Both Del City and Carl Albert wrestlers fought hard earning titles this past weekend.

Twenty-three high school wrestling teams hit the mat running for the 49th Annual Malcolm Wade Invitational Tournament held by the Carl Albert Titans to honor their past wrestling coach.

A total of three Titans and seven Eagles took home medals, ranging in places from third to sixth.

Starting strong and ending up at third were two of Carl Albert’s own Logan Shelton (106) and Garrett Chappell (126).

Shelton first pinned Tyler Kittles of Noble in the first period, then battled My Nguyen of Putnam City North for the bronze medal. He ended up on top with a final score of 8-5.

Likewise, Chappell took on Gage Hendrix from Putnam City North for the chance to be on the podium beating him 5-3. Next, Chappell defeated Caleb Blakely of Noble by a major decision.

Another third place finisher was Clayton Lamb (132) of Del City. He beat Chandler Fernandez from Durant 12-4, then battled Mulique Lytle of Shawnee ending the match with a very close 12-11.

These three guys placed the highest for their teams in the tournament.

Finishing fourth was Zack Reed (113) who claimed a fall over Cain Britton from Putnam City North in just 35 seconds, but lost to Western Heights’ Clayton Beirig 7-1.

Kevin Figueroa (160) of Del City beat Michael McClish of Putnam City North 6-4.

Then, he went back and forth with Triston Hill from Chickasha but ended with a loss of 5-2.

Also from Del City, Michael Cooper (220) took fourth. After first pinning Dalton Sullivan from McCloud in the second period, he was taken down by Leslie Thomas of Altus in 1:45.

Three more Del City wrestlers took home fifth place: Gavin Millhouse (145), Dalton Addington (152) and Laquan Johnson (285).

Millhouse pinned Kalin Winkler from Noble in 3:08. Addington took a victory over Matt Daniel of Shawnee with a final score of 4-3. Johnson also pinned his man, Ryan Good Fox from Shawnee, 4:25.

Lastly, bringing home sixth was Carl Albert’s Chris Fairbairn (138), who was pinned by Mikey Abuan of Altus in the first period.

All four of these wrestlers took a loss, but then wrestled all the way up their brackets to earn a position on the winner’s podium.

Coaches from both were proud of their victories and plan to continue to better their teams throughout the rest of the wrestling season.