Tiny Tiger Takes Title

Cushing fifth grader wins state wrestling tournament

  • Tiny Tiger Takes Title
    Tiny Tiger Takes Title
  • Wes Nickell celebrates after winning the state title in wrestling. Photos courtesy Rennie Nickell.
    Wes Nickell celebrates after winning the state title in wrestling. Photos courtesy Rennie Nickell.
    OKLAHOMA CITY - Wes Nickell, 11, of Cushing, won the 2024 State Wrestling title this past weekend at Jim Norick Arena, or as its better known “The Big House” in Oklahoma City. Wrestling in Division 3 (10 and under) at 73lbs, Nickell had to battle to take home his third state title. His opening match was the toughest as he was losing 1-0 with 17 seconds left in the final period, Ni...

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