Trinity Holds Commanding Lead at NCHSAA 3A Wrestling Championships
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Trinity High School is poised for a remarkable victory at the N.C. High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) 3A boys wrestling individual championships. Entering the final day of competition, the Bulldogs boast a substantial 45.5-point lead, building on their earlier success with a dual-team championship win on Tuesday. The excitement continues at the First Horizon Coliseum this Saturday.
Current Team Standings
Here’s a look at the top five teams as they stand in the championship standings:
- Trinity: 115.5 points
- Mount Airy: 76 points
- Owen: 49 points
- Lincolnton: 43 points
- Polk County: 42.5 points
Championship Bout Schedule
The stage is set for thrilling individual matchups. Here’s the schedule for the championship bouts:
- 106 pounds – Jeven Palmeri (Trinity) vs. Hunter Dancy (North Wilkes)
- 113 pounds – Aiden Burkholder (Trinity) vs. Angel Olalde (Mount Airy)
- 120 pounds – Stephen Cross (Trinity) vs. Jose Trejo (Surry Central)
- 126 pounds – Ayden Sumners (Wheatmore) vs. David Lambright (Eastern Randolph)
- 132 pounds – Omega Edge (Trinity) vs. Alexander Cecil (Madison)
- 138 pounds – Hezekyah Matson (Trinity) vs. John Bryson Perkins (Owen)
- 144 pounds – Simeon Hammett (Trinity) vs. Michael Fischer (Mount Airy)
- 150 pounds – Alexander May (Hendersonville) vs. Mason Wheeler (Owen)
- 157 pounds – Jonathan Nguyen (Northeastern) vs. Joaquin Leunda Freeman (Owen)
- 165 pounds – Zalen McCraw (Polk County) vs. Jay Mills (Lincolnton)
- 175 pounds – Andrew Meadows (Mount Airy) vs. Gavin Gholami (Lincolnton)
- 190 pounds – Dominic Hittepole (Wheatmore) vs. Styler Blackwell (Polk County)
- 215 pounds – Nash Mullis (North Stanly) vs. Aaron Ruiz-Angel (Mount Airy)
- 285 pounds – Joseph Trahan (Trinity) vs. Maddox Carson (Eastern Randolph)
With a dominant performance so far, Trinity is the clear favorite. However, teams like Mount Airy and Owen are determined to challenge for the top spot. The final day promises intense competition and exciting finishes. Stay tuned for updates on the championship standings and individual results!
For more information on North Carolina high school wrestling, visit the NCHSAA website.
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