Gladwin wrestlers second at team tourney

  • Gladwin’s Ethan Palmateer gives a Pine River opponent a lift during a match at Saturday’s team tournament.
    Gladwin’s Ethan Palmateer gives a Pine River opponent a lift during a match at Saturday’s team tournament.
  • Gladwin’s Kolten Greaves battles to victory via decision at 120 during Saturday’s dual meet against Bay City Western.
    Gladwin’s Kolten Greaves battles to victory via decision at 120 during Saturday’s dual meet against Bay City Western.

    GLADWIN

    Tough competition helped the Gladwin wrestling team get a running start on the new year Saturday.

    The Flying G’s hosted the Gladwin Super Duals Team Tournament and wound up finishing second after a hard-fought 37-31 loss to Bay City Western in the championship meet.

    “We did pretty well,” said Gladwin coach Buddy Goldsworthy. “We beat a Division 1 school in Midland and Pine River is ranked in …