RMHS wrestlers outpoint Princeton
January 25, 2009 Rocky Mount High School
- Senior Dedrick Silver
By Nick Phillips
iHigh.com correspondent
PRINCETON - Rocky Mount's wrestling team wreaked havoc at Princeton High Thursday night defeating the Bulldogs 45-21. It was the Gryphons' first action on the mat since the NEW 6 Conference duals meet Jan. 10.
The Gryphons had their work cut out going into this match. Wrestling most of the year without regular 103 or 119 pounders, they would also be missing wrestlers in the 112 and 125 slots on the night. On top of that, Guy Williamson's participation was still in question.
RMHS head coach J.J. Jones was taking no chances with Guy's ankle which he injured in the last conference match. Williamson said he was ready to go, but Jones wants everyone to be 100 percent for individual conference and regional action.
Senior Dedrick Silver got things rolling for the Gryphs with an opening match 10-1 victory at 171. Daryl Cross followed with a pin at 189 before Williamson and Grant Wilson won by forfeit.
The Bulldogs only had wrestlers at 112 and 119 earning forfeits to inch closer on the scoreboard, 21-12.
Francisco Alfaro (130) and Chandler Phillips (135) each recorded pins and Johnny Stewart won by forfeit to extend the Gryphon advantage to 39-12.
Damien Smith recorded Rocky Mount's final points on the night with a pin in the 145-pound match. The Bulldogs won the last two matches of the evening with a 4-2 decision at 152 and pin at 160 for the final score.
The Gryphon wrestlers will make their last appearance at home for the season on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. against Tarboro.
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