Richards takes first at Alberta Open
Eli Richards, member of Bonners Ferry Wrestling Club, took first place at the Alberta Open wrestling tournament last weekend.
(Courtesy photo BFWC)
EDMONTON — Two time state champion Eli Richards pinned his way to victory winning the Alberta Open in Edmonton, Alberta, last weekend in Canada.
At the international freestyle wrestling contest, Richards wrestled at the 79 kilograms and was the only wrestler for Team USA. He finished with 10 points. He beat his three opponents in less than a minute.
Round 1 — Eli Richards (USA) received a bye.
Round 2 — Eli Richards (USA) won by fall over Kaaju Arreak (Nunavut), fall 0:46
Round 3 — Eli Richards (USA) received a bye Bye
Championship bracket — Eli Richards (USA) won by fall over Aiden Clarke (EWC), fall 0:54
1st Place Match — Eli Richards (USA) won by fall over Nicholas Hooper (Cochrane Cowboys), fall 0:36