Klamath Union wrestlers faced strong competition Saturday at the High Desert Classic at Mazama High School, gaining valuable experience and strong individual performances in a large, competitive field.
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Freshman Amazing McCoy led Klamath Union with a third-place finish, while seniors Christopher Stromberg and Emily Say added notable results in their respective divisions.
McCoy emerged as KU’s top performer on the day, navigating a challenging bracket to earn a spot on the podium.
Senior Christopher Stromberg earned fourth place, battling through multiple matches and facing the same opponent more than once during the tournament. Stromberg said the experience tested both his physical conditioning and in-match adjustments.
“My first match I kind of started off slow, and it didn’t really go my way,” Stromberg said. “The second time I faced him, it was a lot closer. It showed how much I adjusted as the day went on.”
As Stromberg competes in his final season, Stromberg said his focus is on continued improvement and reaching the state tournament for the first time.
“My goal for my senior year is to make it to state and place,” Stromberg said. “I just want to work as hard as I can to get there.”
In the girls division, senior Emily Say captured fifth place, continuing a strong season in her first and final year of high school wrestling. Say said the tournament allowed her to put her training into action.
“It’s nice to put in all the hard work and just go out there and let everything go,” Say said. “To put in the dedication that’s needed and see it pay off feels really good.”
Say also credited the growth of the girls wrestling program and the support of her teammates throughout the tournament.
“I’m proud of all my girls for trying as hard as they can,” Say said. “Most of us are freshmen or second-year wrestlers, and to see us competing and placing means a lot.”
