Shown here in a recent match, Southern Wayne heavyweight Bryce Sanders pins an opponent. Sanders emerged as just one of five Saints to pick up an individual win during matches against Wilson Hunt and Charles B. Aycock on Wednesday evening. (Rudy Coggins|mountolivetribune.com)
WILSON — Short-handed Southern Wayne dropped a pair of matches during its Quad County 3A wrestling opener Wednesday evening.
Defending conference champion Charles B. Aycock turned back the Saints, 68-12. Tri-meet host Wilson Hunt prevailed 45-24.
The Saints had just nine wrestlers suit up, but one sat out due to missing weight. The absences led to 11 forfeits — five against Hunt and six against CBA.
SW 106-pounder Isaiah Smith ended the night 2-0.
Gerardo Sauno Diaz (132 pounds), Zach Sauls (144), Jordan Valentine (150) and heavyweight Bryce Sanders each filed a 1-1 worksheet.
Yusef Ceballos endured just his third loss of the season, a hard-fought 5-3 decision to CBA 215-pounder Jasaan Williams.
Brama Gomez Revette (157) and Douglas Player (170) each concluded the night 0-2.
Southern Wayne (2-9 overall, 0-2 QCC) returns to “The Halo” next Wednesday for QCC battles against South Johnston and Smithfield-Selma. It’s the Saints’ final home match of the season.
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