A few Haines High School wrestlers established themselves as state tournament contenders at a season-opening Petersburg competition last weekend.
“We had a pretty strong showing from the seniors and upperclassmen,” said co-coach Andrew Cardella.
Senior Walker Blair placed second at 152 pounds, tallying a 4-2 record. Classmate Dalton Tuohy (138 pounds) was third in his bracket, posting a 3-2 mark.
Co-coach Dennis Durr said Blair is “at the top” of his weight class among Southeast…