LMS Wrestling turned in a complete performance at the Chester County Challenge, finishing fifth overall with 112.5 points in a tournament that brought together middle school programs from across the county. The result reflected both top-end success and depth throughout the lineup.
Leading the way were Shane Houck (138) and Brendan Jewell (170), each earning first-place varsity finishes. Houck was dominant throughout the day, going 4–0 with three pins and closing the tournament with a technical fall in the championship bout. Jewell followed a similar path to the top of the podium, finishing 3–0 with a pin, a technical fall, and a championship-round pin.
Additional varsity podium performances helped solidify LMS’s team score. Cemal Yilmaz (190) battled to a third-place finish, posting a 3–1 record on the day. At heavyweight, Ahmed Abouraya delivered a gritty performance, earning second place after pushing his championship match to the final moments.
The Junior Varsity division competed in a round-robin format, where LMS continued to show depth and competitiveness. Ben Gogarty placed second in his pool, going 2–1 with a pin and a decision, while Domenick Grande also finished second, posting a 2–1 record with two decision victories. Hunter D’Alessandro, Ani Bhat, Colin Gibbons, and Jaxson Connor each earned third-place finishes in their respective pools.
From start to finish, LMS wrestlers competed with composure, toughness, and pride. The performance at the Chester County Challenge served as a strong statement of the program’s growth and the standard it continues to build.
Go Lions.
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