Regional Champs!
The Crandon Cardinal Wrestling team went undefeated in the 2020-21 season with a record of 13-0 going into this past Saturday's Regional Final tournament. This year's tournament was held at Three Lakes High School and the schools competing in the tournament included Crandon, Elcho, Laona-Wabeno, Menominee Indian, Three Lakes and Wittenberg-Birnamwood. The Crandon Cardinals kept their winning streak alive with 10 wrestlers advancing to the final round. Of the 10 finalists the following four took first place: Elias G. (106#), Hutson K. (120#), Cole S. (138#) and Rown P. (182#). Additionally, the following four took second place: Brayden M. (113#), Carsyn M. (132#), Silas D. (170#) and Connor L. (HW). The hard work and determination of the team paid off with Cardinals becoming the 2021 Regional Champs. The Cardinals are coached by Paul Cleereman, Isaiah Doane and Eric Shepherd. The team managers are Maya N., Nadia M. and Reece M. The eight Cardinal wrestlers that finished with 1st or 2nd place will be advancing to sectionals. Sectionals will be held this Saturday, February 6th, at Valders High School. Good luck to the Cardinal wrestlers and all the other area wrestlers at sectionals.
Team photo: Back row L to R: Coach Eric Shepherd, Coach Isaiah Doane, Connor L., Mason M., Carter B., Carsyn M., Brett P., Silas D., Kolten K., Coach Paul Cleereman.
Front row L to R: Caden P., Elias G., Hutson K., Brayden M., Rowyn P., Wyatt W. and Cole S. (Not pictured: Eian W.)
First Place Finishers:
L to R: Freshman, Elias G. (15-1), Senior, Hutson K. (11-1), Sophomore, Cole S. (15-1) and Sophomore, Rowyn P. (11-4)