But the T-birds got wins from Nathan Marquez (103), Mat Malnoske (125), Skyler Moore (130), Josh Wiggins (140), Nathan Hoffer (145) and Richard Gingras (215) to take a 36-34 dual match win in the opening day of the tournament.
Today's action, which begins at 9 a.m., will follow a 16-man, bracket-style tournament format.
Glenn Vandergaw Tournament
At Dimond High
East 59, Soldotna 21; Colony 61, West 12; Wasilla 75, Kenai 6; Houston 33, Bartlett 27; Houston 49, Soldotna 18; Wasilla 65, West 6; East 36, Colony 34; Kenai 46, Bartlett 36.
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