This past Saturday 2/24 saw all District 1 wrestlers compete in their respective area post-season openers. Our Cougars travelled to Oxford HS to battle it out in the 15 team “District 1 West” tournament. The only way to survive the event was to place in the top four and qualify for the regional tournament the following weekend. It was a long competition filled with ups and downs, but in the end, East stayed vigilant and put forth some gutty performances to place 4th in the team race with 138.0 points and qualify 5 wrestlers for the District 1 Regional tournament. The team’s finish was highlighted by Felix Mason (215) who went 4-0, won the championship at his weight by a thunderous fall over the top seed, and collected the tournament’s “Outstanding Wrestler” award in the process!
Others who battled and qualified were 3rd place Declan McDowell (5-1 at 127), 3rd place Ricky Jewell (4-1 at 152), 3rd place Adham Abouraya (4-1 at 285), and 4th place Cade McDowell (3-2 at 172). Congrats to them for making the next stage!
Helping the effort and finishing in the 5th/6th matches were Christian Fosmire (107), Valen Piff (121), and Stephen Elinski (145), who all collected valuable wins for the team and finished 6th respectively.
Also, congrats to our senior Cougars who have finished their careers and left indelible marks on our wrestling tradition, Stephen Elinski and Paxson Warnock!
Next up is the 2-day Regional tournament next week, once again at Oxford. Only the top 5 placers in each weight will progress to the PIAA State Tournament. GOOD LUCK to the furious Five!!
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