Wrestling Lions finish top 5 at the Hammer & Anvil tournament

The Hammer & Anvil tournament was loaded with talent this year. There was 37 state qualifiers, 17 state placers and 3 state champions in the field. There was 16 teams from three states represented.

The Lions pounded out a fifth place finish. They placed ten wrestlers in twelve weight classes.

The Lions were led by senior JR Forsee, finishing first in the 285lb weight class. James White and Clay Loadman finished second, Kevin Reid and Nathan Dixon finished third, Jay Troy placed fifth, Nathan Rostetter and Justin Patrick placed sixth, Will Lytle placed seventh and Jesse Troy placed eighth.

The JV Lions placed two wrestlers Saturday night at Western Brown. Jarod Bray placed second and Shawn Elam placed fourth.

Next up for the Lions is the State Duals. The #2 seeded Lions will host the first round Wednesday night. They will wrestle the winner of Goshen/CNE. The action starts at 6 pm. The Lions will wrestle around 7 pm. WE ARE NR!!