Dylan Chavez, Herriman
(Jon Clifford | For The Tribune) Dylan Chavez, Herriman High.
The Mustangs sit third in the team standings after Day 1 and Chavez is a big reason why. The senior followed a first-round pin with a 6-2 decision against Syracuse’s Camron Eden at 138 pounds and is in good shape to improve on his sixth-place finish at 132 pounds last year.
Dakota Buckner, Copper Hills
(Jon Clifford | For The Tribune) Dakota Buckner, Copper Hills High.
On a day when many results held true to their seeding, Buckner was a glaring exception. Seeded seventh in his half of the 182-pound bracket, Buckner’s recent leg work paid dividends in a state quarterfinal pin with a move the sophomore called the “banana split.”
Jon Hunt, Layton
(Jon Clifford | For The Tribune) Jon Hunt, Layton High.
After a first-round pin in the 220-pound division, the junior broke a sweat but held off Herriman’s Mafi Mahuinga to finish the day unblemished. Next up is Hillcrest’s Keala Mahe, who has just four defeats all season.
Ian Filoso, American Fork
(Jon Clifford | For The Tribune) Ian Filoso, American Fork High.
The Cavemen hung with the traditional powerhouse programs on Day 1, capped by the senior’s 7-3 decision in the 285-pound state quarterfinals against Pleasant Grove’s Keegan Wilkinson. Filoso, who placed fourth at state a year ago, pinned his first opponent in just 26 seconds.
8
Number of pins in the first round in the eight first-round matches in the 285-pound division. Weber’s Brady Briskey notches the quickest fall in just 20 seconds.
21
Number of combined wrestlers remaining in the winners bracket for Pleasant Grove (8), Layton (8) and Syracuse (5). The three schools entered 59 wrestlers in the state meet.
22
Number of seconds remaining when Fremont’s Mason Denton pinned Hunter’s Brayden Warner in the 113-pound state quarterfinals. It was the latest pin in the winners bracket on Day 1.
23
The number of points separating Pleasant Grove (128.5) and Layton (105.5) atop the team standings.
