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Local Wrestlers Advance to State Championships

Five Warrenton wrestlers led local qualifiers for state championships at district competitions, along with standout performances from Knappa freshman Logan Wells and three first-place finishers from Astoria.

Warrenton dominated with five state qualifiers: Rayce Sturgell (120 lbs), Javen Zepeda (126 lbs), Finley Marshall (132 lbs), Sean Irwin, and Devon Sturgell (190 lbs). The Warriors finished fourth overall with 163.5 points. At Knappa, freshman Logan Wells impressed by finishing second in the 132 lbs championship match.

Astoria celebrated three first-place finishes as Beau Smith (144 lbs), M.J Brito (215 lbs), and Adrian Balli (285 lbs) all qualified for state. Seaside's Brayden Cooley also won his 157 lbs division to advance to the state championships.