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Daniel Bremer (GRD: 10 Weight Class: 152LBS) prepares to roll his opponent into submission.
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Daniel Bremer takes his opponent to the mat displaying impressive strength in the moment.
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Daniel Bremer (GRD: 10 Weight Class: 152LBS) prepares to roll his opponent into submission.
Photo Gallery: Wrestling at Mound Westonka
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Bennett Williams (WC: 114LBS) lunges for his opponent.
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New Years fireworks
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Photo Gallery: Wrestling at Mound Westonka

The Spartans headed to Mound Westonka on Friday, February 7th for their final tournament of the regular season
Byline photo of Nicolas Pasulka
Nicolas Pasulka, Sports Photographer • February 13, 2025
Captain Brett Kiecker gives a motivational speech to his teammates before the tournament started. (Nicolas Pasulka)
Tate Kracht (GRD: 11 Weight Class: 172LBS) prepares for a takedown at the start of his match. (Nicolas Pasulka)
Daniel Bremer (GRD: 10 Weight Class: 152LBS) prepares to roll his opponent into submission. (Nicolas Pasulka)
Abraham Whiting Brett Kiecker (GRD: 9 Weight Class: 127LBS) stares at his opponent before his match starts. (Nicolas Pasulka)
Brett Kiecker (GRD: 11 Weight Class: 114) stares at his opponent while he plans his next move. (Nicolas Pasulka)
Soloman Rothbauer (GRD: 11 Weight Class: 145LBS) prepares for the start of the second round of his match. (Nicolas Pasulka)
Nash Erstad (GRD: 11 Weight Class: 189)
prepares to begin his match. (Nicolas Pasulka)
Nick Colletti Brett Kiecker (GRD: 9 Weight Class: 133LBS) (Nicolas Pasulka)
Brett Kiecker (GRD: 11 Weight Class: 114) looks to Coach Jeffery Wichern for advice on which starting position to choose. (Nicolas Pasulka)
Daniel Bremer (GRD: 10 Weight Class: 152LBS) warms up before the start of the tournament. (Nicolas Pasulka)

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Hello, I'm Nic Pasulka, I am a sports photographer for Spartan Speaks. I'm a junior here at OHS who moved from Los Alamos, New Mexico. I'm passionate about photography, Nuclear science, and politics. In my free time, I enjoy working out. training for sports, and playing with my cats.