Junior wrestler Micah Schonfeld won the Greco State Championship and placed second at the Freestyle State Championship in the 126 weight class, May 18-19 at The Colony High School. Junior Evan Coleman also placed second in the 170 weight division at the Freestyle State Championships.

“I think it was awesome, just unbelievable,” wrestling coach Brad Bresnehen said. “Not only is it huge for the kids, but it’s huge for the program and huge for Rouse. Not only people know them on state level, but now on the national level.”

Greco and Freestyle are two different types of styles than what occurs after the regular high school season and is used to compete in the Olympics. Schonfeld beat the 5A state champion to win the Greco tournament, and Coleman beat three state qualifiers in Freestyle.

“I’m excited to gain experience,” Coleman said. “It’s different being able to wrestle with other competitors.”

Both wrestlers now qualify to compete with Team Texas at the National Dual Tournament, June 25-27 in Oklahoma City.

“I’m most looking forward to getting lots of mat time,” Schonfeld said. “And seeing how far I get with national competitors, because I’ve never competed with anyone outside of Texas.”