Rocky Mount state championship wrestling updates from Winston-Salem
February 22, 2009 Rocky Mount High School
By Nick Phillips
iHigh.com Correspondent
SATURDAY UPDATE
Gryphons close out championship run, season
WINSTON-SALEM - After advancing to Saturday's action in the consolation bracket, Rocky Mount's two remaining wrestlers didn't last long.
Within the first 20 minutes of the day's action, junior Ahmir Scott had lost to NEW 6 foe Vincent Webb (SouthWest Edgecombe), by a 3-1 decision in overtime. Scott was in control up 1-0 with 30 seconds remaining in the third and final period before Webb escaped to tie the score at 1-1 and extend the match into overtime. Webb would go on to secure a takedown in the first overtime, where first points scored wins the match.
Chandler Phillips didn't fare as well, falling to Morgan McDonald in the first period. McDonald used a takedown off the opening whistle to gain control before taking the pin.
Both won't hang their heads long as they gained valuable experience for next year, their senior seasons.
FRIDAY UPDATE
Two Gryphons survive to reach Day 2
WINSTON-SALEM - Of the six Gryphon wrestlers that qualified for the NCHSAA 3-A state championships, only two were able to survive a grueling day one in their respective brackets.
Juniors Ahmir Scott and Chandler Phillips both advanced to Saturday's action after both lost in their first round matchups.
In the 112-lb bracket, Scott, the East regional's No. 2 seed, lost to West No. 3 seed Jacob Freeman of South Rowan in the day's opening round. Scott was able to bounce back with a strong, 9-4 decision victory over Isnardo Alberto of Greensboro Dudley in the consolation first round to secure a spot on Saturday morning's lineup.
Phillips will move on to wrestle in the 135-lb division after defeating Luke Ziglar of Eden Morehead with an 8-2 decision in the consolation round. Phillips, the East's No. 4 seed, lost his opening round match to Midwest No. 1 seed Jacob Creed. Creed entered the championships with a 49-1 record.
Friday ended the season for Freshman J.K. Williamson, who ended his first high school season with a 29-14 record.
Consecutive losses by Francisco Alfaro, Dedrick Silver and Guy Williamson ended their varsity careers. All three were able to join the select 100-career win club earlier this season.
Saturday's action begins at 8:30 am. |
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