Elmira Grapplers Give Strong Showing at Springfield Invitational

As the new season unfolds for Elmira's wrestling teams, results from the Springfield Invitational on Saturday, December 8, portends a good season ahead.  The Falcon boys' team placed six wrestlers in the top five of five weight classes to secure a second place finish out of 32 teams.

Ian Drago goes on the offensive in a match during the Springfield Invitational Wrestling Tournament, Saturday December 9.  Photo by Kimberly Lillie

 Leading the way was Mikey Montgomery who placed third at 220 lbs.  Ian Drago (126 lbs.), Hunter Davis (132 lbs.), Grey Canada (138 lbs.) and Nat Brown (155 lbs.) all took fourth place in their respective weight classes.  Ayden Walgamott finished 5th in the 145 lbs class.

Elmira's Hunter Davis scores a ferocious take down during matches at the Springfield Invitational Wrestling Tournament, Saturday September 8.  Photo by Kimberly Lillie.

The girls were led by Liberty Barlow who took 1st place at 105 lbs.  Elva Zhao and Anna McDougal took third in the 100 lbs. and 155 lbs classes, respectively.  Destiny Ruppert took 4th at 155 lbs.  The Lady Falcons finished the meet fourth overall.

Liberty Barlow gains leverage in a match at the Springfield Invitational Wrestling Tournament, Saturday December 9.  Barlow placed first among girls in the 105 lb. class.  Photo by Kimberly Lillie.

6A Mountain View was the meet team champion.