Wrestlers Askins, Jones place second at state

Reggie Jones attempts to get control of Liberty Bell’s Emmett Fink in the championship match for the 145 class.

Trapper Askins takes the top position on Tyson Yamane of Warden in the 126-pound championship match.

Askins on the awards stand at the Tacoma Dome.

Colfax and Garfield wrestlers booked a solid performance at the state Mat Classic in Tacoma Friday and Saturday. Garfield/Palouse senior Trapper Askins and Colfax junior Reggie Jones each placed second in their weight classes.

Brian DeYoung took one win in the 195 class and finished fifth.

Two other qualifiers, Nick McAdams in the 220 cla...