By Chuck Reherman
Sports Editor
STILLWATER – Yukon’s Miller wrestling team had a strong showing at the Oklahoma State University team camp.
The Millers finished the competition portion of camp with a 12-2 dual record and finished third overall.
“It was a great learning experience,” Miller head coach Joe Schneider said. “We saw some very good competition from many different schools and states. The guys battled in some tough situations.
“I was proud of our younger guys for stepping up and rising to the occasion,” he added. “Chance Bailey (13-2 record) had some great matches that really helped our team earn the success we received.”
The Millers went 11-1 in the competition round to reach the final four. The team lost to Moorcreek 48-17 in one semifinal, then bounced back to beat Monett, Mo., 36-33 to take third place.
The Millers won their first three duals of the competition rounds, beating Stienbrener 50-15, Putnam City 43-24 and Buena Vista 48-18. The team’s only loss in the competition round came to Chanutte-Monette 39-19. YHS came back to beat Rosehill Jesuit 49-24, Wintrest 64-15, Jackson 36-25, Kingfisher 51-12, Newcastle 45-28, J.J. Pearce 60-12, Lincoln Pius 42-19 and Durant 43-21.
Millers who had solid performances included: Ashton Aldridge (14-2), Kylon Burgert (16-3), Wallace Tilley (17-4), and Noah Hanscom (6-1) (before he had to leave the camp for a family vacation).
“I was very excited for our younger guys coming up and the determination they showed this week. They are going to do some great things for us.”
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