Silver Knight Boys Rock the Rumble

Jeremy Carter
Jan 12
3 min read

Updated: Jan 12

Four (4) Silver Knight Wrestlers came away on the podium at the Rockwell Rumble, Including Left to Right Simon Carter, Jaxon Felker, Tatum Garcia and Drake Vombaur.

Severance Wrestling Takes on the Rockwell Rumble

The Severance High School wrestling team traveled to Herriman, Utah, to compete in the Rockwell Rumble, one of the toughest tournaments of the season. With top competition from multiple states, the Silver Knights showcased their skill and determination. Four wrestlers climbed onto the podium, and every athlete left it all on the mat. Here's the full breakdown of the action:

Top Placers: Leading the Charge

Drake VomBaur (113 lbs): The Champion

Drake VomBaur delivered an absolute masterclass, dominating his way to a 1st-place finish in a loaded bracket.

Round 2: After a bye, Drake scored a 20-2 tech fall over Amin Rahimi (West) in just 2:31.
Round 3: Followed up with a pin over Carlo Esoldo (Shadow Ridge) in 3:03.
Quarterfinal: Secured a hard-fought 6-2 decision against Ben Belliston (Timpanogos).
Semifinal: Pinned Destin Maestas (Slam) in 3:53, sending a message to the finals.
1st Place Match: Capped it off with a dominant 10-2 major decision over Aiden Bastian (Layton) to claim the gold.

Drake showed why he’s one of the best in Colorado, proving his skills on a regional stage.

Simon Carter (98 lbs): Third Place with Grit

Simon Carter battled his way to 3rd place, showing incredible resilience throughout the tournament.

Round 1: Kicked off with a pin in 1:31 over Derik Robertson (American Fork).
Round 2: Breezed through with a 15-0 tech fall in just 54 seconds against Dallin Anderson (Fremont).
Quarterfinal: Pinned Adrian Olivares (Mountain Home) in 2:41.
Semifinal: Faced a tough loss to Easton Shelley (Spanish Fork) by fall in 3:05.
Consolation Semi: Rebounded with a pin in 2:08 over Cache Smith (Bear River).
3rd Place Match: Finished strong, dominating Traeton Manis (Delta) with a 17-2 tech fall in 2:34.

Simon’s determination and technique shone brightly, earning him a well-deserved podium finish.

Tatum Garcia (106 lbs): Fourth Place Fighter

Tatum Garcia ground out a gritty 4th-place finish, winning multiple hard-fought matches.

Round 2: After a bye, Tatum earned a 16-7 major decision over Mitch Dodds (Panguitch).
Round 3: Fell to Eric Bice (Slam) by 11-3 major decision.
Consolation Rounds: Reeled off an impressive string of victories, including an 8-1 decision over Jhett Steele (Payson) and a nail-biting 2-1 decision over Krew Keller (Preston).
Consolation Semi: Advanced via medical forfeit.
3rd Place Match: Fell to Porter Dahl (Millard) by tech fall, finishing the day as one of the top competitors in his weight class.

Jaxon Felker (120 lbs): Fourth Place Finish

Jaxon Felker was relentless, scrapping his way to a 4th-place podium spot.

Round 1: Started with a bang, pinning Jeremiah Terry (Capital) in 1:08.
Round 2: Won a tight 7-6 decision over Corbyn Robison (Westlake).
Quarterfinal: Pinned Simon Boyer (Timpanogos) in under a minute (0:58).
Semifinal: Fell to Mason Bingham (Box Elder) by 11-1 major decision.
Consolation Semi: Picked up an 8-6 decision over Frank Soliz (Slam).
3rd Place Match: Dropped a 5-0 decision to Mason Bingham, rounding out a fantastic tournament.

The Rest of the Team: Battling Hard

Dennis Campos (126 lbs): Scored an early 13-2 major decision but lost two close matches, including an 11-8 tiebreaker in the consolation bracket.
Andre Salinas (132 lbs): Picked up a pin in the consolations but fell short in a tough bracket.
Steven Stack (138 lbs): Battled through two matches but was eliminated early against strong opponents.
Brody Ridenour (144 lbs): Earned a pin and a major decision before falling in the consolation bracket.
Reed Green (150 lbs): Secured a pin and a major decision before bowing out after two tough losses.
Joshua Abram (165 lbs): Faced tough competition, ending his run in the second round of consolations.
Kelson Gazdik (190 lbs): Earned a decision win in the consolations but couldn’t advance further.

Takeaways from the Rockwell Rumble

The Rockwell Rumble pushed Severance wrestlers to their limits, with high-caliber competition providing a true test of skill and resilience. With four wrestlers making the podium and the entire team gaining invaluable experience, this tournament was a step forward for the program.

Severance Wrestling continues to prove that they can hang with the best—and they’re only getting better.

Next stop: another opportunity to dominate. Stay tuned, because this team is just heating up.