Several Brushy Wrestling Club members place at Tahlequah Open

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November 26, 2024

By DAVID SEELEY Sports Editor

TAHLEQUAH — Several Brushy Wrestling Club members brought home medals from the Tahlequah Open, which took place Nov. 16.

Four members — Jesse Bentley, Hayley Bentley, Kutter Means and Bryir Jenkins — brought home gold medals as the champion of their respective weight classes.

Ruby Johnson, Rocklyn Johnson, Reagan Cupit, Liliana Guerrero, Isaac Glover and Avie Lamp were runners-up, while Tristen Cross, Rylan Henry, Abel Glover, Loxleigh Brown and Jaxston Cottrell were third.

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