Shawnee Wrestlers Hold Carnival for Fourth Year

Shawnee 2019 graduate and former wrestler Edward Chotkey jumps over a spinning bar of the Oklahoma National Guard obstacle course during the Shawnee Wrestling Carnival on Oct. 13 at Shawnee High School. The event has been put on by the wrestling department for four years, and Coach Andrew McCune said they just do it for the kids in the community. This year, they joined forces with First United Bank to add their annual "tailgate party" and grilled hamburgers.
Shawnee Wrestling Carnival
Shawnee Wrestling Carnival
Lucas Lomeli, 10, of Shawnee, throws a ball at the dunk tank, containing Shawnee Middle School wrestling coach Bobby Cox during the Shawnee Wrestling Carnival on Oct. 13 at Shawnee High School. It also included a bake sale, inflatables, dunk tank and carnival games.
Shawnee Wrestling Carnival
Shawnee Wrestling Carnival
Shawnee Wrestling Carnival
Shawnee Wrestling Carnival
Shawnee Wrestling Carnival
Shawnee Wrestling Carnival
Harper Orso, 6, tries her hand at the ball toss as Shawnee wrestlers Cooper James and Benjamin Cole look on during the Shawnee Wrestling Carnival on Oct. 13 at Shawnee High School.
Head Coach Andrew McCune
Head Coach Andrew McCune

The Shawnee High School wrestlers, coaches and alumni held a carnival in front of the Stucker Wrestling Complex for the fourth year on Oct. 13. They had a dunk tank, bake sale, carnival games, National Guard obstacle course, and an inflatable. Also, for the first year, they teamed up with First United Bank to include their "tailgate party" with grilled hamburgers. In addition, child welfare specialist Brandy Orso, with OK Fosters, had a booth on hand for the first time.