Sunflower wrestlers compete in first tournament of new year

Sunflower Kids Wrestling posted a strong showing in the Effingham Invitational Tournament Saturday. Ten wrestlers posted 22 wins and just 5 losses en route to 8 finalists and 5 tournament champs.

Winning championships for SKW included Hunter Haralson, Levi Flohrschutz, Reece Conklin, Nick Pursel and Koty Russell. Other finalists included Caden Lynch, Lucas Ingraham and Dustin Walthal. Caleb Torneden and Chase Russell also competed.

Sunflower Kids will next compete on Sunday at the Burlington Invitational in Burlington.