The Mojo Grappling Academy (MGA) didn’t have far to travel this weekend, competing close to home at the Team Tulsa Veterans Day Classic, held Saturday at the Hatbox Event Center in Muskogee. The event drew athletes from across the region for a full day of wrestling action in multiple age divisions.

MGA entered 18 athletes into the individual tournament, and by day’s end, 14 wrestlers brought home medals – a strong showing for the young and growing program known for its dedication and sportsmanship.

— Early Session Highlights

The day began with the 4 & Under and 8U-12U Novice divisions.

In his first-ever wrestling tournament, Kannon Engelhardt went 2-2, earning a fourth-place medal. Meanwhile, Aryzona Cummings dominated her Novice division, winning all three matches in under 2 minutes and 49 seconds. She pinned two opponents and earned a 17-1 technical fall over the third, claiming the 10U Novice 120-pound title.

— Second Session: Girls Shine

The second session featured the 6U and all girls divisions, where MGA’s young female wrestlers made an especially strong impression – each one earning a medal.

• Maesa Brigge went 1-1 to earn silver in the 6U Girls 40-pound class.

• Raelynn Traweek battled to a 4-1 record (three pins) for second place in the 6U Girls 49-52-pound bracket.

• Mia Brigge captured another silver medal, finishing 3-1 (three pins) in the 12U Girls 75-pound class.

Adding to the medal count, sisters Adria and Autumn Brigge both secured bronze finishes, with Autumn going 2-1 for the day. Aryzona Cummings, competing again in another bracket, placed third after a 1-2 (one pin) effort.

Other standout performances included: • Lillian Primeaux (3rd, 15U Girls 145-165 lb)

• Harper Pierce (3rd, 6U Girls 60-65 lb)

• Rikki Olsen (3rd, 8U Girls 54 lb, going 3-2 with three pins)

• Harper Tecumseh-Sands (3rd, 10U Girls 88-95 lb, one pin) — Final Session: Strong Finishes in Open Divisions The third and final session of the day featured the Open divisions (8U-15U), where MGA’s boys competed in challenging brackets.

• Colton “Colt 45” Tecumseh turned in an impressive silver-medal performance, finishing 2-1 with two pins in the 12U 64-pound class.

• Luke Olsen captured bronze after going 3-2 with two pins in the 12U 80-pound division.

• Weston “Tons of Fun” Gilroy rounded out the group with a fourthplace finish in the 8U 105-pound division, going 1-3 with one pin.

— Primeaux earns gold in Morrison While most MGA wrestlers competed in Muskogee, Lillian Primeaux also traveled to Morrison on Sunday for additional competition. She made the most of the trip, winning both matches to take first place in the 15U Girls Heavyweight division, adding another gold to the weekend’s tally for Mojo Grappling.

— Team Results 1st Place

• 10UN 120 lb – Aryzona Cummings 2nd Place

• 6UG 40 lb – Maesa Brigge

• 6UG 49-52 lb – Raelynn Traweek

• 12U 64 lb – Colton Tecumseh

• 12UG 75 lb – Mia Brigge 3rd Place

• 6UG 60-65 lb – Harper Pierce

• 8UG 54 lb – Rikki Olsen

• 8UG 62 lb – Autumn Brigge

• 10UG 88-95 lb – Harper Tecumseh- Sands • 10UG 115 lb – Aryzona Cummings

• 12UG 68 lb – Adria Brigge

• 12U 80 lb – Luke Olsen

• 15UG 145-165 lb – Lillian Primeaux 4th Place

• 4U 35 lb – Kannon Engelhardt

• 8U 105 lb – Weston Gilroy — Gratitude & Team Spirit

Coaches and parents praised the effort and sportsmanship shown throughout the weekend, noting the pride each athlete displayed in representing the Mojo Grappling Academy name.

“We’re proud of all of our athletes who stepped out on the mats this weekend and represented that Mojo name with pride and respect,” organizers said in a statement. “Thank you to all of our parents who continue to trust the process and support not just your own children but all of their teammates as well.”

The Academy also extended appreciation to its local sponsors, whose continued backing helps provide opportunities for young athletes across Okmulgee County and surrounding communities:

• Doty Concrete Construction

• Gilroy Cattle

• Loafing Acres

• BOOST Athletics Foundation

• Hometown Healthcare Solution, LLC

• Central Perk Coffee Shop

• Okmulgee Times

• Henryetta Free-Lance

• Okmulgee Indian Community Center

• Mvskoke Media

• The Academy of Okmulgee