The Randolph Raiders Wrestling Team stepped onto the mats at the 45th Annual Huntsville Invite with determination, and they left with plenty to celebrate. Competing against some of the toughest wrestlers in the state, the Raiders showcased their grit, resilience, and promising talent on both the boys' and girls' sides.
On the boys' side, the Raiders secured an impressive 12 match wins, with a whopping 10 of those victories coming from the sophomore class. Among the standout performances: Mihai, Garrison Ward, and Carter each recorded three wins, while Ralph added two wins and Matthew Brown contributed one.
"This is exciting for all of us, as they are the future of our program," said Head Coach Matt Stroe. "It was a great showing by all of the wrestlers that were in attendance. They faced some of the toughest wrestlers in the state and did not shy away from the challenge."
The girls' team also made their mark, tallying four wins, with Sofie Bynum emerging as the overall winner in her weight class. She went undefeated through the entire tournament!
With such strong performances from underclassmen, the future looks bright for the Randolph Raiders Wrestling Team. As they continue to hone their skills and gain experience, the Raiders are proving they have what it takes to compete at a high level and make a lasting impact on the mats.
Next up, the Raiders will try to make history again as they look to host their First Ever Home Wrestling Match!
Tuesday, December 10th
Girls vs Grissom
Boys vs Westminster Christian
Action starts at 5:00pm at the Shields-Jones Athletic Complex.