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Retano second at Reser’s
Bulldogs 18th overall
In of the most challenging wrestling tournaments to place in during the entire season, Culver High School's Jesus Retano finished second overall at 152 pounds.
The senior wiped out top-ranked wrestlers from bigger schools, but fell one victory shy of being named champion at the annual Reser's Tournament of Champions held at Hillsboro High School Jan. 28.
"It was a whale of a tournament," CHS head coach J.D. Alley said. "I felt it was much tougher than last year."
Retano defeated Stephen Doman of Class 6A Canby in the semifinals. Doman is the top-ranked 152-pounder.
"Jesus shines on a big stage and he shined once again," Alley said. "The Doman kid was unbeaten prior to facing Jesus."
Retano lost to Derrick Christensen of Class 5A Dalles 4-1 in the 152-pound finale. Christensen is ranked No. 2 at 152 pounds in 5A.
"It was 0-0 after the first round," Alley said. "It was a very close match."
Top-ranked Class 6A Roseburg won the tournament with 254 points, followed by Sweet Home (151.5). Culver finished 19th overall with 59.5 points.
Jared Kasch (120), Miguel Gutierrez (160) and Justin Hendrix (220) of Culver were all one victory shy of placing for Culver.
The Bulldogs will compete in the Heppner Tournament Feb. 4.