Varsity Wrestling team wins the Roger Bacon Duals

The Lions started yesterday morning with a 79-0 victory over host Roger Bacon, yes that is 14 matches and 14 wins! Next up for the Lions was Talawanda and the result was similar to the first round, Lions 74-3 victory. That placed the Lions in the medal round against Reading and Oak Hills. Reading, currently ranked #3 in the city, turned out to be a tough match. The Lions went into the final match down by one team point but JR Forsee stood between Reading and victory. JR would not be denied, he pinned the Reading opponent in the second period, Lions win, Lions win! Oak Hills was the next opponent for the Lions. The match was very competitive but in the end the Lions proved to be too much, Lions 63-10. The next round featured an SBAAC opponent, Batavia. The Lions finished the day strong with a 63-19 victory over the Bulldogs and securing the team title!

Leading the way for the Lions was Brody Hooks, Austin Skaggs, Tyler Loyd, Ryan Zawacki and Jr Forsee, all going 5-0 on the day! Cody Gabelman, Clay Loadman, Cory English and Kevin Reid all went 4-1 Saturday. Nathan Dixon went 3-1, Luke Hoskins went 2-0 until his injury prevented him from competing the last three matches. Ryle Beckerich went 1-0, Justin Patrick went 3-2, AJ Rostetter went 3-2 and Nathan Rostetter contributed with two victories.

The Lions are currently ranked #2 in the city poll and #7 in the state poll. The potential is high for the team this year but only hard work and determination will determine the outcome! WE ARE NR!