New Prague sophomore Griffin Parriott was selected the most outstanding wrestler in the Minnesota Christmas tournament in Rochester. He won the 132-pound weight class in impressive fashion at the two-day event.
Parriott defeated a two-time Class 3A Minnesota state champion in Maolu Woiwor of Apple Valley and three-time Class A North Dakota state champion in Jordan Shearer of West Fargo. He beat Woiwor 4-2 in overtime in the semifinals and Shearer 3-2 for the title.
"He manages his matches well," New Prague coach Greg Tikalsky said. "He wins a lot of matches by two to four points, but is in control throughout the match."
By winning all five of his tournament matches, Parriott raised his season record to 16-1. Parriott followed that up with six more victories in The Clash Duals this past weekend in Rochester. He is closing in on 150 career victories.
"He is great to have in the practice room," Tikalsky said. "He works hard, and brings a lot of experience to his teammates."
Parriott finished third at 120 pounds in the Class 2A state meet a year ago. He is ranked No. 1 at 132 pounds this season.
"He thinks like a coach and knows a lot about the top-ranked wrestlers in the state as well as the nation," Tikalsky said.
Skating to first place
Two South Suburban Conference boys' hockey teams, Eagan and Eastview, came away with holiday tournament titles.
