South Country wrestler takes first place

The South Country School District congratulates eighth-grade wrestler Camryn Howard, who recently took first place in the 68 kg freestyle tournament, outscoring his opponents 54-9US at the U.S. Open Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas. The tournament serves as an age group qualifier for the right to represent the U.S. at the world-level competition. Howard finished with a 5-0 record and will be Team USA’s representative in 68 kg at the UWW Pan-American Championships in June. He competed in the Greco-Roman tournament, as well, where he compiled a 4-1 record and second-place finish. Howard also holds all-county and all-state titles, which he first earned as a seventh grader.