Each wrestling season presents our wrestling community with an annual clash between crosstown rivals East and West. This year, the date fell after the first snow and in the middle of the season itself. On Wednesday 1/17, East hosted the Whippets for town bragging rights and another step towards the league’s pinnacle. The Cougars delivered a great performance, winning 8 of 13 matches for a final score of 45-25! They chased bonus points all night with Valen Piff (121), Declan McDowell (127), Tommy Robson (145), Ricky Jewell (160), Cade McDowell (172), Felix Mason (215), and Adham Abouraya (285) scoring falls for East. Tommie Grizzanti (189) worked for a decision to cap off the scoring. Christian Fosmire (107) and Paxson Warnock (139) battled hard in their losses to slim any Whippet gains. In the end, it was a total team effort and the Cougars, led by their seniors, were able to recapture the Brandywine’s cherished title. Next up, the East grapplers take a trip to District III to compete in Octorara’s “George Heebner Invitational.” Best of luck to all and stay safe and warm as the Winter weather returns!
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