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Twins Wrestle to the Top

Muscogee twin brothers place at the state tournament as freshman

by Lani Hansen
July 7, 2021
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Twins Wrestle to the Top

(#1-Brayden Photo) Photo Credit: Austin Bernard Brayden Belford (126 lbs-Edmond North) getting an ankle pick against Mustang’s Bryson Landers. Edmond North defeated the nationally ranked Mustang Broncos 33-29. (#2-Brayden Photo) Photo Credit: Austin Bernard Brayden Belford (126 lbs-Edmond North) uses a power half to control Mustang’s Bryson Landers. Edmond North defeated the nationally ranked Mustang Broncos 33-29. (#3-Bryaden Photo) Photo Credit: Austin Bernard Brayden Belford (126 lbs-Edmond North) focused and ready to wrestle Norman North. Edmond North shut-out Norman North 81-0 at the 2021 District Duals. (#4-Christian photo) Photo Credit: Austin Bernard Christian Belford (106 lbs-Edmond North) gets a guillotine on Tulsa Union’s Dariuz Black at the Okie Showdown Wrestling Tournament in Sand Springs, Ok. (#5-Christain photo) Photo Credit: Austin Bernard Christian Belford (106 lbs-Edmond North) uses a barbwire move to pin Mustang’s Kylar Hurtz. Edmond North defeated the nationally ranked Mustang Broncos 33-29. (#6-Christian photo) Photo Credit: Austin Bernard Christian Belford (106 lbs-Edmond North) ready to wrestle Norman North at the 2021 District Duals. Edmond North defeated Norman North 81-0. (#7-state team photo) Photo Credit: Austin Bernard Edmond North Wrestling placed 3rd overall as a team at the 2021 6A State Tournament. North also brought home eight individual state placers, most in school history. Brayden and Christian Belford both placed 4th as freshman (pictured on front row).

By Morgan Taylor, Reporter

 

EDMOND, Oklahoma – Muscogee Citizens and twin brothers, Brayden and Christian Belford were starting freshman on Edmond North’s wrestling team. Being a starter as a freshman was a great accomplishment for both brothers as the team carries a winning reputation.

 

Both Belford boys placed fourth  at the 6A Oklahoma State Championship on February 27, 2021 at Jim Norick Arena in OKC. Christian competed in the 106-weight class while Brayden wrestled in the 120-weight class. The Belford’s were part of a historic Edmond North wrestling team that broke school and state records.

 

 

Edmond North head wrestling coach Andy Schneider knew the boy would be a welcome addition to the program.

 

“I’ve known Brayden and Christian since they were very young in our youth program,” Schneider said. “I was always excited that they’d be on our high school team one day.”

“If there’s a workout being offered, they are there every time and this work ethic translates into them not only making the varsity lineup as freshman but also becoming 6A State Medalist.”

 

Wrestling plays a role in family history for the Belford’s. The boys’ father, Carl Belford, was a wrestler during grade school through college.

 

Carl had over 1,100 wins, a state championship and 249 individual tournaments before starting his college-wrestling career at the University of Oklahoma on scholarship for all four years.

 

Carl was also awarded the 1983 Sports Illustrated Award of Merit and featured on ABC’s ‘That’s Incredible’ TV show.

 

“I’m extremely proud of my sons and the hard work and sacrifice they have devoted to wrestling,” Carl said.  “Being able to watch my boys excel at a sport that has given so much to me is more rewarding than I could have ever imagined.”

 

It’s an honor to help guide them on their journeys.”

 

Brayden and Christian are continuing to train during this off-season to compete throughout the summer in local and national freestyle and Greco-Roman tournaments.

 

“I look forward to watching and helping them improve as wrestlers while growing into great young men who continue to make me and their family proud,” said Schneider.

 

The Belford family is proud of their Native American heritage and thankful for support from the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.

 

 

Tags: #BelfordTwins#Brothers#EdmondWrestling
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