Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD

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.

Smith wrestling had a lot to be thankful for over the Thanksgiving Holiday. Before the Trojans broke for the week, they competed in the Richardson Roundup tournament at Richardson High School. All but one Trojan wrestler had a victory on the day, and several returned home with some shiny hardware. Three senior boys won first place medals with first period pins. Chris Conway and Jonathan Johnson won the 182 and 285 pound classes respectively, and Tyrese Lewis, wrestling in the 160 pound class, recorded the fastest pin in the final round when he defeated his opponent from Byron Nelson High School in a mere 15 seconds! 

The JV Trojans made some news as well when newcomers Caleb Daley and Kendall Iwuagwu each took home silver medals in their first career tournaments. These two wrestlers have bright futures ahead of them.

The wrestlers enjoyed some time off, but they are gearing up for three consecutive tournament weekends. This weekend the squad will travel to South Grand Prairie High School for a two day tournament on Friday and Saturday, next week they will compete in the always tough Paul Aubrey Holiday Classic at RL Turner, and they close out the first semester at Wiley High School on December 17.