Adrian wrestling action
The Adrian Varsity Wrestlers easily defeated the O’Hara Celtics on Monday, January 25 with a final score of 54 to 18.
The Adrian Varsity Wrestling Team made Blackhawk history with a 70-0 shutout over the Lone Jack Mules on senior night last Thursday. Seniors Tuff Wimberly, Tom Gregg, Tyler Proell and Chadd Goforth were honored. Also recognized were the Adrian youth wrestlers, who wrestled four exibition matches before the dual. Seniors were recognized with a wrestling statue and other gifts. Seniors are Tuff Wimberly, Tom Gregg, Chadd Goforth, and Tyler Proell.
“It was a great night for our seniors and a historical night for our program. We have accomplished many of our goals throughout the year, but our main goal is to perform at our highest level at the district and state tournaments,” Head Wrestling Coach Ryan Campbell said.
On January 30, the Adrian Varsity Wrestlers competed in the Richmond Tournament. “This was a tough tournament,” Head Coach Ryan Campbell said. “Some individuals had fairly good days, but as a team we didn’t wrestle to our potential. Our kids need to realize that they can compete with some of the better kids in the state. I think that we were a little intimidated Saturday.” Coach Campbell added, “They know what they need to do before districts. Most of them have never worked this hard for anything before, and for some of them to accomplish their goals they are going to have to work even harder. I have very high expectations and I am very fortunate to have such a good group of guys. There are few teams that work as hard as we do, and districts will be the deciding factor.”
Districts are February 12 and 13 at Blair Oaks High School located just outside of Jefferson City. The top four placers will then compete at the University of Missouri on February 18, 19 and 20 in the state tournament.
Right: Joe Collins twisted up Lone Jack’s Josh Mueller with a weigh-in of 152 pounds.
Middle: Senior Tom Gregg (160 pounds) wrestled for the Blackhawks against the Mules’ Myles Black.
Far right: Tuff Wimberly, weighing in at 145 pounds on senior night, wrestled against Chris Sheets of Lone Jack.