Competition

"Anybody can win the matches you can dominate, but it's the tough matches that are going to make the difference."
- Jim Zalesky, University of Iowa

Monday, March 16, 2009

kevin conroy vs collinwood

Districts @ Massillon Perry

Jacob Perpar opened up with a victory, and his first district win in three attempts, on Friday night with his second defeat of Shawn Dell this year. This time was a hard fought 19-10 win. He then dropped a 13-2 decision to Massillon Perry's transfer and former Texas state-placer, Courtland Harrison. He then lost a consolation match to Kavin Henry from Maple Heights, by a tight 6-5 decision. Zak Adkins lost his opening match to Garland McCormick in :25 seconds and then ran out of time against the wrestler from Canfield and lost 6-5 in his district debut. 

Sectionals @ Maple Heights

The team came home from sectionals with a 8th place finish and 2 district qualifiers. They also had two district alternates. Finishing in 2nd place for the second year was Jacob Perpar. Zak Adkins was the surprise qualifier for the squad. He put together a nice weekend for a 3rd place finish to qualify for districts as a sophomore. Dylan Norwood and Rynell Roper, a sophomore and freshman respectively, also wrestled well and just missed out on a trip to districts. They still traveled with the team as alternates, in case someone did not make weight or had another problem. 

VASJ

The regular season ended on a sad note with a 55-18 loss to rival VASJ. After beating them for the first time in 6 years last year, the Vikings got their revenge in a big way. The only Panther victors were Jacob Perpar, Dennis Martin, and Brandon Eggleston. Noland Renfroe had Vikings state placer Tim Triskett on the ropes before losing a tough 11-10 decision. 

Senior Night

The team wrapped up the home season with a Senior Night dual against Chagrin Falls. The team was victorious by the score of 39-21. Seniors Noland Renfroe 21-13, Jacob Perpar pin 3:15, and Brandon Eggleston pin :35 were triumphant in their last home match. Thanks seniors!

Trinity

Euclid traveled to Trinity for the Trojans only home match of the year. They were bad guests as we beat them 36-19 on their home floor. Winning matches for the team were Noland Renfroe, Zak Adkins, Dylan Norwood, Rynell Roper, Jacob Perpar, and Brandon Eggleston.

L.E.L. Erie Division Dual Tournament

After coming in 2nd in the L.E.L. last year, the team slide one spot, to 3rd, this year in the league meet held at Bedford. The wrestlers opened up with a hard fought 51-18 victory over new rival Shaw. Admiral King again bettered the Panthers 50-29 in the next match, to ruin hopes for a L.E.L. championship. They bounced back with a 54-6 dismantling of Warrensville Heights before a tough 48-28 loss to the defending champions of Bedford. Even though the 3rd place finish was disappointing, of the nine wrestlers that competed four won L.E.L. titles. Jacob Perpar, Zak Adkins, Rynell Roper, and Noland Renfroe all won their first titles. We also had three wrestlers come in 2nd.