Sandpoint continues to shine bright on the mat

Andrew Duke takes out last year champion to claim first place at the Pacific Northwest Classic over the weekend.

The Bulldogs, Ashlei Hawkins took fourth place in the Pacific Northwest Tournament over the weekend.

by SAMMY BERRYMAN
Sports Reporter | January 10, 2023 1:00 AM

The Sandpoint boys wrestling team traveled to Spokane Valley for the Pacific Northwest Classic tournament Jan. 6 and 7.

The Bulldogs competed at the Pacific Northwest Classic tournament over the weekend on Friday and Saturday at University High School.

Andrew Duke (18-1) beat last year's champion to claim first place in the 106-pound weight class and scored 30.0 team points. It was redemption for Duke, who faced the same matchup and took second at last year's tournament.

Aidan Rork (2-3) placed sixth at 106, Christian Troumbley-Karkoski (11-7) took third at 145, Ashlei Hawkins (12-8) brought home fourth at 126 and Calvin Hinds (5-5) wassixth at 18 for Sandpoint.

The Bulldogs, Ashlei Hawkins took fourth place in the Pacific Northwest Tournament over the weekend.