11th straight title for Eagle wrestlers
Rosewood High School claimed its 11th straight conference wrestling championship Saturday at a conference match held at Louisburg High School.
The victory will make the Eagles (20-6) top seed in the upcoming state dual team playoffs.
Rosewood went 4-0 at the tournament, knocking off Spring Creek, Princeton, School of Science and Math, Manteo, North Johnston and Louisburg by convincing scores.
Among the Rosewood wrestlers claiming an undefeated tournament were Olivia Neal (103/112), Jim Bish (112/119), J.D. Baker (125), Chris Hare (130), J.P. Pearson (215).
Vontarious Kornegay (171) a freshman, lost only one match and brothers Josh Holmes (135) and Chris Holmes (189) had only one loss between them.
“We checked off a major goal,” said Rosewood coach Bill Edmundson. “We are finally where we need to be with weights and positions. Our guys seemed focused and set on defending our long-running title. The next few weeks are going to be critical in solidifying the middle of our lineup. If we are going to be competitive in the state dual team playoffs, we have to be solid from top to bottom.”
Rosewood will be at home Friday to face Louisburg, then will take part in the Southern Nash Firebird duals on Saturday.
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