Delaney Cobbs wins wrestling title at big Othello tourney

A standout La Conner high school wrestler went a long distance to spend a short time on the mat last weekend.

But that was a good thing in terms of Delaney Cobbs preparing for big matches ahead.

Cobbs, a senior wrestling on a co-op basis with the Burlington-Edison High School girls’ program, captured top honors in her weight class at a two-day invitational meet in Othello.

She pinned four opponents in a combined time under four minutes to win the 190-pound weight division championship.

It was a dominating performance.

“No points were scored on her the whole tournament,” said Cobbs’ mom, Mandy...