (1-4)

• 145: Tanner Gotschall (1-4)

• 152: Jaren Powrie (1-4)

• 160: Octavian Bartlett (1-3)

• 170: Spencer Hawkins (0-4)

• 182: Adam Guenther (2-2)

• 195: Trevor Olson (3-2)

• 285: Peyton Denney (3-1)

Team scores

• Nixa High School, 348; Oak Grove, 342.5; Willard, 322; Monett, 296.5; De Soto, 284; Logan-Rogersville, 275; Bentonville West H.S., 257; Clinton, 242; Bolivar, 240.5; Cassville, 165.5; McDonald County, 162; Reeds Spring, 126; Nevada, 121.5; Bolivar JV, 94; Oak Grove, JV, 56; Monett JV, 40; Willard JV, 39.5; Logan-Rogersville JV, 29.5; Reeds Spring JV, 18.0; McDonald County JV, 14.5; Clinton (Okla.) JV, 8.

In addition, the Nevada Tiger junior varsity team competed over the weekend at the Seneca JV Tournament. As of press time Tuesday, requested results for the Seneca JV meet were unavailable