Game Summaries & Headlines.
Methacton Wrestlers Defeat Wissahickon - Place 2nd at West Chester Tournament
4.0 months ago @ 6:52PM
- Game Date
- Dec 16, 2023
On Wednesday the Warriors hosted the Wissahickon Trojans. The Warriors overcame a 24 -0 deficit by winning nine straight bouts en route to a 51-24 victory. The highlight of the night came compliments of Warrior 215 pounder Dylan Pachik, who pulled out a 2-1 overtime victory over Wissahickon standout Tyler Prince.
On Saturday the Warrior matmen competed in the eight-team field at Colley Classic Duals at West Chester East High School.
In the quarterfinal round the Warriors defeated host West Chester East by a score of 58-18 victory. Registering falls for the Warriors were Brayden Giovinco, Ryan Hayes, Jack Hayes, Joey Simko, Joe Civitello, Matty Shumaker, Collin O'Neill and George Dyer.
In the semi-final round the Warriors pulled out an exciting win over Ridley. Trailing 30-8 after the first seven bouts were contested, the Warriors reeled off six straight wins to prevail by a score of 38-30. Gavin Rose and Collin O'Neill both mounted come from behind last second wins to spark the Warriors comeback.
In the championship match the Warriors fell 45-21 to Perkiomen Valley.
Ryan Hayes, Matty Shumaker, Gavin Rose and Dylan Pachik all went a perfect 3-0 on the day.
The Warrior grapplers are off until December 29-30, when they will compete in 32 team Neil Turner Invitational at Conestoga Valley High School.