Reed, O'Brien help Irish take ABC Championships

First photo: Waldport 160-pound wrestler Justin Drake goes for the pin in the first round of the Alsea Bay Classic at Waldport High on Saturday. Second photo: Waldport 145-pounder Josh O’Brien took first place in his weight class at the Alsea Bay Classic at Waldport High on Saturday. O’Brien has taken a liking to the 145-pound ranks after moving down from 160. The Irish took first overall as a team. (Photos by Jovita Ballentine)

A former basketball player who snubbed the hardwood in favor of taking his aggression out on the wrestling mat, Waldport 120-pounder Josh Reed made grappling look too easy at the Alsea Bay Classic.

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