On Wednesday, January 17th, the culmination of the varsity wrestling dual meet league unfolded as the top four teams engaged in a series of riveting and tightly contested matches to determine the ultimate dual meet champion for the season. The intensity of the competition was palpable, with each bout showcasing the skill and determination of the athletes.
In a surprising turn of events during the first round, 4th place Saunders emerged triumphant over the table-topping 1st place Banting, securing a notable victory with a score of 69 to 47. Simultaneously, on another mat, 3rd place Parkside battled fiercely against 2nd place Lucas, ultimately securing a narrow win with a score of 54 to 50.
As the competition progressed into the second round, Lucas rebounded from their earlier setback to triumph over Banting with a score of 69 to 63, securing the 3rd place position in the league. However, the spotlight ultimately fell on the clash between Parkside and Saunders in the final match of the day.
In a display of strategic prowess and athletic prowess, Parkside emerged victorious, defeating Saunders with a score of 47 to 27 and clinching the coveted Dual Meet Championship trophy. Heartfelt congratulations are extended to Parkside for their impressive accomplishment.
A special acknowledgment goes to Mark Puddicombe of Banting for graciously hosting the event, contributing to the overall success and sportsmanship of the day. The competition not only showcased the physical prowess of the wrestlers but also exemplified the spirit of camaraderie and dedication within the varsity wrestling community.
Thank you as well to our long-standing wrestling convenor, Andrew Holmes for always going above and beyond to convene wrestling for TVRA. He always is so organized and helpful to all coaches and wrestlers. Thank you Andrew!
