Cards wrestling team competes in Scottsburg and Capitol Classics
January 9, 2013
Southport High SchoolOver break the boys wrestling team had two events. The boys placed 6th out of 10th at the Scottsburg Invitational.
There were two individual champions, sophomore Dameion Rutledge at 106 lbs and senior Casey Kauffman at 112 lbs. They both went 9-0. Junior Gideon Sanlianpuia (132) placed 2nd, going 8-1. Sophomore Jesse Leamon (126) placed 3rd, going 7-2.
“We had nine wrestlers place in the top 6 at the Old Capitol Classic in Corydon as well,” head coach Mr. David Walpole said.
“Kauffman led the way,” Walpole said, “by winning the individual championship.”
Rutledge placed 2nd and Leamon placed 4th.
“We also have a big day on Saturday,” Walpole said, “As we travel to Bloomington North for the Conference Indiana Tournament.”
The meet is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m.
Come out and support your Cards.
Billie Chipman
SHS News Bureau