(photo - Scott Phillips)
John Earl and Chandler Phillips each earned 1st place honors on Saturday.
The Gryphons spent their Saturday at Charles B. Aycock High School participating in the Falcon Invitational Tournament. After an easy season opening win over Tarboro High on Wednesday, the Gryphons knew they would be up against stiffer competition this time around.
Rocky Mount put together an overall 23-21 record in individual matches, had four placewinners, including two champions, and finished the day sixth in total team points out of the 16 teams in attendance. The team spent most of the day in the top five. Considering the youth and inexperience of most of this team, this was an impressive day.
Chandler Phillips ran through his 140 lb weight class, taking home champion honors. Phillips won his first two matches by pin and dominated the championship match with a 13-0 decision.
John Earl also pinned his first two opponents in the 125 lb division. He advanced to the championship match with a 7-2 decision, where he became champion after a 12-3 decision.
Dashawn Taylor recorded three wins by pin while placing third at 145 and J.K. Williamson (171) rounded out the Gryphon placewinners by taking fourth.
Mason Holt (112), Alex Knight (130), Nick Westcott (135) and Damien Smith (152) each won two matches on the day, while Antonio Ramirez (160) and Sidorian Petway (103) also contributed a win each to the Gryphon cause.
The team will travel to North Pitt High School on Tuesday, November 24, to compete in the North Pitt Duals. The Gryphons will wrestle three or four teams, to be determined, starting at 5:00.
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