Shown here taking down an opponent earlier this season, Southern Wayne freshman Omar Soler Sanchez collected two pins during the Saints’ dual encounters with West Johnston and East Wake on Wednesday evening. (Rudy Coggins|mountolivetribune.com)
WENDELL — Mia Glaspie triumphed in a debut on the wrestling mat and nine other teammates recorded at least one individual victory during a Quad County 3A tri-meet held at East Wake on Wednesday evening.
The Saints turned back West Johnston 45-32 and defeated the host Warriors 39-37.
“We had one of our worst efforts this year as far as heart goes and that was disappointing, but they stayed together and got two solid [dual] wins,” SW head coach Tori King said.
Glaspie earned forfeits at 113 and 120 pounds.
Omar Soler Sanchez benefited from Glaspie’s insertion into the lineup. The freshman pinned West Johnston 113-pounder Cadience Chavis and East Wake 120-pounder Eathon Eaton.
“Omar took care of business and helped solidify the win,” King said. “[He] wrestled very well tonight and picked up two huge wins for us.”
Amari Thompson (145 pounds), Lamontez White (220) and Oswaldo Quiroz (138) each ended the night 2-0. Heavyweight siblings Eli and Hudson Hulet, Josiah Bell (126), Joseph Evans (182) and Narderon Cox (220) each logged a 1-0 record.
Southern Wayne (4-7 overall, 3-1 QCC) returns to the mats Saturday for the annual USAF-Eagle Invitational at Rosewood. Opening-round matches begin at 9 a.m.
