Area wrestlers shine first day at state

Bridger, Fowler and Held guaranteed medals

Brett Bridger has his eye on gold this year. This is his fourth trip to state and he wants to be on the top of the podium on Saturday. NCJ photo by Travis Lane
Brett Bridger has his eye on gold this year. This is his fourth trip to state and he wants to be on the top of the podium on Saturday. NCJ photo by Travis Lane

OMAHA — What a start to state wrestling!

After one day of competition, three out of four area wrestlers are guaranteed a medal: for Twin River, Braxtin Fowler and Zach Held and for Fullerton, Brett Bridger. Jerrod Land lost his first match to top-seeded Collin Vrbka of Shelby-Rising City, and will battle back Friday afternoon in consolations for a chance at third place.

Fowler (D106) won his first m…