Angelique McNaughton
February 10, 2013
Lawrence — Shawnee Mission Northwest junior Mario Galvan brought home an individual title on Saturday at the Sunflower League meet in the 195-pound weight class, while several of his teammates placed within the top five.
The Cougars earned 110 points to place eighth out of the 12 teams at Lawrence High School, behind Olathe Northwest and ahead of Free State.
Freshman Brian Morelan (120) and senior Colton Almos (145) each took second in their respective weight classes. Senior Reed Bowker (138) and junior Laphonso McKinnis (170) placed fourth.
“I was really proud of Morelan getting to the finals and Colton (Almos) battling to the finals, it was some tough matches for those guys,” SM Northwest coach Howard Newcomb said. “And then Mario getting the championship, it was a nice way to end the day especially after losing all the final matches.”
Meanwhile, the SM North wrestling team didn’t necessarily have things go in their favor on Saturday.
Senior Armando Contreras (220) was out sick all week and was unable to wrestle for the Indians. Contreras was the top seed in his weight class going into the weekend and was expected to be a main contender.
“He’s been ill and he’s lost weight with the illness,” SM North assistant coach Zach McKamie said of Contreras. “He’s the only wrestler that’s been with our team for four years and he’s our champion.”
The only wrestler to make it to the semi-finals, freshman Cesar Salgado (160), was disqualified for biting his opponent.
The Indians placed 12th at the league meet, behind Olathe South, scoring just one point.
Angelique McNaughton 