Valley Grapplers No Match For ManchesterNORTH MANCHESTER – The Manchester High School wrestling team honored its seniors prior to Thursday’s match against Three Rivers Conference rival Tippecanoe Valley. And then the Squires honored their seniors with a dominating 72-12 win over the Vikings. Manchester won six matches by fall, including the 106-pound match in which Michael Wirsing pinned Valley’s Hailey Hoover in 14 seconds. Other Squires to win by pin were Tyce Rooney (113), Braden Fortner (138), Collin Meggison (145), Wade France (152), Delton Moore (160) and Andrew Cagle (182). Manchester won five matches by forfeit. Seniors on the Squires’ roster include Meggison, Quentin Moore, Braxton Wilson, Olivia Dockter and manager Clara Burdette. With the victory, the Squires improved to 5-2 on the season. Valley winners included Devin Bandow, who pinned Wilson in 1:17 to win the 120-pound match, and Tyler Manuszak, who pinned Ashton Moore in 1:55 to win the 195-pound match. Manchester will be in action again Saturday when it tries to defend its title in the Caston Invite. The Squires won the championship last year with a 4-1 record in the event. The Vikings will compete in the LaVille Invitational on Dec. 17.
MANCHESTER 72, TIPPECANOE VALLEY 12 Manchester winners – Michael Wirsing (106), Tyce Rooney (113), Jackson Mathias (126), Reece Adamiec (132), Braden Fortner (138), Collin Meggison (145), Wade France (152), Delton Moore (160), Quentin Moore (170), Andrew Cagle (182), Juan Ramirez (220) and Kevin McIntyre Valley winners – Devin Bandow (120), Tyler Manuszak (195)
