WR: Pin City

Good, Not Good Enough

Last weekend, the Madison wrestling team took a quick trip to our neighbors in Perry for the Pin City Tournament.  Pin City is an annual tournament that gets our wrestlers a lot of experience for upcoming conference and state tournament matches.  Each participant is offered at least six matches and can earn more with good performance.
Of those representing Madison, eight placed in the top eight of their respective weight classes, and the team finished ninth overall.

Senior Bryan Zehe has his hand raised in victory
Photo cr. William Mayer

Senior Bryan Zehe had a great performance in the 170 weight class and left the tournament with a 2nd place finish and overall 5-2 record.  Zehe, however, is far from content to ride out the results.
"[We] still have a long ways to go as a team," Zehe stated.  "Just have to see how the rest of the season goes."
Assistant Principal William Mayer was in attendance at the tournament.  He was impressed with Zehe's performance.  After losing on day one to a state ranked opponent, Mayer said Zehe refocused on day two and took the win against that same wrestler.
Other stand outs for the weekend were Junior Jefferey Brichford who placed third in the 120 class with an overall record of 6-1 and Junior Joseph Hersh who placed 4th in the 138 class with a 5-2 record.
Mayer also stated he was impressed with Brichford's performance even in his close loss which was his first of the season.
This weekend the Streaks will travel to Akron for the Bill Dies tournament where they look to improve upon their past performances.