Cortez claims runner-up spot at Louisiana Classic

By News Staff on Thursday, January 30, 2025
  • Bearcat Romnyn Cortez (at right) was the runner-up in the heavyweight division at the La. Classic in Gonzales.
    Bearcat Romnyn Cortez (at right) was the runner-up in the heavyweight division at the La. Classic in Gonzales.
    By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor GONZALES - At the 52nd annual Louisiana Classic Tournament, held January 17-18 at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center, five Basile High wrestlers competed, with all of them winning at least one match. Leading the way for the Bearcats was Romyn Cortez, who earned a runner-up finish in the 285-pound weight class. Cortez’s tournament journey was highlighted by impressi...

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