Freeman's Elle Krug competes in Battle for the Roost

Wrestler from Spokane Valley club team takes part in freestyle match at Eastern Washington University

Mar. 20, 2026 at 12:00am

Elle Krug, a wrestler from the Prometheus club team based at University High School in Spokane Valley, competed in a freestyle match during the Battle for the Roost event at Eastern Washington University on Sunday.

Why it matters

The Battle for the Roost is an important annual wrestling competition that draws top talent from the region, providing an opportunity for young wrestlers like Krug to showcase their skills and gain experience against high-level competition.

The details

Krug, who wrestles for the Prometheus club team coached by Kevin Roberts, took part in a freestyle match at the event. Freestyle wrestling is one of the two main styles of competitive wrestling, along with Greco-Roman, and is characterized by an emphasis on takedowns, throws, and leg attacks.

  • The Battle for the Roost event took place on Sunday, March 20, 2026 at Eastern Washington University.

The players

Elle Krug

A wrestler who competes for the Prometheus club team based at University High School in Spokane Valley.

Prometheus

A club wrestling team based at University High School in Spokane Valley, coached by Kevin Roberts.

Kevin Roberts

The coach of the Prometheus club wrestling team.

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The takeaway

The Battle for the Roost provides a valuable opportunity for young wrestlers like Elle Krug to test their skills against top competition and gain experience in different wrestling styles, which is crucial for their development and growth as athletes.