Cardinal wrestlers fail to place at Mat Classic

Medical Lake senior Ricky Petersen advanced two rounds and added one additional match in the consolation bracket in last weekend’s Mat Classic XXVI.

Petersen, a senior at 145 pounds, won his first match 7-3 over Andy Madsen of South Whidby. He lost his second match 9-2 to the two-time state champion, Roberto Orosco of Connell, and his third match 12-5 to Stephen Spading of Kalama.

Also competing was sophomore Nick Reed at 113 pounds. He lost his first match to Alvaro Ortiz of Forks by pin in the third period. Reed won his second match over Flavio Sandoval of Kionna Benton by pin in the second...