The rivalry between East Gaston and Ashbrook wrestling goes back to the beginning of the school. It may not be as well known as the EG/South Point football game, but it is every bit as intense and competitive. So when the Warriors traveled to Ashbrook last Saturday to participate in the 2nd annual Larry Carpenter Duals, there was a good chance we would get to see that match up.
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| Everyone was on their feet for the last 4 matches. |
The team had to go through Vance, Forestview, and Mooresville first. The match up with Mooresville was tough but the fought hard and came away with a 44 - 22 win. That set up a showdown with Ashbrook for the tournament title.
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| Eric Harvey wins in 3rd Overtime |
With the match starting at 138 pounds, a strategic decision to bump Jacob Grigg up pays off. Jacob gets a tech fall with a 17-1 win. D'Andre Hunter-Cathy took on Ashbrook team captain Will Brandon and in a tough fought battle lost a close 6-5 decision. After trading several matches and losing some pins the team goes into the 113 pound match down 34-15. A loss in any of the last four weights would end any chance of a come back win. Eric Harvey gets the first takedown but ends up tied at the end of regulation. In the third over time (the 30 second ride out) Eric chose bottom, and scored an escape to keep the teams chances alive and had everyone in the gym on their feet. Evan Abernathy stepped in at 120 lbs, followed by Michael Bedard, and Jared Bassett who all scored first period pins to capture the win 36-34 and the tournament title. It was truly a team effort, and this type of match early in the season should help to build the teams confidence as a dual team.
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