Grant County youth wrestler Mason Benge in action at the Nov. 22 Irrigon wrestling tournament. Benge took second place for his weight class.

Fourth-grader competes at Bigfoot Battle

IRRIGON – Three Grant County wrestlers had an exceptional outcome at the Irrigon wrestling tournament.

The athletes each placed second in their weight classes at the Nov. 22 event, which was an optional tournament for the local wrestlers.

Braden Spencer, an eighth grader, finished with 2 wins and one loss.

Youth wrestler Mason Benge, a second-grader, had a scratch/win, a loss and 1 win (6-2).

Taylor Parsons, a first-grader, also took second place with a pin, a loss (9-12) and a pin.

Youth wrestler Jack Strong, a fourth-grader, competed at Spokane’s premiere tournament, the Northwest Bigfoot Battle held Nov. 21-22 at the Spokane Convention Center.

Strong was defeated in two matches, competing in a 31-man bracket. Officials of the event expected 1,000 participants from several states to compete.