East Gaston wrestlers aim for state titles
by Aaron Burns
MT. HOLLY –
There’s an old saying in wrestling, “Champions come in pairs.”
East Gaston High’s team is out to disprove the notion that only two guys can win a title in one season.
Warriors coach Scott Goins believes he’s got three wrestlers – Jacob Grigg, Alex Ledford and Michael Bedard – with the potential to win Class 4A state individual championships in March.
Grigg, Ledford and Bedard got the season off to a good start. East Gaston, as a team, entered February with a 16-1 record thanks in large part to the trio’s success.
“They’re all working well,” Goins said. “They’re all similar (in stature) so they can practice against one another.”
Grigg often squares off against Bedard in practices. The two know each other’s moves better than anyone else, but it’s not because of repetition. Grigg wrestled against Bedard two years ago – twice.
Bedard, then a sophomore at Ardrey Kell High, beat freshman Grigg in the 2011 regional tournament. Grigg bounced back and dominated Bedard in the state tournament.
Were there any hard feelings between the two when Bedard transferred to East Gaston?
“Not really,” Grigg said. “You’d think it’s going to be awkward at first, but he’s a really good drill partner. Having him in the room is a challenge.”
Goins said some of the most competitive matches he’s seen on the mat all year were the Bedard vs. Grigg showdowns in practice.
Ledford agreed.
“You put them on the mat together and they get intense,” he said. “But they’re cool with each other off the mat.”
Grigg said this season has been fun because he’s changed his approach to the sport. Grigg’s three older brothers, Jared, Jesse and John, emerged as stars for East Gaston in their time at the school.
Jacob felt the pressure to not be the other Grigg brother, the one who didn’t win.
Read the full article: East Gaston Wrestlers Aim for State Title
MT. HOLLY –
There’s an old saying in wrestling, “Champions come in pairs.”
East Gaston High’s team is out to disprove the notion that only two guys can win a title in one season.
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| Jacob Grigg |
Grigg, Ledford and Bedard got the season off to a good start. East Gaston, as a team, entered February with a 16-1 record thanks in large part to the trio’s success.
“They’re all working well,” Goins said. “They’re all similar (in stature) so they can practice against one another.”
Grigg often squares off against Bedard in practices. The two know each other’s moves better than anyone else, but it’s not because of repetition. Grigg wrestled against Bedard two years ago – twice.
Bedard, then a sophomore at Ardrey Kell High, beat freshman Grigg in the 2011 regional tournament. Grigg bounced back and dominated Bedard in the state tournament.
Were there any hard feelings between the two when Bedard transferred to East Gaston?
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| Michael Bedard |
Goins said some of the most competitive matches he’s seen on the mat all year were the Bedard vs. Grigg showdowns in practice.
Ledford agreed.
“You put them on the mat together and they get intense,” he said. “But they’re cool with each other off the mat.”
Grigg said this season has been fun because he’s changed his approach to the sport. Grigg’s three older brothers, Jared, Jesse and John, emerged as stars for East Gaston in their time at the school.
Jacob felt the pressure to not be the other Grigg brother, the one who didn’t win.
Read the full article: East Gaston Wrestlers Aim for State Title
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