Varsity Wrestling

Coleman, Pitas Each Take 4 of 5 Matches; Mustangs Meet Cougars Today

(February 9, 2005)

Juniors Michael Coleman (135 pounds) and Nick Pitas (125 pounds) led the Mason wrestling team last weekend, winning four of five matches each. Coleman, a state qualifier last year, lost his sole match to an experienced Rappahannock opponent, while Pitas fell to a local rival from G.C Marshall High School. Close behind with 3 wins was senior captain, John Sullivan; participating in his last home event.

The competition this past weekend included two Fairfax County teams (Marshall, McLean) and Arlington County’s Yorktown, Osbourne Park of Manassas, and district opponent Rappahannock County. Although the day began with several wrestlers missing due to a rescheduled SAT, the action was soon in full swing. Five rounds of wrestling later, McLean emerged with an undefeated 5-0 team record, with Marshall in a close second.

With the District Tournament two weekends away, the Mustangs only have one more regular season competition. This Wednesday the 9^th, the team will travel to Manassas Park, and attempt to upset the returning state champions. The Mason grapplers will be counting on the support of local wrestler Todd Smoot, as he will be in attendance. Matches begin at 6:30, in the Manassas Park Middle School gymnasium.