In its inaugural year with graduating students, Seaforth High School has achieved its first state championship victory.

The Hawks narrowly won the N.C. High School Athletic Association 2A wrestling tournament, defeating Trinity by only 2.5 points. This victory came just two weeks after losing to the Bulldogs in the dual-team championship.

On the evening of the competition, Seaforth produced two winners who were declared state champions. One of these victories, achieved against Trinity, was likely the deciding factor in securing the title.

Reidsville’s Rayshun James was awarded the title of Most Outstanding Wrestler. With three consecutive wins and four appearances in the finals, he secured the award after a dramatic sudden victory.

“Results for individual wrestlers in the NCHSAA 2A division wrestling tournament.”

Cameron Gue from Mount Pleasant was crowned champion in the 106-pound weight class, winning by pinfall at the 4:58 mark.

• The winner was Cameron Gue from Mount Pleasant with a distance of 43-3.

• The runner-up was Alex Monks from Bunn, with a record of 44 wins and 6 losses.

• Gabe Rogers from Seaforth took 3rd place with a record of 43 wins and 1 loss.

• Alex Raymundo from Randleman (47-14) finished in fourth place.

• Sam Boltes from Washington came in fifth place with a record of 49 wins and 11 losses.

• Alan Benitez from Forbush secured the 6th place with a record of 41 wins and 7 losses.

Isaiah Pittman of Newton-Conover was declared the champion in the 113-pound weight class after winning by a 7-2 decision.

• Isaiah Pittman from Newton-Conover took first place with a record of 53-2.

• Elijah Horton from Morehead earned the second place spot with a record of 47-4.

• Jose Trejo of Surry Central placed third with a record of 36-4.

• Sam Gosnell from R-S Central took 4th place with a record of 39-16.

• Bryce Perry from Washington took 5th place with a record of 55 wins and 4 losses.

• Seth Almond from Mount Pleasant earned 6th place with a record of 37 wins and 10 losses.

The winner in the 120-pound weight class was Josh Miller from Seaforth, who earned a victory by decision with a score of 5-2.

• The winner is Josh Miller from Seaforth, with a record of 40-0.

• The second place winner was Spencer May from Trinity with a record of 55 wins and 3 losses.

• Phoenix Michaud from Newton-Conover took third place with a record of 52 wins and 11 losses.

• Fernando Teniente of West Caldwell finished in fourth place with a record of 42-3.

• 5th position – Kaden Shoup from Burns with a record of 37 wins and 4 losses.

• Drake Parker from Forbush High School achieved 6th place with a record of 26 wins and 8 losses.

Layne Armstrong from Seaforth was crowned the champion in the 126-pound weight class, winning by technical fall with a score of 17-1 at 2:33.

• The winner is Layne Armstrong from Seaforth with a score of 44-2.

• Adrian Fox of CHASE placed second with a score of 43-10.

• In third place was Josh Hammac from Mount Pleasant, with a record of 28 wins and 7 losses.

• John Bryson Perkins from Owen took 4th place with a score of 55-11.

• Xavier Salazar of Surry Central placed fifth with a record of 35 wins and 5 losses.

• Bailor Peebles from Ayden-Grifton High School finished in 6th place with a record of 45 wins and 8 losses.

Rayshun James, from Reidsville, won the 132-pound championship for the third time in a row after a sudden victory with a score of 10-8.

• The top spot was earned by Rayshun James from Reidsville with a perfect record of 36 wins and 0 losses.

• Second place was earned by Gunner Horton from R-S Central with a record of 46-10.

• Corey Fazekas from Northeastern took 3rd place with a record of 52-5.

• Simitrio Hernandez from North Wilkes took 4th place with a record of 34 wins and 8 losses.

• Levi Dennis from Trinity took fifth place with a record of 53-3.

• Michael Fischer from East Surry earned the 6th place spot with a record of 36-6.

Boedi Kirkland, the 138-pound champion from Newton-Conover, won by pinfall in 1 minute and 32 seconds.

• Boedi Kirkland of Newton-Conover took first place with a record of 54-4.

• Trey Swaney of Wheatmore took second place with a record of 44-12.

• Jensen Miller of Southwest Onslow placed third with a record of 42-7.

• Jaden Allred from Trinity placed fourth with a record of 52 wins and 9 losses.

• Fisher McPherson of Owen took 5th place with a score of 51-11.

• Dylan Belmont from Monroe earned 6th place with a record of 25-13.

David McEachern from Mount Pleasant is the three-time champion in the 144-pound category. He won his most recent match by pinfall in just 1 minute and 22 seconds.

• The winner of first place is David McEachern from Mount Pleasant with odds of 50-1.

• Second place was awarded to Hunter Digh of East Gaston with a record of 45-5.

• Gabe Foreman of Washington took third place with a record of 43-15.

• Zack Sheets of West Wilkes finished in fourth place with a record of 40-7.

