Six Colfax wrestlers advance to regionals

The Colfax High School wrestling team sent eight contenders to the District tournament in Davenport and six will advance to this weekend’s Regional Tournament at Reardan.

Trapper Askins, wrestling on the Colfax team for Gar-Pal High School, works his way to a district title in the 120-pound weight class.

Wrestling Feb. 2, Trapper Askins took first-place at 120-pounds while Thomas Newton took second at 138 pounds.

At 113 pounds, Mitch Barney placed second. Evan Lord finished third at 182 pounds while Ray Compton took third in the 195-pound class.

Tyson Rogers claimed fourth place at 120 pounds....