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Three of four Mav men place in Utah tournament

Valdez takes second while Bacon, Thomas finish fourth

RICHFIELD, Utah— Riley Valdez took second in the 125-pound bracket while Colorado Mesa University teammates Ian Bacon and Tommy Thomas both placed fourth for a small contingent of Mavericks at the Cornerman Luke Open held Saturday here at the Sevier Valley Center.  
 
Four Maverick wrestlers went a combined 11-7 in the tournament, hosted by Snow College.
 
Valdez went 3-1 while Bacon made his collegiate debut and went 4-2 in the same 125-pound bracket.
 
Thomas also went 4-2 at 165 pounds while Murphy Harris rounded out the Maverick contingent, going 0-2 at 141 pounds.
 
Valdez, Bacon and Thomas all had a pin as well.
 
A much more full Maverick contingent will compete next Saturday at the Younes Hospitality Open in Kearney, Nebraska.
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Players Mentioned

Murphy Harris

Murphy Harris

141
5' 7"
Junior
Tommy Thomas

Tommy Thomas

165
5' 7"
Senior
Riley Valdez

Riley Valdez

125/133
5' 5"
Sophomore
Ian Bacon

Ian Bacon

125/133
5' 5"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Murphy Harris

Murphy Harris

5' 7"
Junior
141
Tommy Thomas

Tommy Thomas

5' 7"
Senior
165
Riley Valdez

Riley Valdez

5' 5"
Sophomore
125/133
Ian Bacon

Ian Bacon

5' 5"
Freshman
125/133