Academy’s wrestlers competed at Madison Plains on February 25 for the sectional tournament, the first of three meets leading up to states. The top four finishers in each weight class qualify for districts.

It was a rocky start for the Vikings with a few early losses.  Their esiliency prevailed as the boys rallied back with two quick wins by junior Josh Pearson and sophomore Bobby Diller. Thereafter, the  Vikes didn’t look back, putting together a string of wins that led them to a 6th place finish in the overall standings.

Finishing in the top four of their individual weight classes and qualifying for districts were Pearson taking 1st, junior Angus Soderberg placing runner up, sophomore Thomas Jones and junior Carson Nicolas finishing 3rd, and Diller and freshman Donovan Simpson getting 4th.

Pearson continued his dominant season by becoming the 2017 sectional champion.

Districts are on Friday, March 3, at the Hobart Arena.