Eastern Guilford has achieved a first in school history by winning the N.C. High School Athletic Association dual-team wrestling state championship.

On Saturday at the Greensboro Coliseum Fieldhouse, the Wildcats emerged victorious with a score of 36-21 over Union Pines in the 3A dual-team championship.

The match between Eastern Guilford and Union Pines began with Christopher Riley securing a pin against Chayden Hardy at the 2:16 mark, setting the tone for the rest of the match. The Wildcats continued their dominance, winning the first five bouts and building a 21-0 lead over Union Pines.

At the 3:15 mark of the 126-pound match, Omari Figueroa successfully pinned Joseph Lloyd of Eastern Guilford.

Logan Mitchell of Union Pines triumphed in the 132-pound weight category with a 6-4 sudden victory against Jayden Reza. However, Eastern Guilford countered with Troy Gryder’s 10-6 decision in the 138-pound weight class. This victory extended Union Pines’ lead to 24-3 with only five matches remaining.

Nathaniel Mitchell secured a victory over Finnius McCafferty in the 144-pound match in just 18 seconds due to an injury, effectively sealing the championship for Union Pines.

Eastern Guilford’s appearance in Saturday’s NCHSAA dual-team wrestling state championship was a first for the school.

Over the past three years, Union Pines has competed in the dual-team state championships, coming in second place each time. In both 2022 and 2023, they were defeated by Fred T. Foard in the final round.

Results for the North Carolina High School Athletic Association 3A Dual-Team Wrestling State Championship are as follows:

285: Christopher Riley (Eastern Guilford) defeated Chayden Hardy (Union Pines) by fall at 2:16, giving Eastern Guilford a score of 6-0.

In the 106-pound weight class, Willian Hoo Chocoj from Eastern Guilford defeated Liam Myles from Union Pines with a score of 4-2. This win contributed to Eastern Guilford’s overall team score of 9-0.

In the 113-pound weight class, Elhadji Diouf from Eastern Guilford defeated Aidan Enright from Union Pines with a score of 5-2, contributing to Eastern Guilford’s overall team score of 12-0.

In the 120-pound weight class, Tremayne McNeely from Eastern Guilford defeated Keaton Crawford from Union Pines with a score of 10-8. This win contributed to Eastern Guilford’s overall team score of 15 points.

In the 126 weight class, Omari Figueroa of Eastern Guilford defeated Joseph Lloyd of Union Pines in a fall at 3 minutes and 15 seconds, giving Eastern Guilford a score of 21-0.

In the 132-pound weight class, Logan Mitchell from Union Pines defeated Jayden Reza from Eastern Guilford in a sudden victory round with a score of 6-4. This win contributed to Eastern Guilford’s overall team score of 21-3.

In the 138 pound weight class, Troy Gryder of Eastern Guilford defeated Evan Thompson of Union Pines with a score of 10-6. This victory contributed to Eastern Guilford’s overall team score of 24-3.

Nathaniel Mitchell from Eastern Guilford defeated Finnius McCafferty from Union Pines by injury at 0:18, resulting in a score of 30-3 for Eastern Guilford.

In a close match, Xavier Myles from Eastern Guilford defeated Tripp Sullivan from Union Pines with a score of 5-3 in the first sudden victory round. This win contributed to Eastern Guilford’s overall team score of 33-3.

Kolby Gryder from Eastern Guilford defeated Houston Leeah from Union Pines with a score of 8-6. This contributed to Eastern Guilford’s overall team win of 36-3.

In the match between Dominic Blue from Union Pines and an unattached wrestler, Blue won by forfeit, contributing to Eastern Guilford’s overall score of 36-9.

Brock Sullivan (Union Pines) won by forfeit against an unknown opponent (Unattached) with a final score of Eastern Guilford 36-15.

In the 190-pound weight class, Nicholas Mascolino from Union Pines won by forfeit against an unattached opponent, helping Eastern Guilford secure a 36-21 victory.

Eastern Guilford lost 36-21, resulting in a double forfeit.

Source: highschoolot.com