The Fort Riley Wrestling Team traveled to Abilene where they took on Abilene, Wamego, and Eisenhower Middle School squads on Tuesday. The Troopers lost to Wamego 10-2. . Fort Riley then met Eisenhower and won 8 matches and lost 3. The final Match of the night was against Abilene Middle School where the Troopers lost 8 and won 7. Davin Dewaine who wrestles in the 180 pound class remains undefeated with a record of 9-0.
Coach Bob Shefelton said the team came out a little flat against Wamego, but when it was time to meet Eisenhower, there was a great turn around and we wrestled like I knew we could. I was not sure how we would do against Abilene since we had not seen them at all this year. My wrestlers came out with a win then lost the next 5 matches then went on to win 6 of the final 9 matches against Abilene. Although it did not start the way we wanted, I am very proud of how we bounced back and gave it all we had. I am very proud of how we have improved and looking forward taking the “A” team to Topeka Seaman where there will be 12 schools including Junction City Middle on Friday.