Vance Hawley 'All Heart' Memorial Tournament draws record crowd

250 wrestlers from 22 clubs participated in the 3rd annual event in Faith, Alaska

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The 3rd annual Vance Hawley 'All Heart' Memorial Tournament was held at the Faith Community Center on Sunday, March 1st, drawing around 1,000 spectators to watch 250 wrestlers from 22 clubs compete. Medals were awarded through 4th place, and all of the Faith AAU wrestlers placed, with four champions in their divisions.

Why it matters

The Vance Hawley 'All Heart' Memorial Tournament is an annual event that honors the legacy of a beloved local wrestler and brings the community together to celebrate the sport. The record turnout this year demonstrates the continued popularity of wrestling in the Faith, Alaska area.

The details

The tournament featured wrestlers across various age and weight classes, with Faith AAU wrestlers performing particularly well, claiming four individual championships and numerous other medal placements.

  • The 3rd annual Vance Hawley 'All Heart' Memorial Tournament was held on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

The players

Vance Hawley

The tournament is named in honor of a beloved local wrestler.

Elliott Brown

A 6U wrestler who placed 4th in the 33-38 lb weight class.

Woodrow King

A 6U wrestler who placed 1st in the 48-52 lb weight class.

Kasen Hostutler

A 12U wrestler who placed 1st in the 72-77 lb weight class.

Tailyn Hawley

A Girls 12U wrestler who placed 1st in the 94-95 lb weight class.

Baylee Dieters

A Girls 12U wrestler who placed 1st in the 104-112 lb weight class.

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The takeaway

The Vance Hawley 'All Heart' Memorial Tournament continues to be a beloved annual event that brings the Faith, Alaska community together to celebrate the sport of wrestling and honor the legacy of a local legend.