• In the fifth spot is Trinity’s Charles “Bear” Schaefer with a record of 54 wins and 6 losses.

• Nicholas Johnson from Trask High School earned 6th place with a record of 37 wins and 3 losses.

The champion in the 150-pound weight class is Rakeem Smith from West Caldwell. He won by a decision with a score of 2-1.

• The winner was Rakeem Smith from West Caldwell with a record of 44 wins and 2 losses.

• Caleb Cox of R-S Central achieved 2nd place with a record of 49-6.

• Caleb Deaton from Lincolnton took 3rd place with a record of 52-3.

• J.J. Johnson from West Craven finished in fourth place with a record of 45 wins and 8 losses.

• Tristan Kirkwood from T.W. Andrews (25-4) took 5th place.

• Jacob Crump of North Pitt finished in 6th place with a record of 41-12.

The winner of the 157-pound weight class was Cole Prichard from Morehead, who secured a victory by pinning his opponent in just 50 seconds.

• Cole Prichard from Morehead took first place with a record of 37-3.

• Bryant Smith from Washington placed second with a record of 40-4.

• Jacob Reigel of Mount Pleasant took third place with a distance of 43-10.

• Connor Ridgell from Wilkes Central took 4th place with a record of 36-3.

• Levi Huss from West Lincoln achieved 5th place with a record of 36-15.

• Cameron Dennison of South Granville placed sixth with a record of 41-10.

Jaxon Turner, a wrestler from Brevard, claimed the 165-pound championship title twice. He secured his second victory with a major decision, winning by a score of 13-4.

• The winner was Jaxon Turner from Brevard with a record of 43-1.

• Holt Hanchey of West Wilkes finished in second place with a record of 38-7.

• Lawson Coltrane of Trinity took 3rd place with a score of 53-10.

• In fourth place was Jack Casey from Lincoln Charter with a distance of 44-6.

• Leviathan Haynes of Lexington took 5th place with a record of 51-10.

• Samuel Ramos of West Stokes finished in sixth place with a record of 34 wins and 13 losses.

The winner of the 175-pound championship was Ian Moore from Bandys High School, who secured victory with a decision of 6-3.

• The first place winner is Ian Moore from Bandys with a score of 47-5.

• The runner-up was Dominic Hittepole from Wheatmore with a distance of 43-6.

• Third place was awarded to Judge Lloyd of Seaforth with a record of 38 wins and 6 losses.

• Fourth place finisher was Tyler Perry representing Bunn with a record of 36 wins and 16 losses.

• Garrett White from Lincoln Charter finished in 5th place with a record of 45-9.

• Clark Kellar from Pasquotank County placed 6th with a score of 49-10.

Ray Laney from Brevard won the 190-pound championship by a decision of 5-3.

• The winner was Ray Laney from Brevard with odds of 40-1.

• Jesus Jarquin of Monroe took second place with a record of 40-1.

• Zackory Evans of Bandys (32-4) took 3rd place.

• Braxton Walker from Randleman took fourth place with a record of 49-5.

• Harrison Compton from Seaforth took 5th place with a record of 39-7.

• Jacob Hudgins from R-S Central placed sixth with a record of 39 wins and 18 losses.

The 215-pound champion, Gavin Hardister from Trinity High School, secured his victory with a major decision of 13-5.

• Gavin Hardister from Trinity took first place with a record of 46 wins and 1 loss.

• Matthew Cranfill of Bandys placed 2nd with a distance of 45-10.

• Ethan Kuball of Seaforth took third place with a record of 45-4.

• Jose Flores from Southwestern Randolph finished in 4th place with a record of 40-7.

• Camden Sain of West Lincoln (31-12) finished in 5th place.

• Jaquavion Smith from Forest Hills took 6th place with a record of 22 wins and 5 losses.

The champion in the 285-pound weight class was Geviaunta Walker from Lincolnton. He won his match by pinning his opponent at 5 minutes and 38 seconds.

• First place was awarded to Geviaunta Walker from Lincolnton with a score of 54-0.

• The second place was achieved by Colt Kluttz from Mount Pleasant with a record of 38 wins and 4 losses.

• Jaden McClary from Goldsboro took 3rd place with a record of 32-6.

• In fourth place is Michael Vazquez from McMichael with a record of 25 wins and 2 losses.

• Joseph Trahan from Trinity took fifth place with a score of 52-11.

• Mason Clubb of Madison (37-8) placed sixth.

High School

The recipient of the Most Outstanding Wrestler award is Rayshun James from Reidsville High School.

NCHSAA 2A Individual Wrestling Team Standings

1. Seaforth 136
2. Trinity 133.5
3. Mount Pleasant 125
4. R-S Central 78
5. Newton-Conover 74.5
6. Washington 72
7. Bandys 71
8. Morehead 63.5
9. Lincolnton 61.5
10. Brevard 58.5

Source: highschoolot.com