Lions prove to be a "Hammer" at the Hammer and Anvil Tournament.

The Varsity Wrestling Lions battled to a second place finish Saturday at the Hammer and Anvil tournament. A strong field of teams from three states braved the weather to compete in the annual event. The Lions finished close behind Rochester, Michigan and once again showed why they are the team to beat in the area. The Lions placed twelve wrestlers and had two champions. Brody Hooks won the 113 lbs. pound class an JR Forsee won the 285 lbs. class. Cody Gabelman finished second, Austin Skaggs finished third, James White finished fourth, Clay Loadman, Kevin Reid and Nathan Dixon finished fifth, Tyler Loyd finished sixth, Ryan Zawacki, Cory English and Chris Klinker finished seventh. The Lions are getting better every week. Next up for the Lions is the Milford Invitational Friday and Saturday.

The JV Lions finished second also at the JV Hammer and Anvil. They finished behind Mason and in front of Hamilton and Colerain. Nathan Rostetter and Justin Patrick won their weight class. Branston Evans and Tristan Williams finished second, Will Lytle finished third, Rodney Berwanger, Kenny Booker, Corey Forsee and Lance Houser finished fourth. Next up is a Tri meet with Hillsboro and Wilmington 02/02 @NR. WE ARE NR!!