WFS @ EHS 2017
After drawing at random one of the 14 weight classes in order to see where the dual meet would begin, Ward Bissell was the first Tiger wrestler to step out on the line. He would set the tone for the team and the entire meet once the referee's whistle blew. Ward got right to his offense from neutral, took his opponent down and pinned him within the opening minute of the dual-a great start for the Tigers!
Team score: WFS 6 EHS 0
Davis Smith continues to score points at a rapid-fire pace, dismantling and dominating his opponents match after match. Davis moved his record to 25-0 on the season and is set to have a strong run at Preps and the state tournament in February.
WFS 12 EHS 0
Woodberry forfeited @ 170lbs then the next wrestler up for Woodberry was first year wrestler 4th former Alex Kim at 182lbs. Alex has really worked hard this season and he is a solid contributor to the team. He is just really beginning to understand the sport of wrestling from the technical aspect to go along with his physical ability level. EHS ended up winning the match by fall in the second period. WFS12 EHS 6
Double forfeit at 195lbs. WFS 12 EHS 6
Bill Clark wrestled the next match for Woodberry at 220lbs. In the first period, Bill set up and executed an impressive arm drag which completely took his opponent by surprise. Bill has become relentless wrestler from the top position and manhandled his adversary through sheer effort and enthusiasm-earning the fall in the first period. WFS 18 EHS 6
Next up were forfeits to Billy Solms, Taft Gantt, Sy Duke while Woodberry did not fill the 120lb weight class. WFS 36 EHS 12
At 126 Philip Williams was the next wrestler for the Tigers. After a low scoring first period (Philip was up 2-0) it was a back and forth second period where both wrestlers were offensive minded, with Philip leading 5-1. Philip then took over in the 3rd period, scoring off of a reversal and back points-nearly earning the pin. t is great to have Philip back! WFS 39 EHS 12
Will Harris at 132 lbs. was hands down the match of the evening! Will Harris found himself down 5-2 with 30 seconds remaining in the match. The EHS team thought they had themselves a victory at the weight class but Harris was not going to be denied in this last match against the Goons. Will forced his opponent into a bad shot and then with 15 seconds left threw his opponent to his back from neutral and got the pin with 1 second remaining in the match. It was one of the best comebacks by a Woodberry wrestler that I have had the privilege to watch! WFS 45 EHS 12
Will Medick had a solid match at 138lbs but ended up losing by a final score of 7-6. It was a back and forth affair with EHS, but in the end Will fell just short of victory. WFS 45 EHS 15
The final match of the evening was a forfeit to Will Thomas which put the dual meet score WFS 51 EHS 15. It was a great night for the Tigers, the atmosphere was electric and all competitors wrestled tough. I am so proud of the team as we have now beaten EHS for two consecutive years.
The Tigers will next be competing in the Prep League Tournament at Collegiate on Saturday.
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Following the meet, the team stopped by Firehouse Subs for dinner. |
Coach Budlong