Panthers Fall to Defending Champions in Columbus

February 14, 2016

Site Staff,

The New Lexington wrestling team took part in the 2016 State Wrestling Team Duals this morning, facing the third best team in the nation; St. Paris Graham Local. The Panthers sturggled throughout the match, but heavyweight Matt Adams came away with the lone victory New Lexington. St. Paris Graham came away with the win 69-6, recording 9 pins.

Quarterfinal 1
St. Paris Graham Local 69 – New Lexington 6
106: Jordan Crace (St. Paris Graham Local) pin Cai Reynolds (New Lexington)
113: Jeffrey Thomas (St. Paris Graham Local) pin Landin Price (New Lexington)
120: Justin Stickley (St. Paris Graham Local) maj. dec. T.J. Newsome (New Lexington)
126: Mitch Moore (St. Paris Graham Local) pin Seth Hinerman (New Lexington)
132: Ryan Thomas (St. Paris Graham Local) maj. dec. Austin Ratliff (New Lexington)
138: Brent Moore (St. Paris Graham Local) pin Tyler Hicks (New Lexington)
145: Rocky Jordan (St. Paris Graham Local) tech. fall Dalton Burton (New Lexington)
152: Joey Sanchez (St. Paris Graham Local) tech. fall John Mautz (New Lexington)
160: Garrett Jordan (St. Paris Graham Local) pin Corban West (New Lexington)
170: Alex Marinelli (St. Paris Graham Local) pin Antonio Villaloboz (New Lexington)
182: Gage Braun (St. Paris Graham Local) dec. Sam Allen (New Lexington)
195: Kavan Sarver (St. Paris Graham Local) pin Dylan Wright (New Lexington)
220: Johnny Shafer (St. Paris Graham Local) pin Luke Shively (New Lexington)
285: Matt Adams (New Lexington) pin Brandon Hays (St. Paris Graham Local)