Lakecity grapplers had an arm bar on the competition last month during the Richmond Western Age Class Tournament.
The Williams Lake Wrestling Club sent elementary and high school wrestlers to the three-day event, held at the Richmond Olympic Oval.
WLWC head coach Sonia Conrod said it’s an important tournament for high school athletes because it is a qualifying tournament for nationals.
Kindergarten students Tanner Scaiano, in the 20-kilogram class, and Kai Pare, in the 17-kilogram division, both wrestled to bronze medals.
Grade 4 wrestler Kalub Scaiano was on point in the 27-kilogram division, grappling his way to a gold medal, while Klay Pare — wrestling in the boys 25-kilogram division due to a lack of competition — brought home a silver medal.
Tyleen Scaiano, wrestling in the 44-kilogram and 47-kilogram school girl divisions, battled to gold and silver medals, respectively.
In the school boy division it was Darian Atkins (59 kilograms) taking silver, while Adam Sutherland, competing in a bracket draw, lost a hard-fought bronze medal match for fourth place.
Braden Conrod, after losing his first match in the 69-kilogram class, rallied to win three straight, however, was defeated in the bronze-medal contest.
“Some of the best wrestling takes place at this tournament,” Sonia said.
“It was a great experience for all the wrestlers that competed.”