Last night the Eagles'
Wrestling team had their first region match up of the 2008 -2009
season. While the University celebrated the lighting of the
Christmas tree, it was our Eagles that were lighting up the
Mustangs on the mat. Out of seven weight classes that actually
wrestled, the Eagles won five of those matches by the way of
pin. Chase Beazley (125 lbs.), McCoy Newberg (145 lbs.), Ben
Little (160 lbs.), Stephen King (189 lbs.), all won their
matches by pinning their Lipscomb opponents. Six other eagles
won their matches due to forfeit; Ernie Overton (112 lbs.), Cory
Hunt (119 lbs.), Caleb Little (130 lbs.), Austin Heithcock (135
lbs.), Derek Giamundo (152 lbs.), and Thomas Berry (215
lbs.). Only two Eagles lost their match up against David
Lipscomb; Brad Gandy (171 lbs.) lost by pin fall and Heavy
Weight Chasen Fowler lost on points 4-0. Overall, The eagles won
59-15 over David Lipscomb. Coach Grindstaff wanted to
point out that there is one huge missing component for the
Eagles Wrestling team this year; a person that can be there 103
lbs class wrestler. Coach Grindstaff will take anyone that is
willing to be part of a state contending team and basked in the
glow of our great wrestling team. "Please
help me locate a small child to wrestle 103 lbs….. I don’t even
care if it is a girl." The call is out to all of Indy Nation to
find someone willing to be part of greatness and can wrestle at
the desire weight.
WANTED:
Any student (male or
female),
grade 9-12,
weight: near or at 103 lbs.,
athletic (preferred),
no experience required,
on the job training you for
greatness,
Pay: fulfilling your life
with confidence and greatness
apply to Coach Grindstaff at
Independence Wrestling team.
Here are the results: vs. David Lipscomb
112 Ernie Overton won by forfeit
119 Corey Hunt won by forfeit
125 Chase Beazley won by pin fall
130 Caleb Little won by forfeit
135 Austin Heithcock won by forfeit
145 McCoy Newberg won by pin fall
152 Derek Giamundo won by forfeit
160 Ben Little won by pin fall
171 Brad Gandy lost by pin fall
189 Stephen King won pin fall
215 Thomas Berry won by forfeit
HWT Chasen Fowler lost 4-0
The team is currently 2-0 and will be put
the test again tomorrow night up in Clarksville. Clarksville is
always a powerhouse in wrestling and this will be a great way to
see how our team stacks up against one of the best in the state!
To be continued....
