Renton’s Aaron Garcia finishes third at state | 2A state wrestling

Published 3:57 pm Sunday, February 20, 2011

Renton senior Aaron Garcia finished third at 103 pounds at the 2A Washignton State Mat Classic Saturday.

Garcia beat Othello’s Anthony Barrera on a 7-0 decision in the first round, then pinned Chris Jenkins of Granite Falls in the second round. The eventual state champion, Ellensburg’s Wyatt Scribner, topped Garcia 8-3.

Garcia then beat Quincy’s Gabe Martinez and Klahowya’s Brian Burchett in the consolation bracket to finish third. Garcia went 41-2 this season with his only two losses coming to the first and second place wrestlers at the state meet (Scribner and Adam Burchett of Klahowya).

Check back Tuesday for full results and photos from the other 2A state wrestlers.