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| Austin Shaffer and Devan Hamrick @ The Red/White Scrimmage |
As is usually the case, good prevailed over evil last night as the White Knights beat the Red Devils in our annual Red/White Scrimmage in front of a large, spirited crowd. There were some impressive displays from both experienced kids and new wrestlers and we were even treated to two excellent matches by future Ram wrestlers from the Southern Mat Club. A special thanks to the SMC who allowed Nathan Tasker, Jake Sweitzer, Jace Guy and George Zimmerman to entertain the crowd last night.
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| Tanner Massey in control in the first match of the evening. |
The evening began with the battle between two of last season's starters, Austin Sines and Tanner Massey. This time, it was Massey's turn, as he was tough on top and earned a solid decision. Next were a string of very close and very exciting matches including a couple overtime bouts. The fans got their money's worth and more (free admission) as these matches kept everyone on the edge of their seats. Justyce Fulmer, Will Foulke, Brian Rinker and Ausin Sines all won close matches that came down to the wire. John earned the win over Jacob in the battle of the Zimmermans. Captain Cooper McCauley wrestled a great match against defending state champion Austin Shaffer, but Shaffer proved he was ready to go after another title this season as he controlled both of his opponents on the evening.
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| Captain Steve-O and Logan Tichinel with the students watching in the background. |
Seniors Scott Cooper and Stephen Collins led the way in the second half of the match with strong wins, proving they will lead this team both as captains and as solid competitors as the regular season begins next week. Several newcomers were very impressive as well. Junior Seth Kisner and Senior Johnny Lascaris both gave their more experienced opponents great matches last night. These two, along with our incoming freshmen and our returning wrestlers have proven that wrestling is alive and well at Southern Garrett High School.
Red/White Results:
- Tanner Massey (W) dec. Austin Sines (R)
- Corey Horner (W) dec. Zach Tichnell (R)
- Justyce Fulmer (R) dec. Johnny Lascaris (W) ot
- Brian Rinker (R) dec. Dalton Cooper (W) ot
- Austin Shaffer (W) dec. Cooper McCauley (R)
- Stephen Collins (W) pin Logan Tichinel (R)
- Will Foulke (R) dec Seth Kisner (W)
- John Zimmerman (R) dec. Jacob Zimmerman (W)
- Austin Sines (R) pin Johnny Lascaris (W)
- Tanner Massey (W) dec. Justyce Fulmer (R)
- Scott Cooper (W) dec Brian Rinker (R)
- Dalton Cooper (W) dec Marcus Tichinel (R)
- Austin Shaffer (W) dec Devan Hamrick (R)
