Hilanders wrestle their way to 3A state championship

March 4, 2020March 4, 20200

Photos by LINDY WILLIAMS The Burns wrestling team took the 3A state title, and the Burns coaching staff was named 3A Coaches of the Year during the OSAA 3A State Wrestling Tournament at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland Feb. 28-29. The Burns wrestling team is once again on top of the Oregon

Hilanders wrestle their way to top spot at 3A Oregon Classic

January 22, 2020January 22, 20200

Photos by RANDY PARKS Justin Winn of Burns records a fall against the Vikings. It would appear the Burns wrestling team is ready to make another run at a 3A state title. After their run of 10 consecutive 3A state championships came to an end after the 2011 title, the Hilanders dropped a

Burns grapplers second at district, send 15 on to 3A state tournament

February 20, 2019February 20, 20190

The Burns wrestling team had a successful weekend, placing second in the Special District 4 tournament and qualifying 15 wrestlers for the OSAA Class 3A State Wrestling Championships to be held Friday and Saturday, Feb. 22-23, at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland. The top three finishers in each weight class qualified

Burns, Crane wrestlers compete at Woodfin-Robinson tourney

December 5, 2018December 6, 20180

The Baker Bulldogs defeated Burns 42-32 to win the seven-team Woodfin-Robinson Memorial Tournament on Friday, Nov. 30, at Burns High School. Burns and Baker were both undefeated in their four previous duals, and it was the Bulldogs coming out on top in the final dual. Also taking part in the tournament were

Simpson, Epling earn gold medals at state wrestling tournaments

February 21, 2018February 22, 20180

The Burns Hilanders’ Kyran Simpson brought home the gold medal from the OSAA 3A State Wrestling Tournament held Feb. 16-17 in Portland. Simpson won three of his four matches by fall on his way to winning the 138-pound weight class. The Hilanders’ Evan Gunderson placed second at 153 pounds, Trace Prosser (182)

Hilander wrestling team takes second in Klamath Falls

December 27, 2017December 27, 20170

The Burns wrestling team had three individual champions and placed second as a team at the Henley Holiday Tournament held Thursday, Dec. 21, in Klamath Falls. Justin Winn (113), Evan Gunderson (152), and Trace Prosser (182) all won their respective weight divisions to lead the Hilanders. The Hilanders’ Devin Dickie (106), Kyran

Burns, Crane grapplers open season at Woodfin-Robinson Tournament

December 6, 2017December 6, 20170

The Burns and Crane wrestling teams began the 2017-18 season by competing in the Woodfin-Robinson Duals on Friday, Dec. 1, at Burns High School. Baker/Powder Valley took home the team trophy after winning all of their duals. Burns placed second, wining four of five duals. The Mustangs, hampered by injuries, were down to

Five Burns grapplers compete at state

March 1, 2017March 1, 20170

The Burns Hilanders had three wrestlers place in the top six of their respective weight classes and finished in 12th place at the OSAA 3A State Wrestling Championships held Feb. 24-25 at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland. Dallon Higgins (126) and Evan Gunderson (152) both placed third, and Kyran Simpson (132)

Burns and Crane compete in Oregon Classic

January 25, 2017January 25, 20170

The Burns and Crane wrestling teams competed in the Oregon Classic held Friday and Saturday, Jan. 13-14, in Redmond. The Mustangs placed fourth in the 2A/1A division, while the Hilanders won just one of their duals in the 3A division. Results are as follows: Crane 36 Grant Union 32 106 — Double forfeit 113

Burns and Crane wrestle at Adrian Irwin Memorial Tournament

December 21, 2016December 21, 20160

The Burns and Crane wrestling teams took part in the Adrian Irwin Memorial Tournament held Friday and Saturday, Dec. 16-17, in Redmond. The Hilanders placed ninth in the team standings, and Crane finished in 12th place. Nyssa won the tournament with 389.5 points, followed by Mountain View with 289, Culver 260.5, Redmond