LHS wrestler takes second

Lawrence High freshman Reese Wright-Conklin finished second Saturday in the 152-pound weight class at the Newton Invitational, falling 4-2 on a last-second reversal by opponent Tyler Sutherland of Liberal High, an undefeated senior who placed fourth at the Kansas 5A state meet last year.

The Lions’ Dustin Walthall finished eighth at 171.

Lawrence High finished 19th overall.

Free State participated in the Bobcat Classic at Basehor-Linwood High, where the Firebirds finished 29th.

Austin Ammon, at 285, finished 3-2 in the tournament. Jake Brown, at 135, finished 2-2.