CHAMPION WRESTLER

Thomas Lee is Colorado’s 3A winner in weight class P2

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

Elizabeth wrestler takes 3A championship

Thomas Lee wins state in 106-pound class

e 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 omas Lee, 39-4. Lee defeated Eaton freshman eir senior teammate Cooper Dunn quali ed but did not place.

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. e 35-7 senior pinned Sterling senior Seth Marick, 28-5, at 1:47.

Numerous photos of Lee’s nals match are available on CHSAA’s website. ey are the rst batch of photos at photos.chsaanow.com/ p813909233.