On Wednesday evening (1/4), the DE wrestling squad opened their new year with a league victory over Avon Grove at their new facility in West Grove. The Cougars won 9 of the 13 bouts with some solid performances and finished with a 46-19 victory. Frankie Hydutsky (127), Paxson Warnock (139), Ryan Loraw (172), and Felix Mason (215) recorded falls while Valen Piff (114) and Adham Abouraya (285) collected forfeits. Steven Elinski (133) and Josh Hillestad (145) won hard-fought decisions at their new descended weights while freshman Cade McDowell (160) collected a major decision at his own. Declan McDowell (121), Christian Fosmire (107), Brandon Pacinelli (152), and Tommie Grizzanti (189) all lost tough matches but showed tremendous effort in battling against experienced opponents. East was able win big when needed and stay in matches when called upon. Next up, the 3-dual “Rage In The Cage” at Garnet Valley this coming weekend!