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Elizabeth wrestler takes 3A championship

Thomas Lee wins state in 106-pound class

Thomas Lee, a sophomore on the Elizabeth High School wrestling team, stands with his arms raised in the 3A state championship where he took first place in his 106-pound weight class. The championship was held Feb. 18 at Ball Arena in Denver.

Photo by Michelle Owen

Posted Friday, February 24, 2023 2:49 pm

Staff report

The Elizabeth High School wrestling team has a state champion, plus a teammate who took third place in his weight class.

Colorado’s Class 3A wrestling champion in the 106-pound weight class is sophomore Thomas Lee, 39-4. Lee defeated Eaton freshman Blake Hawkins, 21-5, in a 7-2 decision on Feb. 18 at Ball Arena in Denver to take the state championship.

Senior Kyle Owen, at 144 pounds, also made the podium by taking third at state. The 35-7 senior pinned Sterling senior Seth Marick, 28-5, at 1:47.

Their senior teammate Cooper Dunn qualified but did not place.

Numerous photos of Lee’s finals match are available on CHSAA’s website. They are the first batch of photos at photos.chsaanow.com/p813909233.

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