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South Lake Tahoe's Ryan Wallace wins international para-athlete tournament
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/06/2018 - 9:34pm
A South Lake Tahoe man won gold in the Heavyweight Para-Division of the Abu-Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu Tournament recently in Los Angeles.
Ryan Wallace, who we've written many stories about over the last four years, competed against para-athletes from around the world for the second consecutive year at the tournament. In 2017 Wallace won the silver medal and he spent the last year working tirelessly to improve, capping his 2018 performance with a hard fought 7-0 victory.
"I was grateful for the opportunity to demonstrate that improvement," said Wallace.
South Lake Tahoe wrestler part of WFC Championships
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/15/2018 - 11:52pm
Many in South Lake Tahoe know native son Ryan Wallace, whether it's from his starting to wrestle at age 5, being a high school and middle school coach, or from when the community pulled together in 2014 to raise funds for his new prosthetic leg.
South Lake Tahoe man headed to international Jiu-Jitsu event
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/20/2017 - 10:46pm
In March of 2014, the South Lake Tahoe community rallied behind its native son, Ryan Wallace, and raised $25,000 to get him a new prosthetic leg.
By 2016, Ryan's active lifestyle got the attention of Amputee Blade Runners and he was fitted with an blade runner leg, allowing him to compete in the Endeavor Games in powerlifting, discus, shot put and sitting volleyball.
South Tahoe High wrestler is tops in state for second straight year
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/11/2017 - 10:13pm
During all four years at South Tahoe High School, Andrew Herrera has made it to the Nevada State Wrestling Championships, and Saturday night he capped it off with his second consecutive first place finish.
Wresting at 195 lbs, Herrera beat Brennan Reese of Spring Creek for the second straight week. They met last week at the 3A Northern League Wrestling Championships with the same results as February 11, a win by the South Tahoe High senior.
Mt. Tallac High students complete annual trek to summit of their namesake, Mt. Tallac
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/14/2016 - 2:14pm
The students and staff of Mt. Tallac High School completed their annual trek to the top of their namesake, Mt. Tallac.
Principal Holly Greenough said she wanted to thank John Marchini of South Tahoe Refuse and Steve and Mo Froyum for once again preparing and providing a "delicious lunch" for the hikers. Mo prepared burritos with all the fixings and snack bags for each student. John, Steve and two students, Carlos Lopez and Jaime Salas, carried the food 2 miles up to Cathedral Lake for everyone to enjoy.
2nd annual South Tahoe Beach Wrestling Championships on Saturday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/13/2016 - 12:51pm
Event Date:
July 16, 2016 - 9:00am
Beach wrestling is returning to South Lake Tahoe and everyone is invited to participate. Local wrestling coaches Ryan Wallace and Dave Borges are continuing with the success of their inaugural event in 2015, and holding their 2nd annual tournament on Saturday, July 16 at 9:00 a.m. on El Dorado Beach at Lakeview Commons.
Once again, South Tahoe Stand Up Paddle and the Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe are sponsoring the event along with the help of the South Lake Tahoe Police Activities League (PAL).
Tahoe man headed to compete in the Endeavor Games
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/08/2016 - 2:33pm
The South Lake Tahoe community pulled together behind Ryan Wallace in 2014 when he needed to buy a new prosthetic leg, which even at a discounted $25,000 was out of reach for the native man.
At the age of 19, Ryan had to have his leg amputated due to a rare form of bone cancer. The leg he received was wearing out after ten years, and the community helped Wallace buy the new one so he could walk and get back to coaching wrestling to the youth of the town.
Remains found on Spooner Summit in 2014 identified
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/23/2015 - 10:49pm
The human remains found in King Canyon near Spooner Summit in June of 2014 have been identified as Ryan Wallace Osburn.
At the time of his death, the 32-year-old Osburn was a Reno resident.
The remains had been subjected to heavy animal predation which required the identification of the remains by DNA analysis and comparison to family members.
Beach Wrestling Championships this weekend in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/20/2015 - 9:10pm
Event Date:
July 25, 2015 - 11:00am
Beach wrestling has made it to South Lake Tahoe and everyone is invited to participate. Local wrestling coaches Ryan Wallace and Dave Borges are putting on a first for the area, the Inaugural Beach Wrestling Tournament will be held on the El Dorado Beach at Lakeview Commons on Saturday, July 25, 2015.
South Tahoe Stand Up Paddle and the Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe are sponsoring the event which gets under way at high noon. Registration and weigh-ins begin at 11 a.m.
South Lake Tahoe wrestler earns triple crown in Wrestling Ironman tournament
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/08/2015 - 9:41pm
South Lake Tahoe 15-year old Andrew Herrera won his first triple crown in wrestling this weekend during USA Wrestling's Ironman youth tournament held in Reno.
The 182 pound South Tahoe High sophomore won first in Greco, Freestyle and Folkstyle.
Herrera comes off a third place finish with the high school team.
South Lake Tahoe Community Comes Through For Ryan Wallace; Receives New Leg Next Week
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/04/2014 - 7:40pm
Just one month ago the plea was made to the South Lake Tahoe community: Help Ryan Wallace raise $25,000 to replace his prosthetic leg.
As of today, the goal was met with the final boost made by the students at South Tahoe Middle School where Wallace was Wrestling Coach and Instructional Aide. "A Minute to Win It For Ryan" was presented to the kids as a way to help their mentor.
Huge Outpouring of Support for Ryan Wallace; Goal Almost Met
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/20/2014 - 8:48am
We told you about the story of South Lake Tahoe native Ryan Wallace three weeks ago. Wallace is the local wrestling coach in need of a new prosthetic leg and he needed to raise $25,000 towards a new one.
Funds Being Raised to Help South Lake Tahoe Native Ryan Wallace Get New Leg
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/27/2014 - 10:54pm
The South Lake Tahoe community is know for its ability to pull together when one of it own is in need of help, and that is evident once again with the story of Ryan Wallace. The life long local had a rare form of bone cancer which led to the amputation of his leg when he was just 19.
