The first day of the Warrior Invite was full of more positive energy for the Trojan wrestling squad. Of the eleven wrestlers that competed on Friday, eight will return for a second day of competition and a shot at some individual accolades. Seven boys and one girl will vie for a chance to climb the medal stands in the SGP Coliseum on Saturday.
The wrestling Trojans experienced some firsts on Friday. Freshman Anthony Machorro (pictured on the right), sophomores Luis Gonzalez Rodriguez and Darian Dozier, and senior Rafael Leon all won their first career varsity matches while sophomore Kendall Iwuagwu tallied his first two career varsity victories on the day. Additionally, seniors Tyrese Lewis (pictured on the left), Chris Conway, and Jonathan Johnson kept their seasons moving in positive directions as each recorded multiple victories. All but Gonzalez Rodriguez will be wrestling in Saturday’s double elimination tournament. They will be joined by freshman girl, Mackenzie Greer, who will be in a consolation match.