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The Emery Spartans joined 16 other schools at the annual Tournament of Champions wrestling meet Saturday afternoon in Vernal.

Competing in matches throughout the day, the Spartans had six of their 14 wrestlers place inside the top six in their weight class. The group was headlined by Byron Christiansen and Hayes Dalton who finished undefeated on their way to first-place finishes.

Starting the event against Juab’s Porter Anderson, Christiansen set a blistering pace as he earned the win by pin 2:51 into the opening round. A decision win in the quarterfinals placed Christiansen against Cole Huber of Uintah in the semifinals, which ended with his second pin of the afternoon.

Entering the championship match against Tyler Archuleta from Fruita, Christiansen moved to 21-2 on the season with a quick pin just 1:32 into the opening round to secure the 126 championship.

Hayes Dalton added to a stellar season by also earning a first-place finish at the 182 pound weight class. After receiving a bye in the opening round, Dalton topped Juab’s Aiden Seely by pin. A decision win over Timpanogos’ Corbin Carlson allowed Dalton to advance to the championship match.

Competing against an unaffiliated wrestler in Andrew Jensen, Dalton recorded his second pin in three matches to improve to 17-3 overall and win the 182 pound championship.

Other top performers for the Spartans included a third place nod for Bryar Meccariello at 152 pounds and fourth place for Braden Howard at 220. Monty Christiansen and Kove Johansen both ended sixth overall in their respective weight class.

Dalton, Meccariello and Howard will continue the season on Tuesday as they participate in the All-Star Duals in Orem. The meet is by invite only, taking the top wrestlers from each weight class in each classification for an intriguing competition.

Following Tuesday’s All-Star Duals the Spartans will return to the mat on Wednesday as they play host to Gunnison.

Below is the complete individual results for each competing Emery wrestler:

Weight

Wrestler

Record

Place

106 Monty Christiansen 2-2 6th Place
113 Merrit Meccariello 1-2
120 Kayden World 1-2
126 Byron Christiansen 4-0 1st Place
132 Jarin Allen 2-2
132 Dwain Farley 1-2
138 Hunter Hopes 0-2
145 Kelby Jones 0-2
152 Bryar Meccariello 3-1 3rd Place
160 Tyler Stilson 2-2
170 Maddex Christman 1-2
182 Hayes Dalton 4-0 1st Place
195 Kove Johansen 3-2 6th Place
220 Braden Howard 2-2 4th Place
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