WCHS grapplers on a roll; now 4-0

By DALE STUBBLEFIELD / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard

The Pioneers’ Donnie Roach holds the upper hand in his match against his opponent from Riverdale Tuesday night, even though the Warriors’ John Masters tries to get his own “upper hand,” by covering Roach’s eyes. (Dale Stubblefield photo)

The Warren County High School wrestling team is already in mid-season form.

The Pioneers have four victories under their belts, after defeating Riverdale and Lincoln County Tuesday night at home in the Charlie Dalton Gym. The victories came after the Pioneers picked up two wins Monday night, on the road against Friendship Christian and Lebanon.

In Tuesday night’s contest, the Pioneers rolled over Riverdale 68-9. Justin Childers started things off for the Pioneers with a win in the 160-pound weight class. Alex Boroff picked up a forfeit. Bebo York won the 125 class, and Donnie Roach won his match in the 135 class.

Lonnie Lackey pinned his opponent in the 140 class, Cody Spivey also won with a pin in the 145 pound class. Aaron Thomas won the 152 class, Richard Kloosterman won his match in the 103 pound class and at 179 Justin Anderson won his match. Mark Chambers pinned his man in the 189 class and Jon Paz and Chris King picked up forfeits. In an exhibition match Anthony Williams pinned his man for the win.

Against Lincoln County the Pioneers continued to roll, taking a 63-9 win. Childers started things off picking up a forfeit, then the next six Pioneers — Anderson, Chambers, Paz, King, Kloosterman and Boroff — all won their matches. Roach continued with a win and Lackey defeated his opponent.

Monday, the Pioneers defeated Friendship by a score of 66-16. Barnes won his match in the 103 class to get things started for Warren County. Boroff, Welch, York, Brent Scott, Roach, Spivey, Thomas, Anderson, Chambers and King won their matches.

The Pioneers also beat Lebanon on Monday, winning 60-15. Warren County started strong winning its first eight matches against the Blue Devils with Barnes, Boroff, Welch, York, Scott, Roach, Lackey and Spivey. Anderson picked up a win along with Paz and King.

Warren County is 4-0 with its next match scheduled on the road Tuesday against Cookeville and Soddy Daisy. The action will be held at Soddy Daisy, beginning at 5 p.m.