Local youth compete in WWF tourneys

The WWF Kids Folkstyle Regional Qualifiers for youth wrestling were held around the state (eight locations), with one being in Westby, on March 19. 

At the regional qualifier in Westby, Drew Powell (eighth grade) of Norwalk took first place in the boys 2007-2008 110-Pound Division, and Matias Pyykkonen (second grade) of Norwalk took first place in the boys 2013-2014 48-Pound Division.

From March 25–26, the WWF Kids Folkstyle State Championships were held in Madison. Drew Powell did not place. Matias Pyykkonen took second place in the state championship, winning three matches (two by decision and one pin), losing his last match by only 1 point.

Matias Pyykkonen and Drew Powell walk in the “Parade of Champions” at the WWF Folkstyle State Championship.
Matias Pyykkonen (center) at the WWF Kids Folk Style State Championship, where he placed second
Pyykkonen takes first at the regional qualifier in Westby. 
Powell takes first at the regional qualifier in Westby. (Contributed photos)

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