By Jeremy McDonald
Jeremymcdonald73@gmail.com
SALEM, Ore.– Willamina’s Kisor Savage has his eye on the prize of winning the State Championship.
After finishing third and fourth the last two year’s, he’s coming out his senior year motivated and ready to chase the goal.
And on Saturday, at the second annual Hadden Invitational, Wrestling at 144, he wheeled off victories and reached the Tournament finals against Harrisburg’s Connor Olson.
After a quick takedown to start the match, Savage led 3-0. Knowing he got the takedown and Olson making it difficult for the turn for a possible pin, Savage used it as motivation for round two as he got a takedown and a four-point nearfall to push his lead to 10-0 going into the third round. He padded his total in the third round with an escape and another takedown to help him take the bout 14-0 to finish first in the tournament.
“I’m working more on technique and mastering my skill. I’m just getting great at what I’m great at right now and I feel like that’s key to success for me,” said Savage
Savage was one of three Bullsogs to win first-place. Grayson Hubbard won the 120 pound title and Adonijah Stanton won the 132 pound title.
Landon Risseeuw finished second at 285 pounds as the Bulldogs had nine placers in the tournament.
I’m the Hadden Girls Tournament, Paige Baker won the 190 pound title while Kelsea Gray finished third at 125 pounds, Jaidyn Bolen finished fourth at 145 pounds
