Individual state championship titles justify years of commitment for Osborne, Steel

 

SHERIDAN — Though last Saturday’s 4A State Wrestling Championship Tournament ended with Sheridan High School placing second by just four points to Natrona County at the Ford Wyoming Center in Casper, the early evening featured euphoric celebrations for two Broncs who claimed individual state championship titles.

Senior Reese Osborne brought an undefeated 32-0 record to compete in his fourth high school championship match in the 138-pound weight class, and the 15-year wrestling veteran defeated Thunder Basin’s Dylan Catlin 19-5 by major decision.

A victorious leap into the air, hugs for the Sheridan wrestling coaching staff and gesturing to the Broncs cheering section before receiving his medal and winning weight class bracket ended Osborne’s high school career. Not only did Osborne’s passion for the sport and Broncs come to fruition in his championship celebration but showed when he coached and cheered on his teammates from the side of the mat throughout the season.

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