Wrestling Teams Competes in UCBAC Tournament

Taylor Patrick, Sports Editor

On Friday and Saturday, Feb. 19-20, 2016, the Bel Air Wrestling team competed in the UCBAC tournament at Edgewood High School. The Bobcats came out on top with 227.50 points with a 79.00 point lead over the second place team, Patterson Mill.

Many of the Bel Air Wrestlers placed in their weight class. The top placers are as follows:

106 lbs – Freshman Brent Lorin in 1st place

120 lbs – Sophomore Zach Alascio in 5th place

126 lbs – Freshman Jacob Reed in 2nd place

132 lbs – Senior Tyler Ham in 4th place

145 lbs – Sophomore Liam Bowers in 2nd place

152 lbs – Junior Scott Miser in 1st place

160 lbs – Senior Captain Trevor Proctor in 3rd place

170 lbs – Junior Sam Queen in 4th place

182 lbs – Junior Tommy Gomez in 1st place

220 lbs – Senior Captain Dakota Crawford in 1st place

285 lbs – Freshman Jack Brink in 5th place

Gomez said, “”In my opinion, this year was our most dominating year we have had as a team. We had 11 of 14 guys qualify for regionals, and 4 out of 6 guys we had in the finals won. We are becoming an overall powerhouse of the state and hope to continue this into next year and years to come.”

Next, the Bobcats will compete in the Regional tournament at North East High School on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 26-27, 2016. Come out and support your Bobcats!