Under coach Scott Weidemier, the wrestlers of Healdsburg High—in all classes, both boys and girls—continue to “punch above their weight” in the competitive 11-team North Bay League. Two key tournaments on recent weekends demonstrate the capabilities and growing respect the team is gaining in the region.
On the last day of January, the NCS Division 3 Dual Team Championships were held at Lower Lake High. Recounted Weidemier, “We began the tournament as the #5 seed and in our first match defeated #4 seed Justin-Siena, 54-30, in a very inspired and dominating performance.”
He went on, “We then faced Willits HS, the #1 seed and a perennial small school power, in the semifinals. This was very likely a match of the two best teams in the tournament, and the winner had the inside track for the title.”
The Hounds efforts were led by Eli Zepeda who won at 287 pounds. Although Willits moved up their 217-pound wrestler (currently ranked sixth in the NCS) to try and gain an advantage, Zepeda prevailed in a physical and hard-fought match, winning by a score of 7-4…