The boys wrestling team had an awesome finish in the Region 7 Meet at Knox Central High School this weekend. Overall, the team placed second, boasting many individual champions and runners up.
Dakota Phillips, Ethan Masters, Evan Browning, Micah Thompson, and Jackson Burger won their respective weight classes.
Kaygen Roberts, Jaimen Carey, Jax Crowe, and Paul McClure were runners up in their respective weight classes as well! In total, 12 wrestlers qualified for the state tournament. The wrestlers are confident, Carey says “because of the work we’ve put in” throughout the season.
One member of the team received a prestigious award for his performance in the meet. Micah Thompson was named the Region 7 Lightweight Most Outstanding Wrestler Award! Additionally, Coach Seth Lucas was named Region 7 Coach of the Year!
The Boys Wrestling Rebels take on the KHSAA State Tournament this Thursday and Friday at ALTECH Arena in Lexington! Make sure to cheer them on!