Freshman Kyle Biggers stands on the podium for second place in the 285 pound weight class at the Bill Weiss Meet in Ketchikan. (Photo courtesy of Tyler Thain)

Petersburg High School’s wrestling team competed against 11 teams in the Bill Weiss Meet in Ketchikan last weekend. Overall, Petersburg’s team finished in 8th place. Ketchikan took first, Glennallen second, and Thunder Mountain third.

Freshman Kyle Biggers placed 2nd in the 285 pound weight class.

Senior Merrick Nilsen took third place in the 103 pound weight class.

Senior Adam Ware finished in 4th place in the 189 pound weight class.

Wyatt Litster, John Bisset, Noah File, Sawyer Bryner, Kayden Geelan, and Devon Guthrie also wrestled for the Petersburg boys.

Freshman Deirdre Toyomura stands on the podium for second place in the 112 pound weight class at the Bill Weiss Meet in Ketchikan. (Photo courtesy of Tyler Thain)

For the Lady Vikings, Freshman Deirdre Toyomura and Junior Ruby Massin both took 2nd place in their respective weight classes. Massin was last year’s state champion.

PHS Head Coach Tyler Thain spoke with KFSK’s Angela Denning about the Ketchikan meet and says the team is in a building stage mid-season.

PHS wrestlers stand near a large pile of wood they’ve cut up to sell as a fundraiser. They’re selling it Nov. 15-16 in the parking lot behind the pool. Deliver is also available by calling Coach Tyler Thain at (907) 965-4014. (Photo courtesy of Tyler Thain)

Call Coach Tyler Thain for firewood deliveries by the wrestling team at (907) 965-4014. Thain says they are flexible on days and times.

Petersburg resident, Carol Jensen, donated the wood.