MMS wrestlers second in Region

The Mitkof Middle School wrestlers placed second to Ketchikan last weekend at Regions. Ketchikan had 34 wrestlers competing compared to only 18 for Petersburg, giving them a huge advantage in terms of team scoring. Eight wrestlers qualified for the State Tournament this weekend, including Merrick Nilsen, Brekin Davis, Kole Sperl, Alex Worhatch, Thomas Durkin, Lance Kittams, Ruby Massin and Jolyn Toyomura. Pictured here is the team after Regions, back row (left to right): Isaiah Slaven, John Bisset, Jolyn Toyomura, Noah File, Adam Ware, Sawyer Bryner, Lance Kittams, Ruby Massin, Lathum Johnson, Jacob Smith, Heather Berkley. Front row: Zephrie Whitethorn, Thomas Durkin, Brekin Davis, Michael Durkin, Alex Worhatch, Kole Sperl, Merrick Nilsen.