Washington High School wrestler Chris Griesenauer is the KLPW Radio Athlete of the Week.
Griesenauer, a senior, notched a fourth-place finish at 220 pounds in Class 3 during the MSHSAA Wrestling Championships Feb. 20-22 at Mizzou Arena in Columbia.
After dropping an 8-5 decision in the opening round, Griesenauer fought through the wrestlebacks to win four matches in a row, all by fall, to reach the third-place match.
A two-time state qualifier, Griesenauer posted a 37-12 record during his senior season. His 123 career wins is the eighth most in school history and he’s third in school history in career falls with 83.
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Chris Griesenauer