The Rising

Starr Middle School wrestling team completed their

undefeated season last weekend by winning the first

annual "Metro Middle School Athletic League"

wrestling tournament in commanding fashion.

The

starting lineup of 17 wrestlers produced 16 medalists and

9 overall league champions. The champions were Tyler

Murphy (75), Devin King (80), Tyler Kourajian (85), Jason

James (90), Danny Hartpence (115), David Hanson (120),

Keith Mundy (137), Andy Kragor (157), and Chris Kragor

(167). Jake Myers took second in the 275 pound weight

group, while Matthew Drake (147), Patrick Phillips (110),

and Michael Koziol (105) took third place. Kevin Brown

(100) and Daniel Baily (127) each placed fourth.

In the

exhibition tournament, Rising Starr produced three

champions and 12 medalists. The champions were Ritch

Caraway (90), Kyle Cook (95) and David Woods (110).

Joey

Genovese (80), Chad Fletcher (85), and Chris Rodell (127)

each took second place in the exhibition tournament. Sean

O'Brien (105), Kellen Smith (110), Michael Graham (115),

and Michael Plath (120) placed third while, David Drake

(100) and David Edison (147) placed fourth.

The team

was coached by Dennis Bogumill and looks forward to

another stellar season next year.