The Varsity Wrestling team started their season Thursday with a win over Grand Blanc and a loss to Goodrich.
In their first appearance in the Goodrich Quad, they lost to Goodrich 23-33, and beat Grand Blanc, 56-10.
‘They (Goodrich) are a fantastic team,? said Coach Joe DeGain. They got a good group of guys. They wrestle year round and our guys wrestle year round, too. That’s what I think added excitement to the dual meet. They out wrestled us tonight, they deserve that win more than we did.?
Jeff Sloney (103), Zak Roberson (112), Evan King (145), Anthony Herron (160), Sloan Hadsall (215), and Tim Turnball (275) made pins in the match against Grand Blanc.
‘It was a normal first meet,? said DeGain. ‘We saw some good things, we saw some bad things. Most importantly, the guys wrestled with some heart and showed their will to win.?
Going into the Rocket Invitational on Saturday, DeGain and the team were ready.
‘It will go fine. We’re gonna see some tough schools and some tough kids. Our guys will be ready for it. I think they are excited to go down there. John Glenn always hosts a great tournament. It should be fun.?