Colonels capture wrestling tournament crown

The Christian County High School wrestling team captured its own invitational on Tuesday.

The Colonels had four champions including Malachi James (106 pounds), Dane Miller (144 pounds), Paul Abren (150 pounds), and Treshawn Crenshaw at heavyweight.

Ben Bentzel earned a silver medal at 106, Anthony Velasco took second at 113 and Deacon Harrison was second at 157.

Braylan Patla reached the podium with a third-place finish at 132 pounds.

The Colonels scored 253.5 points to easily beat Paducah Tilghman (150), Apollo (141.5), and Fort Campbell (121) for the title.

Team Standings:

Christian Co. (253.5), Paducah Tilghman (150), Apollo (140.5), Fort Campbell (121), Ohio Co. (121), South Warren (118.5), Daviess Co. (97), Trigg Co. (82), Owensboro (70), Henderson Co. (67.5), Kenwood (60.5), Christian Co. Blue (58), Hopkinsville (57), McCracken Co. (41), Warren Central (34), Russellville (27), Clarksville Academy (6).

CCHS Individuals:

106 – Malachi James (1^st)

106 – Ben Bentzel (2^nd)

113 – Anthony Velasco (2^nd)

126 – Nathan Harrison (4^th)

132 – Braylan Patla (3^rd)

132- Kian Bradley (5^th)

138 – Marquis Hart (4^th)

144 – Dane Miller (1^st)

150 – Paul Abren (1^st)

157 – Deacon Harrison (2^nd)

165 – Joshua Cohoon (4^th)