Student-athletes from Grande Prairie, Sexsmith, and the County of GP are returning home with some precious metals, or medals, after a big showing during the 2025 ASAA Rural Wrestling Championship in Red Deer.
Students from Grande Prairie Composite, Charles Spencer, St. Joseph Catholic, and JP II Catholic High Schools, along with some from Sexsmith Secondary, and Peace Wapiti Academy put on quite the performance during the championship at Notre Dame High School in Red Deer.
Officials say the wrestlers represented their schools and community with pride, with 11 athletes being acknowledged for their efforts, and some bringing home gold, silver, and bronze medals.
Jaren Alaimoana and Darian Smith, from the Comp, along with Elizabeth Zacharias from St. Joe’s, brought gold medals home, while AJ Matlock from Sexsmith Secondary and Hayden Cook from JP II Catholic came home with silver, and Dominic Stewart from Charles Spencer and Jason Vandermaaten from Sexsmith Secondary took home the bronze.
Several other athletes were recognized for their performances during the tournament, with Kaieth Roteliuk, Jacob Gustafson, Daxton Standing, and Nathan Kendal being recognized for their “Strong Performance,” “Hard-fought Efforts,” “Determination and Grit,” and “Competitive Spirit,” respectively.
