Pine Creek wrestler Derrik Ortiz makes a move to flip Pueblo Central's Keenan Wyatt off his back at the Battle of the Best wrestling tournament hosted by Pine Creek High School Saturday, December 1, 2012. Ortiz placed third in the tournament for the 145 w Photo by MICHAEL CIAGLO/THE GAZETTE
Spectators watch as Cheyenne Central's Bryce Meredith and Arvada West's Payton Tawater battle for the win in the 126 weight class championship match at the Battle of the Best wrestling tournament for school across Colorado hosted by Pine Creek High School Photo by MICHAEL CIAGLO/THE GAZETTE
Pine Creek wrestler Alex Smith looks at the referee as he tries to pin Sand Creek's Jeremy Jaquess in the semifinals of the Battle of the Best wrestling tournament for school across Colorado hosted by Pine Creek High School Saturday, December 1, 2012. Smith placed first in the tournament for the 152 weight bracket. Michael Ciaglo/The Gazette Photo by MICHAEL CIAGLO/THE GAZETTE
