Brandon’s varsity wrestling team advanced to the championship match of the Port Hurton Northern Team Tournament Saturday, Dec. 9.
The Blackhawks eventually lost a close title match to L’Anse Creuse North 43-39, but still earned a second-place finish out of five teams at the tournament.
Prior to the title match, the Blackhawks defeated Port Huron Northern 47-27; Anchor Bay 51-29; and Clarkston’s ‘B? team 42-29.
Five Brandon wrestlers earned first-place finishes in their respective weight classes, with each compiling a 4-0 record at the tournament: Jacob Beebe (112), Sam McGeachy (119), Andrew Hyde (152), Aaron Hyde (160) and Zeke Grounds (hwt.).
In addition, Keith Cordner (119) and Matt Sweetman (103) earned second-place finishes in their respective weight classes. Cordner compiled a 3-1 record on the day, while Sweetman finished at 2-2.
The Blackhawks were scheduled to compete in the Oakland County Tournament Dec. 15-16. In order to qualify for the second day of competition, wrestlers must win at least two matches during the first day.